Tag: Game

SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse soon to become a reality. (PR)

SteelSeries has started pre-order of the Sensei mouse. This gaming specific mouse tracks up to 150-inches per second with its 10.8 megapixel sensor, and uses a 32-bit ARM processor to calculate it all , so that your PC does not have to share its gaming juice with high end peripherals such as this.

Specs include:

– Programmable macro buttons
– Ambidextrous shape
– Driverless plug-and-play
– User defined bitmaps for the onmouse LCD
– SteelSeries ExactSens
– SteelSeries FreeMove
– Menu system on the mouse
– SteelSeries ExactAim
– 7programmable buttons
– SteelSeries ExactLift
– Gold-plated USB connector
– 16 million colors of illumination
– Three zone lighting – Scroll Wheel, CPI Indicator, and Logo

People in India can purchase the Special gaming mouse for a MSRP of $89.99 / €89.99, or like we did from http://steelseries.com for– €89.99 +€20.88 shipping. The devices go out 1st week of October.

So you can book yours now if you cant wait for the company to officially bring it India – Side, wont happen till Q2 2012 anyway.

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Consumers Can Order the New Mouse Directly on the SteelSeries Web Shop

CHICAGO – Sept. 20, 2011 – The most customizable mouse to ever hit the competitive gaming industry, the SteelSeries Sensei, is now available online for consumers directly from the SteelSeries’ Web Shop. With an MSRP of $89.99 / €89.99, and a list of original features that have been perfected alongside some of the world’s most recognized competitive gamers, the Sensei is setting a new standard in mouse customization and capabilities; some of these features include:

· A 32 bit ARM processor, that powers sophisticated calculations to be done directly on the mouse – without the need for software drivers and without having to rely on the user’s computer.

· Complete customization, from the buttons, macros and multiple profiles to the colors, and technology settings.

· Illumination with 16.8 million colors choices to be programmed in 3 different zones on the mouse.

· Sensitivity settings that can be changed in increments of one from 1 to 5,700 CPI, and an “overclocked” Double CPI feature that allows the user to go all the way up to 11,400 DCPI.

· A 10.8 megapixel image correlation laser sensor at up to 12,000 frames per second and the ability to handle tracking movements of up to 150 inches per second.

· An ambidextrous design with a metal, non-slip grip coating and is connected with a double braided nylon cord with a USB connector.

· Simple plug and play; for the PC Gamers* who want advanced customization options, the Sensei is supported by SteelSeries Engine technology – save multiple profiles, create long and advanced macros with layers, keystrokes and precise timing. The Sensei Mouse is compatible with both Mac and PC; *SteelSeries Engine for Mac will be coming in 2012; for PC it is available now.

The SteelSeries Sensei can be pre-ordered from the SteelSeries Web Shop directly at http://steelseries.com or by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button, at http://steelseries.com/sensei.[/toggle]

September 22, 2011
Outrun – The Only Racing Game That Drives As You Play

Game maker SEGA has come up with a very interesting concept video game. The game is called Outrun and it is basically a prototype video-game car that has been designed by artist-scientist Garnet Hertz. It combines a car shaped arcade cabinet with an electric golf cart and some custom software. It all comes together in a video game system that you can actually drive! Creator Garnet Hertz had this to say:

‘Outrun [is designed] to de-simulate the driving component of a video game: where game simulations strive to be increasingly realistic (usually focused on graphics), this system pursues ‘real’ driving through the game. Additionally, playing off the game-like experience one can have driving with an automobile navigation system, Outrun explores the consequences of using only a computer model of the world as a navigation tool for driving.‘

The windshield of the Outrun vehicle has some custom software which can convert the drivers movements in the video game into movement of the car in real life. It also converts the scenes from real life into an 8-bit style race course in which the driver drives the car.

August 8, 2011
Mobile Gaming By The Numbers

The mobile gaming industry was worth $33 Billion in 2010. Statistics show that you are more likely to leave home without your wallet than your phone. While most people would rather play a game on a console or computer, the mobile market is rising. Check out the info-graphic below for more facts on mobile gaming:

August 3, 2011
New Software Allows Unlimited Detail In Games

Computer games have come a long way since the days of Pacman and Mario. In today’s day, all the cool 3D graphics that you see are made up of polygons. Polygons are nothing but flat images that are joined together to create an object in 3D. The higher the number of polygons, the greater the viewing detail.

Game developers have been trying very hard for a number of years to increase the polygon count in the games they make. However, computers face a problem when it comes to increased polygon counts. The higher the number of polygons, the greater processing power it takes to render all those polygons. Its because of this limitation that you will find games that have superb detail on one side of an object, while the other side is just a plain texturized image. Putting a cap on the number of polygons leads to a lot of compromises: You want a super detailed character? No problem, but then your world will look bland.

