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Tetrical
(11 January 2008) - Tetris is one of the most straight-forward video games ever invented. It's also one of the most challenging, even with only two dimensions to worry about. Tetrical kicks it up another level by adding a third dimension. Try really hard not to go all German kid on your computer when playing this. ...
(11 January 2008) - Tetris is one of the most straight-forward video games ever invented. It's also one of the most challenging, even with only two dimensions to worry about. Tetrical kicks it up another level by adding a third dimension. Try really hard not to go all German kid on your computer when playing this. ...
Jean-Philippe Rajotte
(09 January 2008) - Montreal-based artist Jean-Philippe Rajotte has been working in the gaming industry for the past seven years doing 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, UI Design and now as an Art Director. Of his work, he says, "I am trying to achieve a strong visual result with my 2D and photography work; my 3D work is more quiet and subtle. Most of all, I try not to...
(09 January 2008) - Montreal-based artist Jean-Philippe Rajotte has been working in the gaming industry for the past seven years doing 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, UI Design and now as an Art Director. Of his work, he says, "I am trying to achieve a strong visual result with my 2D and photography work; my 3D work is more quiet and subtle. Most of all, I try not to...
Moshi Monsters
(10 December 2007) - Adding yet another realm to social networking online, UK-based gaming company Mind Candy combines the Tamagotchi virtual pet concept with web 2.0 to create Moshi Monster, a social networking site aimed at kids. Instead of creating profiles users adopt monsters, which they can nurture and play with, interacting with other kids and monsters in the process. By taking good care of your monster players...
(10 December 2007) - Adding yet another realm to social networking online, UK-based gaming company Mind Candy combines the Tamagotchi virtual pet concept with web 2.0 to create Moshi Monster, a social networking site aimed at kids. Instead of creating profiles users adopt monsters, which they can nurture and play with, interacting with other kids and monsters in the process. By taking good care of your monster players...
Moon Master
(05 December 2007) - Moon Master: Rahkon is yet another totally addictive vector game where you are a little green ball that has to bounce around the screen avoiding exploding bombs, falling meteors, and malevolent, laser-shooting UFOs. The really fun part is that you can also shoot back and use explosions to help propel you where you want to go. It's a perfect combination of Asteroids and Moon...
(05 December 2007) - Moon Master: Rahkon is yet another totally addictive vector game where you are a little green ball that has to bounce around the screen avoiding exploding bombs, falling meteors, and malevolent, laser-shooting UFOs. The really fun part is that you can also shoot back and use explosions to help propel you where you want to go. It's a perfect combination of Asteroids and Moon...
The Viva Caligula Game
(12 October 2007) - While not as sexy as the 1979 quasi porno starring Malcolm McDowell and Peter O'Toole, the latest take on one of Rome's most notorious Emperors is ten times more satisfying. Viva Caligula is a flash game where you play as Caligula. Since the whole empire was so corrupt, the goal is to sadistically slash your way through the Roman populace, including woman and children....
(12 October 2007) - While not as sexy as the 1979 quasi porno starring Malcolm McDowell and Peter O'Toole, the latest take on one of Rome's most notorious Emperors is ten times more satisfying. Viva Caligula is a flash game where you play as Caligula. Since the whole empire was so corrupt, the goal is to sadistically slash your way through the Roman populace, including woman and children....
Win a Wii from ThisNext and Cool Hunting
(29 August 2007) - If you're one of those who wants a Wii, but is too busy reading Cool Hunting to go out and get one yourself, you have until this Friday, 31 August, to win one from CH and This Next. All you have to do to enter is contribute to Cool Hunting! Just head over to ThisNext, create an account, recommend items, and—most importantly—tag your recommendation...
(29 August 2007) - If you're one of those who wants a Wii, but is too busy reading Cool Hunting to go out and get one yourself, you have until this Friday, 31 August, to win one from CH and This Next. All you have to do to enter is contribute to Cool Hunting! Just head over to ThisNext, create an account, recommend items, and—most importantly—tag your recommendation...
Cool Hunting x ThisNext: Wii Giveaway
(20 August 2007) - Our friends at ThisNext have given us a Wii. As much as Wii here at Cool Hunting would love to keep the Wii for ourselves, Wii've decided to just give it away to one lucky wiiner. Get it? I'm replacing the word we with Wii, because that's the system we're giving away—gosh I'm clever. The Wii is so freaking awesome its wiird. To enter,...
