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Sony Ericsson's first gaming-oriented mobile phone, the F305, will be offered to customers together with no less than 61 games. Officially announced by Sony Ericsson in mid-June (at the same time with the 8 Megapixel C905), the F305 was initially said to come with only three embedded 3D games: Bowling, Bass... |
3 September 2008
02:25 GMT |
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Today, Micro Star International (MSI) has announced the availability of a new 14.1-inch notebook, specifically designed to meet the requirements of today's gaming users. As expected, the new portable computer system is powered by Intel's recently released Intel Centrino 2 technology, which, combined with se... |
29 August 2008
08:20 GMT |
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One of ATI's main betting cards against NVIDIA's GeForce graphics cards is the DirectX 10.1 support for the company's latest Radeon graphics cards. Unfortunately, due to the lack of DirectX 10.1-enabled gaming applications, AMD's strategy can't be exploited to its full potential. However, the... |
25 August 2008
11:11 GMT |
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ASUS is one of the leading manufacturers of motherboards, portable computing systems and more. As far as portable systems go, one of its most successful product lineups is, without a single doubt, the Eee PC family, which currently counts no less than 12 models. However, the Taiwanese manufacturer also boasts an impr... |
25 August 2008
06:54 GMT |
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Gateway, now known as a subsidiary of Acer Inc., has announced today the release of its Cetrino 2-based P-7811FX notebook, designed for those gaming users that also take great pleasure in multimedia entertainment. The product has been released just in time for the "Back-to-School" shopping frenzy, which is a rather c... |
14 August 2008
04:17 GMT |
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Spice Mobiles, an Indian telecommunications company, has recently released its first gaming handset for India, targeted at young consumers who need more than just a mobile phone. Named Spice X-1, the handset comes with a mini-game controller, which should offer users a pretty cool gaming experience. Moreover, there a... |
8 August 2008
03:16 GMT |
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MSI, one of the largest Taiwanese manufacturers of computer hardware products, has recently launched new notebooks designed to meet the requirements of today's gaming users. With these two additions, MSI is taking a step forward, in line with its competitors, which have already launched their Intel Centrino 2-ba... |
5 August 2008
03:31 GMT |
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Earlier this year, OCZ introduced one of the most high-tech devices designed for gamers, the NIA, or Neural Impulse Actuator. Designed to be used in conjunction with the mouse, the NIA aimed at enhancing a user's gaming skills. In other words, it works by translating the electrical biosignals of one's body ... |
1 August 2008
04:45 GMT |
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As most of us expected, Intel unveiled yesterday its highly anticipated Centrino 2 platform, paving the way for the future of notebooks. As a result, we are already seeing a number of system manufacturers releasing their own implementations of the newly announced platform. In fact, OCZ has already decided to throw in... |
15 July 2008
04:41 GMT |
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OCZ is mostly known as a manufacturer of memory and computer hardware components, but all that stands really good odds of changing soon. And that is because the company announced yesterday the introduction of the new Elixir keyboard. The new product is part of the company's gaming "Alchemy" line and is meant to ... |
11 July 2008
03:05 GMT |
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During an interview with the folks at Kikizo, id Software's CEO, Todd Hollenshead, shed some light on exactly how Apple sees gaming and why it has never managed to up this segment throughout the years. Moreover, the renowned game developing company is truly glad that Apple is moving away from the PowerPC archite... |
10 July 2008
09:30 GMT |
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If we are to listen to the ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association), there are two major problems when it comes to the UK's games industry: the rating system, which should be PEGI and the lack of government support, which encourages game developers to migrate to Canada or France, where t... |
9 July 2008
13:06 GMT |
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Micro Star International is among the first graphics card manufacturers to release a factory overclocked version of AMD's latest flagship card, the Radeon HD 4870. This means that users will benefit from much more Radeon power, straight out of the box. The card will probably end up by becoming an option for the ... |
7 July 2008
08:55 GMT |
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Gaming users are becoming increasingly interesting for both hardware manufacturers and computer system builders. As most of you already know, a number of top system makers have released their own desktop or portable computer rigs, designed to help users get better as far as their gaming skills go. Apparently, Packard... |
7 July 2008
05:45 GMT |
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MTV Multiplayer has scored an interview with BioWare o-CEOs Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, who were kind enough to let the publication in on some of their plans for the future. These include sticking to the PC platform (pointing out to the success of Blizzard's WoW and Eidos' Age of Conan), but also tapping i... |
2 July 2008
18:36 GMT |
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Sony Ericsson F305, the first gaming-oriented handset announced by the Swedish-Japanese company, can now be seen in an official video presentation - a cute cartoon-style clip that perfectly describes what the handset can do. The video shows a gang of tiny aliens, playing around with F305 phones and making use of thei... |
27 June 2008
14:26 GMT |
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The leading manufacturer of computer graphics, NVIDIA, is not satisfied with just offering the latest in computer graphics, it also plans to set a new world record by holding the world's "longest non-stop Lan party". This might sound childish to some, but most of NVIDIA's fans will probably agree with the S... |
