Kid gets punk'd into thinking he's getting an Xbox 360

Apparently after his mom purchased the Xbox this kid peaked and learned about it early. He supposedly received the Xbox later. Kind of harsh, but it'll teach him to not mess with mama.

World Wide Telescope

When I was in the fourth and fifth grades I wanted nothing more in the world more than to be an astronaut when I grew up. I was enamored with astronomy and most of all discovery. So, when I watched this video it really took me back to that time. I read a lot of things on the web, I peruse hundreds of stories everyday, it's rare that I find one that moves me, inspires me, or makes me feel that the world we live in is great. Lame, right? My personal feelings. I hope you enjoy this video and that it impacts you like it has me.

I recommend that you download the High Res .mp4 (QuickTime). But you can watch the flash version below if you don't want to go to the trouble.



The website mentioned in the video is here. I can't wait to see this.

Music using only OS sounds

Music using only Windows XP and Windows 98 sounds.


And a version for our Mac OSX brethren.

Thanks Geek Squad!

Geek Squad: For those too stupid to install 360 games by themselves. Link to Flikr

3D Gaming Effects using the Wii Remote and Sensor Bar

It seems to me that there would be some limitations to this, considering the way that most of us currently play games. However, it definitely would give game developers more creative options for games. To see more projects from Johnny Lee, he's clearly a bright individual, visit his research page.

[Edit]
A version of this will be added to Steven Spielberg's game Boom Blox as an "easter egg."

[thanks R080T]

Gears of War 2 Teaser Trailer

Video: Gears of War 2 GDC Teaser

Gears of War 2 Oficially Announced

Via TeamXbox.com

CliffyB has officially announced Gears of War 2. He just said on stage that Gears of War 2 will be "bigger, better and more badass" than the first game, which was just a set up for all the things that we are going to see in Gears of War 2.

The game will feature massive crowds of characters, dynamic fluid effects, structural degradation of solid objects, ambient occlusion to improve shadow highlights and many more features.

On a side note: I cant wait to see more of every bodies favorite game developer, Cliffy B., in the news for the next year. Also, be sure to check out the GoW2 Theme, Gamer pics, and Trailer in the Xbox Live Marketplace. "CLIFFY MUTHATRUCKIN B!"