Mar 18 2011

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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Mar 15 2011

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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Mar 15 2011

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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Mar 15 2011

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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Mar 15 2011

RIP Microsoft Zune

Microsoft finally decided to pull the plug on their Zune MP3 players and work on Zune integration with WP7. Its been a good run for Microsoft for its standalone MP3 player in an iPod/iPhone dominated MP3 player market. At least the Zune HD is futureproof since there won’t be a Zune HD 2 coming in the foreseeable future unless the line is somehow revived in the future.

(via Crunch Gear)

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Mar 14 2011

Happy Pi Day!

March 14 (03/14) is known as Pi Day! From Broken Fuse VG Blog, Happy Pi Day to all! Hope you have time to geek/nerd out on video games and the whole nine yards!

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Mar 14 2011

Voting For 2011 The Eagle Awards

For all you comic book and manga fans, the Eagle Awards have been around since 1976 and celebrates US and UK comic writers. You can vote for your favourite nominations here!

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Mar 12 2011

What’s Your Favourite DS Game?

So what are your favourite DS games? Mine include The World Ends With You, Pokemon HeartGold and Mario Kart DS!

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Mar 10 2011

“True Female Characters”

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/extra-credits/2868-True-Female-Characters

I think this video gives a very accurate description of what we need in the gaming world with respect to character development and specifically, female character development.

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Mar 10 2011

Pokemon Black & White Makes It To 1 Million!

Pokemon Black & White is now out in North America and is officially the fastest selling Pokemon game ever! Just on opening day, it has sold over 1 million copies! Thats like selling 694 copies of Pokemon Black and White every minute on launch day!

(via 1UP)

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