Rock Band 2: Announced and Details Released</h1> <article> <h1>Rock Band 2: Announced and Details Released</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:24:19 -0700</p> <p>Despite having been announced only a little over a week ago, details on the upcoming sequel to Rock Band, Rock Band 2, have been released in the most recent edition of Game Informer. Harmonix, the developer of Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero 2, Rock Band, and now Rock Band 2, released details about several songs packaged with the game, the two drum sets that you can purchase for the game (yes, TWO different drum sets), and several other BIG announcements!</p> <br clear="both" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Children" rel="tag">Children</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Entertainment" rel="tag">Entertainment</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lifestyle" rel="tag">Lifestyle</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Miscellaneous" rel="tag">Miscellaneous</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Products" rel="tag">Products</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Television" rel="tag">Television</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Toys" rel="tag">Toys</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=r0fPTJ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=y8h3TJ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=0omX2j"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=2lIgSj"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=GGK7bj"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:12:54 -0700</p> <p>While fans of the book and movie series The Bourne Conspracy were intent on the closure of the movie trilogy starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, the creative minds at developer High Moon Studios were hard at work on the new video game.</p> <br clear="both" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Fun" rel="tag">Fun</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Media" rel="tag">Media</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Products" rel="tag">Products</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Reviews" rel="tag">Reviews</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Shopping" rel="tag">Shopping</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Technology" rel="tag">Technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Toys" rel="tag">Toys</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=7gyDSJ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=70MU0J"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=44ZJ2j"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=QkllSj"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=VY7jwj"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Great Video Games that Educate</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:43:10 -0700</p> <p>Although there are video games that educate children in every age category, people don't always realize it. While some games have little educational value, like the infamous crime series Grand Theft Auto and the best-selling Halo series, many other games do help children learn. Whether they are throwing kids into the past to learn about the vicious Genghis Khan, handing them the reigns to a city to learn about handling money and budgets, or helping a child discover a new place in the world, video games can be a huge help in educating children today.</p> <br clear="both" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Children" rel="tag">Children</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Computers" rel="tag">Computers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Entertainment" rel="tag">Entertainment</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Fun" rel="tag">Fun</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lifestyle" rel="tag">Lifestyle</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parenting" rel="tag">Parenting</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Products" rel="tag">Products</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Reviews" rel="tag">Reviews</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Shopping" rel="tag">Shopping</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Toys" rel="tag">Toys</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Videos" rel="tag">Videos</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=exrTlI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ddSA9I"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=8vLBSi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=PBaddi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=3go53i"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Your Guide to Video Game Terminology: Advanced</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:51:20 -0700</p> <p><b>Cell Processor: New Technology</b></p> <p>In a society based around electronic devices and technology, there are always going to be new things out there for you to see and learn. </p> <p><br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/video_game_terminology_advanced" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Computers" rel="tag">Computers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Entertainment" rel="tag">Entertainment</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=oguDxpCO"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=DdINWlPm"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=v4UZBum3"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=wdGhOqsA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=a7L1Uisj"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>7 Things Gamers Can't Live Without in 2008</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:48:51 -0700</p> <p>Serious gamers are typically those that play more than two hours of games per day (14 hours or more per week), especially those that play competitively either online or professionally. For those of you that want more of an insight into the life of a gamer, or want to be a serious gamer, or simply want a look at some awesome electronic products, read on about the 7 Things Serious Gamers Can't Live Without in 2008.</p> <br clear="both" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Children" rel="tag">Children</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Computers" rel="tag">Computers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Entertainment" rel="tag">Entertainment</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Fun" rel="tag">Fun</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Gadgets" rel="tag">Gadgets</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Home" rel="tag">Home</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Men" rel="tag">Men</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Products" rel="tag">Products</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Shopping" rel="tag">Shopping</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Technology" rel="tag">Technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Television" rel="tag">Television</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Videos" rel="tag">Videos</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=WqhC6I"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=2sppZI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=RkWczi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=XIKvxi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=uJSIyi"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Video Game Preview</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:02:02 -0800</p> <p>Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 is a tactical First Person Shooter coming out on PC, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 on March 18th, 2008 (in North America). In the original Rainbow Six: Vegas, the player controlled a member, Logan Keller, of an elite anti-terrorist group called Rainbow Six. In Vegas 2, the player will create a member of the elite group from the ground up to experience the campaign.