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  SoundStage! Network Ultra Audio -- Archived Article
Appearance-wise, the WATT 6 and 7 are about indistinguishable; the Puppy 7 differs from its predecessor only in its left and right side walls (wings).
The WATT 7’s Focal tweeter is modified by Wilson in Provo, Utah, mainly by the addition of a sealed enclosure behind the tweeter-motor structure.
I wasn’t much taken by that early WATT’s sound, but was definitely impressed with the detail and dimensions of the soundfield it cast, reluctant as I was to admit it.
www.ultraaudio.com /equipment/wilson_watt_puppy_7.htm   (2359 words)

  
 Eye Toy: Play: PS2 Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Touted as a new concept in video gaming, utilizing a camera rather than a controller to play games, the idea seemed too gimmicky and was not as new of an idea as was hyped.
I had an Intel webcam that could play games and while I thought the games were novel, there weren't all that fun and I felt that it was more of an add-in, rather than a thought out addition to the peripheral.
Granted, you're in the game and you're moving your arms at imaginary ninja's in some cases, but the potential for the device is quite sound.
www.deeko.com /ps2/reviewdetail.asp?id=206   (1872 words)

  
 V I P E R L A I R .com - Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Unlike the previous game, you are expected to be the good guy, and indeed have no choice in the matter, as killing NPC's (non-player characters) will end the game right there and then.
The in-game cut scenes are a mixture of actual game engine levels being created in real time, and pre-rendered sequences which actually had a lower quality look and feel about them than the real time ones.
The game shipped with 12 multiplayer levels, and several more were included in the latest patch, as well as a load of them released by independent mappers.
www.viperlair.com /reviews/misc/software/games/jk2.shtml   (3324 words)

  
 GameSpy.com - Review
Sure, Tom Bombadil is a great character, but his inclusion would only have added another hour or so to the flick, and frankly, the seats in the theater weren't quite that comfortable.
After all, any game featuring all nine members of the Fellowship as active characters was bound to be a gem.
Walking towards the edge of a screen, if a character comes across an obstacle, he may, at times, turn around and walk in the opposite direction, regardless of which way you are pressing the D-Pad.
archive.gamespy.com /reviews/october02/lotrgba   (695 words)

  
 List of Hoenn Gym Leaders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Many players of the Pokemon video games initially believed that Tate and Liza were both girls; this belief stemmed from the fact that they dress in similar clothing, and Tate is not a very common boys' name.
In both the anime and game, Juan uses five Pokémon in his gym battles, though his lineup is different in the anime (which uses the same Pokémon as Wallace did in Ruby/Sapphire) and the game.
In all games, Wallace is the guardian of the Cave of Origin, where deceased Pokémon are resurrected and where the player may catch Groudon and Kyogre in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, respectively.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wattson   (2658 words)

  
 CNN - Meet the new Penguin Games system - January 26, 2000
So far, there are no Linux games that use /dev/js0 to communicate with a joystick; thus, it will remain ineffectual until the game developers get with the program.
It comes with some great commercial games (Civilization: Call To Power, Quake II Colossus, Myth 2: Soulblighter, and a demo of Unreal Tournament) and a host of open source and freeware games (Gnobots, Gnibbles, Freecell, Mahjongg, xjewel, xtroika, CXHextris, etc.) You have a wide selection of strategy, arcade-action, board, and puzzle games to choose from.
If you crave a no-nonsense game station in the Linux environment, without having to be a guru, this is the machine you want.
archives.cnn.com /2000/TECH/computing/01/26/penguin.games.idg   (1648 words)

  
 Watt - OneLook Dictionary Search
WATT : Glossary of Energy and Related Terms [home, info]
Watt : NRC Glossary of Nuclear Terms -- [home, info]
Watt : Glossary of video terms [home, info]
www.onelook.com /?w=Watt   (460 words)

