Antec unveils LanBoy Air : A High Performance Gaming Case

LanBoy Air: Click Image for details

In order to build a high performance gaming rig(a great compilation for gaming) a good case is the prmary requiremnt. Else, there’s no point installing top-of-the-line components if the Rig ends up with no airflow, difficult cabling, and a lot of noise.

Antec has just announced a new, and very different type of case that is as much air as it is metal. It’s called the LanBoy Air and instead of solid metal casing sections it has a mesh. That means you can see right into the case from most angles, but at the same time you have a lot more natural airflow through it.

Inaddition, space is an absolute no problem with LanBoy Air. There’s enough room for 11 drives, 8 expansion slots, and it can handle a 12-inch graphics card with ease. To cool the things off, out the box there are five 120mm fans installed too. It is easy to carry and easy to tweak.

Nintendo to launch new entries in Rhythm Heaven and Fatal Frame series

If you are a die hard Nintendo 3DS fan, then the game maker has some surprises in store for Wii owners at its Tokyo press conference on Wednesday: New entries in the Rhythm Heaven and Fatal Frame series are coming to Japanese Wii consoles in 2011.

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Konami unveils 3D version of Road Fighters

Gaming giant Konami has released a 3D version of their Road Fighters games. The game is currently available in Japan only.

Archer and sorcerer gameplay VIDEOS unveiled

Frogster and TERA-Europe have just released a pair of new gameplay videos that show the PvE experience from the perspective of both an archer and a sorcerer. The trailers give players a first-hand look at ranged DPS in the world of TERA:

Rovio extends the devices supported by Android Angry Birds Lite Beta

Rovio has extended the devices supported by its Android Angry Birds Lite Beta, its commercial launch is expected in weeks (so keep a watch), while support for the four launch Symbian^3 phones from Nokia - the N8, C6, C7 and E7 - was announced at Nokia World 2010.

Rovio Angry Birds for iPhone gets cool updates

Rovio iPhone game Angry Birds has received an update, available for download from iTunes or your favorite iOS device, right now.

Updates: Game Center support : lets you unlock achievements and compete in leaderboards through Apple’s official gaming hub. Plus it has Crystal integration too.

2) New and improved high resolution graphics for devices packing the Retina display screen. Game graphics recreated for the iPhone 4 or the fourth-generation iPod touch

3) 15 fresh levels introduced. New Golden Egg sound board to unlock.

4) Some improvements to optimize memory usage, as well as localization for English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.

Price: Only 59p / 99c / €0.79c

PlayForge Zombie Farm gets updates: Brings Game Center To Game

Playforge’s Zombie Farm for iPhone has launched updates that brings Game Center to the game.

What is New and what caused recent crashes:

- All Zombies now have Abilities! Collect them all by winning invasions!
- Activate your collected zombie abilities by boosting your farm’s Life Force!
- Life Force is now displayed on your farm next to the level-up bar.
- New Zombie Fight Mechanics:
- Zombies now move forwards and pile up in a more orderly fashion.
- Zombies do more damage when they’re in the front
- Enemies can only hit zombies that are in the front
- Headless zombies always head to the front of the pile
- New enemy abilities make the fight more exciting!
- All enemies now have a 3 minute timer before they go crazy!
- New Quests are now available to help you level up faster!
- New Daily bonus offers show up as quests for a chance to get free boost items!
- Know when to harvest even when the app is closed. Local notifications now alert you when its time to harvest your crops!
- Zombie Farm now supports Game Center!
- Earn achievements for doing amazing feats, can you earn them all?
- Each Game Center account has their own farm. Multiple Farms are now possible on 1 device!
- Options menu has been updated to include toggling Game Center, Daily Bonus Offers, and Local Notifications.

GameCrush, a gaming service where guys pay girls to play launches new version

One of the most interesting concepts seen on VentureBeat this year is GameCrush, a site where male gamers can pay women to play games with them. Today the site is leaving beta testing and launching a new version of its service.

Pricing will start at 60 cents per minute, which will be split between GameCrush and the PlayDate(the girl you are playing with).

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Acer’s new 3D enabled 15-inch Aspire 5745DG : A gamer Laptop

Acer recently launched the newest models of its Aspire and TimelineX laptop series, including the ultra-portable Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T and the 3D-enabled Acer Aspire 5745DG.READ FULL STORY

Gamigo King of Kings 3 launched

gamigo has launched King of Kings 3.

