Apple locks down iPhone trademark, includes ‘electronic games’ category
Patently Apple has sniffed out the latest, and most comprehensive, trademark registration acquired by Apple on the subject of the iPhone and we thought we’d have a peek. Already entitled to use the brand name under international categories 9 (mobile phone and digital audio player) and 38 (electronic data-transmitting device), Apple has now added category 28, which reads shortly and sweetly as a ‘handheld unit for playing electronic games.’ Before you freak out and start fusing this into your iPhone 4G fantasies, note that Apple filed the claim for this trademark way back in December 2007. So nothing necessarily new on the tech front, but this document provides the broadest brand protection yet — including the bitten apple graphic alongside the name — and could strengthen Cupertino’s case in its forthcoming battle for the iPad moniker.
Apple locks down iPhone trademark, includes ‘electronic games’ category originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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PlayStation 3 controller used for N900 gaming (video)
Is the N900 the most hacker-friendly phone ever created? All sources are pointing to “yes.” Just two short months ago, we saw one determined code monkey turn his N900 into a PS3 controller; today, we’re looking at someone who did the exact opposite. If you’ve memorized the Debian source code and aren’t afraid to dabble in the wild and murky world of N900 modding, you too can one day use a spare SIXAXIS controller in order to dictate gameplay on your Nokia handset. All the instructions you need are there in the source link, and for everyone else just looking to have a watch from the sidelines, hop on past the break and mash play.
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PlayStation 3 controller used for N900 gaming (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Riiflex Wiimote dumbbells cease being a joke, now on sale
You know, we were surprised these Wii Remote appendages actually made it to the pre-order stage way back in April of last year, a feeling which slowly dissipated as they failed to make it out to real retail. Until now. The 2lb / 1kg Riiflex sleeves for your Nintendo-approved wand are ready to purchase, starting at a cent under $30, though the 5lb variety promised earlier is yet to make an appearance — perhaps it’s become yet another victim of the harsh, cutthroat economics of the Wii peripheral business. Anyhow, if you wanna take your Wii Fitness to the next level, the source link will get the set of two to your door with free delivery, though it might be a bit late in helping you shape up for V day.
Riiflex Wiimote dumbbells cease being a joke, now on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Finalized Pandora handhelds start shipping, proves that dreams really do come true
It’s been over two solid years since we first caught wind of this here gaming handheld, and while we were initially led to believe that finalized units would be in the hands of emulation junkies long before now, we suppose loyalists are finding that late really is superior to never. After months and months of “almosts,” the first wave of final Pandora handhelds are shipping out, with many community followers posting up unboxing shots as they come. We’re also expecting a flood of homebrewed applications to start surfacing as more of these filter out, so be sure and drop us a line if you discover and / or create something otherworldly. Plenty more shots in the links below — you know, if you’re still patiently awaiting the arrival of your own.
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Finalized Pandora handhelds start shipping, proves that dreams really do come true originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Peter Moore wants to be convinced by OnLive, already a fan of Arc controller
Peter Moore, formerly the big cheese in charge of Xbox, is now the head of EA Sports, but he’s lost none of the forthrightness that’s made him a popular man to interview in the past. In his latest sitdown with CVG, Peter expressed his admiration for the nascent OnLive cloud gaming service, but also noted that he remains uncertain as to whether it will actually work when millions of people decide to play the same game at the same time — a reservation we probably all share. He did point out that the sort of readily accessible gaming OnLive represents was in his company’s plans, and would be expanded with more browser-based games. Finally, as someone who’s seen the PlayStation 3 Arc controller in action Peter should be well qualified to assess it, and he describes it as a “great complement to what’s out there,” claiming that it brings a substantially different experience to Nintendo’s Wii Remote. Check out the source for the full interview.
Peter Moore wants to be convinced by OnLive, already a fan of Arc controller originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nintendo’s Miyamoto casually references new hardware, MotionPlus games
Do you think non-disclosure agreements apply if you’re one of the guys who built the company you represent? Probably not, as evidenced by Shigeru Miyamoto, who recently took the opportunity — while receiving an award, no less — to blab about forthcoming hardware and games based around the MotionPlus peripheral. There wasn’t much content to his mentions, beyond us now knowing that he’s actively engaged in the design of multiple games outside of the next Zelda iteration, but this is the firmest confirmation yet that the Wii is set for a Wiiplacement. Parsing this with earlier comments from Miyamoto-san would suggest the company will be looking to optimize its present formula (maybe with a touch of HD?) rather than revolutionize what is already a wildly successful console. Until then, let’s just be happy that one of gaming’s patriarchs is still going strong and dropping crumbs of knowledge for us undeserving earthlings.