  
 GameDev.net - An Interview With The Games Factory
Shortly after the game was finished and posted, quite a buzz started growing and it was listed as Happy Puppy's main news item of the day (here) and also on About.com's Art and Technology page (here).
I also have a children's game over 50% done and plan on releasing it at the end of the year.
I mean the game looks and feels great to me, but because of time restraints it really does not show what we are capable of.
www.gamedev.net /columns/interviews/gamesfactory.asp   (4077 words)

  
 Reducing Leaking Electricity to 1 Watt
Ranging from less than one watt to as much as 25 watts, the typical loss per appliance is relatively low.
The manufacturer was able to redesign the product to consume less than one watt in standby mode and estimated that the new design would increase the cost to the consumer by about five dollars (about 5% of the retail price).
The results of this study imply that it is feasible to establish a uniform 1 watt ceiling for nearly all appliances.
eetd.lbl.gov /EA/Reports/42108   (4323 words)

  
 2-bit executives | MetaFilter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The game industry tends to come from a less mature standpoint because of the higher level of teenage involvement.
They have a popular character on their hands, but can't cut the mustard anymore because they don't have competent/productive developers on the payroll.
The gaming industry could be called stupid for all the strange and abandoned hardware it churned out, but it could also be considered the most innovative and brave.
www.metafilter.com /mefi/26372   (654 words)

  
 Paper Mario: The Mushroom Diet
The most innovative plot idea in this game is the fact that between every chapter you switch to Princess Peach and guide her as she sneaks around her castle, gathering information and items for Mario.
Almost all the characters in the game are 2D sprites (or "paper cutouts") and rather than trying to disguise the fact, Paper Mario seems to revel in it.
Characters twist when they turn, Mario floats back and forth like a sheet of paper when he falls a long ways, and enemies fall flat on the floor when defeated.
www.rpgamer.com /games/mario/pmario/reviews/pmariordrev2.html   (1481 words)

  
 Locking Up - DreamCatcher Forums
After I create a character and enter the world, the game locks up to the point where I have to do a hard boot.
To be absolutely sure, I have 450 watt ps with my 6800 gs 256mb, and I'm using the latest nvidia drivers 84.21.
I have a 450 watt power supply which runs my system nicely, but I would just as soon have more at around 550 for my ATX board.
www.dreamcatchergames.com /forums/showthread.php?p=202855   (716 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Blade Runner: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The diverse characters speak in a variety of accents that rarely sound hokey, and the overall quality of sounds does much to make players feel like they are actively participating in a movie.
One is the game mechanics themselves and one is the execution of the look and feel of the game.
On the former the game lacks, but as far as the way the game looks and sounds you will be hard pressed to find a computer game that puts you this deeply into a franchise.
www.amazon.com /Electronic-Arts-11462-Blade-Runner/dp/B00002EPYE   (2074 words)

  
 Welcome to iGames.org
Leading game center organization iGames and premier eSports online community CEVO today announced the details of the Call of Duty 2® Game Center Cup, which will find gamers from across North America defending the glory of their home game centers and walking away with prizes and cold cash.
Its services unite game centers with the goal of establishing them as the driving force enabling the interactive entertainment industry to become the number one form of entertainment around the world.
Leading game center organization iGames and premier eSports online community CEVO today announced the details of $5K CS 1.6 Open, the fourth event in their 6-month series of national eSports tournaments which began in June, and awarded gamers over $40,000 throughout the course of the competitions.
igames.org /press.asp   (3727 words)

  
 Sci Fi Wire -- The News Service of the Sci Fi Channel
Final Fantasy XI, Doom III, Resident Evil 0 and a new Tomb Raider were among the sequels to best-selling video games previewed last week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
Producer Andrew Watt told SCI FI Wire that that the game will differ from earlier installments.
It's a lot deeper and a darker storyline than we've had in the past." Watt added that Lara won't beat her way past monsters to uncover mystical artifacts this time around.
www.scifi.com /scifiwire/art-main.html?2002-05/30/12.00.games   (376 words)

