Gaming

Gifts For People Too Busy Playing Video Games to Appreciate Them

Most serious gamers might seem easy to buy for at first: games! But they probably are buying most games they really want right when they’re released. So you’ve got to be a bit more creative than that. BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the Grinch hated Christmas, click here. https://gizmodo.com/gifts-for-people-too-busy-playing-video-games-to-apprec-5407824 Modern…

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 19

I’m Not Sure This Shot Is Going to Sell Any PSPs

Yeah, this is about how I feel playing any portable gaming device. Tiny screens, cramped controls, no thank you. [Gigazine via Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/just-how-real-is-gran-turismo-psp-5408034

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 19

Rumor: Firefox Coming to the PlayStation 3

Because browsing the web on your video game console is so painless and intuitive, there’s a rumor out there that Sony is looking into bringing Firefox to the PS3. Cool, I guess. [Playstation Insider via Technabob]

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 19

56 of the Most Hilarious and Amazing Modern Warfare 2 Easter Eggs You Will Ever See

Is it possible to love the results of a Photoshop Contest too much? Because oh man, these had me rolling on the floor. Seriously, you’re going to want to check this gallery out. First Place—Jim Chitwood Second Place—Andreas Kokkinos Third Place—Sergio Hikawa

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 17

Reminder: Xbox 360 Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video Go Live Today

Today is the day, people! The day that your Xbox 360 will start showing you new dashboard panels so you can awkwardly Twitter from your console and listen to Last.fm radio, that is! And a few more things. The update should propagate sometime today—UPDATE: It’s live!—but if your Xbox hasn’t given you the good news…

Tech News John Herrman Nov 17

By Royal Decree, the Official Food of My Kingdom Is Now Hot Pockets!

This is a seven-foot-tall throne made entirely of Famicom (NES) cartridges. Whoever sits in it becomes king for the day of the fantastical realm of Sadtopia. [Erick Kwiecien via Make]

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 16

Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns to the App Store

After being smacked down not once, but twice by the ridiculous App Store approval process, Manomio’s fully-licensed Commodore 64 emulator is back in the App Store. https://gizmodo.com/fully-licensed-commodore-64-emulator-rejected-by-apple-5298675 Not only is it back and fully compliant with the SDK agreement, C64 is also up to 30% better than previous versions in terms of performance (battery life…

Tech News Sean Fallon Nov 16

This Week’s Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss

Look, it’s the box art from Star Trek Online (along with new screens and impressions)! Also read on for the latest infotainment regarding Diablo III, a Diablo clone, the Avatar game and, of course, Modern Warfare 2. Even More Star Trek Online Screens Confession: I downloaded these off Atari’s press site, just for my own…

Tech News Mark Wilson Nov 13

Use Your Own Digital Music Library to Generate Enemies for Symphony

Symphony, screenshot above, is a game that uses your own music library to generate enemies on the fly. Think of it like a shmup where the soundtrack (presumably) doesn’t suck ass. This video should illustrate what the gameplay is like. It’s made by a company familiar with music games, but the reason we’re interested is…

Tech News Jason Chen Nov 12

Now Is a Bad Time to Buy a Used Xbox 360

You know those Xboxes that were banned last week because they were modified to play pirated games? They’re being dumped onto eBay and Craigslist by their owners, and they won’t all tell you that those consoles are banned from Live. https://gizmodo.com/official-microsoft-policy-if-you-a-buy-a-used-xbox-360-5397218 So our recommendation is that if you really can’t spare the money to buy…

Tech News Jason Chen Nov 12

Create Some Modern Warfare 2 Easter Eggs

Hey, did you guys find the hidden house in Modern Warfare 2 that lets you unlock old-school Nintendo characters as enemies? No? Oh, I must have made that up. Now it’s your turn. What sorts of ridiculous secrets do you wish Infinity Ward put in their latest blockbuster if only they didn’t take themselves and…

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 12

Xbox 360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and Zune Video Come November 17

All those features we went over in our Xbox 360 update impressions post are finally rolling out to everyone on November 17. https://gizmodo.com/facebook-twitter-zune-and-last-fm-on-xbox-live-hands-5384920 To recap, here’s what’s new: •Facebook – Update your status to share what movie, game or entertainment you’re enjoying, connect with friends and view their Facebook stream, status updates and photos on…

