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Nintendo Network officially launched

Nintendo Network officially launched

A while back there was some talk about Nintendo possibly offering their players some sort of “app store”. This purported app store would allow players access to purchasable and downloadable add-on content, and yes it seems that such a service is for real as Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Network, an online service that [...]

Published by on January 30th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Custom Bloody Xbox 360 Controller

Custom Bloody Xbox 360 Controller

Halloween’s still a long, long time away, but that does not mean you cannot start dressing up your favorite home console in blood – with the hand-airbrushed Bloody Xbox 360 controller from ProModz. It looks downright dirty from the get go, and you might even start to wonder whether all that splattered gore and blood [...]

Published by on January 20th, 2012 at 02:01 pm
WowWee AppGears Interact Toys with Apps

WowWee AppGears Interact Toys with Apps

Toy maker WowWee introduces a new line of toys for 2012, which can also be used along with iOS and Android apps. AppGear are collectible action figures–or “AppCessories” as they would like to call it–paired with its own free, downloadable app. This gaming experience mixes augmented reality games with physical toys. “You fly your toy, [...]

Published by on January 7th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Hasbro Files Lawsuit Against Asus Over Transformers Trademark

Hasbro Files Lawsuit Against Asus Over “Transformers” Trademark

This is bound to happen. Toy maker Hasbro has filed a lawsuit against Asus, alleging that its Transformer Prime tablet is infringing on Hasbro’s “Transformers” trademark. Hasbro is the maker of the Transformers line of chidren’s action toys, which centered on two warring factions of alien robots that transform into vehicles and whatnot. The franchise [...]

Published by on December 23rd, 2011 at 03:12 pm
Disney Appmates Turn iPad into Play Mat

Disney Appmates Turn iPad into Play Mat

Disney Mobile introduces a new way to play with your iPad. The Appmate peripherals, which are create in collaboration with Spin Master, works with the iPad to create a novel playing experience, enabling players to use the tablet as an interactive play mat. The Appmates are miniature figures, such as the characters from Cars 2, [...]

Published by on December 9th, 2011 at 10:12 am
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