King of Kings 3 is currently available to players in North America and Europe, and is free, according to the official site. The game features three basic classes, nine advanced classes, 90 levels and plenty of minigame.

If you happen to be in the regions mentioned above, then play the game at the official site.

Origin launches EON17: A gaming Laptop

Origin has announced its new metal-clad EON17 notebook that brings the 3D power.

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NBA Elite 11 launch delayed

EA Sports has announced that they have delayed NBA Elite 11. The game will no longer be released as scheduled on October 5th. There’s No word from EA when they will release the game or if they plan to release NBA Elite 11 at all, or will EA arrive with Elite 12.

Tying in with that NBA Jam, which had been planned to be packaged into NBA Elite with a code, will now be out separately for the 360 and PS3 before the end of the year.

First game for Respawn Entertainment for PC

After being shown the door by Activision, a few months ago, the co-founders of Infinity Ward and a number of other Infinity Ward team members have gone ahead and formed Respawn Entertainment.

While there is no clue what the new entity is up to,the team has yet to roll out their first game, but this story, wants us to believe that Respawn Entertainment's first game will be a PC game. Though the game will have Xbox 360, PS3 versions too; but after a while.

A jobs listing for the company on Gamasutra supports the above claims.

Nascar 2011 coming on to Nintendo Wii ?

You may already be aware of the speculation that Activision will be the publisher for NASCAR series from NASCAR 2011 onwards, which means EA is out.

So now Eutechnix will develop and Activision will publish the next title of the NASCAR series making NASCAR 2011 for Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 based on the license.

But will NASCAR coming to Nintendo Wii?

According to this story, it will.

Based on speculative talk, based on various insiders, the upcoming NASCAR game will have:

1) an in-depth career mode
2) a forty-three grid
3) a new damage model where roll overs, blow overs and more happen

4) fully motion captured pit crew and driver

5) tyres can be worn down and their pressure and temperature will affect the racing performances

Activision To Publish Eutechnyx's NASCAR 2011, EA is out

According to Gamasutra, Activision will take control of the NASCAR license with the upcoming release of NASCAR 11. The Sources close to the situation, have told Gamasutra that Eutechnix will develop and Activision will publish the next title in the long-running NASCAR franchise. which means that after years of association( since 1997) with NASCAR, Electronic Arts will be out.

As per an anonymous post on the EA Sports forums, citing some inside source,

NASCAR 2011 could hit stores two weeks before next year's Daytona 500, which is scheduled for Feb. 20. This gets us a start of sale date of Feb 6. Gamasutra could not confirm this report.

But credence to the above speculation, might had come much earlier, when following the early 2009 release of NASCAR Kart Racing, EA Sports had said that there are no plans right now for NASCAR from EA. Additional facts which give credebility to the speculation is Eutechnyx, currently working on driving MMO Auto Club Revolution, hiring away EA Sports NASCAR veteran Ed Martin back in March.

Eutechnyx, the company behind racing titles like Test Drive Le Mans, Big Mutha Truckers and SuperCar Challenge is having a great time afterall. It recently received a £6 million ($9.25 million) investment from Dutch VC firm Prime Technology Ventures.

EA : Sony PS3 Can Beat Xbox 360

According to Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA),

Sony's PlayStation 3 gaming console has the potential to beat rival Microsoft's Xbox 360 in the UK gaming market.Emphasising that despite a slow start in the global market, the PS3 gaming console is catching up with its rivals in terms of sales and popularity and may soon conquer the UK video game market.

In the UK Sony PS3 is still head-to-head with Xbox, but on the continent Sony is traditionally stronger than Microsoft, according to EA.

EA will soon release games compatible with Sony Move and Microsoft's Kinect.

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EA determined to beat Activision and its Call of Duty

EA's Medal of Honor franchise hasn’t got the kind of response over the past few years as Activision’s Call of Duty series has. Activision's CoD has continuously any and all contenders in the first-person shooter war genre, year-after-year.

This is not going well with EA; and it wants to overtake the Call of Duty franchise,no matter what. But for obvious reasons,EA underlining that that the process will take some time.

EA emphasised two of its best guns; Battlefield, which sold very well this spring and came close to outperforming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, in some countries.

Notably, Activision has its share of failures too. Its Infinity Ward performed like a dud and collapsed earlier this year. But still EA has to work hard to beat Activision, whose Call of Duty: Black Ops is doing pretty well.

