Pwned Network
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Editor
David Becker
Articles | E-Mail | Twitter
Writer/Photographer
Julia Schoebel
Articles | E-Mail | Twitter
Writer/Photographer
Jana Lass
Articles | E-Mail | Twitter
Writer
Raymond Bruels
Articles | E-Mail | Twitter
Photographer
Juliet Meyer
E-Mail | Twitter
 

 

Advertisement

CES 2010: Aggrogamer with GestureTek
by Brian Bentley [ Sunday, 17th of January 2010 - 06:46 PM ]
With immersion in video games a hot topic at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, we took time out to visit with Vincent John Vincent, Co-Founder and President of GestureTek. GestureTek has been refining and defining camera-based motion capture and control software for two decades.  During our brief time with Vincent we heard about their new software development kit (SDK), which makes creating immersive webcam games a breeze.  I also was able to go “hands-off” with their demo and see this technology up close.Expecting a huge setup, I was surprised to find Vincent simply pulling out a laptop with an embedded webcam. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
5359 Views
 
CES 2010: BioShock 2 Multiplayer
by David 'Hades' Becker [ Thursday, 14th of January 2010 - 12:08 AM ]
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, NV there was loads to show off in terms of hardware. At least as gaming consoles and gaming computers go. But what about some of the software that was shown for all of us gamers? Like a real hands on with the multiplayer of BioShock 2. Not just spiffy videos. Well this was one of the games that was being showcased for all who attended and found there way out to the IGN and Sprint trucks hidden in front of the convention. Let me start off, as I usually do when it comes to multiplayer, not a big fan of it. In fact with this title, I was loathing the fact it was having multiplayer added as it generally ruins the single player game. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
6179 Views
 
Advertisement
CES 2010: Sixense Takes Motion Control to Next Level
by Brian Bentley [ Wednesday, 13th of January 2010 - 08:42 PM ]
Of all the new technology seen at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, the Sixense TrueMotion motion control system was one of the finest on display.  Sixense had partnered with Razer the month prior and the established gaming peripheral maker wanted to show off the new goods.  Demonstrated on a PC, the sleek black units had much to brag about.The system consists of two black wands and a small tower. The wands have a directional pad and a few action buttons on the face, and while there is a feeling of weight to the device, it is lighter than a Wii wand. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
7800 Views
 
Aggrocast Episode Fifty Six: CES Wrap-Up
by Brian Bentley [ Monday, 11th of January 2010 - 09:12 PM ]
Brian, Binh & David are back to wrap up the Consumer Electronic Show for 2010.  In an odd turn of events they start with Day 4 and what Binh caught as the show closed (Wii sniper rifle); then they moved onto Day 2 including a recreation of events that you would normally see here, a visit with Capcom and a "celebrity" sighting.  Things finish up with the guys talking Saturday's Day 3.  With no appointments to meet, it was time to get to all the spots they missed previously. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
5767 Views
 
CES 2010 Impression: Psyko 5.1
by Binh Nguyen [ Saturday, 9th of January 2010 - 07:11 PM ]
Psyko Audio may not be the first to release a 5.1 headset and they certainly will not be the last, but Psyko 5.1 was named one of the CES best of 2009. Does this new headset deserve such a title? Well I decided to give them a visit while I am here at CES 2010 and see how well the headphones are shaping up. I met up with James Hildebrandt, CEO and Head of Psyko Audio, and he gave me the rundown on the headset.  The first thing he had me do was listen to some music from the Blue Men Group for a full two minutes as he pointed out where the music was coming from the headset indicator. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
6756 Views
 
CES 2010: Tritton Technologies
by Brian Bentley [ Saturday, 9th of January 2010 - 02:26 PM ]
Here at CES 2010, we had the opportunity to stop by and visit with Tritton Technologies to see the "next big thing" in gaming headsets.  Tritton's Aaron Smith took us around the booth giving us a guided tour of the AX-180, AX-720 and the AX-Pro.  He was kind enough to suffer through our questions and a video recording.  The did not have their upcoming release of a wireless version of the AX-180 at this show, but look for it at PAX East.  So, take a gander at the video Binh recorded and leave your comments on the products below. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
6934 Views
 
CES 2010: nVidia Press Conference
by Binh Nguyen [ Saturday, 9th of January 2010 - 05:02 AM ]
As CES 2010 is now under way, so are the many news and notes that are coming out of the convention. The first event that Brian and I went to was the nVidia Press Conference. As we went to sit down we were given 3D glasses for a part of the conference. As the wait finally ended and the music started to kick into high gear, so did the montage that nVidia put together. The montage began with video games and movies but wasn't in 3D yet. After the montage was over, the President of nVidia, Jen-Hsun Huang came out and talked about not only the evolution of desktop PC (personal computers) but also the evolution of portable PC in general. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
5385 Views
 
