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iBuyPower's New Battalion 101 Notebook Runs on Core i7

With the rapid developments in processing and graphics technology, some people may choose to avoid buying laptops or notebooks as gaming platforms because of their low level of customization. Advanced central processing units are scheduled to come out during the following months and NVIDIA's Fermi and AMD Cypres...

12 November 2009
06:18 GMT

Razer's Abyssus Gaming Mouse Unleashed

Razer is most likely among the most recognizable brands in the industry for high-performance gaming peripherals, as the company made a name for itself with its uniquely-named gaming products. The Carlsbad, California-based company has just announced that it has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the new...

11 November 2009
05:22 GMT

Roccat Debuts New Arvo Gaming Keyboard

The computer gaming industry has grown considerably over the last few months, with new products being launched on the market, having been designed to deliver new features and essentially improve the gaming experience for gaming fans. On that note, ROCCAT Studios, a company that has been drawing attention to itself w...

10 November 2009
03:50 GMT

Apple to Use Intel Chip in Possible Gaming Console

At this year's annual London Games Festival, some of the topics discussed included the possibility of seeing Apple roll out a dedicated gaming console. The question “When are digital download sales going to overtake sales of 'traditional' boxed games on discs?” was also asked at the event. ...

29 October 2009
06:24 GMT

Xbox Live Comes to Windows Mobile 7

Redmond-based software giant Microsoft seems ready to add some more features to its future Windows Mobile 7 operating system in its quest to making the platform much more user friendly. It seems that the upcoming platform flavor and Xbox Live will be joined, something that has been rumored a few times before and now ...

22 October 2009
07:15 GMT

Antec Preps New Six Hundred Gaming Chassis

When building a high-end desktop computer system, one has to consider the critical factor of cooling, as this can make the difference between a high-performance rig and a mediocre system that performs as any other desktop PC. On that note, Antec, a world renowned vendor of computer chassis and accessories, is prepari...

19 October 2009
08:35 GMT

Roccat Preps New Ambidextrous Kova Gaming Mouse

Roccat, a company that specializes in the design of gaming peripheral products, is preparing the launch of its second gaming mouse, following the much-appreciated Roccat Kone we reviewed early this year. The new mouse, which has already surfaced on the company's website, is dubbed Kova and will provide gaming us...

16 October 2009
06:13 GMT

Logitech Rolls Out the G110 Gaming Keyboard

Logitech, one of the world's leading vendors of computer peripherals and gaming products, has just updated its product portfolio with the introduction of a new keyboard, specifically designed to meet the requirements of gaming users and part of the company's line of G-series. Dubbed G110 gaming keyboard, th...

15 October 2009
07:01 GMT

BFG 18.4-Inch Deimos X-10 Is a Gaming Behemoth with Two GPUs

As mentioned in previous articles, the PC gaming industry is pretty much the place where you can search for the latest in hardware components and high-end computer systems. Companies go all out on releasing above mainstream products that are designed to provide users with the latest components on the market, conseque...

13 October 2009
07:02 GMT

MSI Also Intros the 17-inch, Core i7-Powered GT740 Gaming Laptop

MSI, one of the world's leading vendors of computer hardware and portable computer systems, has announced today the debut of another gaming laptop, also designed to provide customers with a choice for Intel's latest, high-end notebook platform. Following the introduction of the GT640 gaming laptop, the Taiw...

5 October 2009
10:02 GMT

MSI Gaming GT640 Laptop has Core i7 Processor

The holiday shopping season is approaching, which basically translates into an upcoming wave of new products that will be designed to provide users with the latest technologies and features enabled on the market. MSI is certainly one of those vendors, as the Taiwanese company has just announced the introduction of it...

5 October 2009
05:23 GMT

ASUS Officially Intros the Core i7-Powered G60J and M60J

Just yesterday, reports of ASUS' upcoming Core i7-based portable systems hit the web, with details on two new models, the M60J and the gaming-ready G60J. It now appears that the Taiwanese company has finally decided to officially announce the two products, providing customers with a choice for Intel's next-...

25 September 2009
05:24 GMT

MSI Preps Gaming-Ready Core i7-Based Laptops

As it was to be expected, the official debut of Intel's latest Calpella platform for portable computer systems has led to the launch of a number of new laptops that are designed on said platform. Boasting Intel's newest Core i7 processors for the mobile segment, the latest portable PCs from the likes of Ali...

