Apple iPhone: Soon to be Available from RadioShack

According to a recent article posted on BoyGeniusReport it seems that RadioShack will soon be offering Apple’s popular iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS handsets. Read more

AT&T clarify improvements with mobile broadband network

Following on from our post about the “AT&T Wireless Experience“, we have had a little clarification from AT&T. You can read the full details below: Read more

Prototype Review for Xbox 360

Prototype for the Xbox 360 shows that an antihero always possesses some redeeming qualities, but this is not the case with Alex Mercer. 1UP.com thought that they would take a closer look at the game and offer us their unbiased review of the game. Read more

Buick 2010 LaCrosse price announced at New York Auto Show

Car manufactures always make big announcements when an auto show is on, and the New York Auto Show 2009 is no exception as Buick have announced the price of its 2010 LaCrosse range. The luxury sedan has a starting price of $27,835 for the CX model, that price includes the $750 destination charge. Read more

Electronic Arts ends merger talks with Take-Two Interactive

The maker of top-selling video game “Grand Theft Auto” Take-Two Interactive Inc Shares fell after talks with Electronic Arts Inc of a takeover bid ended, the shares fell lower than in almost 7 years, Take-Two fell 27 percent down to $15.93 percent at 9.42am New York Time, this is the biggest drop since December 2001. Electronic Arts shares fell just 2.7 percent down to $43.77.

Last Month, Redwood City, California based Electronic Arts had decided to go into talks with Take-Two and drop its $2 billion hostile bid the well known game maker based in New York.

However yesterday Electronic Arts said they will not make a proposal to buy Take-Two in view of due-diligence materials and management presentations.

Read the full article in Bloomberg

AT&T Delivers 3G Wireless Access in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam

The need for more speed is always on our minds when we are trying to keep connected while on the move, AT&T Answers this need for speed in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties.

The company is delivering ultra fast wireless access to more mobile applications every month, and now they have expanded again. Read the press release below for full details Read more

Microsoft Surface at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts: Location List

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Microsoft Corp. today introduced an entirely new hotel guest experience with its debut of Microsoft Surface, Microsoft’s first commercially available surface computer. Featuring easy-to-use technology and a natural way of accessing information, Surface units will be placed in the lobbies of select Sheraton hotels in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. Microsoft Surface breaks down the traditional barriers between people and technology, providing simple and instant access to information and entertainment. Sheraton will be the first hotel to offer Microsoft Surface, creating a new Sheraton brand experience that will bring interaction, connectivity and a social setting to the lobby, providing guests with an entirely new way to explore local tourist highlights and enhance their hotel stay.

Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch display in a tablelike form factor that several guests can use simultaneously. The intuitive user interface works without a traditional mouse or keyboard, allowing people to interact with content and information in a more natural and familiar way, by using their hands and gestures. Sheraton will unveil Surface today at five hotels: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel and Sheraton Seattle Hotel.

With each unit, Sheraton is offering a customized version of the Microsoft Surface developed suite of applications to provide entertainment and information about local attractions. Surface, and these unique applications, are designed to serve the needs of the brand’s core guests who are social individuals seeking to share the travel experience with one another. The placement of the Surface units in Sheraton lobbies enables guests to leverage and experience the offerings in a social way. Three highlighted applications are the following:

CityTips®. At the guests’ fingertips are the Surface 360-degree satellite maps and tools to search for local restaurants and bars, entertainment, recreation, shopping, transportation and services, such as banks and pharmacies. Guests can discover all a city has to offer by simply moving their hands across Surface.

Sounds of Sheraton. Microsoft Surface also serves as a lobby-based digital jukebox, enabling guests to create personal music playlists by choosing selections from Sheraton’s exclusive offering of Sony BMG artists, including John Legend, Kenny Chesney and Lauryn Hill.

Sheraton Snapshots. Guests can explore Sheraton hotels and resorts throughout the world by simply browsing the Surface photo library of Sheraton resorts and hotel properties to help them plan for future business or leisure travel.

“Sheraton is redefining the hospitality experience by offering our guests technology that will allow them to interact with each other and our hotel in a revolutionary way,” said Hoyt H. Harper II, senior vice president for Sheraton. “We are proud to partner with Microsoft to offer the groundbreaking Microsoft Surface product, which will enable our guests to stay informed, connected and entertained while traveling.”