  
 PC Gaming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Consumers who want to enjoy their digital content-music, photos, video and games-wherever they are will benefit from new levels of performance and ease of use without having to pay a premium for mobility.
The video card is one of the components that has an impact on system performance.
For example, many games that depend on a high frame rate (how many times per second the screen is updated with new information) for smooth animation, are impacted far more by the choice of video card than even by the choice of system CPU.
videogameempire.net /pcgaming.html   (7704 words)

  
 What Are Science Fiction Conventions Like?
I've seen conventions where the gaming was all cancelled for lack of interest; I've seen conventions where world-famous game designer Steve Jackson was testing his latest creation on fifty enthusiastic volunteers.
Generally, most of the artwork is for sale--just how this is worked varies, but there's almost always a system of bidding that may or may not put a given work into a voice auction.
The masquerade: This is where costumers get to show off officially; an announcer introduces them, they parade across a stage (in character) or perform a little skit to display their costumes, and usually there are judges who choose the best in various categories and hand out little certificates or something.
www.watt-evans.com /whataresfconventionslike.html   (1685 words)

  
 The Anti Bullying Game - Kotaku
The big G reports that a consortium of nine universities led by Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University, is working on a game that will teach children how to deal with bullies.
The thing is, it sounds like a very basic game.
You know when your lead developer uses the phrase "synthetic character" that you're in trouble.
kotaku.com /gaming/bully/the-anti-bullying-game-198372.php?mail2=true   (102 words)

  
 Nintendo Fans: Watt Bio
He broke it open with his hammer and freed Watt, who helped Mario find the spirit inside the dark rooms of the toy box.
Mario, Luigi, and all related characters are copyright © Nintendo.
I am not affiliated with Nintendo or any other video game company in any way.
members.tripod.com /~www.nintendofans/biowatt.html   (198 words)

  
 The Video Game Critic's Playstation Reviews A-B
Originally released in 1995 under the title of ESPN Extreme Games, this was one of the very first titles released for the Playstation, and it effectively captured the thrills and reckless nature of this unconventional sport genre.
Most of the games look and play exactly like the originals, and although the graphics are primitive, the gameplay is surprisingly fun and addicting.
Unfortunately, the characters are not well balanced, and the guy who turns into a lion has his way with most of the others.
www.videogamecritic.net /psab.htm   (6027 words)

  
 GamersCircle :: April :: 2003
The game features a breakthrough sensation of speed, developed by an OSCAR® nominated special effects expert, and a spectacular graphic presentation showcasing an exciting lineup of licensed cars and aftermarket performance parts (mods) from top manufacturers.
The game is driven by a reworked version of the engine used in Starlancer.
While we are still a bit disappointed that the game doesn’t take place in the same timeline of the show we know and love, it appears like Warthog and Universal Interactive are on the right track with making Battlestar: Galactica a graphically rich and fun gaming experience for old and new Galactica fan alike.
www.gamerscircle.net /index.php?m=200304   (2037 words)

  
 Panasonic PT52LCX65 - 52" LCD Projection w/HD Tuner & CableCard
Connect a PC and experience web surfing, gaming, and even DVD playback using a large, crisp, high-resolution display.View Digital Programming Without A Cable Box Panasonic plasma HDTVs with CableCARD slots can accept a small card that allows you to receive standard definition and high definition digital broadcastsâno bulky set-top cable box.
This can result in pushing the "video" button 5 or 6 times before you reach your desired source.
The set's 100-watt HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamp is easily replaceable, extending the life of the set well beyond the life of a single lamp.
www.electronicexpress.com /product?prod_id=8523   (841 words)

