3D graphics just got 3D-er.

As most gamers know, nothing in video games is really round. In order to make the game a manageable size, the 3D models in games are made up of polygons forming geometric shapes. This works great for straight objects, but the trade-off for faster loading speed is that all circles are about as round as a stop sign. The more polygons you include, the smaller the straight Read more

Did ya try smacking it?

You know what the worst part about technology is? When it fails. Specifically when it physically breaks because then you can’t even shout at it and blame that one time your friend checked his email. Well fortunately computer companies agree with you and have worked hard to correct this.
Introducing the LaCie XtremKey, which is advertised as the “World’s Most Adventurous USB Flash Drive.” With it’s 2mm Read more

Connect with Kinect

Well, the name’s certainly more original than the PlayStation Move. Microsoft announced their device the Xbox Kinect, formerly codenamed Project Natal, at this year’s E3. I’ve pretty much covered it already and there isn’t much new about it to report, other than it’s officially announced and it actually seems pretty functional. It looks impressive and hopefully it will live up to the hype. Check it out Read more

E3 gets movin’

Well, the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo is here. The biggest event in gaming all year has had some interesting products to show which I’m going to comment on. First off though, I’d like to bring up the PlayStation Move.
Now the PS3’s tagline is “It only does everything.” This is becoming increasingly true, though I’m still waiting for the add-on that gives you a back massage. Read more

Downloadable bliss

For a long time, expansion packs have been a been popular among all kinds of games. It was an easy way to make more money without having to make an entire new game, plus gamers loved them since they got more content without having to wait the years that it takes to make a whole new game. However, these still had the problem of a high cost and Read more

Wiimote envy

So Sony’s decided it can’t be outdone by Nintendo or Microsoft. They’ve released their own motion sensing accessory called the PlayStation Move. Really guys? That’s the best name you could come up with? That’s almost as original as the name “playstation.” Stay tuned for the Chevy Drive, the iPod Sound, and the Verizon Call.

The name aside, it’s basically a Wii controller with a Read more

Call waiting eat your heart out

You know, I really like call waiting. It’s quite convenient and I use it frequently. If I hear a little beeping while I’m already on the phone, I know there’s someone else calling me and I can just switch the conversations. Brilliant! But as much as I like that, it looks like it may have just been one-upped.
Line2 is a $1 app for the Read more

The future is now!

Japan’s done it again! Dancing robots, fast trains, tentacles… Japan certainly leads the way for innovative and advanced tech and they aren’t stopping just yet.
A Japanese company has created a working prototype hologram projector. You heard me. The Japanese corporation Shigatsu Baka has created a projector that can create 3-D moving holograms. And as if that wasn’t enough, they’re working on an A.I. to go with Read more

Barriers are meant to be overcome.

Now, some of my readers might be severely disappointed that my beloved Steam platform is only accessible to the PC crowd. Now, as a staunch PC supporter, I’d like to start by saying to all you Mac users, “Na na na boo boo!” Now that we got that out of the way, let’s talk unity!
Steam has been hinting for a while through some no-so-subtle images, show Read more

Gamestop’s probably pretty steamed.

Remember when people used to buy their music on disks? Haha, man that’s so 1990’s. Nowadays, we just download our jams off of iTunes, right? Well why not do the same with games?
This is what Valve, everyone’s favorite gaming company, was thinking when they came up with their Steam platform in 2003. Steam is a unique content delivery system that can be downloaded for free and Read more