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old people racing: rude but fun

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Racing Grannies Slot Cars

Here in the Philippines the elderly are respected and revered; these two toys are definitely not from the Philippines. First up are the wheelchair and racetrack bound racing grannies. Racing grannies. I can barely wrap my head around the concept.

The grannies can be individually controlled and are powered by AA batteries…

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November 25th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

ratchet and clank future: blistering behemoth

filed under: video | video games

Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Box

Good news for those of you anxiously awaiting the new Ratchet and Clank game for the PlayStation 3. Insomniac Games has confirmed that the game will run at a full 60 frame per second speed, in both 720p and 1080i resolutions…

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September 22nd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

pgr4 ready for release, vehicle list announced

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PGR4 Screenshot

The latest in Bizarre Creations’ critically-acclaimed racing series is officially “in the can”. Project Gotham Racing 4 has gone gold, and is off to production for us to get our grubby little hands on in the very near future.

In addition to announcing this major milestone, Bizarre also released the (massive) final list of vehicles in the game, and it doesn’t disappoint…

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September 13th, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ratchet & clank future demo due 10/4

filed under: video games

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Here’s something for PlayStation 3 owners to get excited about. It’s just been revealed that Insomniac Games’ latest creation, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction will be available as a playable demo in just a few short weeks.

On October 4, 2007, expect a demo to hit the PlayStation Network for download…

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September 11th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

pgr4 intro video looks amazing: get ready to race!

filed under: video games

PGR4 Bridge Intro Screenshot

The gang over at Gamersyde shot this video showing off the beginning of Project Gotham Racing 4 for the Xbox 360.
 
After looking at the gorgeous in-game screenshots that Microsoft released the other day, I was starting to get excited about this upcoming racer. Now that I’ve seen the video, I think Gran Turismo 5 should be watching its back…

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September 2nd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

project gotham racing 4 to have motorcycles?

filed under: video games

PGR4 Box Art

The box art for the upcoming Xbox 360 racing game Project Gotham Racing 4 was revealed today. Unless my eyes are deceiving me, that’s a reflection of a motorcycle in the candy apple red finish of the car’s fender…

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July 3rd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 racing taken to the next level

filed under: video games

Xbox 360 Racing Rig

Some serious racing fanatic has gone above and beyond by putting together this insane Xbox 360 racing rig.

He’s got the living room all decked out with a real racing chair, a force feedback wheel, and an amazing 3-screen panoramic display…

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May 26th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

zero tech 3 racing controller coming for ps3

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Hori Zero Tech 3 Racing Controller for PS3

Japanese game accessory maker Hori has revealed their upcoming racing controller for the PlayStation 3.

The Zero Tech 3 controller features a trigger-grip design with a sideways mounted analog steering control. The unique design allows players to use their left hand to control the accelerator and brake triggers, while the right hand controls steering…

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May 1st, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

aqua teen hunger force game announced

filed under: just plain fun | video games

ATHF Pro Am

Midway and Cartoon Network have revealed that they’re working on a new game based on the popular Adult Swim cartoon, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The game, titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, will be an action-adventure game featuring “combat golf” (whatever that means,) cart racing among other things…

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March 22nd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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