Game controller with touchpad

Ouya, the Kickstarter-funded game machine that has had everyone talking, got tongues wagging again today after its creators revealed the first full frontal photo of the controller gamers will use with the console.


The controller, pictured above, sports a large, circular touch pad in the middle -- something Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii controllers don't have. The controller is being designed by renowned industrial designer Yves Behar (he designed the One Laptop Per Child laptops).



Ouya, which was first revealed earlier this month, has been met with a resoundingly positive reaction among gamers and many developers (though certainly not all). The Android-powered console -- due to launch March 2013 -- raised $1 million in pledges in its first eight hours on Kickstarter, making it the crowdfunding site's fastest project to reach the million dollar mark. As of this writing, the project has raised more than $5.6 million in pledges.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD

 

Awesome game, now I can skateboard and I don't break my leg.

Need For Speed : Most Wanted 2012

Need for Speed: Most Wanted   developed by British games developer Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. Announced on 4 June 2012, during EA's E3 press conference, Most Wanted is the nineteenth title in the long-running Need for Speed series and second game in the Most Wanted series. The game will be released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, beginning in North America on 30 October 2012

Here are the System requirements

Minimum	Recommended
Microsoft Windows
Operating system	Windows Vista (SP2) 32-bit (Windows XP is not supported)	Windows 7 64-bit (Windows XP 64-Bit is not supported)
CPU	2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ or Althon X2 2.7 GHz)	Quad-Core CPU
Memory	2 GB	4 GB
Hard drive space	20 GB of free hard disk space
Graphics hardware	DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON HD 3870 or higher performance / NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GT or higher performance)	DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 / ATI RADEON HD 6950)
Sound hardware	DirectX compatible
Network	Internet connection required for activation and multiplayer
Input device(s)	keyboard, optional controller	Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Battlefield 3 Expansion

The newest expansion to the hit military shooter "Battlefield 3" will launch this September and the developers at DICE promise it will "take vehicular mayhem to the next level."

The expansion, called "Armored Kill," gives players five new vehicles to drive including mobile artillery, tanks and ATVs. Players also will get to fly an all-new gunship.

Speaking of vehicular mayhem, "Armored Kill" will introduce a new Tank Superiority mode in which heavy vehicles go head-to-head. And the expansion also includes the Bandar Desert map -- the biggest map in the history of the Battlefield franchise.

But here, check out the all-new trailer and take a look for yourself:  

Xbox live and iPad

The latest update to Microsoft's My Xbox Live app adds a bit of handy functionality for iPads — or rather, brings iPads up to date with the rest of the devices supported by the app. You can now launch games, view achievements, and send messages using your iPad.

The options are well-known to the iPhone and Windows Phone users of the app, and it's nice to be able to select from your video and game library on the iPad's big, clear screen. Unfortunately, you still can't do the sort of things best done by a tablet: browse and purchase games, enter account info, leave and read reviews and so on.

And some things were never really meant for tablets in the first place: the enormous d-pad and controls for playback control, for instance. You also are unable to play games on the tablet, which is no surprise, but still may be a little disappointing to a few hopeful gamers.

At the moment, it's not essential, but it's still a helpful replacement for navigating your Xbox menus and content if, say, your controller is low on battery or someone is using the big screen while you queue up a movie. And being able to control playback, while it's not the most practical of exercises, is still nice. You can download the app for free here.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles PS3

Umbrella Chronicles takes place from the first person as your characters move through a fully 3D mansion. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from past Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella's stronghold.

 Release Date: July 17, 2012

Counter-Strike Global Offensive

Counter-Strike, the most famous computer game will appear in a new series on August 21. The announcement is official and was made ​​by Valve manufacturer. The game will appear simultaneously on platforms PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, PC and Mac computers. 

Budget, Midrange & Luxury Gaming PC

Budget Gaming Pc

The Good:

The Alienware X51 is a powerful gaming PC wrapped up in a form factor similar in size, but only just a bit bigger than an Xbox 360 or PS3 console. It comes with either an Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i7 processor, and a Blu-ray drive, 1TB of storage, and Nvidia Optimus technology that saves power while playing. 

HDMI connectivity means you can easily play PC games on your television set, with better graphics than you’d find on a console. Games such as the graphic-intensive Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V perform well and look great.  

The Bad:

The Alienware X51 offers up some decent specs. The basic model comes with an Intel Core i3 3.30GHz processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 video card, but if you’re already a PC tech head you may be able to customise your own gaming PC with better specs for a similar price.

Midrange Gaming Pc:

It's not cheap, but there's a lot to like about the Dell Studio XPS 435. This high-tech wonder crams in all you'll need for high-end gaming, with a range-topping Intel Core i7 processor, up to a staggering an unbelievable 24GB of DDR3 memory, and the latest choice of graphics cards. 

Luxury Gaming PC:

The Good:

The Acer Aspire G7700 Predator is a dedicated Windows Vista gaming PC with Nvidia nForce 780th SLI-capable graphic chipset and four hard drive bays (allowing RAID). Configurations include Intel Core 2 quad-core processors, up to 8GB RAM, 7.1 audio support and Blu-ray optical drive. Ships with gaming mouse and keyboard.

There are two good reasons to bolt Acer’s flagship PC to your gaming floor. Firstly, it’s probably worth more than anything else in the house. Secondly, you won’t have to worry about the Predator’s aggressive angular jaws going on a high-tech rampage when its over-clocked quad-core computer brain achieves sentience and decides to eliminate puny humankind.

The Bad:

It looks tougher than it is, so no kicking the plastic shell or flimsy swing arms when you lose a bout. While the gaming mouse and keyboard are OK, it’s always annoying have to pay for accessories you probably already own.