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The Reboot: Rhythm Games at E3 2008

editor — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:01:22 +0000

Several rhythm games made their debut at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. The genre has gained popularity and developers have demonstrated the ability to create different styles of gameplay, from the complexity of Guitar Hero to the simplicity of Wii Music. In episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino previews some of the latest rhythm games shown at E3, including Wii Music, Rock Band 2 and Samba De Amigo.

The Reboot: Rock Band 2 Demo at E3 2008

Rio Pesino — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:29:05 +0000

Game Developer Harmonix changed the video game industry last year by releasing Rock Band, a popular game that uses not only a guitar, but drums and a microphone as well. The game has prompted other games to step their game up by including additional instruments, including Activision’s Guitar Hero World Tour and Konami’s Rock Revolution. In this episode of The Reboot, Harmonix’s John Drake demos Rock Band 2 at E3 2008. The game features a larger track list, improved guitar and drum peripherals and an improved World Tour and Battle of the Bands mode.

Tags: Activision, E3 2008, Guitar Hero World Tour, Harmonix, John Drake, Konami, Rio Pesino, Rock Band 2, Rock Revolution, The Reboot

The Reboot: Sports Games at E3

Rio Pesino — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:01:47 +0000

E3 isn’t known as a showcase for sports games, but this year’s event featured some of the hottest new sports titles. Madden 09, NBA Live 09, TNA iMPACT, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 and Wii Sports: Resort were just a few of the playable games at E3. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino highlights these games and more, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, Pure and Smash Court Tennis 3.

Tags: E3 2008, Madden 09, NBA Live 09, Pure, Rio Pesino, Smash Court Tennis 3, The Reboot, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, TNA iMPACT, Wii Sports: Resort, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009

The Reboot: E3 Big Three Wrap-Up

Rio Pesino — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:49:44 +0000

All eyes were on Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft at E3 2008. Rumors and predictions were rampant prior to the event regarding what the big three would unveil this year. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino highlights some of the big announcements made at E3, including Wii Music, Massive Action Game (MAG) and the New Xbox Experience.

Tags: E3 Expo, MAG, Massive Action Game, Microsoft, New Xbox Experience, Nintendo, Rio Pesino, Sony, The Reboot, Wii Music

The Reboot: Xbox 360 Blu-Ray in the Works?

Rio Pesino — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:01:09 +0000

A new Xbox 360 Blu-Ray rumor is circulating around the Web. Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News claims a subsidiary of computer hardware firm Asus has been chosen by Microsoft to produce internal Blu-Ray players for the Xbox 360. Also in this episode of http://www.rebootshow.com The Reboot with Rio Pesino, the Grand Theft Auto sales war between Sony and Microsoft rages on, fans of the PC version of EA Sports’ Madden series get left out in the cold for the second straight year and a pole dancing game may soon be coming to the Nintendo Wii.

Tags: Xbox 360, Blu-Ray, Asus, Rio Pesino, Grand Theft Auto, Nintendo Wii

The Reboot: Wii Smashes March Hardware Sales

Rio Pesino — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:01:44 +0000

The Nintendo Wii brawled its way to the top of the hardware sales list in March. It was the highest single-month unit sales of any platform outside the holiday timeframe, according to market research firm NPD Group. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino breaks down the Wii sales numbers and other gaming news for the week, including Midway’s latest Mortal Kombat game, a delay of another Midway title and Pro Gamers in the Olympics?

Tags: Midway, Mortal Kombat, Nintendo, NPD Group, Olympics, Pro Gamers, Rio Pesino, The Reboot, TNA iMPACT, Wii

The Reboot: Wii Want Rock Band

Rio Pesino — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:01:41 +0000

Electronic Arts plans to give Wii owners a chance to rock out. Rumors of a Wii version of EA/Harmonix’s popular video game Rock Band have been circulating for months. Now those rumors can be put to rest. The Orange Box is being split into three parts and Sony gives its Home a little spring cleaning. Those stories and more on this episode of The Reboot.

Tags: Electronic Arts, Wii owners, Harmonix, video game, Rock Band, The Orange Box, Sony, The Reboot

The Reboot: Video Game Audio

Rio Pesino — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:02:50 +0000

Video Game Audio has evolved over the years, from the simple sounds of PONG to the in-depth, cinematic sounds of BioShock. Although many gamers take Game Audio for granted, it’s just as important as a video game’s graphics, gameplay and controls. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino speaks with a few video game audio professionals about the importance of sound. Also on the show, Manhunt 2 may still be released in the United Kingdom after all, Nintendo is in the spirit of “Gifting” and a Detroit prosecutor unveils her list of violent games to avoid this holiday season.