Amazon launches Scrabble for Kindle

Every one is expanding themselves to fields that are new to them; then why should Amazon be an exception. Amazon continues to venture out of its image of a dedicated e-reader. The company has added another game to its very limited game library: Scrabble for Kindle from EA Mobile, available now for $4.99.

Scrabble for Kindle works on any Kindle from 2nd gen up, including the DX with its 9.7” screen.

Electronic Arts Signs Deals with Unity Engine

Though Electronic Arts has used the third-party middleware Unity engine before, namely in Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online, EA wants to make the association a long term one. The reason is, only one association so far proved good for both the parties.

EA and Unity Technologies announced a multi-year agreement earlier this week.

The basic premise of the deal is that unity's unparalleled platform support ensures EA to reach its fans quickly on any platforms they have. Unity engine has the ability to produce content for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC, Mac, the web, iPhone, iPad, and Android.

The EA- Unity combine informed that a number of titles are in development.

Unity has been used in a long list of non-EA games, including Max and the Magic Marker on WiiWare.

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Move on to Konami PES as EA finds it clearly superior than FIFA

EA's European VP has admitted that the company had fallen behind in comparison to Konami when it came to football games.But Underlining that FIFA is a greater footy experience than PES. Now, let's all row about it.The EA European VP, although seemed content that over the last couple of years, FIFA has been an excellent performer and EA continue to grow market share over Konami.

The occasion was EA Sports revealing of FIFA 11's Creation Centre.

EA wants Dead Space 2 to make you emotional

EA wants to make you cry. Not with pre-owned charges or dodgy DRM, but by scaring the crap out of you in Dead Space 2. READ FULL STORY

APB character artist launches Montynero--A game art company

artAPB's lead character artist character Jimmy O'Ready has moved on. This former employer of Realtime Worlds, which collapsed earlier this month has launched Montynero, made up of two art studios: Montynero Characters and Montynero Concept Art.

Previously, O'Ready worked at EA on the SSX and Need For Speed franchises.

Electronic Arts unveils 'Medal of Honor' PC beta

Xbox 360 version of MOH

Electronic Arts will launch an open multiplayer beta for first-person shooter Medal of Honor on October 4, the company has announced.

The company also defended its game, which has come under scrutiny for allowing players to assume roles as the Taliban in its multiplayer component. Once a World War II era shooter, Medal of Honor shifted gears this year to a more contemporary battlefield of Afghanistan featuring Tier 1 Operators, a group of elite U.S. soldiers.

The open beta for PC players will last until October 7. The game launches on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on October 12.

Simplicity of Fruit Ninja raking in millions

Heard about ... Fruit Ninja.

A group of Australian app makers is raking in millions out of this simple yet addictive game.

Simple and addictive as the main aim of the game is to slice fruit with your finger.Check out this video:

Fruit Ninja, the brainchild of Halfbrick executive producer Luke Muscat age 25 , available for the iPhone, iPad and Google Android platforms, has consistently hovered around the top of the iTunes App Store charts since its launch in April.

The first million copies of the $1.19 app were sold in 74 days and this week the Brisbane-based developers, Halfbrick Studios, announced it took a further 78 days to sell the second million copies.

Courtesy, the wide popularity of Fruit Ninja (simplicity allows it to be a hit with all demographics) has transformed Halfbrick into one of the most successful app developers in the world. Founded in 2001, the company used to create games under contract for major publishers on platforms including the Gameboy Advance and Nintendo DS.

Halfbrick's second iPhone game, Monster Dash (iPad version available), sold a respectable 300,000 copies and its third game, Age of Zombies, is due out in the next few months. The company has also launched several titles for the Sony PSP and soon Halfbrick will launch its first game for Xbox Live Arcade, Raskulls.

Run Game Center available on iOS 4.1 on iPhone 3G

The iPhone 3G at the moment doesn’t (officially) run the Game Center available on iOS 4.1. This limitation is overcome by the jailbreaking community. The jailbreak people have managed to get the Game Center running on the iPhone 3G that has been jailbroken by the RedSn0w 0.9.6 jailbreak for iOS 4.1.