24 September 2009
08:21 GMT

Alienware Takes the Wraps off the Mobile Core i7-Equipped M15x

Allienware, Dell's new gaming division, has announced today the debut of an updated line of computer systems, for both desktop and portable PC users. The new lineup includes a higher-performance Area-51 M15x laptop, which has been designed to include Intel's latest Clarksfield mobile i7 processor in combina...

23 September 2009
09:59 GMT

QPAD 5K Gaming Mouse Sports Unique Design

It's a known fact that gaming enthusiasts don't settle for mainstream products, as they are always looking for devices that they can rely on and which provide them with a certain edge over the competition. This is one of the main reasons why companies such as Logitech, Razer, Roccat Studios, Saitek and othe...

17 September 2009
04:58 GMT

Commodore 64 Finally Arrives in the iTunes App Store

Originally rejected by Apple’s review board, the Commodore 64 application is now available for immediate download via the iTunes App Store, according to the people at TouchArcade. Despite being officially licensed from both rights holders of the Commodore ROMs and the individual games, the emulator was rejected...

7 September 2009
05:16 GMT

SteelSeries Announces New Aion-Themed Zboard Keyset and Mousepad

SteelSeries, a company that focuses on providing gaming and computer enthusiasts with high-end products that can enable them to improve their gaming skills and experience, has just announced an update to its line of products, with the introduction of the new SteelSeries Zboard Limited Edition Aion Keyset and SteelSer...

3 September 2009
10:54 GMT

New NZXT LEXA S Chassis Offers Affordable Alternative to Gamers

As we mentioned in previous articles, one of the most important parts of a high-performance desktop computer system is the chassis, as this is meant to protect the internal pieces of hardware, but also provide the required cooling solution to enable the components to work at optimum levels. On that note, NZXT, a com...

3 September 2009
09:40 GMT

New Peripherals from Alienware Are Designed for Gamers

Alienware, Dell's new gaming division, has recently announced the introduction of a new line of desktop system peripherals, designed to provide gaming enthusiasts with support for a high-quality gaming experience on their latest Alienware gaming rigs. Being one of the most recognizable brands in the gaming and e...

3 September 2009
03:37 GMT

Cooler Master Launches the 'Sentinel Advance' Gaming Mouse

We haven't heard much from Cooler Master for a while, but the company seems to have been silently preparing the release of a new product that has been specifically crafted for gaming enthusiasts. Announced since before the Computex 2009 show in Taiwan, the Cooler Master Sentinel Advance comes as the fruit of two...

1 September 2009
09:57 GMT

Logitech Unveils the G25 Successor, the G27 Racing Wheel

Logitech, one of the world's leading vendors of computer and gaming peripherals, has just announced the introduction of its much-anticipated G27 racing wheel, the successor of the company's successful G25 model. Designed to give gaming users a taste of real-world racing, or at least something very close to ...

17 August 2009
05:33 GMT

MSI Rolls Out New Gaming-Ready GT628 Laptop

Looks like MSI has decided to announce yet another new laptop, part of the company's growing line of portable computer systems, in addition to the recently introduced C-series mainstream laptops that have been announced in the US. The new GT628 comes as a new addition to MSI's line of gaming laptops, featur...

14 August 2009
08:48 GMT

Razer Teases with New StarCraft II Gaming Gear

Trying to stay on the competitive edge and provide gaming enthusiasts with the latest technologies for computer peripherals, Razer has recently announced that it has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment, one of the world's leading developers of gaming applications, to co-develop new gaming peripherals that will...

12 August 2009
10:56 GMT

Logitech Unveils New G500 Gaming Mouse and G330 Gaming Headset

It looks like Logitech continues to unveil new products for gaming enthusiasts as we are approaching a new “Back to School” season. The company, recognized as one of the leading vendors of computer peripherals and gaming solutions, has announced today the introduction of two new products, designed to prov...

6 August 2009
05:04 GMT

Prepare for Fujitsu's 'Fastest Rig on the Planet'

Fujitsu, a company that specializes in providing its customers with high-end server and workstation systems, is said to be working on the development of a new computer system designed to provide gaming and PC enthusiasts with the fastest computing experience available on Earth. Unfortunately, the device is currently ...

