Category: Gaming
Was Sony right to cut European PS3 hardware? Opinions divided
On Friday we reported on the cut down European PS3, and not surprisingly it's caused some murmurings around the Internet. Dan Nicolae Alexa over at Playfuls.com has written a long and generally insightful article, which basically (and this probably does…
Light Saber Umbrella: good or evil?
My second reaction to the Light Saber Umbrella was, "What a smart idea; often when raining it's dark, so extra light would not only be helpful to you, but make it easier for drivers to spot you." However, when…
Patient Europeans to get cut down version of Sony PS3
I think it's fair to say that European gamers waiting for Sony's PS3 to finally launch have been a pretty patient bunch, quite apart from the fact Sony have made it plain that it's illegal to import foreign PS3s. Now,…
Mario made out of Rubik's Cubes
This is from 2005, but it's still genius. French artist Space Invader (an alias, his parents weren't that l33t) specialises in creating artworks out of Rubik's Cubes. Like this version of Mario, which can be found on his Rubikubism site….
Alienware's Area-51 7500 desktop PC – optimised for World of Warcraft
If you're a World of Warcraft fan and want a competitive edge, you may need to take a closer look at Alienware's Area-51 7500 desktop PC, which has been optimised specially for the game. It's all to celebrate the 2nd…
Top 5 Nintendo DS case mods revealed
TechEBlog did all the hard work of picking out the best modded DS devices, with a retro NES controller design taking top spot, followed by a Game & Watch model, a Zelda edition, a MegaDrive mod, and Famicom version. What…
Saved or dead? The Escapist dissects game dynamic
Nobody dreams of save-and-restoring (though some of us have had nightmares of it). So why is it such a common device in compuer games? In Killjoy: How inconsequential death took the joy out of virtual life Marty O'Hale deconstructs…
Transformers: Robots in a mobile game…
One of the hot stories in mobile games at 3GSM was the public unveiling of Transformers, the official game of the upcoming movie. If you're yet to be convinced by the joys of playing games on your phone, how about…
Game opens up pre-orders for PS3 while Play.com guarantees day one delivery
Retailers are jostling for your trade in the PS3 pre-order lottery. Game is the latest company to start taking orders, while Play.com guarantees you a day one delivery if you sign up with them. Game is going down the bundle…
Forget specs: Unreal Tournament makes you see better
And you can stop munching on those carrots too. All you need is a good session on a first-person shooter. New research from the University of Rochester claims that playing Unreal Tournament for an hour a day can improve your…