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PSPgo is Officially a Go!


 PSPgo open

The PSPgo will go on sale in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions on October 1st, 2009 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of US$249 and euro 249. Japan will, surprisingly, be last to get the PSPgo on November 1st, 2009 at a RRP of 26,800 yen (including tax).

The PSPgo will remove the UMD loading tray and replace it with 16GB of internal memory. This will be greatly useful with PSP now having access to the PSN store.

When the PSP launches, the colors will be Piano Black and Pearl White. The current PSP 3000 will be sold alongside the PSPgo so consumers can choose which one suits him/her best.Read more

Sony's E3 Press Conference Rundown


 God of War III

God of War III was shown off at Sony's E3 press conference and will be ripping apart stores this March!

The PSP GO became official, featuring 16GB of internal memory. It will be available October 1st for $249. The Massive Action Game, MAG was shown off, too, with 256 people playing against one another online. MAG will drop this Fall.

Rejoice! Final Fantasy VII is available for download on the PSN Store! A new IP was unveiled, Agent, where you'll play as a 1970's assassin. Final Fantasy XIV was announced as a PS3 exclusive title and will be available next year. This looks like it will be a new Final Fantasy Online title.Read more

Nintendo's E3 Press Conference Rundown


 Wii Vitality Sensor

The Wii Vitality Sensor was shown off at Nintendo's E3 press conference which took place today. It's a finger sensor that attaches to the Wiimote and to your finger to read your pulse. There were no details about how this could be used with games.

It was also announced that Wii Fit Plus will drop this Fall. It will feature six new training exercises and fifteen new balance board mini-games. Also, you will be able to set up routines that tone particular parts of you body.Read more

Microsoft's E3 Press Conference Rundown


 Project Natal

The big news was the motion sensor, Natal, which is a camera and a sensor bar that just plugs directly into the 360. Natal recognizes faces, body movements, objects, and even voices in order to integrate the player into the gaming environment. You can even browse the NXE using hand controls as in the movie Minority Report. Natal will automatically pick up who is in front of it and log that person into Xbox LIVE.

The video store will now be Zune-branded with 1080p instant-on streaming content in 18 countries. There will also be Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM integration.Read more

World Premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band at E3

Unique Experiential Journey Through The Beatles' Career to Feature Introduction of Three-Part Vocal Harmonies, 45 Songs On-Disc and Reveal of First Downloadable Album, Abbey Road

"All You Need Is Love" To Be Released Exclusively as Downloadable Song Through Xbox LIVE on 9/9/09 with Charity Proceeds to Benefit Doctors Without Borders

June 1, 2009 – Original band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, came together today to kick off the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit with the world premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band. The first-of-its-kind music-based video game offers a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career, and legacy. Presented by Apple Corps, Ltd., and MTV Games’ Harmonix Music Systems, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks, The Beatles: Rock Band will be released worldwide on 9/9/09, as will the release of the entire, original, digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue. Read more

Start your Engines! EA Releases Need for Speed SHIFT Car and Track Rosters!


 Need for Speed SHIFT screenshot

Need for Speed SHIFT will be racing to stores in North America on September 22nd and in Europe on September 17th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation Portable.Read more

Lenovo Introduces Mobile Vault with ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive

November 14, 2008 -- Lenovo just announced the ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive to give customers a secure way to protect sensitive data in a lightweight and easy-to-use design. The award winning, high capacity hard drive, available in either 160 or 320 GB versions, uses a numeric keypad allowing users to type in their passcode to access their data. At less than an inch thin, and approximately the size of a 3 x 5 inch index card, it’s small enough to fit in a shirt pocket.

The new secure hard drive meets the 128-bit advanced encryption security standard to help ensure information remains secure, and real-time encryption means users don’t have to wait for the “lag time” that typically accompanies encrypted drives. The hard drive features full-disk encryption for up to ten unique user ID’s and one administrator, making it an ideal tool for ThinkPad notebook PC users on-the-go or collaborating at work. Additionally, the self-powered hard drive eliminates the hassle of keeping up with power cords, and a convenient built-in USB cable makes transferring data simple and stores in the hard drive’s housing when not in use. Read more

All-New 2009 TSX Makes World Debut at the New York International Auto Show

March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura provided a one-two punch with the world debut of the all-new second-generation TSX sports sedan along with the appearance of the redesigned RL luxury performance sedan at the New York International Auto Show today. With new engines, refined drivetrain, and Acura's latest Keen Edge Dynamic styling, the all-new TSX and RL highlight a new direction for Acura sedans.

"With powerful looks and performance, the debut of the new TSX has taken an enthusiastic bite out of the Big Apple," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Besides offering enhanced performance, the 2009 TSX has improved fuel economy, lower emissions, added safety features, and more technology than ever before." Producing 201 hp from a 2.4-liter engine, the DOHC VTEC in-line 4-cylinder now delivers its power across a much wider rpm range. Along with more torque, the new 2.4L is also cleaner as it meets EPA TIER 2-BIN 5 and CARB LEV II Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standards. Read more

Acura and XM Announce Acura RL to Offer XM NavWeather

Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Acura and XM announced today that the 2009 Acura RL will offer XM NavWeather featuring Threat Matrix technology as a part of its AcuraLink service. The new Acura RL was unveiled today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show and will be on display in the Acura booth. Acura is XM's first automotive partner to debut the XM NavWeather service.

2009 Acura RL drivers will be able to experience real-time, personalized weather tracking service directly through the in-dash navigation system. XM NavWeather utilizes exclusive "Threat Matrix" technology to track and provide drivers immediate alerts on developing weather threats, such as hail, floods, tornado and storm warnings. To help inform RL drivers of weather conditions at a glance, the easily understood icons are integrated into the luxury sedan's large map display. Read more

Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut at 2008 Chicago Auto Show

Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what it means to be environmentally considerate. Pronounced 1/Xth, the name is derived from its vehicle mass, fuel consumption and emissions output, each totaling a fraction of that of other vehicles in its class.

The 1/X features an aerodynamic ultra-lightweight design that maintains the interior space of the Toyota Prius hybrid and is approximately one-third the weight of the Prius. Its low 926-pound curb weight is partially achieved through the use of a light but very strong carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) throughout the body frame. Read more

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