The video below demonstrates that the iPhone 3G is capable of running Game Center:

Eufloria debuting on iPad and iPhone during spring 2011

Eufloria the interesting space flower game for the PC will debut on the Mac, iPhone and iPad during the spring of next year. Currently Eufloria for PC can be have for $20. One can download the PC demo too. The game seems great for iPad.

Glu to launch Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth Defense iPhone Game

Glu Games, are going to launch Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth Defense this December, This game will be the first officially licensed LOTR title for the iPhone.

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Zynga to bring biggest game titles on Android soon

Zynga is eying making games for Android. So Farmville will soon be coming to your Android phone.

According to a Zynga job listing, the social gaming company is looking for an Android developer. The move comes as Zynga has just released the popular Farmville for the Apple iPhone. The job posting demands something like this: addressing critical issues on some of our biggest game titles, which have several million users across multiple social networks. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

Add to the above cue , the fact that Android platform entity , the Google has invested in Zynga.

Even though Google is party to Zynga now, but unless Android gains traction; no high-profile game developers would have paid attention to it. Hence this should also be seen as Android gaining traction.

But it’s not cakewalk for Android ahead; not because iPhone (Apple iOS 4.1 also added Game Center), as iOS games have a huge potential audience with the iPod touch and iPad. But the fact that, in Apple’s own words iPod touch was the best-selling mobile gaming device last quarter (outselling mainstays like the Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable).

Planet Michael: A Michael Jackson online social game launched

The Michael Jackson Estate and SEE Virtual Worlds together have to create a PC game,named Planet Michael . The game would be a delight to anyone to still misses MJ.

This is what the makers of the game have to say regarding the game:

"The new planet, currently slated for launch next year, will be an immersive virtual space themed after iconic visuals drawn from Michael's music, his life, and the global issues that concerned him. At its core, Planet Michael is a massive social gaming experience that will allow everyone, from the hardcore fan to the novice, to connect and engage in collaborative in-game activities with people worldwide."

Sony to launch Monster Hunter 3 Portable PSP Bundle

At the Tokyo Games Show 2010, Sony announced that it will launch a redesigned Monster Hunter 3 Portable branded PlayStation Portable handheld game console. The special edition game console is a slight revised version of the current PSP model and features a new analog stick. In addition it will have a longer battery life. This special edition Monster Hunter 3 Portable PSP bundle will ship only in Japan on December 1 and will be sold for 19800 YEN ($232 or Rs. 10,590 approx.). READ FULL STORY

What will be New in GT5 Playstation 3 ?

Gran Turismo 4 or GT4: Click for details

Kazunori Yamauchi (Gran Turismo) has revealed some of the new tracks and cars that will be in the 5th instalment of the GT PlayStation 3 series.

Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show, Kazunori confirmed the following regarding the New additions:
1) Laguna Seca circuit will return (but completely rebuilt for PS3)

2) Trial Mountain will return too. Plus, night drive around Le Mans will also return.

3) New vehicles include the Volkswagen Kubelwagen, drives like the first beetle, and the amphibious Volkswagen Schwimmwagen.

4) There is Samba Bus

5)Isuzu 4200R -- represent Higher-end vehicles. Plus there's the Citroen GT.

Gran Turismo 5 will start selling in Europe 3rd November 2010.

Sony Online Entertainment launches Clone Wars Adventures

Sony Online Entertainment has launched Clone Wars Adventures game. CWA is a free-to-play virtual world for all ages featuring minigames, daily events, in-game rewards, a kid-safe social environment and regular competitions. Sony Online Entertainment plans to update the game on a regular basis following new episodes of the animated series.

While Clone Wars Adventures is a free-to-play game, players can purchase a monthly Jedi Membership subscription for $5.99. The subscription model entitles subscribers to additional content such as extra stages, items, more customization options, housing, and access to VIP areas.

A retail package of Clone Wars Adventures called The Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport is set for the fall release, October 19 2010. This retail package includes a 90-day membership, 500 Station Cash, the ability to unlock the Togruta playable character, and a Yoda monitor topper.

Cone Wars Advetures--Season 3 premieres September 17 on Cartoon Network.

THQ Wireless launches Star Wars Game for the iPhone and iPod Touch

Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 Game

This in-app purchase allows gamers to play Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 full-screen in their computer's web browser. This experience is perfect for Internet enabled televisions, large displays or for computers connected to a TV via HDMI. In addition to the Brass Monkey controller, the web version update includes new explosions, updated graphics, new 3D cockpits, and three new lighting features. To get started, players can visit http://www.starwars.com/games/playnow/trench_run/.

