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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness "Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, will release the highly-anticipated Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness in North America on June 20th for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. In Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, the gaming world's most famous heroine returns as both hunter and hunted relying on her ingenuity, athleticism and a new edge to her personality. The game also introduces a new playable character, Kurtis Trent, who works alongside Lara to help clear her name from a murder suspicion and clean up a most desperate situation. Players must traverse an intricately detailed world, taking them from the back streets of Paris to the depths of Prague." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Agetec, Blizzard Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Atari, THQ, and Sony Online Entertainment in News. |
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The Monarch Traveler 1000 System "Monarch Computer Systems, Inc. announces a new line of small-form-factor 12- volt DC-powered systems targeted toward the home and mobile entertainment market. The Traveler line is designed for simple implementation in all types of vehicles. The Traveler can be used as an MP3 player, DVD player, gaming console, CD-Burner, GPS system, and TV capture and video editing station for any mobile home, RV, boat or car. Additionally, the small and whisper-quiet design means the system can be used in kiosks, point-of-sale environments, presentations and fixed-function applications like device/network monitoring, Internet firewall, and home security monitoring where noise and size are greater considerations than raw processing power." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Belkin Corporation, eHelp Corporation, E-Book Systems, PowerQuest, Pinnacle Systems, and Aladdin Systems in News. |
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Tetris Worlds Live "One of the most popular video game franchises ever created goes online as THQ Inc. releases "Tetris Worlds Live" exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Compatible with Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming arena, 'Tetris Worlds Live' brings fans across the globe the opportunity to experience the addictive, block-dropping mayhem synonymous with the Tetris(R) brand in online competition. 'Tetris Worlds Live' takes everything gamers love about Tetris and enhances it with beautiful 3D graphics and all-new gameplay elements. Players will be able to test their skills in the classic version of Tetris, or the latest cutting-edge variations of the game, including Hot-Line Tetris, Fusion Tetris and Cascade Tetris." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Codemasters, Sega, Shrapnel Games, Activision, NCSoft, and Atari in News. |
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Mitsubishi HC2 Home Cinema ColorView Projector "Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division, maker of award-winning, high-quality presentation and display products, introduced the Mitsubishi HC2 Home Cinema ColorView projector, its first projector designed for home theater enthusiasts. Highly affordable, easily portable, and more streamlined than bulky plasma or projection televisions, the HC2 ColorView projector provides crisp, clear images from DVDs, computers, VCRs, or even HDTV input signals. It offers the conventional 4:3 aspect ratio since it's still the most popular format for home programs and computer games. Mitsubishi HC2 also supports 16:9 aspect ratio that means viewers can get a full movie-theater effect with wide-screen visibility. With an extended lamp life of 2,500 hours, the HC2 ColorView makes the total cost of ownership economical in the long run." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Adaptec, Belkin Corporation, Tripp Lite, Gyration, Auto FX, and Aladdin Systems in News. |
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Toshiba PDR-4300 4-Megapixel Digital Camera "To make this Father's Day more special -- and shopping less stressful -- Toshiba has reduced the price of its popular PDR-4300 four-megapixel digital camera from $379 to $299. So you can get Dad what he really wants with a quick click of your mouse... and have it delivered in time for the big day. The Toshiba PDR-4300 delivers the performance, fun and high-tech gadgetry that every Dad craves. It merges Toshiba's expertise in digital imaging with a simple control layout and portable design that makes it exceptionally easy for Dad to enjoy, operate and take it along anywhere he goes. The camera also boasts brilliant 2400 x 1600 resolution, a full suite of professional-level manual options for control of light and exposure, along with a precise Canon lens that sports a smooth 2.8X optical zoom to ensure high quality images with vivid, true-to-life color." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Symantec, Macromedia, Anark, Pinnacle Systems, McGraw-Hill/Osborne, and LapWorks in News. |
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Q-Mark GBA TV Converter "FirstLook Products introduced the Q-Mark GBA TV Converter, the unique solution that allows Gamboy Advance users to easily turn their TV into a giant Gameboy Advance. The Q-Mark GBA-TV converter is a small hardware device that allows gamers to hook up and play their Game Boy Advance on any television with A/V (or S-Video) inputs, giving the user a truly more dynamic gaming experience with such benefits as larger viewing, better sound and special effects, better game resolution as well as an included AC adapter to save on battery cost. With the Q-Mark GBA TV Converter, game resolution is transferred to the TV screen through the GBA-TV converter making the image almost the same as Super Nintendo. GBA's color is further enhanced on TV through the GBA-TV converter. GBA TV Converter also comes with audio mate, which allows the Game Boy sound to come out from the TV speakers or any speakers that are connected to the TV allowing users to experience a more realistic and exciting game playing experience." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Shrapnel Games, TDK Mediactive, Microsoft Game Studios, Sony Pictures Digital Networks, Black Label Games, and id Software in News. |