Tags: PONG, BioShock, Video Game Audio, Manhunt 2, Wii Gifting, violent games to avoid, holiday season

Some images courtesy of: Buck Blues, Mark (wonderferret), Joanne L, via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

Common Sense Media: PS3 and Nintendo Wii

Kevin Edwards — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:43:59 +0000

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer gives parents the scoop on two items sure to top kids’ holiday wish lists this season: Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Nintendo’s Wii.

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Tags: Common Sense Media, Jim Steyer, Sony, PlayStation, PS3, Nintendo, Wii

The Reboot: Top Ten Games to Buy for Xmas

Rio Pesino — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:39 +0000

Looking for the perfect video game to buy for Christmas? The Reboot’s got you covered. Last year, the big question was which video game console to buy, and gamers had to choose between the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. This holiday season, it’s all about buying the coolest games on your new system, and no matter which console consumers chose, they’ll have plenty of options. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino tries to make your Xmas video game shopping a bit easier by sharing his personal top ten games this holiday season. Also on the show, Detroit rock band The Romantics sue the makers of Guitar Hero, the Wii is in high demand on Amazon.com and yet another survey is out on violent video games.

Tags: video game console, gamers, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, holiday season, The Reboot, top ten games, The Romantics, Guitar Hero, Amazon.com, violent video games

The Reboot: NBA 2k8 Review

Rio Pesino — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:52:21 +0000

The 2007-2008 NBA season is underway, and what better way to celebrate than to review 2k Sports‘ NBA 2k8. The NBA 2k series is widely considered to be the best basketball game out on the market, with realistic gameplay, a deep Association mode and signature shots. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino gives his review of the game. Also on the show, Super Mario Galaxy sales skyrocket in Japan, Take-Two settles its Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Hot Coffee lawsuits and Sony sells the Cell.

Some photos in video courtesy of: Brian Sanders - Attribution 2.0 Generic, and PoYang - Attribution-No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic

Tags: NBA, 2k Sports, NBA 2k8, NBA 2k, basketball, The Reboot, Super Mario Galaxy, Take-Two, Grand Theft Auto, San Andreas, Hot Coffee, Sony

Majority Desk - Wiimote 3D widget desktop

Michael Cote — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:48:58 +0000

While at SAP TechEd ‘07 in Las Vegas, James and I had the chance to get an exciting demo from Dan McWeeney and Eddie Herrmann. Having won the SAP TechEd ‘06 DemoJam, Dan and Eddie couldn’t compete this year, so they cooked up the Wiimote driven 3D desktop we see in the demo. It’s sort of like Minority Report with two Wiimotes. Built on a collection of open source project and Flex, Dan and Eddie’s Majority Desktop is quite the site to see.

As you may recall, Dan and Eddie have been on RedMonkTV before, back during SAP Sapphire ‘07.

Tags: SAP TechEd, Dan McWeeney, Eddie Herrmann, DemoJam, Wiimote

The Reboot: PAX 2007

Rio Pesino — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:00:31 +0000

Rock Band, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Need for Speed ProStreet were just a few of the latest games being shown at the 4th annual Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Wash. Nearly 40,000 people attended this year’s festival, which features tabletop, PC and console games from over 40 game publishers like Microsoft, Sony and Ubisoft. A few well-known figures were also at PAX ‘07, including actor Wil Wheaton and the Frag Dolls. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino previews some of the most anticipated games shown at the event, and also talks about the UK’s love for the Nintendo Wii, the new and visually-improved Playstation 2 and the return of Nokia’s ”N-Gage.”

Tags: Rock Band, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Need for Speed ProStreet, Penny Arcade Expo, console games, PAX ‘07, Wil Wheaton, Frag Dolls, The Reboot, Rio Pesino, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, ”N-Gage

CONCEPT: Firebird I, II, III

Matt Kelly — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:55 +0000

After WWII, Americans were intent on looking to the future to see what was possible, rather than looking back at the horrors of the war. Auto manufacturers were doing the same. Thus, the Firebird concept cars were built to show what was might be possible in cars of the future. Greg Wallace, manager of GM’s Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich., introduces us to these jet aircraft-inspired vehicles.

Tags: Firebird, Greg Wallace, GM’s Heritage Center

Is the Game Developers Conference the new E3?

editor — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:46:13 +0000

Thousands of people in the videogame industry are expected to meet in San Francisco this week for the Game Developers Conference. The five-day event will feature keynote speeches, workshop sessions and panel discussions. Companies including Sony, Intel and Microsoft are attending this year’s show. PodTech’s Rio Pesino spoke with Conference Manager Jane Pinckard about the event and whether its trying to be the new E3, which used to be gaming’s biggest expo.