</p> <br clear="both" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Computers" rel="tag">Computers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Entertainment" rel="tag">Entertainment</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lifestyle" rel="tag">Lifestyle</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Men" rel="tag">Men</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Products" rel="tag">Products</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Reviews" rel="tag">Reviews</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Shopping" rel="tag">Shopping</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Technology" rel="tag">Technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Toys" rel="tag">Toys</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=hOYPNI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=lkTTjI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=WoNuUi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=Ieawji"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=lydlYi"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Sony-Backed Blu-ray Wins: Will Sony's PLAYSTATION 3 Follow Suit?</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:53:53 -0800</p> After the victory of Blu-ray format over HD DVD (Toshiba announced yesterday that they would halt production of HD DVD players and recorders, and would stop shipping to retailers by the end of March), will the PLAYSTATION 3 follow suit? Is it possible that, although the PLAYSTATION 3 has started more slowly than the other consoles, that it will pick up momentum, and ultimately win the console wars?<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/sonybacked_bluray_wins_will_sony_10873" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=7InlmI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=kevJqI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=MlDIri"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=KfcdCi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=BY5Qri"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>8 Video Games You HAVE to Play in '08</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:41:13 -0800</p> <p></p><p>Since the Christmas holidays, the world of video games has been fairly quiet. If you are looking forward to a particular game that is coming out in 2008, but you aren't sure what is lined up for this year, this list is for you. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/8_video_games_you_have_play_08_10539" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Fun" rel="tag">Fun</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Reviews" rel="tag">Reviews</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Technology" rel="tag">Technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Television" rel="tag">Television</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Video+Games" rel="tag">Video Games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=k9HwSI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=TpY8mI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=AmKAii"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=VObVJi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ZTLE3i"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>10 Absolutely Best Video Games to Buy Teens This Christmas 2007</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:48:39 -0800</p> <p>Wondering what would be the best video game to get as a gift this holiday season? </p><p>This holiday season, game developers and publishers are rushing out games for gamers of all types and of varying quality. </p><p>To make things easier for people who are not active gamers but want to get a really great video game as a gift , here's a list of the 10 Best Video Games to Get Teens this Christmas: <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/best_video_game_christmas_gifts_2007_8551" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/games" rel="tag">games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/videos" rel="tag">videos</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/video+games" rel="tag">video games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/gaming" rel="tag">gaming</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/computers" rel="tag">computers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/technology" rel="tag">technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wii" rel="tag">wii</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/playstation" rel="tag">playstation</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/nintendo" rel="tag">nintendo</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/gadgets" rel="tag">gadgets</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/electronics" rel="tag">electronics</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/gifts" rel="tag">gifts</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=5PE13I"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=VeESpI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=NLDh1i"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=YQ5jDi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=X3Wbji"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Christmas Rush for Video Games is Coming</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:57:46 -0800</p> <p>When November comes around, the video game industry is always in high gear to churn out games. With Christmas approaching, game developers are prepared to get their hopeful holiday season hits out the door. </p><p>Every year is the same: kids want games, so developers put the games out for them to purchase during Christmas. The list goes on and on and on, and this is only good for every gamer (and gift giver!). <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/christmas_rush_video_games_comin_8047" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="technorati_tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/games" rel="tag">games</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/video" rel="tag">video</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/gaming" rel="tag">gaming</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/technology" rel="tag">technology</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/playstation" rel="tag">playstation</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wii" rel="tag">wii</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/christmas" rel="tag">christmas</a></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=9BThwI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=exOnUI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=2PxDVi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=aIjpJi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=iFtOui"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Halo 3 is Coming Soon</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:15:05 -0700</p> <p></p><p>While students around the country prepare to return to school after a long summer, Microsoft and Bungie Studios are preparing to drop a bomb on all gamers: Halo 3. Gamers around the world will be able to participate in the epic last battle for human existence, and "finish the fight," on September 25th, 2007, in one of the most anticipated games of all time! <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/halo_3_coming_soon_6649" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=6Iuo3MXl"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=hcEplgmQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=a534P7DA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=sIap6fZ2"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=g0VjwaLD"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Disgusting Candy Your Kids Will Love</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:56:52 -0700</p> <p>While searching for online Halloween games to write about, I stumbled across some pretty weird (and disgusting) candy. These candies are tasty treats that, for the most part, just look kind of creepy.