• tom clancy's hawx

    HAWX Gets Glowy amBX SupportX

    The PC version of the upcoming arcade air combat sim Tom Clancy's HAWX will support Philips' PC ambient technology, the company announced today. More »
    06/16/08
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    Comment by Providence: OK, so, aside from the "wind in face" thing, which is Crecente's sarcasm (as opposed to some press release, unless... more » | Other threads

  • quakecon 07

    amBX To Light, Shake, and Blow QuakeCon

    QuakeCon 2007 kicks off today, and Philips is there to demonstrate how well their amBX ambient experiences technology gets along with Quake 4. They've set up a multiplayer demo of a mod for the game created by their amBX team in order to take full advantage of all the system has to offer. As players run and jump they'll feel the wind in their hair, experience the jolt of landing. Weapons will have recoil and various custom effects, bullets will have impact, and blood will spatter in all its red LED glory. They've even set up the mod so that the light dims behind you when you use a weapon's sights, simulating sniper focus. Perhaps they'll be able to reverse the air peripherals to create a sucking effect for the losing team. That's full immersion right there. It really sounds like they've gone all out to make the most of the demo, so if you really want to see the full potential of the amBX technology, you've got until the 4th to make your way to Dallas and give it a go. More »
    08/02/07
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    Comment by ASchwarzenegger: I dont know if anyone has actually watched the youtube vid, but ambient light looks really annoying. Really. Annoying. more » | Other threads

  • colors of the wind

    Six More Developers Adopt amBX

    The list of developers supporting Phillips' amBX quirky sensory surround technology grows in leaps and bounds as the company announces six new licenses at the Develop Conference in Brighton, UK. Zombie. Riot Games, Brain in a Jar, Invictus Games, Instinct Technology and Gearbox have all signed on to integrate the ambient experiences technology, joining a growing stable of developers that includes big names like Codemasters, THQ, and Kuju. Why are so many game creators jumping onto the amBX bandwagon?"
    amBX is a very cool and innovative technology that allows your games to stand out in a very crowded marketplace," commented John E. Williamson, President, Zombie.
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    07/25/07
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    Comment by brello: Wow, reading the description for the actual product I thought it was a joke. What an embarrassing thing to have... more » | Other threads

  • oddities

    It's Just Like Riding a Train (Minus the Gropers)

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    Comment by JAcK0R: You will never know pain until they release a restaurant employee simulator. more » | Other threads

  • mario

    Mario Says Don't Misplace the CD-i Booklet!

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    07/06/06
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    Comment by Draconis: Draconis Not quite... ;) Ah! I knew there was an earlier instance. Thanks for the Photoshop bait, as well. :D more » | Other threads

  • philips

    Philips to Sell Video Game Effects Machines

    Philips Electronics hopes to sell devices that simulate virtual environments while you're playing a game, according to the Dow Jones Newswires. Playing a snowboarding game? The company's amBX system will blow a cool breeze toward you. Getting blown apart by a grenade on-screen? Feel a blast of hot air coming out of the amBX. It's Philips way of trying to get back into the video game market — it failed back in the early 1990s with its CD-i console, which got smacked around badly by the PlayStation. More »
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    Comment by Teksuo: If it's cheap and affordable, I might be willing to buy this. It's a cool idea. Imagine playing on an... more » | Other threads

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