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Tamagotchi Is 15 Years Old: Is Yours Still Alive?

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I remember the Tamagotchi “virtual pet” craze from years ago. It’s definitely something uniquely Japanese, but it did have global appeal too. If you were one of those original Tamagotchi fans, then you’ll be happy to find out that Bandai has just released a special 15-year anniversary edition Tamagotchi.…

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December 5th, 2011 by: Range

Ultimate FPS Simulator Unveiled, Battlefield Fans Drool

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Remember the Ultimate FPS Simulator that The Gadget Show teased last week? The UK-based TV show has uploaded their Oct. 24 episode on YouTube, where they finally share how the simulator was built and of course a couple of demos, including – okay you just went on YouTube didn’t you.…

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October 26th, 2011 by: Lambert Varias

Ultimate FPS Simulator Actually Shoots You

This is the most awesome, intense, realistic (and painful) video game simulator I have ever seen. It’s not a fancy driving or flight simulator; this is a simulator for FPS games. It looks like you could train real soldiers in this thing. The dome screen uses five HD resolution projectors…

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October 18th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

Invention Simulates Objects Passing Through Your Hand: Now You Can Get Stabbed, Virtually

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The Kajimoto research group at the University of Electro-Communications has invented a device that simulates something passing through your hand. It’s been made to improve the reality of some games and uses a vibration mechanism to create the sensory illusion.…

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September 16th, 2011 by: Range

Japanese Dudes Invent Skydiving for Those Afraid of Heights

I always thought that skydiving would be cool, then I remember that being on the roof of the house is about as high off the ground as I care to go without actually piloting the aircraft myself. I think these guys from Japan have come up with a solution for…

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December 14th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Mama Expands to New Game: Crafting Mama

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Mama is about to become Cornering-A-Market Mama with yet another branch of what is becoming a serious franchise: Crafting Mama is set to join Gardening Mama and Cooking Mama… in the triple crown of simulation mini-games.

Now you’ll be able to work your fingers to the bone in an effort

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March 19th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Dope Wars Becomes Candy Wars for iPhone

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So you’ve just made this awesome version of the classic Dope Wars… for the App Store. You’ve worked hard. You’re ready to reap the benefits that come with people paying for your game. But at the last moment, you are denied glory. Apple rejects your game. Drugs are bad, mmkay?

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January 23rd, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Game Banks Make Saving Fun

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It’s a good week for saving money while playing games. If Tetris and Breakout… aren’t your bag, you might want to try something even simpler, like Bankquest or Jinsei Ginko.

It seems that piggy banks that double as tiny gaming machines are quite the happening trend in Japan these days.

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December 1st, 2008 by: Alisha K.

Force Feedback Gaming Vest Lets You Feel Real Impact

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By now, we’re all pretty used to game controllers that can provide rumble feedback, but how’d you like to actually feel the impact of every gunshot and punch when playing your favorite video game?

A device originally created for remote medical investigation is now being transformed into a gaming vest…

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October 20th, 2007 by: Technabob

Flight Simulator X Demo Now Available for Download

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Microsoft Games… has posted the demo for its much anticipated Flight Simulator X.

This version contains major upgrades from past releases including massively improved visuals, a dynamic world with insane amounts of detail, multiplayer skies with real-time online traffic from other flyers and many new planes to fly. The demo

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August 11th, 2006 by: Technabob

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