Here is another cool development from PAX, Tuebor from Strength in Numbers Studios. What is Tuebor? I would love to say it is an MMO for the PC. That, or a cool RPG game for the Xbox 360, PS3, or even the Wii U. The truth is that I don't really know. Yes, I was intrigued by the mecha angel costume that this woman was wearing. There was also a man who looked like a … [Read more...] about Tuebor Game from Strength in Numbers
Archives for September 2012
Sifteo Cubes, a better way to play
While I was at PAX, I got to see a very brilliant system of gaming known as the Sifteo Cubes. I don't know whether I can do an accurate job of describing this, but I will try. The Cubes are these tiny little things complete with touchscreens that enable a very intriguing form of gaming. For example, I got to play a cut little game known as Chroma Splash that is sort of a … [Read more...] about Sifteo Cubes, a better way to play
It is a mouse and a scanner, I like it!
I realize that while my last few posts have been on PAX, the Penny Arcade Expo gamer convention in Seattle, there is a bigger tech convention going on in Berlin. I have been getting a lot of info about IFA, but I find it difficult to write about conventions happening overseas. I guess I like the idea of covering conventions close by. This is something that I would … [Read more...] about It is a mouse and a scanner, I like it!
A closer look at Epic Mickey: The Power of Two at PAX
Yes, that is me with Warren Spector. If you are not familiar with Warren, you should know that he is the man who designed some very cool video games like the Wing Commander series, Deus Ex, System Shock, and yes, Epic Mickey. We reported on Epic Mickey 2 when it was first announced, and I got a chance to see it and play it over the weekend. I also learned, from the mouth … [Read more...] about A closer look at Epic Mickey: The Power of Two at PAX
What’s it like to play the Wii U, and why you should care
It seems like every time I get a chance to play the Wii U, I always have to wait in line for a way long time. More time then I am willing to wait, as it were. This was not the case at PAX, where I was able to walk up to the Nintendo booth and get an idea of what it is like to play the Wii U. For those who don't know about the Wii U, it has a touchscreen on it, a first … [Read more...] about What’s it like to play the Wii U, and why you should care