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Capcom, Nintendo, 53 other publishers suing makers of R4 cartridges
A Flash cartridge that can be used to store pirated Nintendo DS games has publishers up in arms and a group of them are suing the companies that make the devices. Nintendo, Capcom and 53 other publishers are taking legal action under Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act, targeting four companies that make the R4 cartridges. In February 2009, Tokyo District Court placed an injunction on the cart manufacturers making it illegal to sell R4s in…
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PSPgo can be, and has been, hacked
The PSPgo isn’t as secure as Sony hoped. A hacker by the name of FreePlay has already found an exploit in a game downloadable from the PlayStation Store which allows some rudimentary hacking of the PSPgo.
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Gadgetell Experiment: Naked Windows week 2 update
FROM GADGETELL - If you didn’t know, I am running an experiment using two Windows machines. Both are not running any antivirus or anti-spyware. One…
About Friggin Time: Komodo Adapter will let you use old controllers with your Wii (updated)
A press release sent by Innex today (May 14, 2009) announced the upcoming release of the Komodo Adapter, a “3-in-1 Virtual Retro Adaptor that allows gamers to connect NES, SNES, and N64 controllers directly to the Nintendo Wii video game console.” Now you can put your old controllers back in… Continue Reading »
Pirate Bay verdict: GUILTY!
FROM APPLETELL - The verdict is in on the trial of The Pirate Bay, the popular torrent site where users can download just about any movie, TV show, or software available. The verdict? Guilty!
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Hackers hit U.S. power grid, could disrupt electricity, water, and sewage
FROM GADGETELL - This is big folks. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the U.S. power grid has been hit by cyber spies who planted software within it that could be used to disrupt it. The espionage was discovered by national security officials and doesn’t seem to be targeted at one specific… MORE »
Fan-made adventures are the way to go
Since game developers essentially stopped making adventure games (the exception may be Telltale which has a few really good games available on its site), I pretty much have to rely on fan-made games, which can be pretty good. The developer I want to talk about is a guy who goes… Continue Reading »
A back look at 5 fan-designed PSPs and what the designs tell Sony
Fan-designed PSP units offer a variety of things. They show us how creative and Photoshop-adept some Sony fans are. They make PSP owners wish for additional features. They give video game blogs something to write about. One of the most important things the fan designed PSP units tell us is… Continue Reading »
Would you pay $10 to get Netflix on your Wii?
FROM GADGETELL - $10 for all you can stream Netflix movies and TV shows is what Netflix is testing the water with via a new survey questions according to Joystiq. The survey suggests Netflix found a way to get their customers or new customers access to their network via the uber-popular Nintendo Wii. … MORE »
Five things to do with an old computer
FROM GADGETELL - If you’re like me, you probably have an old PC (or two) laying around. It’s a box you think you’ll do something with. Maybe you’ll take the plunge and put that PC in a new case like a toaster or something. Perhaps you are unsatisfied by using that large tower… MORE »
iMac + Sega Dreamcast = iCast
FROM APPLETELL - Have you got an old Macintosh lying around at home, gathering dust in the corner? There wouldn’t happen to be say, a Dreamcast and monitor lying next to it would there? If so, you’re in luck! MORE »
Coolest gadget of the year: A portable Nintendo 64
Seriously, this is the coolest, funkiest videogame gadget I’ve seen in quite a while - a fully portable, fully functional Nintendo 64. Called the Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R, and created by Ben Heck’s “disciple” SifuF, this puppy will play all of the crucial N64 classics. According to Joystiq, the system “sports… Continue Reading »
Scandalous Animal Crossing - Baabara the sheep’s catchphrase is the N-word
As many people know, video game companies will often send out promotional copies of games to certain media outlets, so said outlets can review, preview and just generally get the word out about the games. In the case of Animal Crossing: City Folk, Nintendo decided to send out a few… Continue Reading »
Black Friday 2009
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Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
