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Project Natal Renamed Kinect & Release Date Announced

John Thompson — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:11:05 +0000

With the E3 games expo/conference in full swing, major product releases are coming left right and centre.

Microsoft’s E3 press event in LA, Project Natal is now renamed “Kinect”, provided some interesting moments, with a Cirque du Soleil performance accompanying the somewhat strange launch.

Fortunately, Cirque du Soleil didn’t dominate all the news. We learned that early adopters of Kinect for Xbox 360 will have 15 compatible launch titles to play. The games on offer include ‘Kinect Sports’, Microsoft’s predictable competition against Wii Sports; Dance Central for the ladies and Sonic Free Riders.

The complete list of launch titles is:

Adrenalin Misfits
Dance Central
Dance Masters
Deca Sports Freedom
EA Sports Active 2
Game Party In Motion
Kinect Adventures!
Kinect Joy Ride
Kinect Sports
Kinectimals
Motion Sports
Sonic Free Riders
The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved
Zumba Party

If you’ve used a Nintendo Wii before, you’ll probably be more comfortable using Sony’s PlayStation Move technology, but for those of you wanting the complete, controller-free experience, Kinect for Xbox 360 is definitely a tempting offer.

Unfortunately, there’s no official word on the price of Kinect as of yet from Microsoft, but you can look forward to a November 4th 2010 release date!

Via – G4

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NeoCube Alpha – Magnetic Balls!

Rich Barker — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:14 +0000

The Neocube Alpha is a fantasic new puzzle game which is also a great stress reliever as it allows you to shape the 216 magnetic ball bearings into any shape you can think of. You can view the video below to see the NeoCube Alpha in action.

Once you pick this up you won’t be able to put it down as it very addictive and this gadget is highly recommended on Tech-Styling as a great gift for Christmas. This is perfect if you’re looking for a nice little stocking filler which will provide hours of fun for all the family.

You can buy the NeoCube Alpha Magnetic Balls now for £19.99 and you and all the family can enjoy this gadget this Christmas.

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Xbox 360’s Project Natal by Microsoft

Rich Barker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:14:10 +0000

I have to admit after looking at this today I’m incredibly impressed with what I see. I wasn’t sure what to expect but from looking at the impressive video it looks so much fun. The best part is that it uses motion sensors to capture what your movements are and therefore it’s accurate.

It appears you will be able to play a wide range of games with this system and this should appeal to a vast amount of people out there. I have to admit I was never taken massively with the Nintendo Wii as a lot of the movements with that seemed like you had to exaggerate everything.

Xbox 360’s Project Natal by Microsoft appears much more user friendly and will allow for more natural movements. I very excited about this and will certainly keep you posted if any more news comes out about the Project Natal. For now why not take a look at the video below to give you more of an idea of how this will work.

Via – Pocket Lint

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Halo 3 ODST Limited Edition Xbox Controller

Rich Barker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:36:52 +0000

Calling all you Halo fans out there because Microsoft are releasing the new Halo 3 ODST Limited Edition Xbox Controller. You will be able to pick this up with the $99 collector’s pack of the game.

In my opinion it a lot of money just for a controller but I can see why it might appeal to the Halo fans and especially merchandise collectors out there. The Halo 3 ODST Limited Edition Xbox Controller looks great and has beautiful design on it, now you just have to decide if you want to splash out on the collector’s version of the game.

Via – Slippery Brick

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World of Warcraft Customized 3D Figure

Rich Barker — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:45:24 +0000

Well we all know that World of Warcraft is renowned and played all around the world. The game is brilliant to play but have you ever wanted to own your own 3D character figurines?

Well now we can have a great looking 3D figure of your favourite in game character. You can view what they look like on the website and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with the results. It will provide a fantastic talking point when you have friends around.

You have the ability to chose what your character will look like, what they will be wearing and the same name as your in game character. Just head over to figureprints.com where you will find instructions on acquiring your World of Warcraft Customized 3D figure and it’s so easy to do.