“We’re excited to be working with Sheraton in its efforts to feature innovation and redefine the guest experience in its hotel properties,” said Pete Thompson, general manager, Microsoft Surface. “Surface takes a common activity, such as looking up information about a local city, and transforms it into an intuitive and social way for hotel guests to plan their visit. We believe this is just the beginning of how Surface will completely change the hotel guest experience.”

Sheraton Locations Featuring Microsoft Surface

• Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers – 811 7th Ave. 53rd St., New York
• Sheraton Boston Hotel – 39 Dalton St., Boston
• Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers – 301 East North Water St., Chicago
• Sheraton Seattle Hotel – 1400 6th Ave., Seattle
• Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel – 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame

Source - Press release

Other Microsoft Surface News

Marysville and Kenmore, Wash., Award Video Franchises to Verizon

Residents of Marysville and Kenmore are a major step closer to having an innovative, reliable and competitive alternative for their television services, thanks to unanimous votes by their respective city councils Monday (July 28) authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV.

Marysville and Kenmore are the third and fourth communities in the state to grant video franchises to Verizon, following similar votes earlier this month in Lynnwood and Everett. The company plans to begin offering FiOS TV in the communities later this year Read more

60GB Xbox 360 Branded Go Pro: on sale at Target

The new 60GB Xbox 360 that’s branded with Go Pro is expected 4 August, but Penny College say they have seen this new 360 model already in store.

They say that it was seen last Sunday in their local New York City Target store (see the photo on this page). Target seems to always have the inside track on most new games and hardware. This is another example.

Microsoft announced the 60GB Xbox 360 officially at the start of July. The post on Penny College is short and just shows the image as proof, so remember this is just rumor and no official word has been released yet.

The box states that the Xbox 360 comes with Xbox Live Silver-level membership, a network cable, one component AV cable, a headset and one wireless controller.

There is no word yet if the UK will get this 60GB machine. Read more Xbox 360 news.

Verizon FiOS TV Service: More HD channels than rivals

America’s biggest city now has the biggest high-definition (HD) TV lineup as Verizon today begins selling FiOS TV service to customers in New York City. As FiOS TV is launched here, the service will offer 100 HD channels, giving customers more HD than Time Warner or Cablevision.

The new channel lineup will also be offered to existing FiOS TV markets in the New York metropolitan area, including parts of Long Island, the suburbs just north of the city, and northern New Jersey. Read more

Town Approves Video License for Verizon: Can Get FiOS TV

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - Residents of Northborough are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers’ homes.

The Board of Selectmen in Northborough granted a cable franchise to Verizon Monday (July 21), paving the way for video choice for thousands more Massachusetts households Read more

Verizon helps showcase Bollywood movies and music

Aspiring dancers can enter Bollypop, an online dance competition sponsored by Verizon to help showcase the growing amount of Bollywood movies and music videos the company offers its FiOS TV and V CAST customers.

The Bollypop (www.verizon.com/bollypop) contest is open to all U.S. residents and is maintained by Saavn, the largest digital distributor of South Asian movies, music videos, audio tracks and ringtones. Contest entrants can be either individuals or dance troupes (maximum of four performers) and must submit a video of any dance moves to one of 11 Bollywood songs Read more

Xbox 360 and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Powered by the electric blues-infused, “grab you by your throat” rock n’ roll made famous by the legendary Boston rockers, Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith® represents the franchise’s first band-specific offering. They could have hardly chosen better as Joe Perry’s explosive guitar work seems tailor-made for Guitar Hero glory Read more

Is the Scion Hako Coupe concept car good looking or ugly debate?

There are many hot opinions floating around at the moment about the Scion Hako concept car and must say I am going to squash those who thinks it is ugly, come on people you have got to be on another planet because this car is class. Ok I need not bang on about the Scion Hako concept car because it will never go into production now will it.

Are you one of those people who thinks the Scion Hako concept car is aesthetically appealing or aesthetically a balls-up? In the automobile world we love our car, it is part of our lives and yes we do care about the looks, the design, features, gizmos etc and this one has it all. This car is in a class of its own, and you have to admit you have not seen any other car like this one. This car does not sit on either side of the good looking fence nor the ugly fence, you either love it or hate it and it is as simple as that in my eyes, and my eyes say it is stunning. The Scion Hako concept car was released at the New York Auto Show back in March 2008 and there are two noticeable things that stand out, and that is the design and the in your face color which is bright orange.

