As environmental-friendly gamers, we are aware that the Earth is going to die (erm…just a matter of time). However, we can do our part for our future generations by saving power and reduce carbon emissions in the process.

One company called TrickleStar is aware of this saving or standby power issue to come up with the TV TrickleSaver which is to stop the flow of standby power when electrical appliances such as TV and your gaming console are in ’standby’ mode.

PS3 is the primary target for such usage while Microsoft Xbox 360 comes in as a close second. Device @ $34.95.

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CID The Dummy puts you in a world where everything is tested with crash test dummies but your character, CID, is done with the whole crash test dummy bit and wants something new.

Then, “CID receives the mission of a lifetime – to save the Professor’s daughter from the evil D-Troit, the most vengeful super villain in the world!”.

Sounds interesting, no?

There are 20 different levels to dig through and the game is rated E10 + so the game is appropriate for just about anyone.

From the release:

• Let Professor B.M. Werken show you how to utilize CID’s tricks, skills and weapons in preparation for your mission

• Learn how to fight and beat your opponents and also use stealth mode to sneak past the Guards and Zombies!

• Sprint and burst through walls and break down barriers

• Use the catapult to launch yourself and go even faster

• Aim your bazooka at targets and blast the enemy!

• When all else fails, CID jumps into PANIC mode to maximize his energy and show what he is really capable of!

CID The Dummy is available now for the PSP, PS2 and the Wii.

Below are some screens of the bad guys that you’ll meet on your mission.

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August 14th, y’all.

That’s when you can get your sweaty hands on the latest installment in the Madden franchise.

The game will be available for just about every console known to man: 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, and PSP. It’s also rated E for everyone so you no worries when your kids are beating on your shoulders asking you to stop playing the game. Not like that’s ever happened to you.

Right?

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When it comes to Wii Sports Bowling, I can sit on my couch, whip out my Wii remote and scores a perfect 300 occasionally. Maybe CTA Digital is looking into my kind of Wii bowling nerds who find Wii bowling boring to come up with the Wii Bowl.

The Wii Bowl lets you split (pun intended) the blue bowl into half and insert the Wii remote right into its center. Three holes are present to give you the authentic feeling of stucking your fingers into a real bowling ball. The roundy Wii accessory is made for these Wii bowling games: Wii Sports bowling, Brunswick Pro Bowling, Ten Pin Alley 2, AMF Bowling: World Lanes and AMF Bowling: Pinbusters.

Great, just great.

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Last week, President Barack Obama linked video games to a sedentary lifestyle in a speech to the American Medical Association about health care reform. And certainly, we all know that sitting on a couch in front of your console or computer screen for hours on end isn’t great for your fitness level. However, EA SPORTS President posted a challenge to our American President on his official blog.

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From Peter Moore:

Of course, I can’t resist pointing out that while I’ve always wholeheartedly endorsed moderation in anything you do, including playing games, it may be time for the President and his family to put their Wii to good use and fire up the 30-Day Challenge with EA SPORTS Active. This is a “game” even the President may not want to “step away” from.

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Mr. President, here is my challenge to you: Try EA SPORTS Active and I guarantee you’ll need aides saying “Yes You Can!” to finish your first workout.

So what do you think? With President Obama step up to President Moore’s challenge and start to get active with EA SPORTS Active? Have you tried this Wii video game yourself?  You can read about the participants in the Wii 30 Day Fitness Challenge and check out their results at easportsactive.com.

Wii and PlayStation Portable gamers will be able to try the newest and hopefully the most authentic and playable Formula One simulation to date sometime in 2009, the release date is currently scheduled for autumn. The next generation of Formula One video games will include all the current racers, teams, and circuits competing in the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship (the night race in Singapore is even included in a Formula One video game for the first time). Produced by Codemasters, a top-tier developer and publisher of racing video games, in partnership with Formula One Administration Limited, F1 2009 will deliver the energy, glamour, and entertainment fans deserve, in the way Codemasters has perfected. You can view a live trailer video at www.formula1-game.com, the newest location for information on F1 2009 for the Wii and PSP.

Lewis Hamilton comes to virtual racing for the first time

F1 2009 will also be the first time Lewis Hamilton will appear in a racing simulation and you’ll be able to sit behind the steering wheel of his McLaren MP4-24 and fight to repeat as FIA Formula One World Champion. The 2009 Formula One season has been exciting and the driving tighter than ever before, thanks to the new regulations and aerodynamics. The introduction of the KERS boost system and the use of slick tires has made this F1 season one for the history books and the changes have been included in F1 2009.

Codemasters is planning on setting new standards for immersion and realistic detail for the Wii with F1 2009, by providing a variety of race modes, including a full Formula One season, a few single player arcade-type challenges, and a competitive multiplayer mode that will allow for wheel-to-wheel split screen co-op races.

The PSP edition of F1 2009 will allow players to compete wirelessly against other gamers and in challenging and satisfying single player modes that are optimized for portable game play.

Codemasters Studios also announced they will be bringing F1 2010 to the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Games for Windows, around the middle of 2010. They’ll be using Codemasters’ EGO Engine Technology to create F1 2010, which gave the BAFTA award-winning Race Driver: Grid its power, so expectations are high.

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After slaying, killing and tasting the many monsters of Monster Hunter, it’s time to take a break, sit back, relax and savor the refreshing coolness of the Monster Hunter Cooler Drink. Each can is 100ml and contains the flavor of lemon and mint.

A six-pack goes for $20.90 and can be pre-ordered at NCSX. We love the packaging though.

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The Wii Vitality Sensor may be able to take your blood pressure, heart rate and many other forms of body readings but what about checking the health of your inner organs?

Introducing the Ambu aScope which has an ergonomic lightweight handle that resembles our familiar Wii nunchuk. We are not sure about you but we think the Nintendo Wii can contribute greatly to the well-being of humankind in the future if it loses to Microsoft’s Project Natal in the no-accessories, hands-free gaming front.

Via: Crunchgear
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If you got a Wii, a new innovative side scrolling realtime strategy WiiWare, Swords & Soldiers, is out for 1000 Wii points. You can choose among the 3 factions - the Vikings, Aztecs or the Chinese and use each unique powers and spells to battle it out across 30 campaign levels.

The objective is to destroy the enemies’ castle with the colorful armies you got. A quality game from Ronimo Games, founded by the original creators of “de Blob”.

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The new, cool, in color of the Nintendo Wii is black and shops like NCSX is ready to take pre-orders for black Wii Remote ($43.90), black nunchuk ($25.90) and black classic controller ($26.90).

Why we need so much black? Firstly, if you get the remote or nunchuk dirty, they still look nice. Secondly, black can absorbs excess heat around you and lastly, these Wii black peripherals are greatly compatible with Darth Vader party costume.

Pre-order here.

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