Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Super Street Fighter II HD Remix Review


Super Street Fighter II HD Remix reviewers report that the game is "admirably precise and meant for hardcore players, despite its increased approachability." Continue reading for the video review.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix doesn't have any frills and its mechanics -- while extremely well-tuned -- are simple. This is a game very dissimilar to modern fighters because it doesn't shower you with extra modes, art galleries or unlockables.

[via IGN]





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SEGA Live Band Stage Lets You Create a Band


The SEGA Live Band from Japantrendshop "is the first sensor-enabled stage that plays music based on the instruments you place on the stage." Available now, priced at $307. Product page. Video after the break.

You can choose from either the "Rock" or "Jazz" instrument sets, which also come with pre-loaded music for instant play.

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Google StreetView Snaps Prototype Porsches


Google managed to snap pictures of a host of prototype Porsches in Colorado, while scanning the roads for its StreetView service. Click here for one more picture.

We're not sure how old these photos are, but they're supposedly of updated "Boxters, Caymans and even a 911". Is nothing safe?

[via Gizmodo - Autoblog]




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Flip Ultra Contest Update - Enter by 11:59pm Tonight


There's only about 12-hours left to enter, so get your entries in before the 11:59pm PST deadline tonight. Just to recap: please enter by clicking here and telling us whether or not you'll be upgrading to Windows 7, and why.





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Deal of the Day: Interactive R2-D2 Astromech Droid Robot for $109.25 Shipped


Amazon is offering the R2-D2 Astromech Droid Robot for only $109.25 shipped, originally priced at $169.99. It comes "with movie-accurate messages and flashing lights, this droid responds to voice commands and has a special arm designed to keep your beverage handy." Product page. Video after the break.

More than 15-inches tall, this sophisticated R2-D2 model boasts a secret cargo compartment, a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder, a removable sensor scope, a working light beam, sound-processing microphones, and an adaptable droid mood-status indicator.

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Feature: Small Robot Might be Perfect Soldier


For a robotic soldier that will never get tired with the firepower of a machine gun, look no further than Foster-Miller's TALON. Continue reading to see more.





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Oppo Muse G11 - a low-cost rival iPod Touch

If you have a long-cherished dream of acquiring the player iPod Touch, but its cost is an obstacle, then it makes sense to look at the less expensive counterparts, such as the Oppo Muse G11. The device is equipped with a large 3.2-inch screen with a resolution 432h240 points, which, moreover, is touch.



4 GB internal memory, you can fill a variety of content formats AVI, RM / RMVB, FLV, WMV,





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eBay Watch: $100,000 Star Wars Sales Booklet


For $100,000 on eBay, you could pick up the original Star Wars sales booklet that was sent to movie houses in the 70's -- "if you look closely at the main picture, the 'W' in 'Wars' is not the same 'W' as we know today." Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Every page in this book is perfect. The person I am selling this for was a member of the AP and was at the press conference for 'The Star Wars' and although they weren't supposed to get this book, as it was solely for the theater houses, he had a friend inside Fox that gave him a copy while he was there.

[via eBay]




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2009 Subaru WRX vs 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart


According to Inside Line, the "2009 WRX lacks fancy differentials and a twin-clutch gearbox, but it's quicker, lighter and cheaper than the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Still, had our instrumented tests with the Lancer Ralliart on RE050As counted, the Subie's lead would narrow to 1.8 points.

[via Edmunds]




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Zune Touch


Here's a first look at the Microsoft Zune Touch, which is set to give the iPod Touch a run for its money when it's released. Unfortunately, no specs have been announced yet. Click here for first picture in gallery.

While Robbie does not directly confirm the Zune touch he confirms it in a side step media interview way, allowing a proper unveiling when they are ready to officially announce it.

[via Anythingbutipod]




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Incredible Super Mario Galaxy Cake Looks too Good to Eat


While it may look like a sculpture, 60-percent of this Super Mario Galaxy cake is edible -- "includes 7 batches of Rice Krispies and 7 cakes." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

I had an extremely hard time deciding what to put on the cake. If you've played the game you might understand.

[via Newlaunches - Kotaku]




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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Time-Lapse Video Shows One Year in 40-Seconds


Believe it or not, "photographer Eirik Solheim managed to encapsulate the passage of an entire year into a 40 second HD clip using photos complied from his Canon 400D." Video after the break.

Solheim snapped images out his window at regular intervals all through 2008 and recorded background sounds using a Canon S2 IS and a Canon HF10 camcorder.

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eBay Watch: F-14 Tomcat Cockpit


At $22,000 on eBay, this F-14 Tomcat cockpit is "the only LEGAL F-14 cockpit in the world -- sold by Grumman to a civilian and you get the original invoice." Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Restored to advertising level: New Lexan on canopy with two air shocks open and close like a charm. new nose cone, almost new trailer.

[via eBay]




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Flash Drive Will Erase Its Shell


When closed, it looks just like your standard eraser, but take the cap off and it's a functional USB flash drive. Unfortunately, the case will eventually be worn off after heavy usage. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.

Since everyone started using that fancy 'delete key' the lowly eraser just isn't in as much demand as it used to be. But the surefire way to make any product more useful these days is to somehow integrate it with a USB flash drive. And that's exactly what Studioroom906 has done with their Eraser USB Memories Stick.

[via OhGizmo]





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Sky Kid


Namco's Sky Kid is "the first game from Namco to allow 2 players to play simultaneously -- brought to the American NES by Sunsoft), and this version was released on Nintendo's Virtual Console service in North America on May 19, 2008 at a cost of 500 Wii Points." ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.

You get points for destroying air and ground targets. You then get additional points for how many of these types of targets you destroyed. In addition, you get points based on how much of the target you destroyed. You also get 10 points for every couple of feet you move going fast.

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Crayon Physics Deluxe iPhone Demonstration


That's right, "the Grand Award winner for 2D Physics PC puzzle game in 'INDEPENDENT GAMES FESTIVAL' is finally here for iPhone/iPod touch." Video after the break.

Wondering how physics puzzler Crayon Physics was going to fare once it made the jump to the iPhone? Please. Don't wonder. Look.

[via Kotaku]





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