</p><p> Here's a collection of the 10 Weirdest Candy Treats that your children will love to try! <a href="http://inventorspot.com/disgusting_candy" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=9v63ZgTO"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=m2jkPrnL"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=oOEU4ZYk"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=AL1twBFn"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=l36ErulG"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Battery-Free Wireless Mouse - Product Review</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:15:21 -0700</p> <p></p><p> Have you ever wanted a wireless mouse that didn't require batteries? Well, this mouse is the product you've been looking for all this time! <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/batteryfree_wireless_mouse_" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=lr14djg3"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=u426dPdL"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=rj79BBnY"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=sFgyKjSx"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=nRPKRgMA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>PLAYSTATION 3 Price Cut</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:50:21 -0700</p> <p></p><p>Sony announced today that the price of the PLAYSTATION 3 is being dropped from $599 to $499. Sony has spent the last few days denying the drop in price, but officials came out today with an official announcement, saying that they expect sales to "double" due to the price drop. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/articles/playstation_3_price_cut" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=fNpEIbWq"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=a68fA5SK"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=HThjZnRN"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=shvcI89o"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=Lm7HLy6r"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Felony to Sell Video Games in New York?</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Thu, 31 May 2007 21:45:34 -0700</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>New York Assembly <a href="http://gamepolitics.com/2007/05/31/lightning-round-for-ny-assembly-video-game-bill-passed-in-a-day/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">passed a bill</a> today, May 31st, 2007 that could make it possible to charge retailers who sell an M Rated game to a minor with a felony. Assemblymen from the State of New York were heard discussing the unconstitutional clauses in the law, but then turned around to say that they were voting FOR the bill. The law passed today by an overwhelming vote of 130-10. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/felonytosellgames" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=dsgfZswI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=MBn9pxcj"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=6jBS0JIP"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=OpXDCxWy"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=vQEfKFFj"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Guitar Hero II: A Better Way to Rock</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Sun, 13 May 2007 22:30:28 -0700</p> <p></p><p> Did you know that you can cheaply, and easily, be playing a guitar like you've always wanted? Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 puts the joy in playing music into a cheap little guitar and a video game that will keep you rockin' out for hours on end. Turn up your volume, and get ready to rock! <a href="http://inventorspot.com/guitarhero" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=2O7I19Zl"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=73Nj56VT"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=kLl5MVv8"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ELTYElES"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=62lmfXyx"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Video Games Launched March 2007</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:54:22 -0700</p> <p><strong>Splinter Cell Double Agent</strong>During the spring, kids and adults alike are outside enjoying the weather. Whether it be playing catch, playing with your little league baseball team, or working out, most people in the United States are outside enjoying the spring and summer months. Since people are outside, and not inside playing video games, sales in the video ndustry dip during these months. As a result, many game companies hold their games from being released during this time of the year. Each year, however, a handful of game companies take a chance by releasing a game during the spring, and these are the big titles that came out this month <a href="http://inventorspot.com/hits_in_march" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=vuOse0AK"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=0z8oV080"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=sJbRfiZ4"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=Sf6e3wfF"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=Pljoq4np"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Crackdown Coming to Xbox 360 with Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:42:31 -0800</p> <strong>Crackdown</strong>There have been some great games out over the last few months, with the biggest highlight (and my pick for Game of the Year) being Gears of War. If you missed that article, you can see it <a href="/video_games_2007" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">here</a> . Looking to the future is what most people are doing nowadays, so that's what I'm doing with this preview on <a href="http://crackdownoncrime.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Crackdown</a> . This game comes out on February 20th exclusively for the Xbox 360, and will include the much-sought-after invite to the <a href="http://www.halo3.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Halo 3</a> multiplayer beta (the sequel to Halo and Halo 2). The Halo 3 beta isn't the only good thing about this package, however, and I'm going to tell you why.<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/crackdown_with_halo_3" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=90e5S2jK"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=vxlj4LhC"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=bzvjmTZc"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=1ZdTZkto"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ikbC6HFt"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Best Video Games To Play in 2007</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:36:52 -0800</p> <strong>New Year's Ball in New York</strong>The year 2006 was an interesting year for many people in the United States. To celebrate this, I sat down and thought of all the different kinds of entertainment mediums that people use to have some fun in their lives. Since my specialty comes from video games, I put together a list of the best video games of 2006.