Nintendo just unveiled their new console, the “Wii U” at E3 2011. Tagged at a “2012 launch”, the new console promises a synergy of tablet, TV, and of course, the motion-packed fun factor of the Wii. It’s like having an iPad, a PSP and a console combined.

Check out the next page for the full specs of the Wii U, the E3 trailer video and rumored price point…

Nintendo Wii U

Meanwhile, here are the specs:

• Launches: 2012
• Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.
• New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
• Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.
• Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
• Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.
• Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
• Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
• CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.
• GPU: AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU.
• Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.

There are rumors that a site in Australia pegged the SRP at around USD $628.00. (around P28,000 here in the PH). It’s obvious that the tablet is to blame for the high cost.

But with a lot of new features promised, it may be worth it. Until then, let’s wait for the official announcement

Via Nintendo Official Wii U page and Just Push Start

What do we geeks do with all our old SNES cartridges? They’re just taking up valuable storage space at home!

Hmmm… these folks had a splendid idea; Let’s PISS ON ‘EM!

Watch the video below

Don’t forget to share!

via Boing Boing

A couple of months ago, Dead Island released what is, one of the best Zombie-game trailers for us to see.

Now, look at 11 minutes of pure game play awesomenezz…

Dead Island Gameplay video

Dead Island is developed by Techland and will is tentatively released for September 2011 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

Can’t wait!

via Boing Boing

One of the love-hate features that FPS gamers often use in Black Ops is the built in voice-chat. Hey! live chat is great! No need to waste your time using the friggin’ keyboard when you’re coordinating with your team-mates or… trash talking your opponents.

Samuel L. Jackson elevates that skill to an art form! (Warning: Language is NSFW).

Video follows..

Samuel L. Jackson Plays Black Ops

Via Kotaku

Don’t forget to share, mother%$#)#@(*!

Wohooo!

Cool! Cool! Cool! Spotted in Ohio, this Chevy is the ultimate expression of Angry Birds love.

Here’s another look

Via Jalopnik

Namco-Bandai has recently released a teaser trailer for Tekken Blood Vengeance, a new full-length feature film entirely done in CGI. This will definitely look better than the crap movie which starred real actors.

See the trailer after the break…

Tekken Blood Vengeance Trailer

Katsuhiro Harada, lead project dude said that this film has nothing to do with the live-action film before. The story takes place in between Tekken 5 and 6.

It’s also in full 3D by the way!

Directed by Youichi Mouri, creator of opening cgi for Tekken 5 and 6. Screenplay by Dai Sato (Cowboy Beebop and Ghost In The Shell).

Wow!

Can’t wait!

[ source ]

Make your geek statement and use these gaming-inspired furnishings for every part of your home!

Be the envy of your friends once you show off your Pac Man or Space Invaders couch, your NES bed/coffee table and many, many more!

Game Inspired Furniture For Your Home

Check ‘em out…

Don’t forget to share!

DaemonFrost found this [ here ]

Cool. Cool. Cool.

Celebrating Mario’s 25th anniversary, Converse released the photos for a couple of Chucks slated for release this July.

Too bad they’re only available for Japan as of the moment. Still worth the share though. Just click the share button of your choice below. Thanks!

Here’s the white version

via [ Game Informer ]

The game to end all fighting games, Street Fighter X Tekken (using the SF engine) and the other version Tekken X Street Fighter (using the Tekken engine/mechanics) is in development. The devs have recently released an 8 minute gameplay video in HD.

Enjoy!

Street Fighter X Tekken Gameplay Video HD

Get some creativity, game designers (or writers). You always (almost) use the same chessy words over and over and over again.

Whether for titles, places, things, or NPCs…

Here are the 20 Overused Words for Game Names

1. Age
2. Blade
3. Command
4. Darkness
5. Dawn
6. Dead
7. Eternal
8. Hero
9. Legend
10. Mario
11. Origin
12. Party
13. Red
14. Shadow
15. Space
16. Star
17. Super
18. Unleashed
19. War
20. World

Via Gamedaily