I have an idea where this car can become so famous, can you imagine seeing this car in a Disney Pixar movie, like the movie “Cars”. It is also called the Hako Coupe because of its coupe design, by the way. The windows on this car give you a 360 angle view on the car when you are on the inside, well this is what it looks like from the outside, and the Scion Hako’s headlights are in stunning LED which is a big plus for driving at night. LED lights provide great virtually natural light that is better for seeing than the conventional and standard headlights that have an ugly yellow tint to it. The Hako’s headlights seem to be very wide which makes it even better than most standard cars. My judgement on the Scion Hako concept car is that it looks futuristic but yet modern and I would indeed purchase one because I really do like the look of them, plus I would get one just to annoy the hell out of those that hate it.

Check out these pictures below, and below them you can see the full press release.

PRESS RELEASE:
SCION REVEALS HAKO COUPE CONCEPT AT THE 2008 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 — Scion unveiled its Hako Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference today at the New York International Auto Show. Scion’s Hako Coupe was developed by Tokyo Design Division, which studied global, youth-inspired trends. Japanese and American youth cultures often influence each other and are interpreted with a unique twist. The Hako Coupe Concept was inspired by the iconic xB and the emergence of American vintage style among young Tokyo trendsetters.

“Scion’s Hako Coupe Concept embodies a distinct global perspective on today’s youth,” said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. “This type of forward thinking complements the Scion philosophy of intently listening to our customers and being willing to take risks to help us see where our brand should be. We took the xB’s iconic boxy shape and explored something more vivacious, yet just as emotionally appealing. This concept is the sporty version of a box.”

Tokyo Design developed the Hako Coupe with classic American coupes in mind. The car’s geometric profile conveys a powerful stance in a compact and bold package. Its trapezoidal LED headlights lie parallel with a large and aggressive, rectangular upper grille. The lower rectangular grille anchors the front fascia and continues to communicate the Hako’s aggressive attitude. Round fog lights, symmetrically placed high on the front bumper, have integrated turn signals. The Hako’s silhouette is accentuated by slim, race-car-inspired side mirrors that also feature integrated turn signals. Powerful, flared fenders add dimension and contrast to the concept’s boxy shape and smooth surface planes. The Hako concept hugs the road with custom 18-inch deep dish five-spoke wheels and tires with a
“Scion” custom tread.

The Hako Coupe features a vertical windshield as the concept sits upright and ready to attack the road. A high linear beltline along with a blackened and chopped greenhouse seamlessly wrap around the rear to provide a mysterious profile. As an example of potential personalization, the concept is equipped with a flat, panorama roof that features a random, barcode-like pattern that can be seen on
the exterior and from the interior.

The rear features LED taillights that echo the shape of the headlights. To complete the package, the rear bumper has an integrated fog and back up light on the left and exhaust on the right.

Inside, the Hako is accented with orange and metallic detailing that exudes a modern environment with entertainment possibilities. The front and rear seats are covered with urethane and rubber-like upholstery for easy cleaning. The contemporary front bucket seats flow to the floor and incorporate a geometric design on the seatback. The seats are separated by a center console that features a large
storage crevice for storing magazines, cell phones, and other small items. Two cockpit-like rear seats also share a storage crevice.

The orange driver’s seat has a gaming theme. Instrumentation and warning lights cascade from the art inspired instrument panel to the steering wheel. The shifter, located on the center console, resembles a large joystick. On the steering wheel is a simple button to start the engine and a track-ball type control for the Hako’s entertainment system located on the passenger dash. The entertainment system consists of two video monitor screens mounted on the dash for radio, video, and music capabilities. Users can upload their videos and music through a Bluetooth® connection. The front passenger controls the system using a large rollerball mounted on the center of the dash. A black seat differentiates the front passenger area. Video monitors located on each door and on each side of the rear seating area project distorted fish-eye images from orange filtered cameras mounted

SCION HAKO COUPE CONCEPT VEHICLE
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS (inches)
Overall Length: 145.7
Overall Width: 68.1 without side mirrors
74.0 including side mirrors
Overall Height: 57.5
Wheelbase: 94.5
Ground clearance: 4.0
Wheels: 18-inch alloy wheels
Tire Size: 225/45 R18
Seating Capacity: 4

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Honda’s Civic GX: natural gas car for $25,000

People are looking for cleaner and cheaper alternatives to cars that run on Gasoline and natural gas happens to be one of them, you would not expect a car like a Honda Civic GX to run on this form of gas, but it does and the car will cost you $25,000. The Honda Civic GX has to be one of the cleanest cats on the road however; the vehicle is only available in New York and California. The primary market for this kind of car is for large fleets who rack up a huge amount of distances in a year, a car like this will help to reduce the fuel cost which could not come at a better time, as we are all feeling the credit crunch as well as the price of Gas going up week on week.