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Casio's New Solar Powered Watches "Casio's ever-popular G-Shock watches -- now celebrating twenty years as America's toughest watch -- is expanding into a new line of Atomic Solar powered and Tough Solar powered timepieces. The Atomic Solar powered line features two watches with an "unbreakable" resin band. These watches are solar powered with tough solar technology, are shock resistant, 200M water resistant, have five alarms, auto EL backlight, world time and feature a 1/100 second stopwatch. The Tough Solar powered line of G-Shock watches recharge themselves continually by converting light into energy." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Plantronics, Gateway, and Peachpit Press in News. |
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Ultimate Gamers Expo "The United Cyber Games Association (UCGA) today announced that the U.S. Finals of the Samsung World Cyber Games (WCG) will be held in Los Angeles at the first-ever Ultimate Gamers Expo (UGE), August 15-17. The Samsung WCG 2003 U.S. Finals will be held amidst the excitement and fanfare of the Expo, in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The competition will mark the dramatic completion of the four-month U.S. phase of Samsung’s WCG 2003, the world’s largest e-sports competition with more than 55 countries and an estimated 300,000 gamers around the globe participating." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from GarageGames, Blizzard, Majesco, THQ, Acclaim, and Vivendi Universal in News. |
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APC Back-UPS RS "American Power Conversion (APC) announced an expansion of its award-winning Back-UPS family of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with the introduction of the Back-UPS RS 1000VA and 1500VA units. These new units offer more outlets, Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), and a longer runtime in a small, versatile footprint giving users enough power protection for more than one PC, including two 21" monitors, and multiple peripherals. In addition, an extra battery pack can be added to the 1500VA unit to triple the runtime capabilities." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Plextor, eHelp, and Adobe in News. |
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Liberty BASIC "Do you need a programming language for Windows that is easy to learn (dare we say fun to use?), and high in utility? Liberty BASIC is designed to meet this need head on. Features include: Easy BASIC language; Runs on all versions of Windows; Editor that color codes your programs; Visual tool for drawing windows; Multimedia features including sound and sprite animation; Make API calls and use DLLS; and more." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Adobe, Plextor, O'Reilly, and TDK in News. |
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Vivendi Universal Games Unleashes The Hulk "Featuring a story line set after events depicted in the film, the game follows troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, The Hulk through a smashing action-adventure, where everything you see can be destroyed, and everything you destroy can be a weapon. Players can master two types of gameplay as either Bruce Banner or The Hulk as they battle lead characters from the film, familiar villains from the Marvel Universe and new enemies created specifically for the game." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Atari, THQ, Sega, and Shrapnel Games in News. |
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The X3D PC System "Like any quality Windows-based PC, the X3D PC includes a CPU, keyboard, monitor, speakers, cables, printer, and all supporting software. But that's just the beginning. The X3D PC System also includes a high-speed DVD drive, Hauppauge! TV tuner card, Gforce 4 graphics card, and 21 game titles covering choices for teens, adults, and children. Best of all, the PC incorporates X3D's awe-inspiring 'Extreme 3D' technology that turns any 2D image into 3D on the fly. Just put on the special wired/wireless liquid crystal glasses (included), launch your favorite form of entertainment, and see images 'floating' inside and in front of your monitor screen." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from InterVideo, and Reallusion in News. |
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Logitech Driving Force Pro "The Logitech Driving Force Pro is the world's first force feedback steering wheel that mimics the dynamic turning radius of a real, performance-oriented streetcar. Previously, the degrees of rotation available in any gaming wheel were 300 degrees or less. When put into action, the Logitech Driving Force Pro engages its advanced rack and pinion steering system and seamlessly turns a full 900 degrees (2.5 turns, lock-to-lock) in games that support this feature. With this unprecedented steering system, the Logitech Driving Force Pro duplicates the true-to-life steering dynamics of today's racecars -- something that has never been seen before in a wheel for home use. Typical arcade racing systems that cost thousands of dollars offer infinite wheel rotation -- and are neither realistic nor beneficial to the gamer." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from THQ, Logitech, Majesco, and Activision in News. |
