The periphery of the gaming industry
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Beyond Black Mesa - Short Film
Beyond Black Mesa is a short Independent fan film Inspired by the Half-Life Video Game series. This is an action packed short film centering around Adrian Shephard and a band of resistance fighters struggling to get out a warning about the impending invasion.
- Independent short film - 2 years in the making - Endless hours of post
- 1 Canon HV20
- 7 Friends
- $1,200 budget for the full short film.
This film is not HL,HL2 or Opposing Forces. It's a short fan film that takes place in the Half-Life world.
- Independent short film - 2 years in the making - Endless hours of post
- 1 Canon HV20
- 7 Friends
- $1,200 budget for the full short film.
This film is not HL,HL2 or Opposing Forces. It's a short fan film that takes place in the Half-Life world.
Dead Space 2 Playthrough PART 1
The game is being officially released today but complete playthroughs are already up on Youtube.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Gas Mask Ring
Alchemy Gothic presents their "Gas Mask Ring" which is available from Norway-based online retailer Manillusion. The Gas Mask is tethered to a slave ring by way of ribbed rubber hose. The ring is available in US 9.5 and 11.5 sizes and is priced atKr. 3.599 which converts to US$614 .
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Nintendo 3DS North American Details
» Nintendo 3DS handheld and Stylus
» Charging Cradle and AC Adapter (120V)
» SD Memory Card (2GB)
» Augmented Reality Cards (6 units)
» Instructions Booklet and Quickstart Sheet
A single camera is positioned inside the Nintendo 3DS which points at the user and two cameras are mounted on the outer shell. Built-in software programs include Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio, a selection of augmented reality games for use with the AR cards, and more.
The battery life of the Nintendo 3DS stands at 3.5 hours for 3DS games and 5-8 hours for standard DS and DSi software.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
My Blackberry Is Not Working! - The One Ronnie, Preview - BBC One
British humour is an acquired taste but I like it. Don't hate.
U.S. video game sales declined 5.7% in 2010
FNN: According to a report by the NPD Group, video game sales in the U.S. posted a 5.7% decline in 2010 to $18.6B from $19.7B in 2009 and $21.4B in 2008. As consumers curtailed spending in the uncertain economy, the group says games and consoles took a hit for the year, with software sales down 5.6% to $9.4B and console sales falling 12.5% to $6.3B. At the same time, video game accessories gained 13% to $2.9B.
Spending should be back to normal this year with an ascendant stock market, healthier jobs market, and Nintendo 3DS.
Spending should be back to normal this year with an ascendant stock market, healthier jobs market, and Nintendo 3DS.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Rat wakes up Homeless man
A rat on the loose aboard a NYC subway mistakes a homeless man for a hiding place.
JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Controller
The Joystick-It is a stick-on controller for use with any device that features a capacitive touchscreen which includes the iPad and Android-based tablets. It’s silvery and shiny which means gaudy and loud but it serves as a temporary solution for a joystick controller for touchscreen devices. Does the Joystick-It ruin the sleek aesthetic of the iPad? Yep, like a gold rope necklace on an otherwise immaculately dressed athlete.
Square registers awkward FF13 domain
The domain registration was spotted by "superannuation" who tweeted the news to his followers. The registration was processed on January 11, 2011 for a length of 2 years and handled by "Corporation Service Company" who performs domain registration services for Square Enix.
The Corporation Service Company has also registered the following domains for Square in the past:
http://whois.domaintools.com/frontmissionevolved.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/niergame.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/gunloco.com
Front Mission Evolved and Nier are released games. Gun Loco is scheduled for release on February 27, 2011.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Nintendo 3DS is Region Locked and Another Nintendo 3DS Has Been Stolen
Dude travels to Japan and video-blogs...
From the video's description:
Transcript:
Hey guys, David here from nintendo 3ds blog dot com with a quick news update.
Nintendo's Japanese support team has confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS is region locked.
This means that if you try to play imported games on hardware with a different region code - like playing a Japanese game on a US system - it just won't work.
I'll still be picking up a 3DS in Japan, because I always expect the 3DS to be region locked, but it's still a shame that importing games will be a hassle.
And yet another 3DS has been stolen.
A Taiwanese fellow has got his hands on the device and posted a ton of photos, having pulled apart the unit and shown off all of its insides. Hopefully the exact technical specifications will leak soon, so you should check out the blog for those details.
