Most gamers take some time when perusing a certain type of genre before they can come up with a control scheme that they are most comfortable with, and this scenario more often than not occurs within the realm of PC gaming as compared with console games that have a limited amount of buttons and joysticks. A different placement of keys or a slight shift from the familiarity of your button configuration could mean an end game result that favors your opponent. Thankfully, we have ThinkGeek who delivers the Frag Pedal for PC gamers, offering the use of our legs to free up at least a key or two on the keyboard while fragging away.

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I generally enjoy coding games more than I do playing them (then again when I get my Wii that might change). I started our sister site Game Addicts with my friend Sean who is a professional games programmer, there’s been a lack of posts there recently (changing now thanks Edwin) due to a series of mini games that we’ve been working on (when I say we I actually mean Sean).

The first of which is the very cool retro game Space Invaders:

This took Sean about 2 lunch hour man days to write which I reckon is pretty damn cool. So please check it out and gives us some feedback (I coded the high score system so please don’t break it).

If you’d like to feature the game on your own site or blog get in touch and I’ll send you instructions and add a link to your site to the high score table (this is still pretty much in beta so a few testers would be great).

So you’ve bought a spanking new Nintendo Wii as part of your get fit regiment in view of the upcoming holiday season where you will indulge in plenty of eating, drinking, and video gaming. Unfortunately, as with everything in this world, there is nothing perfect, and the very same thing applies to the Wii sensor that falters under extra bright conditions. The Wireless Wii Sensor does not provide a foolproof method against dropped or wayward connections with your Wiimote in the presence of bright light, but it does do away with the pesky cable that definitely turns down the Wii’s sex appeal by a notch.

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The world is divided into two types of people - those who absolutely love Star Wars and all of its nuances and those who loathe this piece of fantasy science fiction with a touch of mythology and hokey religion. Thankfully, there are way more of the latter that keeps the Star Wars merchandise machine going for decades ever since Luke Skywalker graced the silver screen almost 30 years ago. Hammacher is currently carrying the Star Wars version of the classic board game Battleship for a $59.95 price tag. Unfortunately, those who are living out of the Continental U.S. and Canada won’t have any luck bagging one as Hammacher will not ship it anywhere else.

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So everybody and his dog has already had a go at the motion sensitive Nintendo Wii but you, and you are desperate to jump on the bandwagon without any success as new arrivals of Wii consoles get snapped up as soon as they make their way into gaming stores and electronic boutiques everywhere. Fret not, as there is still some hope in the form of the upcoming DS Motion Card. This unique plug-in is a revolutionary motion sensor which is compatible with both Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld consoles. It comes with a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope combination that aims to bring handheld gaming to the next level (as if the touchscreen experience is not enough to differentiate it from other gaming systems).

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XYZ Computing has an extensive review of the new gaming keyboard produced by Ideazon. The keyboard is called MERC which combines a standard keyboard with a Fang gamepad on the left side. Check out some of the features announced on Ideazon’s website.

Dedicated Gaming Terrain
-MERC’s dedicated gaming terrain combines 34 gaming keys, a deadly central butterfly layout, three thumb keys and 11 weapon keys

Sleek Ergonomics
-Sleek ergonomic game pad tilts 11 degrees to match natural wrist position while providing hours of comfortable gaming
-Core game commands are labeled for quick access, including run, walk, jump, crouch and reload

Multimedia Controls & Hot Keys
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Is a weak arm or physical stamina keeping you from taking your Nintendo Wii gaming experience to the next level? Perhaps you should look into getting the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller. This accessory adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming and does it all with less physical movement.

Contoured to perfectly fit a players hand, the Nunchuck controller builds on the simplicity of the Nintendo Wii Remote controller. The Nunchuck contains the same motion-sensing technology enabled in the Wii Remote but also includes an analog stick to help assist in character movement. This analog stick can be a godsend if you feel like physical motion is keeping you from your optimum gaming performance (see video called Crazy Girl on Wii).

Many games will allow you to control your character’s movement with the Nunchuck in your left hand, while your right hand is free to execute the action movements with the Wii Remote. For example, the Nunchuck comes in extremely handy for games like Wii Boxing. You can use the Nunchuck to hit with your off or weaker hand, while you use the Wii remote to punch and jab with your primary hand. Hardcore gamers may even want to use two Nunchuck controllers to gain a competitive edge.

Rather use the Nunchuck in your right hand? No problem. Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers are only relatively dependent on each other, players are free to hold them in whichever hand is most comfortable. The ambidextrous nature of the Wii controllers grants accessibility seldom seen in previous game controllers.

Also, the Nunchuck controller doesn’t need its own power - it plugs into the Wii Remote controller when it’s in use. So there’s no worry about charging up or expensive batteries.

Adding a Nunchuck to your Nintendo Wii system will definitely help you open the doors to the next level of gaming. Just be careful you don’t accidentally smack your wife or punch your dog while using your Wii controllers like these guys.

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How many times have you had your opponent in your sights only to miss at the most crucial moment due to sub-par gaming equipment? Say goodbye to those frustrating moments with the new Razer DeathAdder. No, this DeathAdder isn’t some reptile or end game boss in the classic Golden Axe, but it is actually Razer’s latest offering for the gaming masses. Long renowned for their prowess in coming up with superior gaming peripherals that will give you an edge over your opponent, the DeathAdder high precision gaming mouse comes equipped with third generation infrared sensor technology that ought to enable you to make faster, more decisive actions accurately.

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