24 July 2009
10:02 GMT

Razer Intros New Gaming Mouse and Gaming Mat

Some time has past since we've last heard anything from Razer, a company that specializes in providing gaming enthusiasts with best-in-class peripherals meant to enable a high-quality gaming experience. The company has just remembered its fans and has come up with two new products designed for gaming notebook us...

24 July 2009
05:32 GMT

Maingear Unleashes the eX-L 18, Claims It to Be the 'Most Powerful'

Following the much-hyped launch of Alienware's 'All Powerful' M17x laptop, it looks like another PC vendor has come up with a high-performance portable computer system designed to provide users with the ultimate gaming experience. MAINGEAR, a company that specializes in providing its customers with cus...

24 July 2009
03:21 GMT

Alienware Launches Its First Store, Enter the 'Alienware Experience'

Round Rock, Texas-based Dell continues to expand its support for gaming and computer enthusiasts through the help of its well-known subsidiary, Alienware. Trying to provide users with access to the latest Alienware products and innovations, the company has just announced the launch of its new store-within-a-store exp...

23 July 2009
04:05 GMT

NZXT Intros the M59 Gaming Chassis

Although desktop PC sales aren't doing very well, with portable systems becoming an increasingly popular choice for most consumers, gaming and overclocking enthusiasts are still looking for the latest releases on the hardware components market. On that note, NZXT, a company that aims to provide gaming enthusiast...

22 July 2009
04:31 GMT

The 'Casual' Label Shouldn't Be Used in Gaming, Argues Developer

The gaming industry is a large domain that spans many genres and areas. But one criteria that is now present in almost every domain is the classification of games in either casual or hardcore. This is largely due to the flood of Wii-oriented titles that bring experiences that are much simpler, for people who aren...

20 July 2009
02:27 GMT

Windows Mobile to Gain More Gaming

Redmond-based software company Microsoft has already unveiled to the world its plans to transform its mobile operating system, Windows Mobile, into a more attractive platform, both by making it more user-friendly, and by adding more features and more services into the equation. There are at least two future flavors o...

18 July 2009
05:11 GMT

CyberPower Unleashes the Viper for All Gaming Enthusiasts

Although the worldwide desktop PC market is hurting from low consumer demand, PC vendors continue to update their product offerings and roll out new system configurations. On that note, CyberPower, a custom PC vendor, has just announced the introduction of its new Viper PC, a Core i7-powered gaming monster specifical...

15 July 2009
03:22 GMT

Packard Bell Updates the ixtreme Desktop PC

Acer's Packard Bell has just announced the introduction of an updated version of the company's ixtreme desktop computer system, designed to provide users with support for the latest in computing hardware, as well as a number of design features that are to enable an accessible computing experience. According...

10 July 2009
10:33 GMT

App Store Holds Nearly 60,000 Apps, 13,000 Are Games [Updated]

It has been revealed that Apple’s App Store, now one year old, currently offers a whopping 13,000 immediately downloadable games, most of which are suitable for all iPhone and iPod touch models. Gameindustry.biz reports that the popular App Store now “features over 13,000 games for the iPhone, accounting...

7 July 2009
10:48 GMT

Gateway Updates Prices on Gaming Laptops

When it comes to portable gaming systems there are a number of available choices for consumers looking to take advantage of the latest in hardware technology and benefit from the performance of a high-performance portable PC. These gaming laptops are known for their higher price tags, which are somewhat justified by ...

30 June 2009
07:05 GMT

ASUS Officially Details G51 and G60 Gaming Laptops

Taiwan-based ASUS has officially announced the expansion of its gaming laptop lineup with the introduction of its new G51 and G60, which the company showcased at its booth at Computex. The new systems have been specifically designed to meet the performance requirements of gaming enthusiasts, providing them with the l...

26 June 2009
04:08 GMT

OTOY to Turn Smartphones into Gaming Devices

OTOY, the ready-to-come server-side rendering service, which comes as a powerful solution that can stream complex 3D games to a personal computer via any browser will soon become available on any browser-enabled device, meaning that smartphone users will also be able to enjoy its capabilities. According to the compan...

23 June 2009
10:24 GMT

OCZ Officially Announces the Sabre OLED Keyboard

OCZ Technology has just announced that its Sabre OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) multimedia keyboard, which the company has showcased earlier this year at CeBIT, in Germany, is now available for computer enthusiasts worldwide. The much-anticipated keyboard will be shipped with an intelligent management applicatio...

