Archive for the ‘Gaming’ category

TC50: Control Any PC Game With Your iPhone With iMo

September 15th, 2009
by MG Siegler on September 14, 2009

Screen shot 2009-09-12 at 11.47.20 AMOne of the cooler iPhone apps to launch last year was SGN’s iFun, which let you use your iPhone or iPod touch to control games on your computer screen. But iFun only works with SGN’s own games like iGolf. A new startup, iMo, launching today at TechCrunch50, expands the ability to all PC games.

Most PC games are still played using the mouse+keyboard combination. A lot of hardcore gamers like this experience, but more casual users prefer controllers like you find on consoles. The most popular of those out there right now is the Nintendo Wii, undoubtedly thanks to its motion-based control system. With iMo, you can bring a similar experience to all PC games thanks to the iPhone and iPod touch’s accelerometer.

Another nice thing about using the iPhone or iPod touch as your controller is that it’s much more portable than traditional PC controller hardware. If you want to play a game on your laptop on the go, for example, but don’t want to lug around a joystick, you could simply use iMo, which is on a device you’re probably already carrying around.

» Read more: TC50: Control Any PC Game With Your iPhone With iMo

No comments »

Posted in Apple, Gaming, Geeky, Reviews, Tech News

Tags:

Cops and Robbers for iPhone Now Available

May 8th, 2009

iphone_portrait_copsrobbers

There is a new game app over at the Apple app store from Glu Mobile. The game is Cops and Robbers, a game that will give players a rush of adrenaline as they play a thief escaping pursuers or play as a cop chasing down a criminal on the run.

“Cops & Robbers introduces unique sub-genre because we set out to make a fast-moving experience that has the flow of a racing game with the variety and challenge of an action platformer,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu Mobile. “We are excited to provide consumers with a game that takes advantage of the unique and engaging features of the revolutionary iPhone and iPod touch.”

Cops & Robbers plays off of parkour-style acrobatics using unique accelerometer controls of the iPhone and iPod touch. Set in a 3-D urban landscape, the game is a visual feast full of shadows and rich glowing effects.

No comments »

Posted in Apple, Gaming, Reviews, iPhone

Tags:

Japanese Game Show Recreates Super Mario Land in Real-Life

March 31st, 2009

Japanese game shows are known for crazy things, like Human Tetris, and their latest antic is no slouch. They recreate the classic Super Mario Land (Game Boy) game in real-life. Video after the break.

Those crazy Japanese and their kuroko plays. I love them, but can anybody tell me why they have Included Obama in this oversized Gameboy version of Super Mario Bros.?

[via Gizmodo]

No comments »

Posted in Funny, Gaming

Tags:

PS2 prize drop to $99 tomorrow?

March 31st, 2009

ps2991

While we were talking of price drop for PS3 and PSP, Sony is dropping the price of PS2 to $99. Kotaku has a shot of Kmart’s retail database which says that the PS2 prices will be dropped to $99 tomorrow.

For those of you who do not have a PS2 and are willing to buy one, this is a good deal. People like me waiting for a price drop in PS3 will have to wait a little more perhaps :( .

Via [Kotaku]

No comments »

Posted in Gaming, Market Watch, Tech News

Tags:

PS3 and PSP price-cut coming soon?

March 31st, 2009

screenshot_212580_thumb3001

For all those who didn’t buy PSP or PS3 because of their high cost, here is a good news. The rumor started with a price drop of PS3 and now PSP has also joined in. With consumer spending on electronics declining during recession time, manufactures are forced to cut prices.

It is believed that Sony has informed its retailers that a price cut of PS3 from $399 to $300 may happen soon. However nothing officially is announced yet. While Sony is gearing up for the launch of PSP – 2 this price-cut is most likely to clear out the stocks of older PSPs. If you are willing to buy one of the two, and are ready to wait some time to save some 50-100$ then these rumors are definitely worth giving a try.

Also rumored that if not a price cut; Sony would sell 80GB PS3 @$399 itself with Resistance: FoM and Motorstorm bundled.

Via

1 comment »

Posted in Gaming, Market Watch, Tech News

Tags: