March 2011 archive

Canadian 3DS Demo Event

Nintendo is hosting 3DS events in two Canadian cities. For those in Toronto and Vancouver, you’ll be able to try out the 3DS and its glasses free 3D technology and also several launch titles on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 6PM until Midnight. Free swag is available during the March 26th event so if you’re in the Vancouver or Toronto area, it would be a good idea to check it out! For the full Canadian 3DS Tour locations you can check it out at Nintendo’s site here.

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Youtube Tuesday: Lag


I’m hoping real life doesn’t have this kinda lag or we’re screwed!

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Sailor Moon and Codename: Sailor V Manga Coming Soon!

Kodansha USA set to publish Sailor Moon (manga) for the first time in six years in deluxe edition volumes with bonus content from the original creator Naoko Takeuchi. Continue reading

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Nokia WP7 2012

So new CEO Stephen Elop has confirmed that Nokia will be using WP7 on future phones and that they are currently in development. Continue reading

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3DS First North American Ad


This is a great commercial to push the 3D effects that the 3DS has since the large majority of us don’t have 3DTVs. Since the 3DS is coming out in a week, what 3DS games are you most looking forward to?

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Free PS3 DLC

Need more fun with GT5 and Killzone 3? Why not get some free downloadable contents without having to drain your wallet. Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack, Killzone 3 Extra Unlock Points, and Gran Turismo 5 Exclusive Camaro SS Edge Edition are free for download. Also, with the release of Infamous 2, the Sniper Blast Ability will be at your disposal.  You can find the link here.

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Nintendo 3DS Could Aid In Identifying Vision Problems

The 3DS now can add another feature to its list. U.S. eye specialists are welcoming the 3DS as a tool to help them catch vision problems like amblyopia (commonly known as “Lazy Eye”) and to help correct these things. This goes against the warning labels that Nintendo has put on the device, which are of course leaning on the side of caution like any other product. Now all thats left is for someone to make an app on the 3DSto compliment the device to help these specialists to diagnose these things.

(via Yahoo News)

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Major Japanese Publishers Help With Relief Effort

As most of you are aware by now, Japan was hit with a massive 9.0 Magnitude earthquake and a huge tsunami on March 11, 2011. Some of the big names in video games publishing in Japan are donating to help out with the relief efforts. Continue reading

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Youtube Tuesday: Real Life Mario Kart


Someone actually took to the streets and started throwing bananas and stuff! Its kinda hilarious that he did this!

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Internet Explorer 9 Now Available

The final version of Internet Explorer 9 is finally ready after months of beta testing and was officially launched at SXSW in Austin, Texas. It is a much needed update to the Internet Explorer line as it’s speed and graphical improvements were boosted alongside with its UI improvements and HTML5 support. With these updates, Microsoft is back in the game to compete with the likes of Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

(via Mashable)

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