23 June 2009
04:14 GMT

Maingear Axess HD Gamer Is for Gaming and HTPC Enthusiasts

Maingear, a leading vendor of custom computer systems, has just announced the launch of a new high-end model, designed to meet the requirements of both gaming and HTPC users. The Axess HD Gamer has been designed on an X58 platform and supports Intel's fastest processors yet, while the exterior design makes it an...

19 June 2009
02:41 GMT

Maingear Pulse Provides Gaming Users with 'Green' Performance

NVIDIA's ION chipset platform has been making a serious statement at this year's Computex 2009 computer show, with several system vendors having announced their latest designs. The ION, as some of you probably already know, has been designed to provide support for an energy-efficient platform that can be ad...

5 June 2009
02:31 GMT

OnLive Will Save the Gaming Industry, Says Executive

OnLive has been announced for quite a few months, promising to bring cloud gaming into the living rooms of everyone with a decent Internet connection. The possibility of playing any game anytime, even though you don't have a PC powerful enough for such as thing or a current-generation console, is something truly...

28 May 2009
16:41 GMT

The PlayStation 3 Is Like the Ford Model T, Says Guillermo del Toro

The gaming industry is evolving rapidly alongside the entertainment one, the two slowly converging and creating complete experiences for everyone to enjoy. As such, things will soon get to a certain point where a Citizen Kane moment of video games is imminent, at least according to reputed movie director Guillermo de...

28 May 2009
15:01 GMT

MSI Announces Two New 17-Inch Laptops

Just days away from the Computex 2009 kickoff, MSI has decided to update its line of portable computer systems with the introduction of two 17-inch models, part of the company’s gaming and entertainment series. Both systems have been designed on the Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform and provide users with a choi...

27 May 2009
10:45 GMT

iBUYPOWER Battalion 101 CZ-10 Gaming Laptop Announced

iBUYPOWER has just announced the introduction of its new Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium Gaming Notebook, a portable computer system that has been tailored to the needs of today's gaming enthusiasts. The system is designed as a 15.6-inch laptop, combining technologies from both Intel and ATI to enable a gaming-ready...

27 May 2009
05:09 GMT

ASUS Officially Unveils the ROG OC Station

After having made a surprise appearance on the Internet a week ago, ASUS' new ROG OC Station has just been officially launched by the Taiwanese manufacturer. Designed as a hardware controller that will help computer enthusiasts further tweak the specifications of their desktop computer system, the new OC Station...

21 May 2009
02:57 GMT

MSI Rolls Out New GX723 Gaming Laptop

Taiwanese system vendor MSI, has recently announced the expansion of its line of gaming notebooks with the introduction of the new GX723, featuring the Turbo Drive Engine Technology. The company's new laptop has been built with a 17-inch display and takes advantage of Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platfo...

18 May 2009
04:27 GMT

MSI Intros Two New Gaming Laptops

Taipei, Taiwan-based Micro Star International has decided to expand its line of gaming-ready portable computer systems with the introduction of two new models, the GX623 and the GX633, both of which have been equipped with a 15.4-inch LCD monitor. Each system offers a different configuration choice, with the former b...

4 May 2009
04:41 GMT

iPhone Sets New Gaming Standards, Says Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics has released the Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Lab Report, which basically revolves around the idea that devices using touchscreens and accelerometers (like Apple's iPhone and iPod touch) provide an enhanced experience, as far as mobile gamers go. Titled “Innovative Built-In Sensors...

30 April 2009
08:53 GMT

Hollywood Is Communicating with the Gaming Industry Differently

Hollywood is representative of the movie industry and of all of the good and bad things it has done to society since the birth of movie-making. For some time now, it has developed a relationship with video game companies, which have created both game-based movies and movie-based games. But while this collaboration b...

30 April 2009
02:28 GMT

LG Versa Gets Its Game Pad Controller

According to the latest news on the web, the Korean mobile phone maker LG Electronics has finally made available the game pad module meant to work with its LG Versa handset, which the wireless carrier Verizon added to its offering as its Most Versatile Phone (MVP) due to the variety of functionality additions it supp...

24 April 2009
04:10 GMT


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