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Playstation 3 plans to expand to the third dimension in 2009
Considering the Playstation 3’s ability to generate near-photo-realistic graphics via its many processors, one would think that there is no higher ceiling that Sony can reach in terms of graphics.
For those naysayers, Sony has an additional surprise up its sleeve. According to a story on Shack News, Blitz Games Studios, known for developing the SpongeBob Squarepants and American Idol games, made it clear that Sony’s Playstation 3 will soon have the ability to support “both stereoscopic and Blu-ray-based…
Zapper joins the Xbox Originals club
Microsoft has announced the latest Xbox game to be part of their “Originals” group, and it is Zapper, a game that features eighteen levels of controlling a cricket that can shoot lightning from his two antennae.
The game costs 1200 Microsoft points and will be available for players to purchase on November 17, 2008.
This news has thus far been met with surprise and cynicism, which is understandable considering that there are…
Nintendo’s Wii Zapper out of the box
I finally received a Wii Zapper from Nintendo today (November 19, 2007), which will be available in stores tomorrow (November 20, 2007). This all-white controller housing retails for $20 and comes with the game Link’s Crossbow Training and, of course, an instruction manual. Since this is just the housing, so you need to already own more »
Rumor Confirmed: Wii Zapper to be bundled with Link’s Crossbow
Nintendo has officially confirmed the rumors regarding the Wii Zapper’s debut, as the peripheral will launch on November 19, 2007, for an MSRP of $19.99. Link’s Crossbow training, a simple Twilight Princess-themed shooting game, will be packed in with the Zapper. The game sounds relatively simple but, given the price, could be a fun freebie. more »
Nintendo announces new Wii peripherals, new titles
Today (July 11, 2007) at the company’s E3 press conference, Nintendo announced new peripherals for the Wii, including the Wii Zapper, Wii Wheel, and Wii Balance Board, along with the brand new titles designed around them.
The Zapper uses both the nunchuck and Wii-mote, and was designed for use with the upcoming Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Ghost Squad and a new Medal of Honor title. Reggie announced that the zapper will be packed in with software with a MSRP of $19.99.
Click through to find out more about the wheel, Mario Kart for Wii and other Nintendo goodness.