<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/video_games_2007" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=a65raapD"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=JUzO0fPn"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=mwz6h9eP"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=MulzXq5P"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=w8eYMa1Z"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>PLAYSTATION 3: All Hype or the Real Deal</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:25:54 -0800</p> <p>Since I missed out on getting the PLAYSTATION 3 at launch, I figured I wouldn’t be able to get my hands on one until at least March of next year. Entering my local GameStop, however, led me to the surprising purchase of a PLAYSTATION 3. </p><p>Here are my first impressions of Sony’s brand new console (with EXCLUSIVE photos), the PLAYSTATION 3! <a href="http://inventorspot.com/playstation_3_success_or_failure" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=pRMzVsUN"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=eFuKcTg3"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=bWdChVoi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=uE6pQezR"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=4dXBE0bm"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Video Games Worth Killing For</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800</p> <strong>Video Game Realism</strong>In today’s world, almost every video game that is released has some form of violence. This isn’t just happening now, though; it’s been a trend for a very long time. Ever since <a href="/mario_video_game" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Mario</a>, which had the player killing enemies by jumping on them, video games have become more and more violent. As video game consoles became more and more powerful, games also became increasingly violent due to realism (see above). The list of violent video games goes on and on, but this is my list of the best and most violent video games around today.<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/games_to_kill_for" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=0I8caRIZ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=j0jbyFBH"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=tt956PNw"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=rmiQiGY6"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=yv4t3CgA"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Sony v. Microsoft - The Clear Winner in Gaming Is...</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:51:58 -0700</p> <p>Our Guest Blogger Matt Wood is a young writer from the great city of Seattle, Washington. He is a passionate gamer, who is almost always listening to music. His all-time favorite video games include SimCity 4, Halo 2, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and the classic game Frogger. </p> <p>Here is his article for readers of <a href="http://www.americaninventorspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">AmericanInventorSpot.com</a>. </p> <p>* * * * *</p> <p>Stepping up to the plate to face 90 mph fastballs, sprinting full on into an action packed battlefield amid a storm of bullets and explosions, and driving at high speed around tight corners and being involved in high speed, explosive wrecks, will become bigger and better than you ever thought imaginable come this winter. </p> <p><br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/sony_v_microsoft" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=jP9t4I"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=pbeheI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=CCW5Vi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=Ug7cui"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=M0imti"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Everything You Wanted to Know About Portal: The Video Game</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:03:24 -0700</p> <p>Passionate about video games, our Guest Blogger Matt Wood is a young writer from the great city of Seattle, Washington. He is almost always listening to music and his all-time favorite video games include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?link_code=ur2&tag=americaninven-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&location=/gp/search%3F%26index=videogames%26keywords=sim%20city%204%26_encoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Sim City 4</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?link_code=ur2&tag=americaninven-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&location=/gp/search%3F%26index=videogames%26keywords=Halo%202%26_encoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Halo 2</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?link_code=ur2&tag=americaninven-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&location=/gp/search%3F%26index=videogames%26keywords=Need%20for%20Speed%26_encoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Need for Speed: Most Wanted</a>, and the classic game <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?link_code=ur2&tag=americaninven-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&location=/gp/search%3F%26index=videogames%26keywords=frogger%26_encoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Frogger</a>.</p> <p>Here is his article for readers of <a href="http://www.americaninventorspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">AmericanInventorSpot.com</a>.</p> <p>* * * * * </p> <p>Looking into the face of evil isn't so easy for some of us, but what about facing a simple, easily solved obstacle? Well, you might have to give a little on the simple part, or even the easily solved part, but there are sure to be obstacles in the new computer game Portal, being developed by the creators of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?link_code=ur2&tag=americaninven-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&location=/gp/search%3F%26index=videogames%26keywords=half%20life%202%26_encoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Half Life 2: Episode Two</a>. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/portal_this_portal_that" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=uV7Z8I"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=91iUjI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=xouz9i"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=VUtnmi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=QYGHJi"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Prey - The Next Great Video Game?</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:02:55 -0700</p> <p><strong>Prey Video Game</strong>Passionate about video games, our Guest Blogger Matt Wood is a young writer from the great city of Seattle, Washington. He is almost always listening to music and his all-time favorite video games include Sim City 4, Halo 2, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and the classic game Frogger. </p> <p>Here is his article for readers of <a href="http://www.americaninventorspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">AmericanInventorSpot.com</a> . </p> <p>* * * * *</p> <p> Looking out your window one warm summer night, would YOU expect to see big blue lights coming from some kind of giant aircraft hovering over your family-owned bar? I certainly wouldn't, and if this were to happen, I would like to think it would bring a whole new meaning of "UFO" to mind. Thinking hard about this phenomenon waiting in the wings, I tried out the new hit game Prey.