Gaming Mojo

SouthPeak Games has announced that Dementium II will be released in North America on February 16, 2010 and in Europe on March 5, 2010. I gotta say after playing the first one on my DS I am not looking forward to this one. Not because it’s bad but because it’s creepy!

Here’s a summary of Dementium II from SouthPeak Games:

“Dementium II continues to push the horror experience by melding FPS action and puzzles with a story and ambience that will have players on the edge of their seats. New wrinkles to gameplay, all new weapons, dual wielding items, improved interface and save system, and mind-boggling environments promise to engage gamers and spawn fear the likes of which some never thought possible.”

I  can’t wait to see what rating this game is going to get.

From November 22nd to November 28th (Saturday), Nintendo reports that more than 1.5 million units of their gaming hardware systems were sold in the US. Here is the breakdown of the estimates from Nintendo:

“More than 550,000 Wii home consoles sold, demonstrating that consumers nationwide have responded to the new suggested retail price of $199.99.

Go Ninty!

Monopoly fans will find the traditional streets replaced with Nintendo characters. Mario – easily Nintendo’s most recognizable face – can be found in the place of Boardwalk, the standard game’s most expensive property.

Other features include Nintendo-themed player tokens, a special 60-minute speed play mode, power-ups and invincibility instead of houses and hotels, and a slew of other enhancements

Isn’t it amazing how video games have crossed over?  They are now everywhere it seems.  Phones, Mp3 players, bars, corner stores and now onto board games.  I am remembering when my parents told me video games would rot my brain.

I know quite a few of us on the forums have a netbook along with a regular PC or Mac. If you’re wanting to show off your gaming side while carrying your netbook, check out the NES controller case for netbooks. The cases are handmade by Splashingkoi at Etsy and retail for $49.99. Which for netbook cases may be a bit on the pricey side but, considering each one is hand made, it’s quite a good bargain. It is noted however that unlike other cases, it isn’t made of neoprane but rather felted material so it’s not the most protective case out there.

He also makes Gameboy cases for the iPhone and iPod touch, which are also said to fit other devices such as phones, cameras etc.