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D-Link DCS-2100+ Wireless Net Camera "D-Link's Home Security Wireless Internet Camera provides a live high-quality video and audio feed at up to 30 frames per second accessible through a web browser using a specially assigned IP address. Because of the wireless design, the D-Link Home Security Wireless Internet Camera can send a live feed over any available D-Link AirPlus, 802.11b or 802.11g draft-compliant wireless network, easing the planning and logistics of creating a single or multi-camera monitoring system in warehouses, office complexes, assembly lines or home nurseries." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Creative Technology, D-Link, Muska & Lipman, and Novatix Corporation in News. |
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The Logitech Cordless MX Duo "Logitech announced the new Cordless MX Duo performance keyboard and mouse combination that heads up the Logitech cordless desktop offering. The Cordless MX Duo combines the award-winning MX700 rechargeable cordless optical mouse with the company's top-selling Cordless Elite Keyboard. Based on Fast RF technology, the MX700 performance mouse ensures the highest level of precision and accuracy available today, while the highly successful keyboard design puts advanced Internet navigation and expert media center controls within easy fingertip reach. The Logitech Cordless MX Duo is now available." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Keyspan, Original Software, Logitech, and Wildform in News. |
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Arsenal Gaming "Arsenal Gaming, a premier manufacturer of wireless accessories, announced their new line of video game accessories. Offering a complete line of products for each of the major video game consoles and portable systems, Arsenal Gaming is poised for immediate entry into the market. Some of these products include Wireless Gamepads, The Universal Learning DVD Remote for PlayStation 2, The Arsenal Light Gun for Xbox, and a complete line of accessories for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Arsenal Gaming, Gathering, Microsoft Game Studios, and Konami in News. |
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The WaveMaster 30 Wireless A/V Accessory "The WaveMaster 30 is TERK's new solution for wireless, multi-room, audio/video distribution. Featuring remote control capability and a built-in modulator, the WaveMaster 30 is a hassle free, cost effective alternative to purchasing multiple A/V components. With technology changing so quickly, consumers look to A/V solutions that offer maximum performance but are less complicated. WaveMaster 30 opens up a new world of possibilities in multi-room home entertainment. The signal penetrates walls, doors, ceilings and floors for clear, reliable reception up to 100 feet away. That makes it ideal for use virtually anywhere in the home, even outdoors." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from TERK Technologies, InterVideo, ATI, O'Reilly, and Symantec in News. |
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RADEON 9800 PRO 256MB "ATI Technologies Inc. is now shipping its RADEON 9800 PRO visual processing unit (VPU) with 256MB of fast DDR-2 (double data rate-2) memory. The RADEON(TM) 9800 PRO 256MB delivers full quality at full speed all the time. Built on the highly successful RADEON 9800 PRO architecture, the chip features eight full precision pipelines that provide the brute force and agility needed to render real-time, Hollywood-caliber graphics. The additional memory provided in this new board significantly increases performance at the highest resolution and quality settings. The RADEON(TM) 9800 PRO 256MB sets a new standard in 3D entertainment, allowing users to experience cinematic rendering on their PCs." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from ATI Technologies, Electronic Arts/Maxis, Vivendi Universal Games, Ubi Soft, GarageGames, and Midway in News. |
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Instant DVD 2.0 "Instant DVD 2.0 from ADS Technologies offers the fastest and simplest way to get movies from video tape to CD or DVD disk. This model provides simple-to-follow steps to get started capturing and publishing video - even allowing users to capture straight to disk in one simple step. In addition, the product includes video editing and DVD authoring tools that let users unleash their creative talents with professional video editing and special effects." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from ADS Technologies, MusicMatch, Alpha Software, and WinZip in News. |
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Robot Battle Programming Contest 2003 "Lunkwill Labs and GarageGames announce the first annual Robot Battle programming contest; a battle of wits to see who can design and code the smartest most adaptable fighting robot. The contest challenges players to devise their own autonomous robot for a head to head fight to the finish. No previous programming experience is required to create a robot. Robots are coded using a simple built-in scripting language that is easy to learn." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Ubi Soft, Vivendi Universal Games, Valve Software, Electronic Arts/Maxis, and Codemasters in News. |
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Enter The Matrix "Atari announced that worldwide retail orders for Enter the Matrix for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube and personal computer (PC) have surpassed 4 million copies. The game will be available worldwide on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the highly anticipated second installment of the Matrix film trilogy, The Matrix Reloaded." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Atari/Infogrames, Ubi Soft, Electronic Arts/Maxis, and ID Software in News. |