23 June 2008
10:06 GMT |
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As we already told you a couple of weeks ago, ASUS is planning to release a new desktop computer system designed to provide the necessary computing power to run the newest releases in desktop PC gaming. The new system is said to be built using the latest in technology hardware, providing high amounts of computing pow... |
18 June 2008
10:22 GMT |
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Yes, the GTX 280 and GTX 260 cards are out, and a considerable number of users are wondering whether to upgrade or not. Although only three days have passed since NVIDIA officially launched the new desktop graphics cards, people are already claiming the GTX 280 to be the fastest on the market, or so at least until AM... |
18 June 2008
09:19 GMT |
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As we already told on Monday, Toshiba has been planning the release of a couple of new portable systems that are expected to be part of its Qosimo lineup. It looks like Toshiba has finally decided to go official with the Qosimos, which come in three new flavors. Besides the G55, which we have already presented to you... |
18 June 2008
02:26 GMT |
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Perhaps we all saw this coming a mile away: as soon as NVIDIA went official with its new graphics card lineup, major system vendors like HP have rushed to release their own implementation of the new cards. Since HP also happens to be among those vendors that can pride themselves with a mean-looking desktop gaming rig... |
17 June 2008
05:19 GMT |
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Together with the C905 Cyber-shot flagship handset, Sony Ericsson has also announced today its first "gaming phone", Sony Ericsson F305, which comes to lure young users with its gaming-related features. As Sony Ericsson puts it, with F305 you'll be able to "play bowling in the bus" as well as enjoy lots of othe... |
17 June 2008
05:10 GMT |
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No, AMD did not release the new graphics card lineup yesterday, as a response to NVIDIA's new GT200 series. However, the chip manufacturer did do something, and that was to hold a press conference in San Francisco, during which it showcased "a milestone achievement in ultra-realistic and interactive visual compu... |
17 June 2008
04:41 GMT |
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The number of leaked and unannounced phones from Sony Ericsson is continuously growing these days and besides the C905 8 Megapixel Cyber-shot and the so-called Alicia music phone we now have the F305, which is part of a brand new line-up of handsets that will probably be named "Fun". In fact, I'm almost sure tha... |
13 June 2008
08:56 GMT |
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Intel is obviously trying to become a major player on the gaming graphics market. But, until that happens, it still needs to come out with the Larrabee graphics chip, which is expected to be released sometime in the second half of 2009. As part of Intel's commitment to create a graphics chip that will fit its so... |
11 June 2008
06:51 GMT |
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What do you think computer users are looking for when trying to purchase a new desktop computer chassis? And I'm not talking about your average Joe, who takes pleasure in playing Solitaire or just creating one or two office documents. I'm talking about those users who place significant importance on the way... |
11 June 2008
03:33 GMT |
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Another graphic card manufacturer has decided to roll out a product designed for gaming enthusiasts. This time we are talking about SPARKLE, which has recently released a NVIDIA-based graphic card as part of its high-end Calibre lineup. With this card, SPARKLE has decided to use NVIDIA's GeForce 9600 GPU and des... |
3 June 2008
02:43 GMT |
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It appears that ASUS plans to make its Eee PC offer even sweeter by enabling Eee PC for some fun gaming. Apparently, the Taiwanese company has unveiled a couple of Wii-like wireless gaming controllers at a recent tech fair in the city that will host this year's Computex show, Taipei. Although the two orange and ... |
30 May 2008
10:09 GMT |
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Anyone who will be able to arrive at this year's Computex show held in Taipei, Taiwan between June 3-7 will have a "first look" at ASUS' new lineup of gaming-ready products, which is part of the company's ROG (Republic of Gamers) series and will display a wide range of products, including portable and ... |
30 May 2008
06:13 GMT |
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Not long after AMD launched their AMD GAME! program, a manufacturer has announced that its Key 3 core products have been certified by AMD as being AMD GAME! ready. Thermaltake fans will be capable of acquiring gaming-ready products, which are certified by one of the leading manufacturers of computer technology.The Ta... |
27 May 2008
11:06 GMT |
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Yesterday, ASUS officially announced the release of the ROG XG Station, the world's first VGA and multimedia docking station. Being part of the ROG (Republic of Gamers) series, the product is obviously designed with the gaming users in mind. The ROG XG Station was first showcased at last year's CES show and... |
27 May 2008
05:46 GMT |
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One of the leading manufacturers of hardware components, ASUSTek, is getting ready for the next generation 140W CPUs. The company, which at the moment is entangled in a public and legal dispute with Gigabyte, has released a wide range of high-performance motherboards. These new products are expected to offer support ... |
26 May 2008
09:28 GMT |
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Dudes like to predict and analyze stuff (when they're not playing video games, of course). There are people who look into their crystal ball and see when the PlayStation 3 finally beats the Xbox 360, others know exactly when the next-nex-gen consoles are released, when Microsoft introduces Blu-ray support and wh... |
24 May 2008
03:06 GMT |
