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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Had been shook by a big Earthquake (Video)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:39:00 GMT

Don't worry guys, in fact there was a really funny and shaking booth at the Tokyo Game show, the Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3, an earthquake simulator. The simulation goes up to Shindo 7 which represents the strongest earthquake you could have.
So, if you are at this Game event, you should try it!
Here you are a small video to show you the machine.

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Onkyo intros new wireless Headphones, the MHP-UW2

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:17:00 GMT

Onkyo announced the availability of new wireless headphones for November, the MHP-UW2. Our new Bluetooth headphones provide a frequency response of 50Hz-20,000Hz, and come with 30mm Driver Units and an iPod adaptor/receiver. Unfortunately, we don’t have more information about the specs.
The new MHP-UW2 will cost around 150€ in Japan....

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ATH-PRO700: Audio-Technica's High-end headphones upgraded

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:44:00 GMT

Audio released an "upgrade" of its High-end ATH-PRO700 headphones designed for DJ, the ATH-PRO700LTD & ATH-PRO700CWH.
No big changes, you’ll have two new colors: White and Black.

Regarding specs, the PRO700LTD comes with 53mm drivers, and provides an output sound pressure level of 106dB/mW, a frequency response of 5 Hz – 38,000Hz and an impedance of 38 Ohms.

About the White version, our headphones come with 53mm Driver units, and provide a frequency ...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Takara Tomy's booth

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This year, Takara Tomy introduces several new games for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. All of these games come from Japanese Manga:
So, you’ll have Naruto Shippuden Genkitou Ninja Taisen EX3, Yatta Man, Major Dream (Base Ball game)…

Unfortunately, We didn’t enough time to test them, but if you are at the Tokyo Game Show, don’t hesitate to try these games!

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Get a 2nd USB-powered Screen for your Notebook or Desktop

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:32:00 GMT

Century Japan was kind enough to gives us a MEGA head-up with one of their future best seller the LCD-4300U.
With an official Sell and launch in Japan middle of November or late November, this USB powered 4.3” LCD is the ideal companion for any one on the Go who wish to have a 2nd screen for MSN or even for any Photoshop users which needs to have ALL their main screen free of tools.
Compatible with PC (XP / Vista) or MAC (Intel) these screen feature a WVGA resolution 800 x 480 with L...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Motorstorm 2 Hands-on

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:51:00 GMT

At the Tokyo Game Show 2008 is exhibited the new Motor Storm 2. We fully appreciate the first Opus, and we waited impatiently to get it hands-on to see what we this new version had to offer us… Well, in fact, Motorstorm 2 delivers almost same game as the previous version.

The novelty concerns the tracks and new type of car (Monster Trucks) but that’s all. The game remains beautiful, fluid, good speed impression (Especially when you use the boost). You’ll also be able t...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008 : FIFA 09 Hands-On

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:14:00 GMT

After talking about the new Winning Eleven 2009, we had to introduce you the new opus of the biggest Konami’s Rival, the New FIFA 09.

Last year, the EA sport game surprised lot of people, with new game play, more realistic and less arcade. So has Fifa bested Winning Eleven?

Well, regarding the graphics, I love it. I was impressed by the previous version, and yep, this new Fifa, once again, offers us a real pleasure to control your favorite player.
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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Bio Hazard 5 Hands-On

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:13:00 GMT

Here you are the new opus of the popular Zombie Game. After the great success of the previous Bio Hazard, Could Capcom do something better?
After 25minutes testing, what we can say, is this new version is beautiful with great graphics, good game play and not bad AI.

But the real novelty is the Cooperative mode (On line): Yep, new character comes with the very sexy Sheva Alomar. And the interesting thing in this co-op mode is if one of both character dies, the gam...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Street Fighter 4 Hands-on!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Today, on Playstation’s booth was showcased the new Street Fighter 4 from Capcom. And when we played to this game, we must admit that we get some nostalgia. Regarding the games, it was pleasant, nice graphic and game play… You’ll also have two new characters: Akuma and Sakura
Available next year on PS3, XBox 360 and PC

Take a look at the pictures below!

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Boost Your Server with a SSD

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:45:00 GMT

Samsung announced in Korea the launch two new hi-performance SSDs (32 and 64) ready for server use. They're designed to achieve 100MB/s in reading mode, and 80MB/s in writing mode.

Since the end of September, these SSD have been used on HP servers like the “ProLiant BL495c G5 Virtualization Blade Server.”...

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LG's LCD Notebook Privacy Filter

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:30:00 GMT

Korea's LG in Korea will release, as an option for future notebook buyers, an LCD with their Privacy Filter Technology for just 50€.

With it, you will be able to see what is displayed on your screen, but neighbors will not.   Take a look at our picture gallery below tol see that ONLY people in front of the computer will be able to see the screen....

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Winning Eleven 2009, Hands-on!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:07:00 GMT

Football fans have been waiting for this popular Konami game, the new season of Winning Eleven 2009! The Akihabara News staff briefly tested it for you!

We played a demo version, so it’s a little difficult forming an opinion about it, but it's very similar to the previous version. According to a Konami Staff member, they concentrated mainly on improving general graphic and stadium designs.

As for game play, Winning Eleven Series fan shouldn’t be disapp...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Naruto Ulitmate Ninja Storm (Hands-on)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Manga fans will certainly appreciate this news, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, will be available only on PS3 at the end of the year.

After a brief test, it looks like a good game. There’s no lag, all movement is fluid. There are a lot of tricks (Jutsu), like the Rasengan, Chidori,... around 25 characters, and lots of missions (Story Mode).

I was a bit disappointed with its graphics. I hoped for better, particularly on a PS3. Even with this fault, Naruto fans should enj...

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Tokyo Game Show 2008: Yep, We're Here Too!!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:05:24 GMT

Hi Folks, it's only a week after CEATEC 2008, and were here again at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe for the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2008!

We'll cover all events today with special coverage for Akihabara News. We’ll try to test some new games, like Bio Hazard 5, Street Fighter 4, Metal Gear Solid Online, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, and many of others….

Stay tuned to Akihabara News!...

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Available Soon: Sony's MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling Headphones

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Sony's new noise canceling headphones will soon be available. We have little additional information, only that their equipped with a 30mm Neodymium driver unit, and provide an ambient noise reduction level of 87.4%.

Available in White with a price around 45€.
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