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Indi DVD Multiformat Burner "TDK, a world leader in digital recording and playback solutions, is now shipping its ultra-versatile Indi DVD Multiformat burner (model 440). An internal drive capable of recording DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/RW media, the new Indi DVD offers unrivaled compatibility with home DVD players and enables unprecedented creativity. The included software features a comprehensive range of video and audio applications that make it simple to create, edit and share custom DVDs and CDs complete with video, digital images, MP3 files, audio and data. With 4x DVD+R and DVD-R recording, Indi DVD delivers the industry's fastest speeds, for all media formats." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from TDK, Anark, G-Lock Software, Apricorn, SMC, and TechSmith in News. |
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Activision's X2 Wolverine's Revenge "It's payback time! The clock is ticking and its up to gamers to uncover Wolverine's mysterious past in Activision, Inc.'s X2 Wolverine's Revenge. Inspired by 'X2: X-Men United,' the next adventure in the X-Men motion picture saga, and written by comics legend Larry Hama, X2 Wolverine's Revenge pits Wolverine's razor sharp instincts and super human abilities against familiar foes from Marvel Comics' X-Men comic book series and 'X2' including Lady Deathstrike and Magneto." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Activision, Electronic Arts, Logitech, Gathering, and Codemasters in News. |
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New Lexmark Photo Printers/Inkjet Printers "Lexmark International, Inc. introduced the most comprehensive inkjet line in its history, featuring three new inkjet series to meet the growing range of consumer printing needs. The line offers two photo printers, including the industry’s first sub-$100 photo printer with on-board camera card readers, as well as a feature-rich, easy-to-use entry inkjet printer for novice users." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Lexmark, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, and O'Reilly in News. |
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The Sims Superstar Expansion Pack "In The Sims Superstar, players can now realize their fantasies of stardom and wealth as they pursue the dream of being a Rock Star, Movie Star, or a Supermodel and live the lifestyle of a celebrity. All new gameplay, new social interactions, and a whole new in-game destination offers players an all access pass to the world of superstardom. Players will even have the opportunity to experience real-life celebrities in the game." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts/Maxis, Acclaim Entertainment, Digital Leisure, Infinium Labs, and Majesco in News. |
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The Veo Wireless Observer Network Camera "Veo Observer network cameras enhance home and corporate security by allowing users to hear and see what is happening in their homes and businesses remotely over the Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer. The cameras capture audio and video clips and digital snapshots. Live audio can be captured via internal or external microphones. The feature-rich cameras allow for built-in tilt and pan control from remote locations and can be set to automatically send e-mail alerts with attached snapshots when motion is detected. CCD sensors ensure good quality images, even in low-light conditions." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Veo, Wildform, and 321 Studios in News. |
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REALbasic 5 for Windows "REAL Software Inc. announced the immediate availability of REALbasic 5 for Windows, a full-featured, easy-to-use development tool that enables Windows users of all levels to create custom applications and compile them for both Windows and Macintosh. Windows applications created with REALbasic do not require an installer or DLLs, eliminating the common 'DLL hell' problem. In addition, REALbasic 5 for Windows is very similar to Visual Basic(R) (VB) and includes a VB project conversion utility." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Real Software, Torbay Holdings, Jasc Software, SMC, and LapWorks in News. |
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Dark Cloud 2 "Dark Cloud 2 is actually the second installment in the Dark Cloud series. This installment brings many new enhancements and features to the game including new characters, an enhanced Georama, a new Invention System, a new battle system, and more variety with new mini games. And of course, the game’s graphics and sound lend to its overall enjoyment. You’ll find that if you enjoy games like Final Fantasy (that provide the same gameplay aspects of a conventional Japanese RPG), you’ll also enjoy Dark Cloud 2. As a matter of fact, some are calling it the equivalent of Zelda for the PlayStation 2, but with even more variety and gameplay." Click here to read my review. New in Reviews: Dark Cloud 2 and Ratchet & Clank Also, new announcements from GarageGames, RadioShack, and NCsoft in News. |
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The DeLorme Earthmate GPS Receiver "Portable Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with Bluetooth wireless networking capabilities became more affordable today as DeLorme, the innovative digital mapping and GPS company, announced the release of its latest Earthmate GPS receiver, a compact, ultra low-power USB device featuring high performance and flexibility never-before- seen in a GPS receiver." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from DeLorme, Macromedia, KnowledgeTrek, LIUtilities, and Hivox Biotek in News. |
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WordPerfect Office 11 "Corel Corporation announced that WordPerfect Office 11 is available in stores across North America. Built specifically to meet the demanding content creation needs of users in the government and legal communities, WordPerfect Office 11 is a flexible and efficient office productivity suite, renowned for its extensive file sharing capabilities, long document features and intuitive interface." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Corel Corporation, Macromedia, and O'Reilly in News. |
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