An Australian company called Euclideon has developed a game engine that does away with polygons and instead replaces them with point clouds that are made up of individual ‘atoms’. So doesn’t increasing the number of objects on screen slow down everything? Well you’d think so but the company says that it has made it work and your computer will make it work too. The company has developed a 1 sq km island using their game engine and each speck of dirt on that island is made up of millions of these ‘atoms’ per cubic inch.

The plus side to this is that the graphics are amazing. Simply put, polygons just cant cope with the kind of quality that the Euclideon ‘atoms’ can create. The curves that are generated with the ‘atoms’ are amazingly smooth and the level of detail is through the roof. You can quite literally see each individual grain of sand. In the next few years, computer games are going to make a huge leap forward in terms of graphics and we’re very exited about this technology and can’t wait for the company to deliver this game engine into the hands of game developers. Watch the video below for a demo of the engine in action:

August 3, 2011
Realm of the Mad God

Realm of the Mad God, created for the TIG Assemblee competition, is ‘a massively co-op fantasy adventure’ featuring a remarkably large world to roam and explore (inhabited by thousands of monsters), real-time battling, a full leveling up system, lots of different equipment and magic spells to experiment with and different classes to choose from.

At first look the game reminds us of the 8-bit days of yore. What the game lacks in graphics it definatly makes up for in usability. The game is browser based and its so simple to play, just log in and go. Even though it already has so much content, the game is still being built. When you join, you’ll be placed into the world alongside every other connected player.

A major difference from most games of the genre is that death is permanent. It doesnt matter if your level 1 or level 100. If you die, you loose all progress that you made in the game, and you have to start over. You may get a respectable level, but one tiny slip up and its all gone.

Go and give it a try here.

July 6, 2011
Angry Birds – Now on Windows Phone 7

For those of you who own a Windows Phone 7 Smart-phone, there’s some good news! You can now download Angry Birds from the Marketplace onto your phone. The first time we heard that this game was coming to the platform was in October 2010, even before the mobile OS was launched. A few days before its launch, Microsoft included an image which hinted at the game being a part of the platform. However, Rovio, the company behind the physics game, had not developed a version for the platform.

Microsot and Rovio later made up and the software giant hinted at a 2011 release. The game was scheduled for mid May and then pushed back to 29^th June. On Wednesday, users from around the world could download the game from the Marketplace.

June 30, 2011
App A Day : Age Of The Zombies: Review : iPhone | iPad | iPod | Android

Halfbrick Studios’ Age of Zombies is a fun dual stick shooter with varied scenery, lots of weapons and thousands of zombies, ranging from cavemen to mobsters and even dinosaurs. It’s easy to play, oftentimes funny and quite intense. The Main Character of this game is Barry Steakfries, who grabs a pistol and is ready to kill zombies, with his i don’t give a monkey’s behind attitude.

The game is set in various locations and Barry travels through time to visit Prehistoric times, the 1930s and ancient Egypt, among other locations. Killing zombies along the way obviously. SMG, shotgun, grenades, a mini gun, buzz saw and flamethrowers pop up as bonuses during the game, but only one item at a time can be selected. The default pistol has unlimited ammo, but does not always get he work done.

If you play anything like us the game will last only a couple of hours and will entertain you throughout. The app can be had for US$ 2.99 and will not disappoint, if you are looking for a fun, fast action game with zombies and blood and lots of guns. If you are not looking for this, better look elsewhere.

We Rate it : 4.5/5

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Age of Zombies™ – Halfbrick Studios

Price: 2.99 US$

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later

June 20, 2011
Duke Nukem Forever – Finally Here

Its been nearly 14 years since the release of the multi-million selling Duke Nukem 3D. Well the long wait is finally over for all the Duke Fans out there as Duke Nukem Forever is being released Today ($60, for PS3 and Xbox 360 & $50 for Windows PCs). The Guinness Book of World Records 2011 Gamers Edition lists Duke Nukem as being the 27th most popular video game charecters of all-time, and the First Person Shooter with the longest development time (14 Years).

Duke Nukem 3D was one of the first games with a fully interactive world with working soda machines and toilets in 1996. You can only expect that its gotten a lot better since then. We cant wait to get the game. Check out some screenshots below. dncornholio anyone?

June 14, 2011
App of The Day : Kung Fu Panda 2 : Be The Master
Who doesn’t love KungFu Panda? The fact that the second movie is coming out is getting everyone excited. But, wait there is a game to go with that. Enter Kung Fu Panda 2 : Be The Master Game for iOS.
- Seller: THQ Inc.
- Genres: Games | Kids | Entertainment | Adventure
- Released: 19-05-2011
- Version: 1.0.02
- Size: 20.44 MB
DOWNLOAD :

Kung Fu Panda 2: Be The Master – THQ Inc.

