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DSi to get a Power Up
Posted by DM Le Bray on October 26th, 2009 View Comments
If you’re still considering whether to get that Nintendo DSi you’ve been eyeing, put the breaks on and wait a sec. A report from the Nikkei news service is saying that, before the end of this year (in Japan), the DSi is about to get a touch bigger with a 4†screen. That’s three-quarters of an inch larger than the current model.
The report says the new, beefier DSi will likely cost the same. While the Japanese may be seeing these before the holidays, the rest of the world will likely have to sit tight for a while. No official announcement of the updated device has happened and Nintendo of America is currently mum.
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Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 26th, 2009 View Comments
Ever wonder how fast your internet speed is compared to others living around the globe? Have you ever wanted to compare your internet bill with someone in Japan? If the answer is no, then stop reading. But if you said yes, you’re in luck! Someone with way too much time on their hands has just created a colorful chart showing internet speeds and costs around the globe.
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Develop Your Own SNES Games
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 26th, 2009 View Comments
Still have your old SNES kicking around? Blow off the dust, cuz it’s time to play to some new games! The Quickdev 16 is a cartridge that allows you to create and play your very own Super Nintendo games.
The cart connects to your computer via USB and hold 16 megabits of SRAM. It works with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems and is on sale now for $120. (sorry, working knowledge of code not included)
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Netflix Coming to Playstation 3
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 25th, 2009 View Comments
Oh Oh! Microsoft and Netflix aren’t going steady anymore! Sony has just announced it will bring its streaming TV and movie service over to the Playstation 3 beginning next month!
“As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members,” said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. “As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners.”
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Review: Forza Motorsport 3
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 25th, 2009 View Comments
When it comes to realistic racing games one title always seems to come to mind. Gran Turismo. At one point Polyphony Digital seemed to have cornered the market when it came to racing simulators. Very few developers have been able to achieve the same fan base Gran Turismo has. Then along came Microsoft and the Forza franchise. Microsoft clearly proved there was room for another great racing sim in the market, as Forza Motorsport 2 kicked some serious ass on the Xbox 360. But can Microsoft top it’s sophomore entry into the racing franchise with a third installment? You bet it can! -
Review: Borderlands
Posted by Sean Taylor on October 25th, 2009 View Comments
Borderlands shares a few traits with last year’s Fallout 3… it’s a shooter with RPG elements, it takes place in a desert wasteland, and yes… there’s also a Vault. But where Fallout tried to tell an epic, open-ended story, Borderlands is happy enough to give you a wastelander experience that leans on its cel-shaded visuals and intricate weapons options without the ‘do I or don’t I’ moral choices. As long as you’ve got an itchy trigger finger, Borderlands shouldn’t disappoint. -
Chuck Norris Calls iPhone from 2005
Posted by DM Le Bray on October 25th, 2009 View CommentsFour years can be a long time for an internet meme, but Gameloft is betting it’s not too long for Chuck Norris. The French mobile phone game developer recently released screenshots of Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain. While the game has been available for some time now on a whole host of mobile platforms, the port to the iPhone is a pleasant new development for those of us who can’t help but giggle at a Mr. Norris fast fact.
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World's First Eco-friendly Jet Unveiled
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 25th, 2009 View Comments
Airplanes and jets may be a form of “car pooling”, but they are still considered a major contributor to global warming. Just think of all the carbon they spew into the air. In fact, aircraft are the most fuel inefficient methods of transportation. Southwest Airlines hopes to change that with the introduction of the world’s very first “eco-friendly” jet.
By changing just a few materials on-board, the company was able to lighten the load, resulting in some major fuel savings. Here’s what the company did:
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Microsoft Offering on Location Game Printing
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 24th, 2009 View Comments
Have you checked out Microsoft’s store in Scottsdale Arizona? It’s chock-full of goodies, from the Xbox 360 to Windows 7. Hey, there’s even Zune merchandise there! But did you know you can also order up freshly printed PC games?
The store has special kiosks which allow you to order a game, walk away, then return within a few minutes to pick it up at the back of the store. The games are apparently retail quality and come with a case, insert, and instruction manual.
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Canadian Films on Your iPhone for Free
Posted by Natalie Sit on October 24th, 2009 View Comments
The National Film Board of Canada released an iPhone/iPod Touch app that can stream most of its online collection to you for free. Earlier this year, they put 700 clips online and according to the NFB’s blog most of those films are available right now with the rest coming shortly.Besides all the free films, users can download films and watch them away from Wi-Fi or cellular networks for up to 24 hours.
The films are organized in such categories like Documentaries, Animated Films, and classics. And don’t think the films are just quick clips. There are some long movies here as well.
