Archive for July 2006
Classic Video Game and Computer Commercials
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From the random video vault, I’ve compiled a bunch of great ancient video game and computer commercials from YouTube. It’s really amazing how far we’ve come. Enjoy the retro goodness… |
July 30th, 2006
Rumor: E3 Canceled (or at Least Downsized?)
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This just in… Next Generation is reporting that the Entertainment Software Association is expected to cancel the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) video gaming expo for the forseeable future as a result of the joint pullout of a number of major exhibitors. The trade show, started in 1995 by the Interactive… |
July 30th, 2006
Video of Record Breaking Geometry Wars Game in Progress
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I recently stumbled across this video posted by k4rn4ge, the dude with the all-time high score on Geometry Wars Evolved… for the Xbox 360. Personally, I’ve never managed to get past 250,000 points on the game, so I’m in awe of this unbelievable score of 21,242,600 points. I have |
July 30th, 2006
DVD Tv Combo Channels Apple Looks (Sorta)
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Our friends over at Oppo Digital…, makers of the universally loved OPDV971H DVD Player, have just released this odd little DVD/LCD TV combo, the LT-2007. Combining a 20″ LCD screen (4:3 ratio) and a DVD player into a single white housing, the set displays a striking resemblance to some |
July 30th, 2006
Ninety-Nine Nights Demo Available on Xbox Live
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Developers Q Entertainment and Phantagram released the demo version of their Xbox 360 hack and slash title Ninety-Nine Nights… on the Xbox Live Marketplace today. The game has gained alot of advance buzz due to the massive battle that can involve hundreds of enemies. |
July 29th, 2006
Is Directv’s HD Dvr Finally Coming?
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For those of us who have DirecTV’s HR10-250 TiVo, it’s a bittersweet reality that a new HD DVR has been in the works for quite some time. While I personally love the TiVo UI, the current HD DVRs have been fraught with problems ranging from overheating, to HDMI connectivity bugs,… |
July 28th, 2006
Super Cool Wireless Projection Clock
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Oregon Scientific…, know for their typically utilitarian designs for weather and time gadgets went totally off the charts by hiring world reknown designer Stefano Giovannoni, to design this ultra-hip alarm clock with a great LED backlit display in a retro sci-fi font, and a nifty removeable wireless time projection |
July 27th, 2006
Galaga Comes to Xbox Live Arcade
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One of my favorite arcade games of all time, Galaga…, has made its way onto Xbox Live Arcade today. Unlike some of the other classic games to make it to XBLA (hear me Frogger!) this one appears to be a faithful rendition of the original game, complete with online |
July 26th, 2006
iTunes Download Kiosks Coming Soon
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Australian hardware and software house, 22Moo… has announced that they are working on an iTunes download kiosk called the “PodBuffet” for use in airports, train stations, hotels and other public places. |
July 26th, 2006
For the Low, Low Price of $20….
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The corporate big brains at EA and ESPN have decided that some morons out there will actually grab their mommy’s credit card out of her wallet and drop $20 to watch a special Pay-Per-View preview VIDEO titled Inside Madden 07…. And what’s the big deal, you may ask? You |
July 26th, 2006