Nintendo’s Miyamoto casually references new hardware, MotionPlus games originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Kratos casemod can bring ‘God of War’ to your desktop… if you really want that
Well, this is disturbingly creative. Seriously, is there much more to say about this Kratos casemod? Well, Greek mythology and video game fanatics alike should be pleased yet horrified with this one. We certainly were. Video is after the break.
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Kratos casemod can bring ‘God of War’ to your desktop… if you really want that originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
What we’d do (in a perfect world) to fix the PSP Go
There is a rumor making its way around the gaming blogs that Sony is planning on “relaunching” the PSP Go. Rumors come and go, and this is an admittedly shaky one, but it’s an interesting idea. The PSP Go has all but disappeared from the world of gaming. It exists, you can buy one in stores, but we have yet to hear any sales numbers. The system is rarely discussed. If people are buzzing about a possible relaunch, does that mean the original launch was a failure?
Until we see some hard data one way or the other, we’ll likely never know. If we do see a new strategy from the corporate level for the device, on the other hand, that’s pretty compelling evidence that the original product plan didn’t work as well Sony had hoped.
We rather notoriously didn’t like the original product. So let’s give Sony some free advice and take a look at what could be done for the hardware/strategy combo that would make the PSP Go a hit.
THQ CEO calls PS3 Motion Controller ‘Arc’ throughout investor call
Even after all this time Sony’s hand-held wand bent on bringing some of that interactive Wii game play to the PS3 still doesn’t have a name. Announced at E3, Sony as recently as January 20th was still calling its PS3 Motion Controller, well, “Motion Controller” in its official communications with a footnote that the name was still tentative. Of course, we’ve heard whispers that it’ll be called Arc — and we’re not alone. THQ boss Brian Farrell has either been reading the same sites as us or (more likely) is privy to some inside information. During an investor call, Farrell referred to the “PlayStation Arc motion controller” multiple times in both his prepared statements and in the Q&A round that followed. Remember, this is the same man who loose-lipped the Natal launch date well before Ballmer confirmed it for late 2010. Yeah, so PlayStation Arc it is.
THQ CEO calls PS3 Motion Controller ‘Arc’ throughout investor call originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hands-on: Razer Imperator is a gaming mouse for the OCD set
The mouse is one part of a gaming computer that is often tragically overlooked in the upgrade process. A nice monitor and a speedy system can still be improved by a good gaming mouse. Razer recently sent us one of their latest models for review, and if you don’t mind doing some fiddling—and you’re right handed—the Razer Imperator isn’t a bad way to blow some money.
The mouse is designed for righties only; left-handed gamers are out of luck. When you plug in the braided cable, both the scroll wheel and the logo on the body of the mouse light up for that extra touch of class. The mouse doesn’t feel cheap, but it is light in your hand, and there is no way to add weights. This is a matter of taste more than a fault, however. The shell is slightly different than past Razer designs, but remains comfortable in your hand during long gaming sessions.
So what does the mouse do well? The side buttons can be slid up and down the body, so you can adjust them to fit your hand perfectly using a button on the bottom of the mouse. The rest of the buttons can be configured using the included software, and in a neat twist you can save multiple profiles and then switch between them by hitting another button on the bottom of the mouse. It’s a nice touch, allowing you to switch configurations for your favorite games with no fuss. By default, the two buttons underneath the scroll wheel allow you to raise and lower the mouse’s sensitivity on the fly.
The software gives you amazing granularity when it comes to configuring how the mouse acts. Do you want separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity? Do you want to turn the lighting off? Set up macros? It’s all there. Gamers who don’t want to dig quite that deep into their mouse will still appreciate the quality of Imperator when they plug it into their system, but those who want to spend the time and effort to fine-tune the settings for their personal preferences are going to be very happy with the options offered.
The $80 asking price may seem high to gamers new to the world of performance mice, but in the case of Razer products you get what you pay for. The accuracy, performance, and options of the Imperator make for a compelling package.
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