But that's it for now. We're still traveling through Japan and I'm hoping I can attach short montages to the end of these videos, so stick around after this videos to see that. And I'll talk to you later.
From the video's description:
Transcript:
Hey guys, David here from nintendo 3ds blog dot com with a quick news update.
Nintendo's Japanese support team has confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS is region locked.
This means that if you try to play imported games on hardware with a different region code - like playing a Japanese game on a US system - it just won't work.
I'll still be picking up a 3DS in Japan, because I always expect the 3DS to be region locked, but it's still a shame that importing games will be a hassle.
And yet another 3DS has been stolen.
A Taiwanese fellow has got his hands on the device and posted a ton of photos, having pulled apart the unit and shown off all of its insides. Hopefully the exact technical specifications will leak soon, so you should check out the blog for those details.
But that's it for now. We're still traveling through Japan and I'm hoping I can attach short montages to the end of these videos, so stick around after this videos to see that. And I'll talk to you later.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded Video Review
I don't agree with this review. I think the reviewer is ill-informed because he thinks Re:coded is a filler game but here it is anyway.
Dead Space 2 : Demo Hints & Tips Feature
Learn how to use stasis and kinesis in Dead Space 2 which is shipping for PS3 and Xbox 360 on January 25, 2011. A demonstration of upgrading Isaac's suit is also shown along with killing methods.
Monday, January 10, 2011
[Nintendo World 2011] Eighth Presentation - Level 5's 3DS Games
Level 5 presents their upcoming games for the Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World 2011: Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle, Fantasy Life, Kyabajoppi, Inazuma Eleven 4, Time Travelers and Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney.
Mario Kart 3DS new trailer at Nintendo World 2011 [Full HD]
Video of Mario Kart 3DS shot directly from the Nintendo 3DS screen.
Paper Mario 3DS trailer at Nintendo World 2011 [Full HD]
Not the best quality from the Nintendo World 2011 exhibition but it's good enough.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
[Nintendo World 2011] Nintendo Music Live! Concert
Talented musicians at the Nintendo World 2011 event.
New Nintendo 3DS Software Lineup Video at Nintendo World 2011 - Paper Mario, Kingdom Hearts 3D
Can someone get this dude a tripod? Ignore the shakiness and check out the Nintendo 3DS lineup which is impressive.
Stage Show | Resident Evil: The Mercenaries, Revelations for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World 2011
If you're only interested in checking out the trailer, go to 14:18 and enjoy the show.
Stage Show | Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World 2011
The stage show is comprehensive because it looks back at the history of Street Fighter and ultimately unveils a sweet 3D version of Street Fighter IV which runs on a handheld.
Stage Show | Mii Studio and Augmented Reality for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World 2011
I debated whether to include this video because of the Japanese language content but the demonstration of augmented reality starting at 20:50 was the deciding factor.
Stage Show | Kid Icarus: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World 2011
The entire Kid Icarus: Uprising (N3DS) presentation that was shown at Nintendo World 2011.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Jared Lee Loughner YouTube Compilation Video
Jared Lee Loughner compilation. A snippet from the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/09/gabrielle-giffords-jared-loughner-shooting):
Jared Loughner: A suspect with extreme obsessions. Profile of the man who shot Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, before turning the gun on the crowd. The picture emerging last night of the man suspected of shooting Gabrielle Giffords was that of a loner with eccentric, if not extreme, views
Jared Loughner: A suspect with extreme obsessions. Profile of the man who shot Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, before turning the gun on the crowd. The picture emerging last night of the man suspected of shooting Gabrielle Giffords was that of a loner with eccentric, if not extreme, views
Tetris Sugar Concept
Do you drink coffee with sugar and cream? Tired of sugar cubes? If Danil Zdorov's Tetris Sugar concept takes off, you might be piling tetris-shaped sugar into your morning cup of joe.
GUNDAM Time-Lapse Video in Shizuoka
The life-size Gundam sculpture was originally stationed in Odaiba (Tokyo) but it has moved to Shizuoka and this new video features the 1:1 scale mech in a moody and dramatic time-lapse video.
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - Stage Show Nintendo World 2011
The entire Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D stage show from the Nintendo World 2011 event.
Nintendo 3DS Walkthrough from Nintendo World 2011 Japan
Japanese language walkthrough of the Nintendo DS from the Nintendo World 2011 event.
Dead or Alive Dimensions 3DS - Nintendo World 2011 Trailer
The Nintendo 3DS will probably supplant the regular NDS and PSP within a year of its release as the defacto portable in handheld gaming.
