gaming
Can a Clown-Nosed Wand Move the Needle for PS3?
Sony put PlayStation 3 fans in a tizzy by whipping out its latest controller, which it calls the “Move.” It looks a whole lot like a black version of Nintendo’s WiiMote controller, only it’s got this big, clown-nose ball on the end of it. That ball actually serves a purpose. The Move’s motion is partially registered by a camera PS3 users will set on top of the television.
PlayStation’s Got the Moves, but Who’s Got Game?
Sony demonstrated its Move motion controller for the PlayStation 3 console at the 2010 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, following up on its first demo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles last June. Together with the Move, Sony will release the Move sub-controller, a one-handed controller that’s similar to the Nintendo Wii “nunchuck” and is an optional accessory for some games.
Valve Opens Pipeline for Mac Gaming
Valve one of the largest distributors of online games, has announced that it will make its Steam online gaming service and proprietary gaming engine, Source, available on the Mac. The service, Steamworks for the Mac, comes equipped with Steam Play, a feature that allows play on either a PC or Mac at no additional charge.
PCs for Pee-Wees
A new software package entertains kids while protecting them from the negative aspects of the Internet.
Is Sony Playing a Dangerous Game With PS3 Customers?
Gaming companies like Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft ask a lot of their customers. Every few years, they are encouraged by the companies to spend a few hundred bucks to upgrade to a fancy new console. But as far as I can recall, only Sony has ever asked its fans to not play those consoles.
Microsoft Gaming Tech Has Broader Uses
Microsoft is working on software for 3-D displays of data and on-screen painting with intricate detail. And it hasn’t forgotten smart watches.
Sony Offers Limp Apology to Livid PS3 Gamers
Sony says a glitch that caused a global gaming lockdown for PlayStation 3 owners is due to a bug in the clock functionality of older PS3s. The lockdown affects owners of older PS3s as well as those who try to play newer games, which use trophies, such as “Heavy Rain” and “Final Fantasy XIII.”
‘FarmVille’ Provides a Sugar-Coated Taste of the Ag Biz
Even while calling Chicago home, Laura Hawkins Grimes is a country bumpkin. Her scenic rural spread has three dairy farms, two ponds and a log cabin, all skirted by a white picket fence as scarecrows stand sentry over her blackberries. The best part is the 40-year-old sex therapist never has to leave her computer to tend to it all.
‘FarmVille’ Provides a Sugar-Coated Taste of the Ag Biz
Even while calling Chicago home, Laura Hawkins Grimes is a country bumpkin. Her scenic rural spread has three dairy farms, two ponds and a log cabin, all skirted by a white picket fence as scarecrows stand sentry over her blackberries. The best part is the 40-year-old sex therapist never has to leave her computer to tend to it all.
100M Cellphone Users in Grip of ‘Tetris’ Addiction
More than 25 years after its birth, “Tetris” is the best-selling mobile game of all time, having surpassed 100 million paid downloads on cellphones around the world. Adam Sussman, vice president of worldwide publishing at Electronic Arts’ mobile unit, said the milestone marked “a huge moment not just for EA but for mobile gaming in general.
‘Zelda: Spirit Tracks’ – Thorny Challenges Make Up for Cuteness
It’s easy to take a series like “The Legend of Zelda” for granted. With more than a dozen releases over 23 years, even the most dedicated “Zelda” fan can be forgiven for having skipped a game or two. Some of those games — the original and 1998’s “Ocarina of Time” — are justly regarded as landmarks.
Hawk’s ‘Ride’ – Everything Except the Fresh Air
“Tony Hawk: Ride” is a groundbreaking video game that fits right in with the namesake skating legend’s no-rough-edges appeal. It’s a silky smooth experience with an inventive wireless skate deck controller and a friendly learning curve — but watch out. You can fall here too.
