Corsair unveils Vengeance gaming headsets

We had previously reported that Corsair had unveiled new gaming keyboards and mice, and not content with just those peripherals, Corsair has also announced their new set of gaming headsets, which we think ought to compliment their Vengeance keyboards and mice, and with three to choose from – Vengeance 1500, Vengeance 1300 and Vengeance 1100 – there should be something there for everybody.

The Vengeance 1500 and 1300 are the two top end models that Corsair is offering gamers. The difference between either model is that the 1500 offers support for 7.1 and 5.1 Dolby Headphone positional audio. Other than that both feature 50mm drivers and closed back earpads. Another difference is that the Vengeance 1500 connects via USB while the 1300 connects via the regular two-3.5mm jack configuration.

The Vengeance 1100 is simpler in nature and comes with 40mm drivers and a noise canceling cardioid microphone. It will also come with both USB and 3.5mm analog connectors.

The Vengeance 1500 will be priced at $99, the Vengeance 1300 at $79 and the Vengeance 1100 at $39, and similar to the Vengeance series of keyboards and mice, the headsets are expected to be made available come October 2011.
source:Ubergizmo

GameFly to launch 'Unlimited PC Play' download service, offer less incentive to leave the house

GameFly hasn't wasted any time jumping into the digital download waters after acquiring IGN's Direct2Drive platform a little over two months ago. Set to launch September 8th in beta form, its new "Unlimited PC Play" service will offer subscribers access to 100-plus downloadable PC and Mac titles, with hundreds more expected in time for the official end of year launch. Fans of the video game rental outfit's snail mail subscription service don't have to worry about a shift to digital only, as the company has no plans to abandon its "unique combination of console and digital PC game offerings." Interested in getting an early peek at the new platform? If you live in the Los Angeles area, you can look forward to a planned beta launch party next month, where access codes for the new, invite-only service will be distributed. The rest of you PC gaming warriors will just have to settle for a sign-up page at the source.
source: Engadget

SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse gets announced

A few days back we reported that SteelSeries had announced a new gaming mouse that was designed for the World of Warcraft gamer in mind. If you're not a fan of World of Warcraft or if perhaps the design isn't to your liking, SteelSeries has just announced another gaming mouse, the Sensei.

The Sensei, if you're wondering why it looks so familiar, it's because it's actually the successor to the SteelSeries Xai gaming mouse that was released last year. Keeping to its predecessor's design, the Sensei is pretty sleek and clean looking, keeping things simple but presumably functional.

It comes with a brand new metal surface, customizable lighting and a new 32 bit ARM processor, which SteelSeries is claiming is as fast as the 1994 Pentium processors. It will also be able to reach up to 11,400 DCPI which feels like overkill, but I'm guessing that hardcore gamers will probably appreciate it more.

As usual with most gaming mice, the SteelSeries Sensei will not come cheap and will cost you $90. If you have the funds necessary for the purchase, the Sensei will be available come this September.
source: Ubergizmo

Is This The Future Of Video Gaming?

As you well know, video games will develop as new technologies are being introduced. It might just be a matter of time when current video games using joysticks, controllers or mouse and keyboard will give way to a more intuitive controls such as provided via a multi-touch screen. While you may think that such video games may still be afar off, here is a striking new video game called Fleet Commander that might just change today's video gaming experience.

It is almost a no-brainer to say that a large-scale video game experience is better than small scale. Imagine having a large multi-touch screen that allows you to control a fleet of inter-galactic spaceships going to war and you will probably have the Fleet Commander. Actually this incredible new video game is just a project developed at the Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL) by Arthur Nishimoto, an MS student at the University of Illinois in Chicago. It is a real time multi-player space strategy game that allows players to control the spaceships and even command other ships inside them to go to war with the enemy.

The Fleet Commander game was developed for the TacTile touch screen display. It is similar to a Star Wars game, only made cooler by utilizing touchscreen controls as seen on this video. Even the fact that it is being played on a large-scale display makes the experience all that incredible. Just imagine how video games like this will become quite common in the future. It will only take some time before some gaming company licenses the technology to make it possible.
source: Gadget.com

ASUS G74SX - redefining gaming notebooks

ASUS has just announced the launch of its new Republic of Gamers (ROG) notebook that is said to redefine the gaming notebook standard. Called the G74SX, it features high-end specs that should make running the latest games at the highest settings a walk in the park. The ASUS G74SX packs the second generation Intel Core i7 CPU, an NVIDIA GTX 560M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM, support for NVIDIA 3D Vision and 3DTV Play for you to immerse yourself in games, movies and other forms of entertainment with 3D technology.