The game comes in various different scrolls or Levels

I LOVE KUNG FU!!!
Po is finally a real Kung Fu warrior, but to become a true Master, he must dedicate himself to training. Shifu has revealed to him the Secret of the Thousand Scrolls, and Po’s awesome journey begins with the first two:

PAWS OF POWER – Train with Shifu in the Dojo, swiping and clawing your way through flying training dummies based on all of Po’s greatest foes. But watch out for the bee hives! They’re a major buzz kill.

FEET OF FURY – Scale the towering Waterfall of Agony, jumping higher and higher with the help of firework-powered chairs, bouncy bamboo stilts, and other special items. Leap to new heights… or else it’ll be one big belly flop below!

NEW SCROLLS ON THE WAY!!! – Dedicated warriors will be rewarded as two new Scrolls are revealed with coming updates! SKADOOSH!

KUNG FU TRAINING IS ITS OWN BEST REWARD…
But there are plenty of other perks, too!
Unlock collectible action figures of the Furious Five! TOTALLY SWEET!

Earn special Achievement Badges to guide you through your training.

Track your progress against other warriors on the Top Trainers leader boards.
May 22, 2011
Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 delayed to 29th June

Despite early reports that Rovio would release Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 on 25th May . Microsoft said on Wednesday that the game won’t launch until June 29th. The reason for the delay has not been mentioned by Microsoft. But it seems that Microsoft is launching major titles through May and june and don’t want the title launches to clash.

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May 20, 2011
App a Day:Contr2Brothers – Contra for iOS

Well we found an app that brings back a few childhood memories of sitting in front of the TV and furiously mashing the controls of the NES to kill a few bad guys and achieve 14-bit glory. Here we have a misappropriatly named game called Contr2Brothers – a copy of the good-old game Contra. It features the same game-play as the original with on-screen controls that are slightly tough to use. The game claims to offer 30 lives but we still haven’t figured out how to get there. The audio is a little irritating after a while so you might want to mute it. One good feature is that the game supports upto 2 players via a bluetooth connection. Download it from the link below to relive your childhood…

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Contr2Brothers – IceFish

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April 29, 2011
App A Day : Game : Blockees for iOS
Today we have a fun game from Runloop Ltd. called Blockees. This is a puzzle game about uniting blocks of the same colour in as few strokes as possible. It sounds kind of silly but is quite addictive.

The music is very happy happy fun fun at first but gets on your nerves very soon, so this game is best played with the sound muted. It is quite challenging as there are grey coloured blocks which are quite miserable (so says the app) and don’t like to unite with other blocks.

The game comes with 75 levels in 3 level-packs for you to play. It also has a Puzzle Editor section for user created levels so you can challenge your friends. There’s even a pack generator which downloads user-created maps according to your criteria, so you’ll probably be spending a lot of time swiping little blocks around to unite them with their coloured counterparts. All-in-all the app is quite nice and puts a new twist to puzzle games.
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April 15, 2011
Angry Birds coming to Windows Phone 7 Devices May 25th

Rovio’s smash hit Angry Birds game will be available for Windows Phone 7 Devices on May 25th. The game is the most successful application on several app store platforms including Android, iOS and Mac App Store. Although there is no information on pricing, we hope its either free or really cheap.

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Get it Here For iOS Devices

April 15, 2011
Super Mario shown off in 3D first person, gives us a Headache

Freddie Wong is a full of imagination Youtube publisher who in his latest video appears as Super Mario in First person shooter mode. Combine this with Xbox Kinect = epic exercise and massive headache. Check out the video and tell us if you would be inclined to play a game like this. All powerups and pole dancer included.

March 19, 2011
Contest : Win the Navv India Navigation Application for the iPhone !
What is happening guys, Here is a quick contest for you guys. The Navv India App review will be up shortly but in the meantime if you want to win a free copy of the NAVV INDIA Application.

This app costs US $24.99 in the AppStore. and we will be giving away 5 free copies of the application.

Simply to take part in the competition:-
- leave a comment below with your twitter handle and Facebook username
- and answer the following question in your tweets and your Facebook profile status
Question: Why is it essential to have a Navigation system while traveling in India

The most interesting and innovative answers will get the promo codes, You can answer the question with as many responses as you like.

Make sure you tag igyaan in your answers : for face book and twitter add @iGyaan in your answer

On twitter you can also add the hashtag #iGcontest

Example answer:

@iGyaan we need navigation because the cows in the middle of the road usually end up throwing us off-course #iGcontest

Remember this 25$ application could be yours and all you need to do is answer the question, the more answers you leave, the better your chances.

So leave a comment below with your usernames on facebook and twitter : and beging flooding your status with funny and interesting answers.

The winning answers will get one copy of Navv India Application and their name on the iGyaan wall of Fame.

So what are you waiting for ?
February 25, 2011