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Super Mario Collection Special Pack Unveiled on a Wii disc

Japan gets two Mario games on Wii this year, but Super Mario Collection Special Pack isn’t exactly new. The Super Nintendo game, better known as Super Mario All-Stars overseas, is being re-released on a Wii disc with bonuses for Mario fans.

Nintendo packed in a soundtrack...READ MORE

Activision confirms Blood Drive release plans

Activision has confirmed plans to release Blood Drive for PS3 and Xbox 360.

This ends to the speculation that began earlier this month. Now it's official.

Blood Drive is set in a post-apocalyptic gladiator arena populated by zombies and armoured battle vehicles.

There are six environments and several drop-in, drop-out multiplayer modes for up to four players.

No word is received on the official release date, but this story, quoting BBFC, says it would be out on 19th November.

ASUS unveils its HADES range of PCs

ASUS has unveiled its HADES range of PCs, planned for an October launch, which should be the delight of gamers.

Unveiling two models: HADES CG8490 and HADES CG7435.

HADES CG8490:

1) Windows 7 Premium
2) 64-bit processor Intel Core i7 980X (over clocked up to 4.2 GHz, overclocking means running a processor to highest possible frequency it can achieve)
3) Intel chipset X58, the 6GB of DRR3 Triple Channel 2000MHz
4) A 2 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX470 SLI (Graphics card)
5) A 2 x160GB SSD
6) A 2TB hard disk (7200rpm)
8) A combo Blu-Ray / DVD
9)A 700W PSU an 80Plus Silver certification

Price: Euro 4299 (5510 US Dollars)(2,55,000 Indian Rupees approx.)


HADES CG7435:


1) Windows 7 Premium
2) 64-bit AMD processor 2 Phenom 1055T
3) AMD 890FX chipset
4) 4GB of DDR3 2000MHz Dual Channel
5) An ATI Radeon HD5870 2 x CrossFire
6) 160GB SSD
7) 1TB hard drive (7200rpm)
8) A combo Blu-Ray / DVD, 700W PSU a 80Plus Silver certified

Price: Euro 2599 (3330 US Dollars)(1,54,000 Indian Rupees approx.)


The above bundles will come along with a mouse Raze Imperator of Lycosa keyboard, a mouse pad Vespula and a headset Asus Cinevibe.

PokerStars close to Big Milestone

Human nature likes speculative pursuits. A testimony to this is that no matter where people set up a Poker table; people make it a hit. PokerStars (an online game people pay on social networks, Like...READ MORE

Sony Unveils Tokyo Jungle for PS3

Hopefully to be more exciting than “Afrika”, this game takes place in a world where humans are extinct and animals fight to survive on the post apocalyptic (this is my assumption) streets of Tokyo. You pick a jungle creature and fight for survival against other creatures. Some of the creatures include...READ MORE

CCP unveils EVE Online's latest expansion

At PAX Prime, we caught up with CCP's lead game designer Noah Ward, who paused helpfully between the roaring crowds on all sides of the booth to fill us in on the "secret sauce" to EVE Online's continued growth and success. Ward said it was simple: CCP's steadfast commitment to the...READ MORE

Angry Birds For Android launched

A cute game 'Angry Birds' in which birds take revenge from Greedy pigs (who steal Birds' eggs) is launched for Android. The game currently in Beta is available for download.

nVIDIA Mobile GeForce 400M Series unveiled

The nVIDIA mobile and Fermi based family goes bigger and bigger. Latest news maintain the fact that the well-known company - nVIDIA is planning to unleash their GeForce 400M series babies to conquer and dominate over your mobile 3D graphics lapt-world. So now...READ MORE

New XBox 360 Wireless Controller With Transforming D-Pad

Microsoft has announced a new special edition of the XBox 360 Wireless controller with a transformable D-Pad. This transformable D-Pad can be transformed from a plus-design to a disc to suit a user’s gaming requirements. Notably, the new design is targeted at users who love fighting games that require a lot more accuracy and precision for directional as well as sweeping movements.

In addition to the above, the New XBox 360 Wireless Controller also includes a play and charge cable to help when the charge runs out. The wireless controller is based on a 2.4GHz wireless technology and can be accessible within a 30 foot range.



The new matte silver controller is now available for purchase on XBox website for a price of $64.99.