gaming

Gimmick or Genius?

Sherri L. Smith — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:06:22 -0500

In the gaming world, the only thing better than beating the game is beating others in said game. The feeling of omnipotent pwnage received from being the last man or woman standing after a frantic deathmatch keeps many players online looking for bigger and better competition. Most gamers simply play for bragging rights but Bringit.com wants players to put their money where their controllers are – literally.

Google Invades Gaming; Outer Space

Chris Dannen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:43:28 -0400

Adding to its already-formidable AdSense product-line this week, Google [GOOG] announced AdSense for online Flash games. Comscore says that up to 25% of Web surfers worldwide play these games, so Google might be tapping a sizable market: 200 million computer-users.

AdSense’s new gaming platform will allow game-writers to incorporate text, image or video advertisements within their games, likely with a similar content-related algorithm that drives regular text-based AdSense to make sure you’re getting relevant ads.

INTRODUCING HDSS® AUDIO INTO THE RETAIL ENVIRONMENT

Carlton Plummer — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:42:10 -0400

The reproduction of sound and picture has evolved over many decades and has resulted in the present state of the market. The display portion of the video has progressed into a high definition version. The sound is stagnated by the lack of revolution or evolution in the loudspeaker industry.

Logitech Releases Two New Gaming Devices

Chris Dannen — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:55:58 -0400

Asus Ships Ultra Gaming Notebook in UK

Chris Dannen — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:21:46 -0400

Sony "Fun" Phones To Have Wii-like Motion Gaming

Chris Dannen — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:18:41 -0400

Asus Intros Two Powerful Gaming Notebooks

Chris Dannen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:12:20 -0400

Taipei-based Asus [TPE: 2357] is expanding its consumer electronics line so quickly that it almost doesn't do justice to the impressiveness of each device's individual specs. Case in point: two large-screen portables they were quietly demonstrating at Computex, both of which look like a gamer's dream come true. Those two machines are the 15.6-inch G50V and 17-inch G71V, and while they took a back seat to Asus's Eee subnotebooks amongst all the hubbub, they're packing serious power.

Asus Reveals More Laptops; Large-Screen, Gaming-Oriented

Chris Dannen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:06:15 -0400

The Evolution of Dungeons and Dragons

Kevin Ohannessian — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:25:38 -0400

HP's "Blackbird" Gaming Computer Goes Retail

Chris Dannen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:22:00 -0400

While HP's [NYSE: HPQ] Blackbird 002 gaming PC isn't exactly new, its availability has been pretty limited until now. HP has just announced the Blackbird 002 will be available in an "exclusive configuration" at NewEgg.com and Amazon, as well as in select Best Buy, Circuit City, J&R and Micro Center stores. This will be the first time the machine will be for sale in in the big box retail stores, and for the occasion, HP has upgraded the guts (and the retail price) of the Blackbird 002 to suit the occasion.

Nokia's N96 Smartphone Available July 31st

Chris Dannen — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:53:09 -0400

While most smartphone enthusiasts would agree that Nokia's [NYSE: NOK] N95 is already a few steps ahead of the competition, the N96 will blow them away – for good reasons and bad. The N96 was originally announced at Mobile Congress 2008, but more details have since come forth. The good: the N96 will have 16GB of solid-state storage inside, as well as a 2.8-inch screen, DVB TV tuner, a viewing kickstand, and a special browsing user interface for navigating your video library. The back of the device also has a specially-designed grippy texture, and gaming-specific backlit buttons.

Asus Announces Multimedia Docking Station

Chris Dannen — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:02:08 -0400

In its continual quest to become a household name, computer components maker Asus (TPE: 2357) has announced a gadget they're calling the ROG XG – a “VGA and multimedia docking station” for notebooks.

New Colors for Nintendo DS; Accessories for XBox Rock Band

Chris Dannen — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:23:14 -0400

While those of us in the States were stocking up on chips, charcoal and frozen meat last week, Nintendo (TYO: 7974) quietly confirmed that it will begin shipping its Nintendo DS handhelds in three colors in its European market: red, turquoise and green. According to Nintendo's German-language site, the colored DS units will begin shipping on June 13th. The site makes no mention of when the updated styles will hit US shores.

Under the Radar Conference- Social Media and Entertainment

Karen Lau — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:03:34 -0400

To register, visit: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=152756 Silicon Valley's most effective one-stop shop for networking and deal flow. Under the Radar will showcase 40 vetted and test-driven startups in the entertainment and social media space. Again and again, Under the Radar is deemed by tech dealmakers as the most effective use of time than any other conference today. CATEGORIES COVERED: Social networks, Gaming, Virtual Worlds, Tools, Video, Social Commerce, Publishing, & Community GET FACE-TIME WITH THESE KEY DEALMAKERS... Tom Bedecarre, CEO, AKQA

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GamingAngels.com news feed

Trina Schwimmer — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:30:38 -0400

GamingAngels.com is an online community for females that want a positive fun place to talk about all things geek. In this feed, we put all the gaming news for the day.