Nintendo 3DS 2011 Japanese Trailer
Unveiled earlier today on the Minna no Nintendo Channel to prepare Japanese consumers for the advent of portable 3D gaming. The Nintendo 3DS ships in Japan on February 26, 2011.
Friday, January 7, 2011
HAPPY E-BIRTHDAY NERD!
Nerdphilia celebrated her 1-year Youtube anniversary yesterday. That's a POS cake though.
CES 2011 - Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Party
"Thor is pretty bad ass, surprisingly."
What about Thor isn't bad ass? His hammer alone would split a man in half with one tap.
What about Thor isn't bad ass? His hammer alone would split a man in half with one tap.
Marvel vs Capcom 3: Phoenix Reveal Trailer
Phoenix has destroyed entire worlds, what chance does Ryu have against such a harpy?
Famicom Toyota Scion xb
Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot fame has designed a Toyota Scion that pays homage to the Nintendo Famicom (NES) which is shaped and colored like the console of yore. For added nostalgia, the door handles are buttons that play a retro-gaming jingle when pressed.
Eye Control Gaming at CES 2011
I predict a lot of eye strain if this becomes mainstream. I'll stick to my fingers and thumbs.
CES 2011 - Whoa! Holographic 3D Displays
R2-D2's holographic projections are getting closer to reality.
CES 2011: Sony Press Conference Wrap Up
Eff the Playstation Phone, man. Uncharted 3 was good enough for me.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Avatar Kinect for the Xbox 360 Announcement @ CES 2011
Steve Ballmer pushes Kinect and Avatar on Kinect.
2011 CES UNVEILED: Official Highlight Video
A total of 66 exhibitors are showing their wares in this years CES.
CES 2011: Hands-On With Extreme Sports Goggles
The goggles make you look like Master Chief. Sort of.
Racist Xbox Kinect Support Prank Call
She's remarkably patient but I suppose they're trained to be congenial no matter how dumb the caller is.
The 404 732: Where all our 2011 predictions are wrong
The business of telling the future is a precarious one but people continue to do it anyway because it makes for good copy and there's no penalty when they're wrong.
CES 2011: Motorola Xoom tablet (hands-on)
The Xoom looks good but the Church of Apple will probably continue to rule with the iPad and iPad2. Why? Because the followers of Apple are blind to everything else.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Loaded: iPad joystick at CES 2011
The iPad "joystick" is called the Fling. Call it a thumb pad because that's all it is.
PAVON NYC Victoria and Luz
From the video's description: Hey guys this is myself and my girl Luz doing a photoshoot in NYC @ CANAL street!!! having fun fooling around looking FRESH!!!! :)
Behind the scenes at CES 2011
A look at what happens behind the scenes at CNET before the big show. The silence that follows after Brian Tong says, "Everybody say Hi!" is deafening.
CES 2011 preview
I only yawned once. I promise. The Consumer Electronics Show opens tomorrow and goes on until January 9, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Steve Ballmer of Microsoft will kick things off with a keynote today at 6:30pm at the Las Vegas Hilton Center.
Homeless man with a golden radio voice in Columbus, OH
His name is Ted Williams and he's been getting offers for voice-over work thanks to Youtube.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Miss Ann's Ghetto Burger
The local news in NYC today had a feature on Miss Ann's "Ghetto Burger" which the Wall Street Journal called "The Best Burger in America." That's a serious burger. The Ghetto Burger is made with ground beef, bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, seasoning, mustard, mayonnaise, onions and chili served on oven-toasted buns. The news story indicated that Miss Ann was looking to sell and basically get out of the burger business. A related video may be viewed below.
PSP Phone Photos
Thanks to a forum poster on hkgolden.com, photos of the PSP Phone running Android 2.3 have been released. Behold:
New CCTV footage: Charles, Camilla Attack Caught on Tape
When's the Revolution and can someone wake me up before they go-go?
Factory worker steals Nintendo 3DS, takes photos
A factory worker in China has apparently stolen a Nintendo 3DS right off the assembly line and has taken photos of the unit which are posted on TGBUS here. Some of the photos are posted below:
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Panda Cow born in Colorado
Ben is its name and a Lowline Angus cow gave birth to him on December 31, 2010. Just in time to bring in the New Year.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Official Logo of the 2016 Olympics in Rio
The official logo of the 2016 Olympics being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was unveiled today - January 01, 2011.
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