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Asus, one of the biggest manufacturers of computer hardware products, plans to enter the gaming market with a new portable computer. According to hkepc, an Asian website, the company intends to release a new notebook as part of their Republic of Gamers (ROG), which will deliver the performance needed to run the lates... |
20 May 2008
11:08 GMT |
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AMD, one of the leading manufacturers of computer technology, has just announced it is going to pay more attention to gaming users. The company, which is today responsible for powering the visual experience of the two most popular gaming consoles in the world, has just announced the birth of AMD GAME!. With AMD GAME... |
19 May 2008
04:41 GMT |
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Quad-core processors have long since penetrated the market and lower manufacturing costs already pushed them into mainstream offerings. However, hardware upgrades seem to have lost their appeal, as lines between mainstream and high-end parts get blurred.Alienware is currently looking for solutions to increase the har... |
16 May 2008
03:46 GMT |
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Dell has issued an official response claiming that it would not phase out its XPS gaming products, as previously reported. Despite the fact that it will invest more resources in its boutique PC division Alienware, Dell stays committed to the XPS brand."Dell XPS and Alienware are both great brands... and both will liv... |
14 May 2008
11:01 GMT |
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Dell is reportedly planning a graphics update to its XPS notebook series. The news comes right after the company disclosed that some of its XPS notebook and desktop offerings will not be available anymore.According to the company, the first series of products to get the graphics update will be the 17-inch XPS M1730 g... |
14 May 2008
03:05 GMT |
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Boutique PC manufacturer has announced that it would introduce low-budget gaming systems based on AMD technology. According to the company, the first AMD-powered gaming rigs will hit the market within two weeks' time and will pack AMD quad-core processors and ATI graphics. The system manufacturer announced that ... |
13 May 2008
06:04 GMT |
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System vendor Dell plans to phase out its high-end XPS gaming desktop PC line-up in order to focus on its truly professional gaming solutions shipped through its boutique PC subsidiary Alienware. According to a news report released by the Wall Street Journal, Dell will only offer high-end desktop gaming rigs through ... |
13 May 2008
04:15 GMT |
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Razer, one of the biggest manufacturers of gaming peripherals out there, has announced its first gaming mouse developed for the Mac gamer, the Lunar White Razer DeathAdder. The ergonomic right-handed gaming mouse was "specifically built with the needs of Mac OS X gamers in mind," Razer says.The official Razer report ... |
5 May 2008
06:29 GMT |
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Asustek has just announced its latest addition to the G series of notebooks, a 17-inch gaming rig that comes with a dual structure across its major system components, such as dual graphics engine, dual hard drive bays and dual fan systems. Introduced during this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the... |
5 May 2008
05:52 GMT |
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GeCube has just released its single GPU HD3870 graphics accelerator featuring the Unified Shader architecture and 2GB of high-speed GDDR3 memory. The new graphics accelerator aims at delivering a high-definition video experience for both gamers and HD multimedia enthusiasts. According to the company, the new HD3870 o... |
30 April 2008
05:39 GMT |
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If you're one of the computer users who are really into gaming, then you must be familiar with the Phantom lapboard console. The sleek device is a lap-friendly keyboard-and-mouse controller that lets users enjoy gaming while comfortably sitting on the living-room sofa.The new Lapboard is an unconventional keyboa... |
29 April 2008
06:11 GMT |
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Boutique PC manufacturer Alienware has just announced a processor update for its Aurora gaming systems line-up. The new gaming rigs will come with AMD's Phenom 9850 flagship quad-core processor and will allow low-budget gamers get a professionally-built computing system for less than $1,000.The new Aurora deskto... |
17 April 2008
05:20 GMT |
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Nokia announced a brand new global competition for game developers, which comes with prizes of $70,000 in cash. Named Mobile Games Innovation Challenge, the contest's main purpose is to stimulate the creation of game concepts that are innovative enough to have a huge positive impact on the mobile gaming industry... |
9 April 2008
08:03 GMT |
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Portable computers have become more and more popular with the advent of the low-cost, low-performance sub-notebooks running Linux, that allow users to stay connected to the Internet while on the road. However, mobile computing is more than Asustek's Eee PC or Intel's Classmate, and the rich offering can sui... |
7 April 2008
11:01 GMT |
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Intel's multi-core graphics chip, also known as Larrabee will be capable of running games. The chip is one of the boldest graphics projects in the world and will reportedly offer full compatibility with Microsoft's DirectX technology, as well as with the OpenGL API.As previously reported, the Larrabee graph... |
28 March 2008
11:55 GMT |
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Intel's highest-end processor QX9775 has been listed on the company's website, which indicates that it has finally reached mass-availability. Targeted especially at the high-end and enthusiast markets, the quad-core QX9775 is a tweaked server chip that forms the heart of the high-end gaming Skulltrail platf... |
28 March 2008
11:11 GMT |
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Remember the times when the in-game feedback was limited to your PlayStation controller agitating into your palms or the soft feeling of the steering wheel as you went off-road? Well, this kind of tactile experience is pretty outdated, and it's time to really share the same feelings as your character getting kil... |
26 March 2008
06:04 GMT |
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