Nvidia GTX 780
It almost feels like we have been seeing the 600 series of cards from Nvidia for a few years now. At a year and two months we are a little past due to see a new generation of cards and today we can finally take the wraps off of NVidia’s latest card, the GTX 780. Rumors have been going around for a while on this launch so let’s just jump right into it and see what it’s all about and then how it performs. One thing is for sure, this will be the start of a lot of exciting cards, and 2013 is going to be a good year!
A year later: Transformer Prime
I’m going to come clean to you guys/girls. I have had tablets for the past 2-3 years and for the first few years, I really never put them to use. I found them to be cumbersome, slow, and there just wasn’t enough reason to use them. Frankly I could do it all on my phone just as well, with a smaller screen of course. About a year ago I had a Transformer Prime come in. With Nvidia’s Tegra 3 quad core CPU I was intrigued and the optional keyboard was icing on the cake. I decided to REALLY give it a try and see what I thought. A year later I want to talk a little about my experience.
Truly Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Model 207
When it comes to ergonomic keyboards there are only a few to pick from and, for the most part, all of those are rubber dome keyboards. Ergonomic mechanical keyboards are really limited to two different models, one being the Truly Ergonomic. Today we are going to take a look to see how it compares to everything I have tested to date. I expect an adjustment period just to its shape alone, but as a writer by trade I am very curious how it will affect me day to day. The gamer in me is just as curious on how it will perform in game as well. Let’s take a closer look.
Genius Ring Mouse 2
When it comes to pointers for the computer there are multiple solutions. Most of them come in the traditional flat on a mouse pad form, but occasionally a company comes up with an innovative way to control the pointer on our screen. Genius has developed a “ring mouse” and I have the pleasure of looking at their second version of this particular design in the Ring Mouse 2. I will look at the device’s versatility and functionality in this review and see how it stacks up not only as a pointer, but also as an alternative solution to our browsing needs.
Asus Maximus V Formula
Let’s be honest, Asus has a whole product line full of good motherboards. So much that it really takes a special motherboard to stand out from the crowd. There has been one specific board that has stuck with me for the past year and a half though, back from when I took a visit to the Asus office and they pulled it out to show me. That motherboard would be the Maximus V Formula. I’m sure you are wondering what made it stand out, especially considering all of the motherboards we have in the office, including boards like the Rampage IV. Well I only have a limited amount of space in the opening; you will have to peek inside our review to find out.
I've spent all of 2011 trying to play nearly every game available. Sure I could call it work, but for the most part it was a good time. We had up and downs. With this year seeing the introduction of releases from major IP's like Elder Scrolls and Battlefield its been an amazing year for any gamer. No matter your preferences I'm sure you have found a game or two that tickles your fancy. After doing the gaming news for the year do you want to know what the Game Of The Year for me is? Read on to find out. Some of the entry's might surprise you!
There are a couple of things that I have to point out before we start. I had to actually play the game for it to be considered. So Skyrim, SWTOR, and Battlefield 3 are out for reasons that have been covered in past gaming news. The game had to come out in 2011, duh, lol. Other than that, it was free reign.
5th Place: Homefront
Now, I know what your probably thinking, Homefront? In a top five list? Hell yes. Playing through Homefront was a different kind of experience for me. Little did we know that Kim Jong Il would really die this year. From great graphics to a compelling story Homefront really left a mark on me.
4th Place: F.3.A.R
Ah, the FEAR franchise. You may have tried to scare the bejebus out of us and sometimes it did work. F.3.A.R was another great experience this year. I have always loved this franchise and the 3rd installment was no slouch. From better graphics to a more complete storyline this is by far the best FEAR game to date.
3rd Place: Renegade Ops
As I said in many Gaming News's, Renegade Ops was very high on my list. Twin Stick shooter hold a soft spot in my heart for their simplicity in gameplay. Ops came out swinging from the guys/gals that brought you Just Cause 2. If you like explosions then check off Renegade Ops as a must download.
2nd Place: Hard Reset:
Not even Serious Sam 3 BFE could match the "Fun" factor that I had with Hard Reset this year. If you like guns, explosions and killing eniemies then Hard Reset is a must buy. From the great HUD and the way the menu pop-ups work Hard Reset takes the menu systems to a whole new level. Not only that but the weapons in the game are probably the most detailed items ever seen. From you gun heating up to the point of melting, to the way the ARG weapon spins, Hard Reset is one game any FPS fan should play.
Game Of The Year: Batman Arkham City
This was a hard one. Not only did DX11 break the game, it's still a bit flaky. Other than that though, the newest Batman is hands down LanOC's Game Of The Year winner! Fron stunning graphics, even in DX9 mode, awesome voice work, great levels and a truly magnificent story. No other game had as good an ending as Batman and no other game made you feel even remotely safe in a room of 30 baddies. It's truly stunning that a movie franchise game can really be this good. Batman: Arkham City, we salute you.
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