Aggrocast Episode Fifty Five: CES Day 1
by Brian Bentley [ Saturday, 9th of January 2010 - 12:14 AM ]
Brian, Binh & David are in Las Vegas for CES and it's Day One.  The guys stop at the end of the day to discuss everything they saw on the first day of CES. Though all the diversions and tangents, the guys somehow make their way through discussing their experiences with LEGO Universe, Tritton headsets, Razer's new headset, the brand-new Sizense TrueMotion, and all that was dropped at the nVidia press conference. Stay tuned to Aggrogamer for all the CES news and another podcast to wrap up the show.Get the word out to the masses by rating and reviewing us on iTunes and the Zune Marketplace. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
5603 Views
 
Review: Wii ElectroFlow Inductive Charger
by David 'Hades' Becker [ Monday, 26th of October 2009 - 03:09 PM ]
Since the Wii has come to market and the need for keeping those WiiMotes charged and useable has been a concern for hardcore gamers. So then the rechargeable AA batteries got pulled back out and WiiMote specific chargers began to get pumped onto the scene. Some were good. Some just horrid. But they all kept things working as long as it was just the WiiMote you had and nothing else. Not even the gel jacket to protect TV's around the world. These chargers were workable as long as you didn't care taking the extra time to slide out and disassemble everything to charge the batteries or swap in new ones. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
10585 Views
 
Nier is Hopefully Not Too Far
by Kevin [ Friday, 25th of September 2009 - 03:21 PM ]
Nier,or Nier Gestalt as it goes by these days, is one of those titles that I really feel could go either way. It could be a really compelling experience with a narrative that draws you in with some really deep action elements, or it could be a largely forgettable title with little to allow it to stand out among other similar entries in the genre. The design of the game is decidedly Square Enix and if we have learned anything from their protagonists, there will be a rich melencholy right below the surface of the gruff devil may care attitude. Will the style of the game be enough? Read More...
Bookmark and Share
7334 Views
 
The Love Child Of Square Enix & Pop Cap Games
by Corey Dockendorf [ Thursday, 24th of September 2009 - 09:12 PM ]
At TGS Square Enix announced today, their new Puzzle/RPG named Gyromancer. It's basically a highly addictive Bejewled PopCap game with the RPG fantasy twist from the best in the business. Gyromancer will be available for XBox 360 as well as Steam. Both PopCap and Square Enix have collaborated before, in Japanese games, but this is more of a creative avenue for both teams. Gamers will play a Sorcerer of the Godseye, named Rivel, and traverse through ten different stages, collecting powerful beasts to summon throughout the adventure. Pokemon? Read More...
Bookmark and Share
6579 Views
 
TGS Fantasies Are Given
by David 'Hades' Becker [ Thursday, 24th of September 2009 - 07:41 PM ]
As was to be expected in the Final Fantasy Fan capital of the world, Japan, and at the game show specifically in their location, Tokyo Game Show, there is some new eye candy for the franchise. All in the form of shots of the specific Final Fantasy bundled PS3 and a nice shiny new game trailer for Final Fantasy XIV. Something to get the salivary glands overworking for us all that couldn't make TGS yet still wanted to see something from Square Enix. The themed PS3, seen below, is a bit "girlie" if I do say so. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
7050 Views
 
Aggrocast Ep 42: Aggregator Aggro
by Brian Bentley [ Wednesday, 16th of September 2009 - 03:04 PM ]
On Episode 42, another episode is here and the Aggrocast is back talking about Scribblenauts, Aion, Muramasa, and Beatles Rock Band. They also have an informative discussion into aggregator sites and whether they are truly doing the job they were meant for. This conversation is based on article published here this week. We're on the new recording schedule and off to a great start. Next show will be recorded next Tuesday so you have plenty of time to add to the discussion, either in the comments below or send an email to Aggrocast@aggrogamer. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
8701 Views
 
EA Announces Skate 3, Releases Trailer
by Brian Bentley [ Tuesday, 15th of September 2009 - 08:18 PM ]
Today Electronic Arts announced another sequel to their immensely popular Skate series. Originally built as a competitor to Activision's Tony Hawk series, the Skate series won immediate recognition from critics and fans alike. Today's announcement says that co-op and team building will be of great importance in this newest title. This seemingly includes online and offline co-op, along with team challenges and battles that smell MMO-ish to me. Of course, the possibility of a persistent online skateboarding world is not half as frightening as how the time between releases is shrinking. Read More...
Tags: Skate3, EA, Trailers,
Bookmark and Share
5477 Views
 
Aggrocast Ep 41: Adventures at PAX
by Brian Bentley [ Monday, 14th of September 2009 - 02:15 PM ]
On Episode 41, the Aggrocast crew discuss Binh's adventures at PAX over the weekend. Talk about the many games he played, the people he met, and the partying. We also discuss the games we've been playing, including Aion, Mini Ninjas Demo, Guitar Hero 5 and more. A point of information for the fans: this episode was recorded on September 6th. We have also changed our recording schedule from Sundays to Tuesdays for a time so look for the next episode later this week! Don't forget you can add to the discussion in the comments below or send an email to Aggrocast@aggrogamer. Read More...
Bookmark and Share
6395 Views
 
Page: 62 of 70
First | Previous Page | Next Page | Last