Many people believe that added demand for natural gas will drive up the price of this fuel source, but this will not happen with natural gas. There is an estimated 5 million vehicles worldwide running on natural gas with 150,000 being in the United States and the car that comes out on top of all the others that run on this fuel source is the Honda Civic GX

The 2008 Honda Civic GX costs just under $25,000 and is a four-door family sedan that will take 5-passengers. The car is only available in one trim, and has a the 5-Spd AT which is mounted to its 1.8-liter engine and will produce 113 HP. The Honda Civic GX will achieve 24-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway, although these figures are not that high, you have to remember that it is a cheaper fuel source.

Source - Yahoo Autos

Ford Mustang GT convertible is the 9 millionth and heads to Iowa

Iowa farmer Thomas Krumm went to his local Ford dealer to order a Mustang GT convertible and unwittingly ordered a piece of history – his Mustang is the 9 millionth built by Ford Motor Company.

He discovers that today when he picks up his milestone Mustang at Gookin Ford in Story City, Iowa.

Krumm, a farmer from rural Story City, became interested in Mustangs through his daughter, Rachael, a Mustang enthusiast who saved enough money to buy her first Mustang at age 17.

“Having been a Mustang fanatic my entire life, I couldn’t be more excited that my dad is receiving the 9 millionth Mustang,” said Rachael Krumm, who also is a member of the Iowa National Guard. “I am thrilled that I get to see his Mustang GT and its cool new features before I leave for Iraq.”

Mustang is Ford Motor Company’s longest-running nameplate. It was introduced on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair.

“Mustang is an icon, and the 9 millionth Mustang is a milestone we’re very proud of,” said Fritz Wilke, Mustang Brand Manager.

“So many people have contributed to Mustang’s proud 44-year heritage possible – from incredible Mustangs owners and enthusiasts to our partners at AAI where Mustangs are built to Ford’s Product Development and Ford Division teams,” he said.

The Ford Mustang is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Today, one of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang.
Visit Ford to get yours.

NY Show: Canon USA displaying new digital cameras, printers, camcorders & projectors

If your looking for some really cool new technology, then the show to see what Canon USA have coming has to be the New York Incentive Rewards and Recognition Show. Canon will be showing a range of products that include new digital cameras, printers, camcorders and projectors. See the press release below for full details.

In today’s business world, employers are looking for new and innovative ways to reward and provide incentives for their employees. For these business owners, the current lineup of products from Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, offers a wide array of input-to-output solutions. Whether it be one of the new flash-based camcorders or the latest multi-function printer, Canon products provide consumers with a high-level of technological innovations in sleek designs.

“Providing incentives and rewards for employees is a practice that employers continue to embrace,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Like many companies Canon believes that rewarding and motivating employees is an essential aspect of successfully conducting business today.”

Among the many products on display at this year’s New York Incentive Rewards and Recognition Show, Canon will highlight the following equipment:

DIGITAL CAMCORDERS
# VIXIA High Definition Flash-Based Camcorders – The VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory and HF100 Flash Memory camcorders are packed with advanced technology and a wealth of features to create stunning quality video. The Canon VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers the flexibility of recording up to six hours of high-definition video to a 16GB internal flash drive, as well as the option of recording to a SDHC memory card for future expandability. The HF100 Flash Memory camcorder features an SDHC memory card slot only.

These camcorders also offer a newly designed Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens, a robust Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Full HD Lens-to-Screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output).The VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory and HF100 Flash Memory camcorders offer a new feature called 30p Progressive Mode. Canon’s 30p Progressive Mode, once exclusive to pro-level camcorders, delivers clarity for fast action events, such as sports or news, and is the perfect frame rate for clips intended to be posted on the Web.

