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Sony Explores Alternative to Split-Screen Multiplayer
A couple of patent applications published recently show that Sony’s looking at stereoscopic video for more than just 3D gaming; it could take the place of split-screen local multiplayer. Broke My Controller noticed the applications, filed a year ago and published on Thursday, that show a method for rendering separate images on the same screen,…
By Owen Good - Uncategorized
It’s A Blue Monday For GameStop Rock Band 3 Preorders
Harmonix and MTV Games have revealed retailer-specific preorder bonuses for Rock Band 3, with GameStop customers scoring three free tunes when the game launches October 26, including New Order’s techno anthem “Blue Monday.” It’s no “True Faith,” but it’ll do. With the addition of keyboards, Rock Band 3 opens players up to a whole new…
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The U.S. Needs More Cyberwarriors
In this digital age, when the country’s most delicate information and processes are housed on vast computer networks, who do we turn to for defense against attacks by cyber-terrorists and 4chan? Now more than ever, the nation needs cyberwarriors. But the cyberwarriors aren’t heeding the call to battle. According to a report on NPR, America…
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UncategorizedMusic Can Change The World Of Power Gig
Did you know upcoming rhythm game Power Gig is set in a fantasy world of Ohm, where rockers can affect the world through their music, using their powers to fight against the oppressive Headliner? I had no clue. I guess I as blinded by Power Gig’s use of a real six string guitar instead of…
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Kotaku’s 2010 Summer Reading List
As sure as spring gives way to summer, Kotaku’s 2010 Summer Reading List is here to help you get your portable video game fix during the sunny, sandy situations where gaming isn’t an option. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the surf is gently lapping at the shore. While that all sounds…
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Why Is Pinball Perfect For Facebook?
According to Sony Ericsson, the new pinball game on its Facebook page is perfect for the social networking site because pinball has also been a social game. A visit to the Sony Ericsson page on Facebook reveals a new “Pinball” tab at the top of the page. Clicking on it brings you to a simple…
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UncategorizedA Much Cheaper Way To Secure An Aston Martin One-77
Don’t have $1.7 million to drop one of the only 77 Aston Martin One-77’s being produced? The sexy automobile can be virtually yours for a mere $60, when Atari and Eden Games release Test Drive Unlimited 2 this September. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is a game that’s all about living the luxury vehicle lifestyle, and…
By Mike Fahey - Uncategorized
PlayStation Home Readies An Indie Social Gaming Invasion
PlayStation Home features more than 100 ready-to-play games, but hardly anyone is playing. Perhaps that will change now that Sony has teamed up with independent games label Codename to bring fresh new experiences exclusively to the PlayStation Home service. PlayStation Home is not somewhere many gamers go to play games. I don’t know of a…
By Mike Fahey