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Tags: Game Developers Conference, Jane Pinckard

Intel’s 45nm Chips and a Wii Exercise Craze…?

Jason Lopez — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:37:27 +0000

The Nintendo Wii may not spark an exercise fad, but, in at least one well-publicized case, it may be leading to some welcome weight loss. Also this week, we stopped by Intel, which was showing off its latest chip, Penryn. The 45 nanometer transistors on this microprocessor are being hailed as an engineering miracle (PodTech’s had a chance to get to see it in-depth, here. PodTech’s Robert Scoble also got some great footage here and here.). Intel scientists wouldn’t let us get too close to the actual microprocessor or take close photographs. IBM, which announced 45 nm technology today but still has their 45nm project in the development stages, would probably love to get a look at one, too.

Tags: Nintendo, Wii, Intel, Penryn, 45 nanometer, microprocessor, Robert Scoble, IBM

Control4: Enabling Remote Access to Automated, IP-Based Homes

Brad Baldwin — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:46:42 +0000

Ed Ryan and Fred Geiger from Control4 talk about their 4Sight service. 4Sight enables remote access to your home via the Web so it’s easier to interact with the automated features of your home. They talked to us about how you can lock down your Wii to only work from 5-7pm and how you can set alerts if your garage door is still open past 10:00 am. And your Contol4 dealer can remotely interact with and customize your home features. Today there are over ten thousand IP-based automated homes, and Control4 is leading the way by enabling the common man to automate their home.

This podcast is brought to you by Rocky Mountain Voices.

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Tags: Ed Ryan, Fred Geiger, Control4, 4Sight, Rocky Mountain Voices

PodTech Weekly: Saddam’s Tech-xecution

Jason Lopez — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 23:12:27 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, January 6, 2007 (PodTech News) — The 2007 Consumer Electronics Show begins tomorrow night with a keynote by Microsoft Founder and Chairman Bill Gates. Catherine Girardeau takes a look at the CES schedule to see what the next week — and the next year — might bring. While CES is expected to focus on entertainment — from games to movies and other media — Matt Kelly checks in with the world of movies and the Internet, revisiting Intel’s role with ClickStar (and actor Morgan Freeman), which aims to bring the user closer to the world of film.

(PodTech and Seagate will be running a “bloghaus” there, the better to provide complete coverage for the thousands of professionals and enthusiasts who can’t spend the week in Las Vegas.)

Also in the newscast this week, a closer look at the particular way that mobile, handheld media technology infiltrated an execution chamber, and what would have been one of the most private moments in the life of former Iraqi dictator and convicted criminal Saddam Hussein, and the Nintendo Wii’s more dangerous tendencies. Those stories, and a Stat of the Day.

It’s PodTech News.

Photo Credit: Amir Farshad Ebrahimi via Flickr/Creative Commons

Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft, Bill Gates, Intel, ClickStar, Morgan Freeman, bloghaus, execution, Iraqi, Saddam Hussein, Nintendo Wii, Stat of the Day

PodTech Weekly: Gartner Takes a Look Ahead

Paul Lancour — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:35:42 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, December 30, 2006 (PodTech News) — Do you think 2007 will be an even BIGGER year for blogs? Are you already thinking ahead to what lies beyond the release of Microsoft VISTA? Well, you may want to rethink whatever it is you think you’re thinking. PodTech’s Clark Boyd speaks with Gartner Research Analyst Daryl Plummer about the group’s IT predictions for the years ahead.

Rio Pesino looks back over the past year, and ahead to what the current state of gaming — including Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii, might mean for the year ahead.

And the second in a two-part conversation with Prosper.com CEO Chris Larsen. He speaks with Podtech’s Michael Johnson.

It’s PodTech News.

Photo Credit: Sister72 via Flickr/Creative Commons

Tags: Microsoft VISTA, Clark Boyd, Gartner Research, Daryl Plummer, Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, Prosper.com, Chris Larsen

Gaming’s Best and Worst of 2006

Rio Pesino — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:27:35 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, December 27, 2006 (PodTech News) — The past year saw significant changes in the world of video gaming. In recent months, both Sony and Nintendo released new consoles (the Playstation 3 and the Wii), while earlier on, Microsoft’s Xbox Live service was a huge success and Nintendo’s DS Lite changed the way gamers play in a huge way. Michael Pachter is a securities analyst with Wedbush Morgan. He spoke with PodTech’s Rio Pesino about the gaming highs and lows of 2006, including his choices for “game of the year,” and which company had the most successful console launch.

Tags: Sony, Nintendo, Playstation 3, Wii, Microsoft, Xbox Live, DS Lite, Michael Pachter, Wedbush Morgan, Rio Pesino

PodTech News Brief: Wii Strapped!

Paul Lancour — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:37:45 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, December 22, 2006 (PodTech News) — The Nintendo Wii has had a fairly successful rollout, even though it continues to be plagued by problems with the “Wiimote” controller. The problem is now taking the gamemaker to court. Another guilty plea in the U.S. Justice Department’s case against memory chip firm Samsung — this time the president of the U.S. subsidiary Samsung Semiconductor. Pricing of DRAM is being investigated for collusion and price fixing. Sony BMG is settling out-of-court, too. In continued fallout from the company’s decision to embed anti-piracy software in certain music CDs, the settlement will see more than $4 million disbursed among 39 states. Also, the Catholic church is home to a lively blogger. Those stories, and the Stat of the Day. It’s PodTech News.

Photo Credit: ZacharyTirrell via Flickr/Creative Commons

Tags: Nintendo Wii, Wiimote, Stat of the Day

PodTech News Brief: Wii Sued!

Jason Lopez — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:36:10 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, December 12, 2006 (PodTech News) — In the news today, Nintendo’s Wii surprises the world with its first lawsuit — it’s not an injury! In Vienna, Mozart’s works have been brought into the digital age, and they’re now living online, absolutely free. Also, a glimpse at memory after flash, the military is looking for a few good… robots, and a closer look at best practices in the Stat of the Day. It’s PodTech News.

Photo Credit: JessicaSarahS via Flickr/Creative Commons

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Tags: Nintendo, Wii, Mozart, Stat of the Day

Experience CES Las Vegas 2007 with PodTech’s Bloghaus at the Bellagio

Kevin Edwards — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:21:43 +0000

Experience CES Las Vegas 2007 with PodTech.net at the Bellagio as we provide video and podcast coverage of keynotes, panel discussions, interviews and new gadget reviews. Investigate in-depth conversations with top industry executives and product managers covering new product unveilings and other interesting new developments in digital lifestyle from Seagate, Intel, LSI Logic, NetGear, Cisco and others. Watch episodes covering Nintendo Wii, Xbox360, PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo DS and more…

New this year, Author, Blogger and Speaker, Robert Scoble of PodTech presents the first inaugural Bloghaus sponsored by Seagate. Open 24/7 to all bloggers attending CES 2007, this is the place to be to plug in, power up, hang with blogging community, podcast conversations, converse on the top stories, what’s hot, what’s not…and just get away from it all, pre-party, after hours, all hours.

If you haven’t experienced the elegance and luxury of the Bellagio, be sure to watch the video version of this podcast highlighting some of what the hotel offers, should you decide to take a break from blogging.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Photo Credit: Sarah and Nic via Flickr/Creative Commons

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Tags: CES Las Vegas, Seagate, Intel, LSI Logic, NetGear, Cisco, Nintendo Wii, Xbox360, PlayStation 3, PS3, Nintendo DS, Robert Scoble, Bloghaus, Seagate, CES 2007

PodTech News Brief: Good News For Zune, Wii

Jason Lopez — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:25:59 +0000

While YouTube finds its footing with Google, not everyone’s concerns over the site’s reliance on copyrighted material have been settled. In particular, there’s a certain Mouse that might need some special attention. Disney fires a warning shot. Also, today is the day that Delta and its creditors will hear the details behind US Airways’ plan for a takeover, third quarter economic growth exceeded some expectations, Nintendo is on track to sell four million Wii consoles by year’s end, the Zune’s bumpy start may get a little smoother, and it’s about to get a little bit easier to listen to your iPod in your car… in Britain. It’s PodTech News.

Zune/iPod Photo Credit: jimthompson via Flickr / Creative Commons

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Tags: YouTube, Google, Disney, Delta, Nintendo, Wii, Zune

PodTech News Brief: Wii Injuries, Apple Rumors, and Football Robots

Jason Lopez — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:06:04 +0000

The Nintendo Wii has been proving to be physically demanding for many users. Soreness and pain are two of the system’s reported side effects. The official response so far: get in shape — then you won’t be sore. Also, a few rumors about Apple — one, involving the long-anticipated tablet PC, the other involving the Beatles…. Those stories, plus a marketing stat and sporty robots. It’s PodTech News.

Nintendo Wii Photo Credit: hikikomorix via Flickr / Creative Commons

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Tags: Nintendo Wii, Apple, tablet PC, PodTech News