  
 Princess Peach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Her father was a common character in the Nintendo Comics System stories, in which he was portrayed as a bumbling person of little intelligence.
In the Game Boy Advance game Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga, Peach's voice is stolen by the evil witch Cackletta and her assistant, Fawful.
The game, "Super Princess Peach" is considered the first game in the Mario franchise to have a major female character (Peach) as the main character.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Princess_Peach   (3468 words)

  
 Steve Jackson Games Forums - Kilojoules as Light
For comparison, a 120 watt incandescent light bulb produces roughly 1800 lumens.
About 117 of those watts are going towards creating heat, rather than actual visible light.
This produces strange things like having the inside of your eyelids be lit up, the inside of closed boxes, etc. This is primitive video game style light, back before 3d accelerators and fancy lighting effects.
forums.sjgames.com /showthread.php?t=21871   (755 words)

  
 Vanns.com: Kenwood VRSN8100 Fineline Networked A/V Receiver (VRS-N8100) Details
With 110 watts x 6 channels this receiver is a powerhouse, and coupled with Digital Cinema Auto Callibration setup couldn't be any simpler.
With 660 Watts of total power, the HTR5950 will fill your home theater room with impressive sound.
This receiver also satisfies serious gamers with front panel game inputs, dual-source/single-zone headphone operation, and a remote with Xbox and PlayStation2 codes.
www.vanns.com /shop/servlet/item/details/538699110   (636 words)

  
 Project Eden - MobyGames
The game is filled with unique puzzles, flexible multiplayer game play, and even some role-playing aspects.
But in spite of this, the game has an undeniably amazing world to take part in, and I never once stopped marveling at it from start to finish.
Its lack of good story, character interaction or fluid action holds it back from being the best project it could be.
www.mobygames.com /game/project-eden/mobyrank   (619 words)

  
 African-American Studies Videotape and Audiocassette: Media Resources Center, UC Berkeley
This video depicts moments when race and culture become major factors in the classroom dynamics.
A vintage collection of sixteen three-minute music videos called "Soundies" which were originally screened on a visual jukebox called Panorams during the 1940s.
Set within the context of current African-American struggles, this provocative video examines the historical and contemporary legacies of Malcolm X. Using mixed media and experimental audio, this video explores Malcolm X's teachings of fl pride, unity and self-defense, a new generation's interpretations of his heritage, and a popular culture which tries to commercialize his memory.
www.lib.berkeley.edu /MRC/africanamvid3.html   (11570 words)

  
 Nintendo DS (Dual Screen) Mario Kart Bund Video Game System - NTR S V300
Soon, games could be created allowing you to play games on one screen while sending text messages on the other.
Sound can be one of the most immersive components of any video game, and Nintendo DS delivers big sound in a small package.
This pad is designed for use on games that work better with a sliding type of control, such as Super Mario 64 DS or Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt.
www.futurepowerpc.com /scripts/details.asp?PRDCODE=VGNI-NTRSV003   (1017 words)

  
 Shenmue Dojo Forums :: View topic - Shenmue HL2 modification
You can just attach a sound file to a character and they will automatically lip sync correctly to the sound (I'd put up an example if my computer didnt want to act stupid with recording video).
What we really need is someone that can code this game because I dont know the least bit when it comes to video game programming (except for simple scripts).
There is a modification of HL1 called the cruise or something and it was a game kinda like shenmue but just in first person.
shenmue.planets.gamespy.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=464895   (1461 words)

  
 Sharky Games - News - From Inside The Industry
The FSK contains ten in-game screen shots, four screens of game concept art, 12 rendered character images, biographies of the development team, and logos.
Games from Red Storm, Blue Byte, and GAME Studios, the Entertainment division of The Learning Company, will reinforce the catalogue of products available to Canadian consumers with titles like Myst III Exile, The Settlers Series, and the Rainbow Six lineup.
To capture the pomp and pageantry of the Battle of Waterloo, the development team faithfully portrays all the uniforms and weaponry of the time.
www.sharkygames.com /archives/april01_10.shtml   (420 words)

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