Other specs include - up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, 8-channel HD audio with THX TruStudio, Creative EAX Advanced HD 5.0 compatibility, on-the-fly overclocking, ambient lighting, Blu-ray playback, SSD options, or up to 1.5TB HDDs. A 5-degree angled keyboard is provided for comfort, and dual intelligent fans and an upgraded rear venting system keeps your system cool even when gaming long hours. The notebook also comes with an Easy Upgrade Cover that allows users to easily remove the panel under the G74SX with a coin so they can upgrade their memory or HDD on their own with no trouble.

The ASUS G74SX is available now, with prices starting at $1,799.99. Head over to the ASUS website to find out more.
source: Ubergizmo

Play video games on your coffee table with the Platinum Multi Game Arcade Table

Coffee tables can generally be found in living rooms, and they're usually adorned by books which have been termed as "coffee table books", which are typically of the art variety with striking covers and titles, meant to inspire conversation and also help alleviate boredom. If you don't think that you're the artsy type of person or that your friends will probably not appreciate philosophical, art-inspired conversation pieces, then perhaps this arcade coffee table might just be what you need.

Coming in at 3,000 GBP, it sure does not come cheap, although we're guessing that apart from being crafted out of stainless steel, the price probably factored in the cost of a 22-inch LCD monitor, wireless keyboard and a computer running on an Intel Dual Core processor. Liberty Games also claims that the Platinum Multi Game Arcade Table will easily hook up to your hi-fi, flat screen TV and internet, allowing you to surf the web, listen to your songs and watch your movies, all of which can be controlled from the comfort of your coffee table.

So while you and your friends may not get a kick out of discussing art and literature, then perhaps you guys may get a kick out of having a couple of rounds of games on your coffee table instead. If you are interested in furnishing your living room with the Platinum Multi Game Arcade Table, it is available for order from Liberty Game's website.
source: Ubergizmo

Computex 2011: Hanson introduces two new multitouch Wireless Keyboard and Android Base DivXBox

This is my dear reader is our latest new regarding Computex 2011! Sure Computex was AMAZING and to be faire with you I whish I had 10 people with me during Computex to be able to cover everything, still let's share today the latest items I really enjoyed at computex with Hanson new Multitouch Wireless Keyabords and the Android 2.2 Base DivXBox SurBox 500.

The first ones are the Feltouch bonepad and Feltouch Classic a pair of wireless Keyboard that comes with motion gesture, a large multitouch area that can be used either as a Trackpad or as a Keyboard. If personally I am more interested in the Fletouch Classic, the Feltouch bonepad can be better suited for anyone who needs a larger keypad area or feel more confortable having a "Gamepad" like device in hands.

The Latest item introduced by Hanson was the SurBox 500, an Android 2.2 base DivX Box that will turn your TV into a real mini computer and let you access to Internet Services, Games and other Online Media as well as allowing you to play most of your SD and HD Videos including VOB and MKV ones.

The SurBox 500 is powered by an ARM Coretex A8 CPU at 1GHz, comes with 512MB of RAM and 2GB of Flash memory as well as a SDHC Card reader and USB port.
source: Akihabara News

Time magazine lends its cover for Call of Duty promotion

Time magazine has got to have one of the most recognizable covers of a magazine all over the world. The iconic red border and matching four letters as its header: TIME. Well, the magazine has been the subject of controversy due to a promotion stint the company is doing with Activision, the publishers of hit video game: Call of Duty. In an attempt to reach out to the younger demographic, Time magazine agreed to allow its red-bordered cover as a mock poster for the upcoming CoD game: Modern Warfare 3.

The cover poster features an image of Wall Street devastated by war, with buildings burnt and damaged, and the subtitle: World Stands On The Brink. Now to people who don't know about CoD: MW3, they would probably think it was an authentic issue of the magazine, which has led to some confusion and controversy over the whole issue. Apparently people have a problem with the magazine selling itself to a video game company to advertise itself. It is notable that this is the first time ever that an authorized Time cover has been created to promote a commercial product.

I can't say if such an advertising stint will work on the young male demographic and encourage them to pick up the magazine (unless they promise CoD content inside the issue i.e. cheat codes, tips) but personally - I don't think it's going to attract customers who don't buy Time magazine in the first place. The magazine is big enough to without having to resort to advertising stints in order to move issues. This will probably help CoD sell more than push Time to the younger audience. How do you feel about Time magazine being used for such a purpose? Does it affect your perception of the magazine?
source: Ubergizmo

Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400

The Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400 will continue where the MX518 left off, which incidentally, the latter is one of the best-selling gaming mouse to date from the company. Logitech claimed that during the G400′s conception, their main goal was to take the best of the MX518 and “make it even better” – sound advice, but doesn't every other company do that as well with their products? Logitech did not meddle too much with its form factor, tracking consistency, button layout, and legendary durability, and even managed to introduce improvements without increasing the price point.