<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/prey_video" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=VkKuaI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=0rO1vI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=kxXlii"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=HukNni"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=WXLsmi"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Saints Row Is Violence Done Well</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:15:04 -0700</p> <p><strong>Saints Row Video Game</strong>Passionate about video games, our Guest Blogger Matt Wood is a young writer from the great city of Seattle, Washington. He is almost always listening to music and his all-time favorite video games include Sim City 4, Halo 2, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and the classic game Frogger.</p> <p>Here is his article for readers of AmericanInventorSpot.com.</p> <p>* * * * *</p> <p>Set to launch in late August of 2006 on the XBox 360, Saints Row is a free roam game set in the sprawling city of Stilwater. In Saints Row, you earn membership into the 3rd Street Saints gang, and struggle for survival against rival gangs and police. Building a reputation for the 3rd Street Saints, you can rise through the ranks and gain notoriety throughout the city. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/saints_row_game" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=SGu9JI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=8OmqKI"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=FA3Xdi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=MKqnCi"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=NkzTIi"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>One Guys' Launch Experience with PLAYSTATION 3</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:32:06 -0800</p> Last night at midnight, stores around the country opened so that they could sell the brand new PLAYSTATION 3 to customers waiting in extremely long lines. This morning, several nationwide stores opened to sell their preordered PLAYSTATION 3’s, as did a few stores that were doing “lottery” style sales of the PLAYSTATION 3. Here was MY launch day experience!<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/playstation_3_launch" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=1QYH3l2o"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ZxkAz1sg"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=fprCLDy3"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=1ko2Ni2N"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=zH3TaaWN"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>New Video Game Controller Will Be Throwable</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:00:31 -0800</p> <strong>But Just In Case You Are</strong>Have you ever gotten so angry, that you wanted to throw something? While you’re playing video games, have you ever gotten so pissed off that you threw your controller across the room? If you have, then you should know that an inventor has recently designed a controller just for this kind of situation; a “throwable” <a href="http://www.newscientisttech.com/article.ns?id=dn10401&feedId=online-news_rss20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">controller</a>, just in case you get angry!<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/throwable_video_game_controller" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=8prysrJn"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=9Dg68nZX"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=JDzoCwmJ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=zrjo6zIH"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=cDMcf3AI"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Game of the Week: Splinter Cell Double Agent</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:32:31 -0700</p> <p><a href="http://splintercell.us.ubi.com/doubleagent/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"></a>Have you ever wanted to be a top secret espionage agent? Well, here's your chance! This game brings you about as close as the average person could ever get! </p><p><a href="http://splintercell.us.ubi.com/doubleagent/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent</a> was released on October 17th, 2006, for the XBox 360. It was developed and published by <a href="http://www.ubi.com/US/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Ubisoft</a>. The game is also to be released on the XBox, PlayStation 2, Gamecube, and PC on October 26th, 2006. Splinter Cell Double Agent is the fourth installment of the well known Splinter Cell series, all of which are <a href="/video_game_terminology_basics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">developed and published</a> by Ubisoft. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/game_of_the_week_splinter_cell_double_agent" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=bvfuMGzm"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=wFE7EC0L"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=xqoJUxct"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=7yBsEFXG"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ouJnKboQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Game of the Week: Dead Rising</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:43:25 -0700</p> <p><i>Starting this week, I’m writing a weekly column called “Game of the Week,” (a.k.a. GotW). The idea is to pick one game each week and talk a little bit about it.</i></p><p>After the release of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBox_360" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">XBox 360</a> in November of 2005, it was common belief that the games released for the console were very similar to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_video_game_consoles_%28sixth_generation%29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">previous generation</a> games. The first widely accepted “next generation” game on the XBox 360 was Dead Rising. <a href="http://inventorspot.com/game_of_the_week_dead_rising" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=TwTWkcy8"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=DMQ7gDLx"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=EKAp75By"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=CVX4pFii"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=6BTGoHq6"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Final Verdict on Madden NFL 07</h1> <p>Matt Wood — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:06:20 -0700</p> In the United States, there is no sport more popular than football (although a few may argue baseball). Have you ever dreamt of being a professional athlete with the crowd roaring their approval? Ever dreamt of being out there playing football with the best in the world? With the video game Madden NFL 07, you can live out your dreams. It's as close as it gets to actually being on the field.<br class="clear" /> <a href="http://inventorspot.com/final_verdict_madden_nfl_07" rel="nofollow"> read more »</a><br class="clear" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=4e7qpDPC"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=pmGt3eBu"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=ZpUS0g9h"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=dsNcMtH3"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.inventorspot.com/~f/inventorspot/mattwood?a=cXWC3AQx"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>