The main technology behind the Wii Fit is actually the balance board. It can detect the slightest change in...
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Wii Fit: The Fitness Technology of Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 by Rosanne Lorraine
Wii Fit takes the concept of fitness and gaming to a new level. The physical and mental aspects of gaming literally merge because of the balance board peripheral that was included for exercising. This device can let you know how well or how badly you’re doing in the game. Nintendo definitely outdid itself with the Wii Fit, it is now marketing this innovative product as a gadget for individuals who want to have fun while being fit at the same time.
Putting An Arcade In Your Pocket
Saturday, February 16th, 2008 by Chris
Growing up in the 1980s, one of the most popular toys I remember were handheld arcade games. These incredibly primitive devices consisted of a simple black and white LCD screen that allowed you to play something that was almost, but not completely, unlike the original arcade game. Donkey Kong was a particular favorite.
Flash forward to 2008. While the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP now put console-quality gaming in your pocket, they represent quite an investment of cash. Instead, why not look into the VG Pocket Caplet?
The Caplet is a true heir to the pocket Donkey... World of Warcraft Sets Unbelievable Record
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 by admin
If the entire population of Sweden (a little more than 9 million people) decided to sign up for the Multi Role Player Game (MRPG), World of Warcraft (WoW), it still would not equal the total number of subscribers that WoW now has. WoW broke the 10 million subscriber mark this month. The developers of the game, Blizzard Entertainment, announced this news this week along with an update on its next expansion pack for the game, Wrath of the Lich King.
According to Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime: "It's very gratifying to see gamers around the world continuing to show such enthusiasm and support for...
Console Games – The Hot Gadget of 2007
Sunday, January 20th, 2008 by TK
Many people that are gadget aficionados and online music downloaders are also video game players. And by the looks of a new study from NPD, it appears that there are a lot of video game lovers in the U.S. Here are some of the top-level numbers from the study they just released:
- Consoles, software, and accessories sales rose 43% in 2007
- 8.5 million Nintendo DS systems were sold
- 6.1 million Wiis were sold
- 3.97 million PS2 and 2.56 million PS3 were purchased in the U.S.
- Microsoft was able to move 4.62 million XBox 360s
- $8.64 billion was sold on console game software with "Halo3" being...