Atari Arcade: Old School Gaming Meets Modern-Day Tech
I’m sure that by now you’ve probably heard how mobile devices, for better or for worse, are the preferred gaming console of consumers worldwide; it’s not so much that the “gaming experience” is better on your iPhone, iPad or Android handset–it’s just that we always have them with us, making casual gaming and impulse purchases that much more accessible. With the video game industry still in a state of flux, many publishers and developers are fighting this move to mobile gaming tooth and nail–while others, like Atari, are embracing this new trend. But Atari also knew that simply porting their existing library to modern devices might not be enough to capture the attention of today’s more savvy consumer; so they partnered with the folks at Discovery Bay Games to create a piece of retro hardware to give new life to older classics–and thus, the Atari Arcade Duo-Powered Joystick was born… +Continue Reading
Yes…we really do read your emails; and it seems that with the holiday season upon us, many of you wanted to know what our favorite gadget of the year was. While it may be hard to choose one favorite gadget for the entire year, finding our favorite piece of gear for the Summer was an easy call–and since it also makes a great holiday gift, we figured this was the perfect time to share. So what is it—a phone? A tablet? A video game console? Not even close. As we’ve told you before, sometimes the best gear takes a simple idea, and executes it brilliantly and beautifully–and that’s exactly what the Fiji Frozen Concoction Maker from Margaritaville does. So sit back, relax, and grab a small paper umbrella, as we tell you why the Fiji Frozen Concoction Maker may be the one appliance you never knew you couldn’t live without… 
While I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of reviews for the iPhone 4S, we sometimes prefer to live with something a while before we pass judgement–especially when it’s a product that’s as highly anticipated as a new phone from Apple. And while it’s not exactly what everyone predicted it to be, I see the iPhone 4S becoming the most popular smartphone ever–and let me tell you why… 
It’s true…and I’m not going to apologize for it. If you’ve read any of my pieces before, you may already know that in addition to loving gadgets, I’m also quite fond of gaming–and I’m a bit into collecting as well. So when you think about it, Pokémon Rumble Blast really is the perfect storm: It’s a fun game, that’s played on a really cool gadget (the Nintendo 3DS), and involves collecting–what more could I ask for?
Embargoes. In the tech blogging world, we’re quite used to them; we get many items before they’re actually released to the public, and in return, we promise to not write about them until their launch. No problem, right? All it takes is two parts focus, one part restraint–and before you know it, the embargo is lifted and you can write to your heart’s content. So what made holding off my article on Rage such a challenge? After all, it’s just another post-apocalyptic, mission-based shooter, right? Except it’s not. Developed by id and published by Bethesda, Rage is anything but ordinary; in fact, it’s starting to look a lot like an early contender for Game of the Year–and it’s been killing me not to talk about it.
Yes–I know the title may be a bit cliché, but there’s really no better way to describe the RingO from Vogel’s. With tablets (the iPad, especially) playing an increasing role in our everyday lives, accessory companies are always looking for new ways to cleverly integrate our favorite tabs into our daily activities–some with more success than others; but it still seems that in order to transition our tablets from one activity to another, we’re constantly swapping cases, stands and mounts. That all ended when we opened the box to our RingO All-in-One Pack for iPad 2…and we couldn’t be happier.
I think our own Editor-in-Chief, Mitchell Whitfield, put it best when saying that there is nothing wrong with “embracing your inner man-child.” So when I was asked to review the Air Attack RC Helicopter from Swann, my inner man child and I both jumped for joy. After all, there’s nothing like getting a new toy when it isn’t Christmas or your birthday–but this toy was special to me, since Ive loved anything and everything RC ever since I was little. Cars, boats, airplanes, the whole sha-bang. But most recently, because most of them are so affordable and easy to fly, helicopters have been at the top of my list–and the Air Attack from Swann has definitely been one of my favorite copters to fly.
Alright, lets fly into the hardware, shall we? Ah, word play. Anyway, if you read 
beginner flyers. The remote has a free movement joystick, meaning you can get the copter to a certain elevation and let go of the remote, and it will still stay in place; a small touch, but really helpful when flying. But, while the gyro did help a lot for stabilization, I sometimes felt that either the remote or the copter was unresponsive when I was trying to do certain maneuvers. I also tried to fly the copter outside (though it isn’t recommended) and had a lot of trouble; I wouldn’t even have attempted this if it weren’t for the size of this copter. I tried it indoors, but it was a bit difficult because either my roof was too low or I had too many obstacles around the house. So, I figured I would fly it with a bit more open space–and even the slightest breeze when flying outside would throw this copter off course. Which just shows that you should always follow the instructions; and it also shows that you should think about how much space you have in your house to fly before purchasing a large helicopter such as the Air Attack.
people who are just starting out, I would recommend a smaller, more indoor-friendly copter, like the Micro Hornet; with it’s 40 dollar price and diminutive size, it’s an excellent first heli. But for the more experienced flyers, I would definitely recommend you go pick up a Swann Air Attack RC helicopter; just make sure you have the space to do this helicopter justice.
“For gamers. By gamers.” This is Razer’s slogan; and anyone even remotely familiar with the company knows that they take this pledge quite seriously–and it shows in everything they make. Whether you’re a PC gamer looking to up your score with a high-end mouse and keyboard, or a console gamer that expects a bit more from your controller, Razer has you covered…and then some. So when we went looking for a great pair of wireless headphones for the Xbox 360 to recommend to our audience, our first (and only) call was an easy one; and just a few days later, a shiny pair of Chimaera 5.1 headphones showed up on our doorstep. How did they fare? Read on, and discover how Razer has not only freed your sound from wires, but also managed to add a little “sexy” to the world of console gaming in the process…
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