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The Strike (Fishing Gaming Just Got Reel)

Rich Barker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:37:50 +0000

Have you ever wanted to go fishing all year round and whatever the weather? Well now you have the chance because The Strike has been created for the Xbox 360. The Strike is a fishing game like no other as you now have a fishing rod controller.

Many fishing games have been less than impressive in the past and I have to admit I’m not the biggest fan of fishing, but this gives it a whole new dimension which could really make this game great. Very much like the Nintendo Wii has revolutionised game play this could do the same for fishing games.

Check back soon for further updates on The Strike and also the controller which will be coming out at the end of 2009 and will cost around $69.99.

Via – engadget

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Wii Personal Fitness Trainer

Rich Barker — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:38:19 +0000

Well so you’re thinking of getting fit for the New Year and you having trouble finding time or the motivation to go to the gym? Well this is definitely for you it’s a Nintendo Wii game called Wii Fitness Coach. This game is uniquely designed to help you work on your targets and make you stick to a routine which will benefit your fitness.

When you start you will take a couple of fitness tests to find what fitness your currently at and what targets will benefit you most. You will work through over 500 unique exercises whilst choosing your music, mood and focus.

You will make your own workout calendar and choose which goals you’re focusing on such as upper body strength, lower body strength, weight loss, cardio and much more. You don’t have to worry about being rushed you can take your time over exercises and replay the exercises to get them spot on and offer you the best results.

Throughout the training sessions you will have evaluation of how you are doing which means you can adjust and see what works best for you.

I think this will be a big seller as it great for people who don’t have loads of time on there hands. For the pre-order price of £14.73 from The Hut, you get a great product which will go to benefitting your overall health.

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Jig Saw Puzzles

Rich Barker — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:07:03 +0000

Just before Christmas I was looking for a present I could buy my parents and I stumbled upon this jig saw puzzle which you can have made from your post code and printed onto the puzzle parts. You then have a jig saw puzzle of your home from an aerial view.

I really think it’s great what can be done with gadgets these days and it’s such a personal gift which makes it even better. Jig saw puzzles are still all the rage after many years of existence and for such simple things provide hours of entertainment.

You can actually buy 4 types of personalized jig saw puzzle which are Landranger, London streetmap, Aerial and Victorian style. You can also choose how big you want it to be from 255 piece set to 400 pieces. If you choose the Aerial view you also receive you very own picture of the view. You can order your personalised jig saw puzzle now from Firebox.com and give someone a special and meaningful gift today.

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Locklite Mini Key Torch

Rich Barker — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:19:19 +0000

Here we have a very simple little gadget which doesn’t cost very much to purchase but solves an age old problem when locking or open doors.

The Locklite allows you to see the lock and therefore means you don’t scratch your car for example with the key. On those cold winter nights I know from experience after being at the gym that you don’t want to be stumbling around outside trying to find the keyhole for 5 minutes. The Locklite solves this problem and gets you inside before your fingers drop off from the cold.

This would also make a good Christmas stocking filler as it doesn’t cost much and is very useful, but it will also suit almost anyone and everyone as a small gift. You can buy the Locklite now from Firebox.com for a small price of £4.95.

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PSP Memory Sticks

Rich Barker — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:31:53 +0000

I was searching around for PSP memory sticks the other day and I found a great website which shows all the memory sticks and memory cards which are compatible with the Sony PSP.

Mymemory.com appears to be a great place to find exactly what you need in term of memory cards and memory sticks. A great feature of this company mymemory.com is that you automatically gain 2 years minimum warranty which offers you some covers if anything goes wrong.

The website itself mymemory.com is directly aimed at memory style products therefore they are made to a very high standard which means you can buy in confidence that you’re buying quality.

Unlike other websites mymemory.com gives you all the choices which are available to you for the Sony PSP and offers you many various PSP memory sticks which suit you best. I found this to make things so much easier than having to read up on every memory stick which I found with other websites.

I hope this website has been helpful and that you find the exact PSP memory sticks which you are looking for on this website.

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