The Absurd Motion-Sensing, Keyboard-Packing, Gamepad
Veho's Mimi Wifi Keyboard & AirMouse with Game Controller gizmo looks as clunky as it sounds.
Nintendo Doesn't, Shouldn't Fear the iPad
Gaming for Apple is an estimated half a billion dollar industry, but the company behind the iPhone, iPod Touch and now the iPad still seems reluctant to embrace the popular diversion.
Death of A Wii
At the ripe old age of 3, my Nintendo Wii has officially gone to join the celestial Wii Music choir. Let's hope it doesn't take drums.
Don't Get Any Blood On Your Game Saves
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Proving once more than adding a knife to anything makes it better, Victorinox today announced a new line of Swiss Army knives featuring Bluetooth, remote controls and USB drives.
Gaming's Slingbox Backed By $1M Funding
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Announced earlier this week, Spawn Labs version of the Slingbox for gamers is backed by $1 million in Series A round funding, according to the Austin Business Journal.
First iPhone Game Redacted Review
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Freeverse dropped us a note to let us know that they've released a "preview" of one their iPhone game Wingnuts Moto Racer, a heavily redacted preview.
iPhone Games to Get WWDC Appearance
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iPhone games will be getting some face time at Apple's WWDC show next week, according to the CEO of LemonQuest, who believes games for the device will likely cost 17 to 18 Euros a pop (about $28 USD).
A First Look at Afrika's Beanie-Wearing, Robot-Controlling Player
Not only does Afrika let you take pictures of lots of high-res animals, but you get to control those little remote camera bots and run! Seriously though, I am looking forward to this game. It looks like it's going to be a blast. I do hope they squeeze in some need facts about the animals while they're at it, this…