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sonic the hedgehog slot car racing system has no loop de loops

sonic_hedgehog_racing_set

While it’s not really an accurate reenactment of the way Sonic the Hedgehog plays, this slot car racing set still looks like it could be fun for at least 3 or 4 minutes.

The set comes with a pair of wired remote controls, and wheeled versions of Sonic and Tails to race around the 4-foot…

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November 1st, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys retro video games

gakken mm circuit micro race car drives around the world to the left

gakken_mini_racer

This diminutive race car from Japan does one thing really well – it drives around in a circle, over and over again.

While it’s not quite as exciting as watching hillbillies turning left a NASCAR race (sarcasm), at least you get a front-row seat to this tiny little race whenever you want.

Just load the…

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April 5th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys just plain fun

old people racing: rude but fun

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. The elliptical racetrack…

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November 25th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: cool toys just plain fun

ratchet and clank future: blistering behemoth

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.

Regardless of any controversy surrounding the PS3’s ability to crank out fast frame rates, Insomniac…

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September 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video video games

pgr4 ready for release, vehicle list announced

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…

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

filed under: video games

ratchet & clank future demo due 10/4

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. Word has it…

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September 11th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

pgr4 intro video looks amazing: get ready to race!

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…

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September 2nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

project gotham racing 4 to have motorcycles?

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.

Now we already know the game is going to feature some amazing weather effects that actually…

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July 3rd, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

xbox 360 racing taken to the next level

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. I can’t really figure out how he managed to get the image from the…

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May 26th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

zero tech 3 racing controller coming for ps3

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. There’s…

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May 1st, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

aqua teen hunger force game announced

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.
According to ATHF series creators Matt Maiellaro and…

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March 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

need for speed carbon demo on xbox live marketplace

Need For Speed Carbon Screenshot

Microsoft has posted a demo for the new EA racer, Need For Speed Carbon for the Xbox 360.

The demo lets you try out three cars, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX, Lamborghini Gallardo or the Camaro Concept. There are three race modes in the demo as well: Circuit Race, Canyon Duel and Drift Race.
The…

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October 4th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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