# Standard Definition Flash-Based Camcorders – The FS11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers a 16GB internal Flash drive, for up to 10 hours of video recording, plus adds the flexibility of a SDHC memory card slot. The FS10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers an 8GB internal Flash drive, for up to five hours of recording capacity, and also features a SDHC card slot. The FS100 Flash Memory camcorder has an SDHC card slot only, and comes in three stylish colors - Moonstone Silver, Sapphire Blue and Garnet Wine. All three camcorders share Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom along with a 1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor, and Canon’s DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity. Weighing only 9.2 ounces, these ultra-sleek camcorders are just as stunning as the images they capture.

DIGITAL CAMERAS
# PowerShot SD890 IS – The 10.0-megapixel PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH camera features a 5X Optical Zoom with an Optical Image Stabilizer and improved Face Detection Technology to produce exceptional images. With a new curved design and a 2.5-inch LCD screen this camera fits easily into any shirt pocket or fashionable bag.

# PowerShot SD790 IS – With the combination of 10.0-megapixels, a 3X Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilization, the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH camera is ideal for the consumer on-the-go. The three-inch LCD screen makes viewing the images captured easier with a wide range of viewing angles. The inclusion of Motion Detection Technology detects subject movement and reduces the image blur.

# PowerShot SD770 IS – The PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH camera’s 10.0-megapixel sensor helps to deliver crisp, vibrant images. Along with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 3X Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology, this camera is ideal for the photographer looking for a point-and-shoot camera. This camera is also available in all silver or with black accents.

# PowerShot SD1100 IS – This feature-rich, 8.0-megapixel, optically image stabilized digital camera features a sharp and fast 3X Optical Zoom Lens. The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera also features Canon’s advanced Optical Image Stabilization system that significantly reduces the image-blurring effects of camera shake by shifting the lens to compensate for the movement. Available in five designer shades-Bohemian Brown, Pink Melody, Rhythm and Blue, Golden Tone and Swing Silver, the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH cameras feature the latest and most advanced generation of Canon’s Genuine Face Detection, Face Selection and Motion Detection Technology.

# EOS Rebel XSi – The 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi Digital SLR camera boasts an improved autofocus sensor, an advanced Live View function, and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor. This entry-level digital SLR camera delivers images that will delight and inspire family and friends when paired with any of the more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses. This includes optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, which is now available as an optional kit lens. This camera is also available in silver or black.

PRINTERS
# PIXMA MX7600 – With the incorporation of the new PgR technology, the PIXMA MX7600 Office All-In-One printer allows consumers to print superb quality color documents or presentations on plain paper at a small office or even from the comfort of home. This Office AIO printer also comes equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) and Advanced Media Handling with Auto Duplex printing and two-way paper feeding. The ADF allows for both sides of a letter-sized document to be copied/scanned automatically while Auto Duplex printing of two-sided letter-sized documents can be copied/scanned without having to manually turn over pages or re-feed the document.

# PIXMA iP100 – The PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer addresses printing needs on-the-go while delivering high-quality text and graphics for printing a last-minute business presentation. It affords users the ability to print beautiful borderless color photos from the car or in the office. This mobile printer also has increased color resolution with faster printing speeds than previous models, while offering a number of accessories that make it easier to conduct business outside of the office.

T-Mobile USA: launches its UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that the company has taken the first commercial step in the rollout of its third-generation (3G) wireless network by launching its UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City. T-Mobile plans to continue the rollout of its 3G network across major metropolitan markets through the year. By year’s end, T-Mobile expects its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services.

“The launch of our 3G network comes at a time when 3G phones and services are more affordable, capable and appealing to our consumer marketplace than ever before,” said Cole Brodman, chief development officer, T-Mobile USA. “We benefit not only from the economic scale of 3G, but also from the extensive commercial experience of 3G in our European markets. Today, T-Mobile USA customers already have among the highest adoption of data and messaging services in the industry. Through our 3G network, we look forward to delivering a rich portfolio of new and meaningful services to enrich our customers’ lives.”

T-Mobile’s 3G network supports voice and data services consistent with available service and handset offerings. The company today offers multiple phones that are able to operate on the UMTS network. The phones are designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide the great call quality and rich communication services customers expect from T-Mobile.

Customers using a 3G-capable handset from T-Mobile will also experience faster data speeds when accessing the Web, or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal, for example.

In the coming months, T-Mobile plans to offer its first HSDPA device, along with new and compelling data-centric, all-in-one devices that help make the most of T-Mobile’s high-speed data network.

