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June 30th, 2008

Florida Anti-Tobacco Ad Aimed At Kids

For all those who choose to look at video games like their the devil incarnate, they really are missing out on what might be more most powerful tool for reaching the youngsters of this generation. Not everyone is missing the boat mind you, as this great ad from TobaccoFreeFlorida.com demonstrates. They’ve taken a very typical […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

June 29th, 2008

Oregon Trail…From Infinity Ward?

Oh please don’t let this be a cruel rumour…please, please, please!
Word on the street is that Oregon Trail might be making a comeback, and a fancy one at that. Publisher Barometer Games has apparently been talking to Infinity Ward to ink a deal for the development of a new Oregon Trail, using the Call of […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

June 22nd, 2008

Bankquest: Kids Can Save!

And who says gaming can’t have it’s benefits?
Japanese based Tomy has created a piggy bank and game combo that encourages, nay, rewards kids for saving their allowance. On the front of the castle style piggy bank is a mini RPG game, but it’s not as cheap and simple as it looks…

For every coin […]

By Erin -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

Dungeon Runners Bling Gnome

In what could possibly be my favorite advetisement of all times, NCSoft’s MMO Dungeon Runners introduces: The Bling Gnome. What’s a bling gnome you wonder? I’d explain, but it’s best to see the bling gnome in action.

This just makes the world a better place.
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April 29th, 2008

Rock Your Cubicle With Guitar Hero Fashion

Father’s Day may be a way’s off yet, but if you’ve got a cool dad, or are a cool dad and are looking for a way to put a funky spin on a traditional gift idea (the tie), look no further than this Guitar Hero necktie.
Just don’t be surprised if you have co-workers grabbing your […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Microsoft Partners With Companions in Courage

Microsoft is in the process of doing a very charitable thing. The company has partnered up with Companions in Courage to bring the joy of gaming to hospitalized children.
Microsoft will supply hospital playrooms across the United States with Xbox 360s and games so that the children have “a way to connect through something as […]

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April 20th, 2008

Fan-made Tetris: The Movie Trailer

You have to bow down to the folks over at Black20 for the work they put into their videos. One of their latest offerings is the “trailer” for the movie version of Tetris. Yes, that Tetris. And if you’re wondering how anyone could conceptualize a film version of Tetris, well prepare to be impressed! 

Pretty awesome […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

April 19th, 2008

DIY: Giant NES Floormat Controller

In the event that you’ve ever wanted to make a giant floormat NES controller, there is a handy Do-It-Yourself guide up at YouTube that makes this dream a reality.
While I couldn’t fathom actually ever taking the time to do this, I think it’s amazing when people come up with this stuff and then share […]

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April 13th, 2008

Avatar Machine Gives Different Perspective

Twenty-six year old design student Marc Owens has made it possible to live in a virtual world. Provided, that is, that you don’t mind having a camera attached to a tripod on your back. Owens has created the ability for a person to see themselves, as they move through their real environment, as a sort […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 1st, 2008

Blizzard Announces: The Molten Core Console Game

Today Blizzard announced their upcoming console game: The Molten Core! It’s got graphics you wouldn’t IMAGINE. And the best part? It has sound! That’s right. A game with sound! Not only that, but you can move eight different ways. This game is bound to revolutionize the way we think of console gaming. Be sure to […]

By Ingrid -- 1 comment

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