Razer Mamba New Gaming Mouse with Wired Wireless Switching


Razer launched a new gaming mouse called Mamba and featuring the same design characteristics of the other black Razer Gaming Mice from the same line.



On the new gaming mouse’s official page is is explained why Razer didn’t adopt the wireless 2.4GHz technology as the primary connection option for its latest model introduced, stating that gamers are used with wired computer mice and that “wireless mice suck for gaming”. According to Razer, gamers will continue to avoid wireless mice because of the delay in responsiveness, a big disadvantage that could produce unexpected results especially during first-person-shooter gameplay.
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As the wireless technology for computer mice is not enough improved over the traditional wired connectivity, a mouse model like Mamba would be the best choice of the moment for gamers and for productivity applications because it comes with a hybrid system that allows you to switch between wired and wireless capability instantly.

Specifications of the new gaming mouse include 1ms polling rate, on-board memory, ergonomic design, wireless/wired switching, and lag-free speed.

Gamerox: Ultimate Gaming Chair for Children


Meet Gamerox – a new concept in gaming seat design for children!
This is the ultimate gaming chair that allows for full 3D body movement, not only enabling a more fun gaming experience, but also improving blood circulation, training muscles and allowing for correct posture development.



You can use it with any game console and benefit from a special anti-skid cushion feet for silent movements, full 3D body motion without tipping backwards too far thanks to the tip back preventer, and a highly ergonomic design supporting gamers of 7 up to 12 years old, and up to 80Kg user weight.



Gamerox was created by Tim Briggs from 4WE3 Innovations, who was inspired in his design after seeing his cousin moving on a standard seat while he was playing games.
The ultimate gaming chair for children is in the prototype phase now, but we are sure we’ll see it in stores in the very near future.
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Check the video and tell us what you think:

GAMEROX 'play in motion' from 4WE3 Innovataions on Vimeo.

(Thanks for the tip, Tim!)

Gaming Vest and HTX Gelmet Complete the Best Gaming System



TN Games, a Washington-based computer hardware and software developer for the entertainment market, has announced to release the coolest gaming accessory after the already available Gaming Vest that enables the wearer to feel the shots during action games.



The HTX Helmet is meant to complement the vest and make you feel the bullets fired on your head as it happens, creating the best gaming system.
Based on the 3rd Space technology, the helmet will be available in 2009.
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The gaming vest connects to the computer via USB and features an air compressor system to inflate and deflate the air pockets placed on the back and front of the vest. These air pockets are the ones that produce the strike against the user’s body as the wearer is shot in the game.



It is available at $139.
Next year we’ll find out more about how this technology works in the helmet, so stay tuned.

(Seen on HotHardware)

Upgrade Norton Antivirus to the 2009 Gaming Edition


In addition to the high-end wireless routers with a special feature designed for PC gamers, which gives priority to the gaming traffic, there is a new solution released by no other than the developer of the top malware protection software, Norton.
Sumantec’s Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition allows you to play games safe on your computer and protect the assets you are earning during massive multi-player gaming.
Symantec specified that the software is fast, without consuming many system resources or interfering with the action.

Basic features include the Gamer Mode that suspends all updates, alerts and the other applications running in the background, while remaining activated during the full-screen mode.
With the smart scheduling the software enables high-demanding applications to continue running only when the computer is idle, while offering a non-stop protection against viruses, worms, keyloggers, spyware, trojans, bots and infected web sites.

“Gamers are an extremely demanding audience that simply won’t tolerate anything on their system that detracts from gameplay,” said Rowan Trollope, senior vice president, Consumer Products, Symantec. “Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition keeps gamers protected online and runs perfectly undetected in the background, meaning no interruptions, no pop-ups, and with the same award winning zero-impact performance of our 2009 products.

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You may upgrade Norton AntiVirus to the Gaming Edition by purchasing the one-year license at a price of $39.99 from the Symantec Store.

Learning Games Online with gamertrainer Returns Gift Certificates

Learning Games Online with gamertrainer Returns Gift Certificates

“We are always adding new games to our training roster – for instance we are adding Battlefield 2142 for the PC in the next few days and there are some biggies on the horizon in the next few months.”
This is what Dave Williams, co-founder and president of Gamertrainer.com, told us at the end of the interview we took him back in September. Only 2 months have passed and gamertrainers have already some cool news for us. They launched the Holiday Gift Certificate Program called "Unleash Their Game!", an interesting alternative to the standard retail gift cards and destined to "The Gamer That Has Everything".

Using the unique code from the gamertrainers you can book a lesson and ask for specific elements you want to learn. In short time, you gamertrainer will contact you directly to start the course.

As you probably already know, the courses take place online via Microsoft's Xbox LIVE, Sony's PLAYSTATION Network, while PC game trainers can teach you key things via PC-based servers if it’s about video games like WoW.
The gift certificates are very consistent, ranging from $17.99 to $19.95 per hour, depending on the number of hours you purchased.

"People are always looking for something beyond the usual gift cards and fruit baskets to give around the holidays," said David Williams, co-founder and president of Gamertrainer.com, LLC. "Gamertrainer gift certificates are great for all levels of gamers, from beginners to pros and can be used for training on any of the current consoles and many of the hottest games," added Williams. "They are also an excellent addition to any gaming related gift – buy a game, buy an hour or two of training to go with it."

(Thanks for the tip, Dave!)