First of all, the most notable improvement would be upgrading its sensor to hit a higher resolution – 3600 DPI. This will let you accomplish high-speed turns without the need for wide hand sweeps or even losing fidelity by increasing the cursor speed in the Windows control panel. All DPI levels can be adjusted on the fly (to 400, 800, 1800, and 3600 DPI) without having to install additional software. The report rate has also been increased from 125 to 1000 reports per second.

Apart from that, the optional button programming software has also been improved upon, where the mouse will be able to offer gamers the extra edge via its button and tracking configuration capabilities. With Logitech Gaming Software v8.0, it will throw in profiles for 210 games. Expect the Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400 to retail for $49.99 when it arrives Stateside this June 19th onwards.
source: Ubergizmo

Razer 4G Dual Sensor technology announced

Razer has just announced its latest 4G Dual Sensor gaming-grade tracking technology that will see action in the next generation versions of the Razer Mamba (as seen above) and Razer Imperator gaming mice. The 4G Dual Sensor System will not only use an optical sensor, but it will also utilize a laser sensor that will enhance tracking accuracy, where Razer envisions this to deliver the next level of competitive edge in gaming.

Guess phones aren't the only ones that are taking the 4G route, no? Both the Razer Mamba and Razer Imperator will also enter the 4G realm, albeit of a different manner since they will now sport the 4G suffix in their names with the new technology inside.

More on the 4G Dual Sensor System – as mentioned, it will merge the optical and laser sensors, theoretically delivering double the level of tracking precision. By letting the calibration of the mouse to your mousing surface, it will be primed to optimally track your swipes more rapidly and accurately, resulting in the best in-game performance to date. Remember, if your gaming performance does not get any better with this, you know that the tools are not to be blamed.
source: Ubergizmo

iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme 922SLCK Gaming PC announced

iBUYPOWER is no stranger to the computer gaming scene, what with their collection of souped up gaming computers in the past that have kept gamers staying up late into the night thanks to their powerful machines pumping out super fast frame rates. Their latest model, the Gamer Supreme 922SLCK Gaming PC, has just been announced to arrive at Tiger Direct on an exclusive basis. Underneath the hood, you will find an unlocked Intel Core i7 2600K 3.34GHz processor, NVIDIA's GTX 580 graphics card that is one of the most powerful at the moment, being Direct X 11-compatible that delivers future-proof performance.

All the internal specifications will be housed within the Cool Master HAF 922 mid-tower case, and to make sure that everything inside runs just fine and dandy without missing a beat, it will rely on a liquid cooling system. Other hardware specifications include 8GB of DDR3 memory, a 1TB hard drive, an 800-Watt power supply, half a dozen USB 2.0 ports with a couple of USB 3.0 ports to usher you into the future without batting an eyelid.
source: Ubergizmo

Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse

Razer intends to continue their domination in the world of gaming peripherals with the Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse, where it will boast wireless connectivity that is coupled with a fully programmable twelve button MMO thumb-grid that will let you access more skills at your fingertips than you originally thought you were capable of – making your opponents wonder whether they are really going up against an actual Jedi or not, sicne they are using an ordinary piece of hardware instead.

Not only that, the Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse will also be accompanied by interchangeable faction symbols as well as multi-color lighting for you to look stylish while you boss yourself in the online realm. Of course, if your in-game performance does not improve despite the improved hardware, you know that you have more or less reached the treshold of your skill level, and being a pro-gramer might be an occupation that is more suitable for someone else.

The wireless Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse will also feature a charging dock that doubles up as a wireless receiver unit, and will sport a 5600dpi Razer precision 3.5G laser sensor as well as 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time, retailing for $129.99 when it arrives later on.
source: Ubergizmo

Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Keyboard

Razer is a name synonymous with gaming peripherals, where they have come up with special editions of mice and keyboards in the past – the most recent one in memory would be in conjunction with Star Craft II, but this time around Razer has worked with Lucasarts to release the Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Keyboard that will feature a full-color highly sensitive multi-touch LCD panel, while incorporating ten adaptive tactile keys that delivers more room for easily accessible skills, hotkeys, and macros. Not only that, you will also be able to convert the whole keyboard from alpha-numeric to Aurebesh!

With interchangeable gold backlit faction symbols that allow you to share an unspoken view of your allegiance with either the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire, this is the perfect tool when it comes to intergalactic domination, apart from clever use of the Force, of course.

The touch-sensitive LCD track-panel paves the way for better control and efficient skills management, while gold backlit keys with slim key caps will ensure faster actuation and a shorter travel distance. You will also be able to adjust the multi-color LED (with a choice of 16 million colors) for that added touch of customization, and with a 7-foot long USB cable, this keyboard has plenty of length to fall back on if your gaming area is huge. It will cost you $199.99 if you are interested.
source: Ubergizmo