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puzzles, platforms, and parties in trine [ps3]

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There’s a common theme in gaming that seems to revolve around parties–intrepid bands of heroes who end up together on an epic quest to save the world, and maybe enjoy a delicious sandwich or something along the way. Trine, previously-PC, now available for PS3, actually explores a little of that party concept in this scrolling…

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September 16th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: video games

flash beat speaker offers sound-sensitive light show

Flash Beat Speaker Light

Nope, this wild glowy sphere isn’t some sort of newfangled plasma weapon. Actually, what you’re looking at is a combination speaker/light show that’s perfect for your next big dance party.

Inside the transparent red plastic orb of the Zumreed Flash Beat is a downward-firing speaker, surrounded by a rapidly spinning pink light. As your tunes…

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November 17th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment strange + wonderful

tikitoonz tiki speakers say aloha

Getting ready to throw that last big pool party before the Summer comes to an end? There’s nothing better than a Luau themed party, complete with a variety of rum-and-fruit-juice-infused cocktails served in some Tiki Tumblers. What better way to complement your Luau but with some matching Tiki speakers (blasting some appropriate Elvis or Israel…

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August 11th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun

nyko wii party station: party on nintendo!

NYKO Wii Party Station

On a day that was loaded with announcements of fun and interesting new Wii accessories like the Wii Zapper and the Wii Fit Balance Board, comes the most unusual add-on I’ve seen in a while, NYKO’s Wii Party Station.

It’s hard to describe the Party Station. Think of the $25 accessory as a “plugged in”…

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July 11th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

the all-in-one keychain gadget

Party Keychain

The typical Swiss Army Knife is loaded with blades, screwdrivers, a compass and even a toothpick. This all-purpose pocket gadget is a bit more practical for most lifestyles.

The $15 Party Chain from Compact Impact combines an LED flashlight, universal TV remote control and a bottle opener so you can pop open a cold one…

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July 3rd, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets