Some would say it's not much of a stretch, but singer Katy Perry is officailly set to become a cartoon, well, a Sims character actually.
Katy signed on to helped develop in-game content and virtual goods for the popular Sims series. The relationship kicks off with a special Collector’s Edition for The Sims 3 "Showtime", launching in March 2012.
The purple/blue/pink-haired singer, who already resembles a very cute Sim, set a record with her Simlish version of her hit ‘Hot and Cold’ featured in The Sims 2 series which is still EA's most popular video to date.
Available for pre-order today, players can make like Katy Perry and try their best at fame in The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector’s Edition.( The Collector’s Edition includes The Sims 3 Showtime Expansion pack, plus downloadable content including an Ultimate Stage bonus venue, iconic - think hairstyle, guitar, fashion and staage props -- an exclusive poster. )
Can you believe it's been a whole 15 years since the Tamagotchi became the must-have virtual pet of kids everywhere? Scary!
Well even though the messy, whiny little guy may not be as popular as it was over a decade ago, Bandai has still released a new limited edition version, which promises to be much more advanced than its predecessors.
The Tamagotchi iDL 15th Anniversary Model is in full color, it's got 32 different characters to choose from, different scenes to explore and the ability to connect it up with the Tamagotchis of other users. We have to admit, we're a little tempted to try it out...
The new model is obviously going to be a little bit more pricey though, you can pick one up from Japan Trend Shop for $113.
For those of us who love Harry Potter - and who doesn't --there's a new LEGO Harry Potter game by WB , based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films.
Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through our favorite heros' adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. There's new locations, Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and new challenges and new magic, as Harry prepares for the ultimate battle against Lord Voldemort.
We found the most fun with all new spells and charms, including the Unforgivable Curses. With 16 different lessons to be learned and 24 story events, it's bound to keep us busy for quite some time.
And you can play with friends, using the easy drop-in/drop-out co-op play that features a split screen.
We're fighting Voldemort's Death Eaters right now, so we must be going.
Available for Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS
If you've ever wanted to live in Medieval times, with kingdoms, castles, damsels and wizards, here's your chance with the new Sims Medieval Pirates and Nobles on EA Games.
Build up your own kingdom from the ground up, choosing a primary Sims hero, be it a blacksmith, a wizard or monarch to carry out a quest. But it's not as easy as it sounds; you must choose two traits AND one fatal flaw. For example, your King might be bloodthirsty, your blacksmith may be a drunk (mine is), or your pirate dastardly cruel.
Sims Medieval still has all the enjoyable Sims fundamentals - creating characters, designing and decorating living quarters, (in this case, a drafty castle) just with new game play.
Your characters have only two needs you have to tend to - hunger and energy. Modern objects are history of course, so you'll end up cooking dinner over a fire and "mailing" letters by dove.
Fulfilling quests, expanding your kingdom (mine is named "Kenz-a lot" , a play on my nickname, "Kenzie) and building houses for other heros keeps you busy. Don't forget about the quest either; send your Sims out on an adventure and prove your mettle.
Along the way, be careful not to upset the Monarch for they can send you to the stocks, or even worse, the "pit." You'll find out soon enough what dwells there.
The graphics are brillant and lifelike, and the game play intricate enough to keep coming back hour after hour. (We've lost a couple of days playing it already.)
If you're a fan of retro games and consoles then you're going to love this iPad stand and joystick combo. We're not sure when it'll be available or where you can buy it just yet as it's allegedly just been secretly leaked from Atari.
The Hyper Ping Pong game is pretty unique in that you don't need a screen, ball or even an opponent to be able to play it. In fact all you really need is a specially designed paddle with a built-in motion sensor and speaker. You simply 'play' table tennis by listening to the fake ping pong ball sounds and then swing the paddle when the ball supposedly bounces on the table in front of you, which is what earns you points.
It's an interesting idea and the game itself is super practical as it can be played anywhere and doesn't require the player to have any other kind of equipment at the ready. However, it might get a little boring without any kind of visual stimulation and it's certainly not the most sociable game either!
Hyper Ping Pong is available in Japan this October for around $25.
At Nintendo's E3 press conference earlier today, the team revealed the Wii U, a brand new console designed to appeal to all kinds of gamers.
According to Mashable, the console will feature a touchscreen and augmented reality functionality. The screen will be 6.2 inches with controllers, a front facing camera and a gyroscope.
The console will be available some time during 2012 and already everyone from casual tech enthusiasts to dedicated gamers are excited about the new addition to the Nintendo range.
Some movies may seem scary enough, but how much more intense would the fear be if you suddenly felt something brush past you?
Enhancing the intensity of films and games is something Disney researchers have been working on recently and they've created something that's been dubbed a "tactile brush" in order to bring your senses into play more than ever before.
If you're a fan of the annoying yet highly addictive game Farmville then you're not alone, according to Fast Company the game that turns anyone into a farmer now has a huge 62 million users.
But how many of those actively playing the game on a daily basis would fare well in a real farming environment?
One of these new ideas was the Wii Vitality Sensor, described in the original press release as a "ground-breaking product" which will "sense the user's pulse and a number of other signals being transmitted by their bodies."
But, fast-forward two years later and the game-changing Vitality Sensor is yet to be seen...
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