Category: Gaming
E3: Wiimote impressions round-up
The Nintendo Wii did itself proud at this year's E3 stealing the most attention from players and members of the press alike. Now that many publications have had the chance to brave the baying mobs of the Nintendo booth,…
The Wii controller's 'classic' other half
It seems that motion sensing and nunchakus aren't the be all and end all of Nintendo's Wii plans. In the event that you want a more traditional gaming experience, Nintendo is offering this classic controller so you can leave…
E3: SanDisk RapidGX Memory Stick and High-speed card reader
The PSP is once again a highlight of the E3 show and many companies are trying to get a piece of the action. SanDisk has earned itself a reputation with good memory/storage solutions already and has now upped the…
E3: EA Games' 360-degree video display
Stuart’s over at E3 at the moment. He sent us this video of the massive 360-degree screen on the Electronic Arts stand. The screen is flashing up trailers of games like Spore, Medal of Honor, Need for Speed and Battle…
Some Game Developers Still Coming To Terms With Modern World
I was just walking by a stand at E3 when I saw this big poster. Is this really a game? And if so, who is it aimed at? And you thought late-night Football Manager sessions were sad. Yes, that is…
Galaga Plus Micropayments Equals Mobile Fun
Besides tempting Nicole Ritchie to appear at E3, Namco Networks and Sprint also made an intriguing announcement around micropayments – where you're charged small amounts of money in-game which are then added to your phone bill. The game in question…
Gameloft Gets Smart Casual With Paris Hilton & The OC
Mobile game publisher Gameloft is perhaps best known for its conversions of console titles like Splinter Cell, Rayman, Prince of Persia and Rainbow Six. However, the French firm is also showing its casual side at E3 with two games based…
Obligatory juvenile Nintendo joke of the day
Don't you just hate it when the queue for the gents gets too long? More cheap Wii gags as we think them up. But seriously, Nintendo's Wii is proving to be a big draw at E3, as this lengthy queue…
When Nicole Ritchie met Pac-Man…
Nicole Ritchie was looking very thin today at E3, but then she was stood next to someone in a big round Pac-Man costume. The unlikely coupling happened at a press launch organised by US mobile operator Sprint to promote its…
Pyramat Sound Rocker – interactive gaming from a rocking chair
Definitely one of the stranger gaming accessories on the market, the Pyramat Sound Rocker chair claims to offer the "ultimate gaming experience" by heightening a player’s perception of sounds and movement. The Pyramat Sound Rocker uses Audio Response Technology…