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“Easy Piano” for the DS

By Asura • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Featured, Nintendo DS

A press release from Susan Lusty, the PR from Valcon Games, describes a new game and peripheral for the DS system called Easy Piano. Check it out for yourself. Easy Piano is a new piano music product that anyone, as young as 6 and as old at 100+, would enjoy playing and/or learning how to [...]



Using Emotions to Play Games?

By Asura • Aug 20th, 2009 • Category: Sony, Technology

Recently provided via Siliconera and Joystiq, Sony has filed a patent for a system that can detect laughter, yawning, or tears. Kinda scary when you think about it. Where is all this metadata going and for what? Article provided from tech.yahoo.com: ” “Dead Space” giving you the creeps? Bored by the latest version of “Madden”? [...]



PAX 10 announced for PAX ’09

By Asura • Jul 16th, 2009 • Category: Video Games

Recently, Penny-Arcade and Flash-Fire Communications announced the upcoming PAX 10 games to be shown at this years convention.  And once again, there looks to be a lot of gems. SEATTLE – July 16, 2009 – After sifting through over 150 submissions from a gaggle of gameplay types and a plethora of platforms, a panel of [...]



Exit: Stage Left for Will Wright

By Asura • Apr 14th, 2009 • Category: Video Games

Famous for creating Sim City, The Sims, and of course his most recent hit Spore, Will Wright decides to step out of the video game limelight and thus, EA. He declared he’s leaving to concentrate his efforts to further development his think-tank “Stupid Fun Stuff”. Started in 2001 he aims to “develop new forms of [...]



11 Gadgets To Get Into

By Asura • Apr 13th, 2009 • Category: Featured, Technology, World News

What are things looking like on the horizon for technology and gadgets? They are getting smaller and sleeker. User generated content galore is being rapid fired out the digital mouths of people’s blogs on such a frequent basis that its hard to keep up with your friend’s millionth Twitter. Companies are cashing in with partnerships [...]



PAX 2008 Impressions

By Asura • Sep 8th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment, Events, Featured, Technology, Video Games

While I wasn’t there for the inception of PAX, I have gone for the past few years. From humble beginnings, PAX has grown, yet each year has brought an awesome experience no matter the size. The PAX 10 and the good natured “nerdosity” of everyone there being what I remember most fondly. The days leading [...]



PAX 10 Independent Game Showcase Winners Announced

By Asura • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Events, Featured, Video Games

I recieved another press release via Flash Fire Communications today in an email. Let’s hear it for the winners of PAX 10! PAX 10 INDEPENDENT GAMES SHOWCASE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Top submissions to be displayed at Penny Arcade Expo Aug. 29 – 31 SEATTLE – July 9, 2008 – After sifting through over 80 submissions from [...]



Pax 2008 Exhibitors and first details within…

By Asura • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Events, Featured, Video Games

I recently received an email from the communications people over at PAX. Here is what it reads, enjoy the details. PENNY ARCADE REVEALS PAX 2008 EXHIBITORS AND FIRST PROGRAMMING DETAILS Headliners include Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Activision and Ubisoft SEATTLE – June 26, 2008 – The organizers of the fifth annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) [...]



Persona 3 Figures by Alter

By Asura • Jun 5th, 2008 • Category: Collectables

For those of you who are fans of the Persona series, this should be right up your alley. Although the prices seem to vary from about $58-78 US dollars depending on the figure, these are still top notch quality as the pictures show. Just one more figure to add to your already bloated computer desk [...]



Free Downloadable Song of Epic Proportions on Guitar Hero 3

By Asura • Jun 5th, 2008 • Category: Playstation 3, Sony, Video Games

Ever since the 360 got it’s exclusive Halo song on Guitar Hero, people have been wondering if there would be any feedback from the PS3. Here it is my friends, be prepared to swing around that dang guitar to decapitate those Medusas with bloody vengeance. I give you, “The End Begins (To Rock)”