The launch of the 3G network also enables T-Mobile to accommodate and serve more customers more efficiently through the use of its AWS spectrum, effectively doubling T-Mobile USA’s spectrum position, and laying the foundation for the company’s future growth. T-Mobile and the U.S. government, namely the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice, continue to work closely and effectively together to make available AWS spectrum that will give consumers access to the 3G network.

As the 3G service rolls out in targeted major markets, T-Mobile will continue to build upon its
T-Mobile® HotSpot Wi-Fi network - its wireless high-speed Internet offering that launched in 2003 - and its nationwide voice and data network, to empower customers to effortlessly stay connected using the best available network.

Grand Theft Auto IV Review: GTA 4 Strip Club & Chase Gameplay

It is almost four years since Rockstar has released a new GTA game and in that time many have come along and had a try, however; none have come close, this is because Grand Theft Auto taps into the spinal cord of pop culture. So far information has been slow on Grand Theft Auto IV and has only trickled out, however we now have all the information we need to a review of this much anticipated game.

One thing that we know and even more so with the new GTA 4 is that the game is no place for kids, so make sure that they are not around when getting down to the action. In the new game you play Niko Bellic who is an Eastern European and has come to Liberty City for a better life. While watching some of the scenes you will notice that the game could hold its own against many movies, this is thanks to a great script and the superb voice acting.

GTA 4 is a lot like the previous Grand Theft Auto games, driving and shooting however; there is one huge difference with the new game the character now has a social life. So if you need to wind down you can play some darts, pool or maybe some bowling, or you can just go for a drink or better still hang out at a strip club.

These could in fact be full fledged games, but these are just another extra in GTA 4. In the game you have main missions as well as sidelines, and the further you get in the game the more aqaintances you meet; however trying to keep them all happy can be very tough. NiKo even gets his own cell phone so you are able to receive mission updates.

The biggest thing that RockStar has made with the new GTA 4 game is the introduction of a multiplayer option, so you are now able to battle it out online with up to 15 other players. In the multiplayer game you have free boundaries so are able to go anywhere in New York City. But the anchor in keeping you involved in the game is to get ammo and also the game time. You can form teams where you have to complete a set of missions another mode is where teams will be cops and the other team robbers.

The single player mode will take a full working week to complete, but it is the customizable multiplayer that will shock people the most. The old GTA series has always come under criticism as the gameplay has always been an after thought; well that is not the case with Grand Theft Auto 4. The whole driving has now changed, while driving the many different vehicles you will notice that they handle differently and do not try to turn very well while braking as the vehicles just don’t like it. If you do get bored with driving miles to your destination, then why not steal a cab and work while you drive to your next mission. There is so much to do in the new game, you can go to an internet café and check your emails or check out your dates on a dating website. If that is not enough you can go on your cell phone and download new wallpapers or ringtones. RockStar seems to get things just right when choosing the perfect soundtrack and GTA IV is no exception. Grand Theft Auto 4 is the sex drugs and rock ‘n’ roll of video games and is the most refined and polished in the whole of the franchise history. Few games deliver on the hype this one does.

You can see three videos below, one is of the GTA 4 review, the other is the Strip Club Gameplay while the other is the Chase Gameplay.

Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board and membership to cost $90

It seems like so long ago when we first heard that Nintendo was to introduce the Wii Fit, this balance board was going to be Nintendo’s fitness-gym-in-a-box. In the summer last year the rumor of the price was about $70, however that price was a little on the cheap side, the Nintendo Wii Fit and one-off membership will cost $89.99 and will be released on May 19.

The reason that the Nintendo Wii Fit with Balance Board is more expensive than was first thought is being blamed on the weak dollar. The Wii Fit was launched back in December in Japan and has been a huge hit; the people over in Europe will be getting the balance board on April 25, which is over three weeks before the U.S. will get their hands on this fitness-gym-in-a-box.

However if you do live in the US then the Nintendo World store in New York City has a great little offer, if you put down $5 on a Nintendo Wii Fit any time after April 18 you will receive a free limited-edition T-shirt with a print of Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto as well as a signature. However, you must hurry as this is only limited to the first 1,000. This is the first time that Nintendo have developed something to exercise the body instead of the mind, now your parents can no longer say that playing a games console is bad for your health.

Source - Gamespot

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