Tech News Jason Chen Nov 12

The Street Fighter IV Snuggie Is Actually Real

If you were put off by the stigma associated with the Snuggie, try one saturated with Street Fighter IV imagery. And it’s actually being sold, somewhere, for $20. Capcom confirmed to our friends at Kotaku that this is the real deal, but I have no idea where you would get one or, more importantly, why…

Tech News Sean Fallon Nov 11

5 of the Coolest New Pieces of Gear in Modern Warfare 2

Have you played Modern Warfare 2 yet? With sales of over 7 millions copies in one day, chances are you have. And man, is it great. Here are my five favorite new toys in the latest Call of Duty blockbuster. Predator Missiles—You call these bad boys down from a UAV flying above. Pop open the…

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 11

Student Plans to Mod Old OutRun Cabinet Into a Car

This seems dangerous: a crazy student is taking an old OutRun cabinet and plans to turn it into an actual working car that renders on screen what’s actually in front of you. A project of Garnet Hertz of the Pasadena Art Center College of Design, this is a classic OutRun arcade cabinet that’s been placed…

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 11

Zune HD Gets Its First 3D Games (And They’re All Free)

The last Zune HD firmware update apparently had one more trick up its sleeve: 3D gaming, finally. And while the new games might be late in coming to the Zune Marketplace, they look worthwhile. And more importantly, they’re free. Anyone with Zune HD 4.3 should be able to mosey on over to the Zune Marketplace,…

Tech News John Herrman Nov 11

Razer’s No-Frills Abyssus Gaming Mouse Needs More Frills

I’m a minimalist when it comes to mouse bling, but for $50, Razer’s Abyssus is a little too lean—there aren’t even any thumb buttons—just raw 3500DPI tracking and a 1ms response time with on-the-fly adjustment. SteelSeries’ Kinzu pulls off the bargain gaming mouse gambit way better, at $35. Or you can get more aggressively armed…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Nov 10

New iControlPad Prototype Controls the iPhone with Dual Analog Nubs

The iPhone gamepad case is back with an overhauled design that brings controls to the front, and adds dual analog nubs (the same as the Pandora gaming handheld). There’s also an internal battery that charges the iPhone while playing. https://gizmodo.com/pandoras-nintendo-ds-on-steroids-will-be-out-for-the-ho-5058535 The previous design was a lot sleeker, and placed the controls on the side. But…

Tech News Danny Allen Nov 10

Rock Band Voice Engine Tricked By Something Called a “Musical Instrument”

On one hand, what’s happening here is very simple: Rock Band’s singing feature just senses pitch, not words, so it’s perfectly reasonable that a flute—or indeed almost any instrument—could do the trick. On the other? This is art. The musical cosmos have been tilted out of balance for quite a while now, violently thrown askew…

Tech News John Herrman Nov 9

New For iPhone: 2 Balls 1 Cup

Presented for your approval without comment. [iTunes Link via The Awl]

Tech News Adam Frucci Nov 6

Gifts For People Too Busy Playing Video Games to Appreciate Them

I’m Not Sure This Shot Is Going to Sell Any PSPs

Rumor: Firefox Coming to the PlayStation 3

56 of the Most Hilarious and Amazing Modern Warfare 2 Easter Eggs You Will Ever See

Reminder: Xbox 360 Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video Go Live Today

By Royal Decree, the Official Food of My Kingdom Is Now Hot Pockets!

Official Commodore 64 Emulator Returns to the App Store

This Week’s Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss

Use Your Own Digital Music Library to Generate Enemies for Symphony

Now Is a Bad Time to Buy a Used Xbox 360

Create Some Modern Warfare 2 Easter Eggs

Xbox 360’s Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and Zune Video Come November 17

The Street Fighter IV Snuggie Is Actually Real

5 of the Coolest New Pieces of Gear in Modern Warfare 2

Student Plans to Mod Old OutRun Cabinet Into a Car

Zune HD Gets Its First 3D Games (And They’re All Free)

Razer’s No-Frills Abyssus Gaming Mouse Needs More Frills

New iControlPad Prototype Controls the iPhone with Dual Analog Nubs

Rock Band Voice Engine Tricked By Something Called a “Musical Instrument”

New For iPhone: 2 Balls 1 Cup

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