(20 August 2007) - Our friends at ThisNext have given us a Wii. As much as Wii here at Cool Hunting would love to keep the Wii for ourselves, Wii've decided to just give it away to one lucky wiiner. Get it? I'm replacing the word we with Wii, because that's the system we're giving away—gosh I'm clever. The Wii is so freaking awesome its wiird. To enter,...
King of Kong
(17 August 2007) - Though the complexity, graphic quality, and gameplay realism of video games have improved exponentially in the 30-or-so years since the genre became a staple of our culture, good old Donkey Kong is still considered the toughest game around. Reaching the "kill screen," the moment at which a programming malfunction kicks in and the game ends, is among the most coveted achievements in competitive video...
(17 August 2007) - Though the complexity, graphic quality, and gameplay realism of video games have improved exponentially in the 30-or-so years since the genre became a staple of our culture, good old Donkey Kong is still considered the toughest game around. Reaching the "kill screen," the moment at which a programming malfunction kicks in and the game ends, is among the most coveted achievements in competitive video...
Sotheby's Atari Auction
(20 June 2007) - Sotheby's is branching out a bit and validating gaming history with their upcoming auction of vintage video game paraphernalia beginning at 10am this Thursday, 21 June 2007 in New York. The collection, an extensive archive from 1981-1983, consists of 2000 pieces of original Atari marketing materials including early design and graphic work, original sketches, proofs, instruction manuals, screen diagrams and some mechanicals. Some of...
(20 June 2007) - Sotheby's is branching out a bit and validating gaming history with their upcoming auction of vintage video game paraphernalia beginning at 10am this Thursday, 21 June 2007 in New York. The collection, an extensive archive from 1981-1983, consists of 2000 pieces of original Atari marketing materials including early design and graphic work, original sketches, proofs, instruction manuals, screen diagrams and some mechanicals. Some of...
Domino Phone
(28 May 2007) - The Domino Phone, a concept piece from Stockholm-based Syntes Studio, juxtaposes old-world gaming and high-tech utility. From packaging to form to materials, the Domino theme is followed to create a simple, slick phone design. More photos after the jump. ...
(28 May 2007) - The Domino Phone, a concept piece from Stockholm-based Syntes Studio, juxtaposes old-world gaming and high-tech utility. From packaging to form to materials, the Domino theme is followed to create a simple, slick phone design. More photos after the jump. ...
The Sims: In the Hands of Artists
(10 April 2007) - The world's best-selling computer game, The Sims, is about to experience a new level of exploration with "In The Hands of Artists," an exhibition that will explore the interactive nature of the game. Featuring work from the Communication Design, Design and Technology and Illustration programs of the Parsons New School for Design, it will run at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York from...
(10 April 2007) - The world's best-selling computer game, The Sims, is about to experience a new level of exploration with "In The Hands of Artists," an exhibition that will explore the interactive nature of the game. Featuring work from the Communication Design, Design and Technology and Illustration programs of the Parsons New School for Design, it will run at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York from...
Storytron
(19 March 2007) - Gamers wanting a deeper narrative, story lovers wishing they could step inside the action, or simply anyone interested in the next wave of gaming will want to check out Storytron, software for interactive storytelling that is now available in pre-alpha. Founded by gaming legend Chris Crawford, whose credits include developing Atari classics like Excalibur and penning the seminal text The Art of Computer Game...
(19 March 2007) - Gamers wanting a deeper narrative, story lovers wishing they could step inside the action, or simply anyone interested in the next wave of gaming will want to check out Storytron, software for interactive storytelling that is now available in pre-alpha. Founded by gaming legend Chris Crawford, whose credits include developing Atari classics like Excalibur and penning the seminal text The Art of Computer Game...
Nike Playstation 3 Airmax
(21 November 2006) - For the second time, Nike has brought a sneaker to commemorate a Sony Playstation console (the first pair were Playstation Air Force Ones). Like the One Time Only pack, these are a hybrid of Air Max 90s on a 360 sole, and come complete with a 3M reflective hologram Swoosh. Only 24 pairs have been made to mark the launch of the PS3. via...
(21 November 2006) - For the second time, Nike has brought a sneaker to commemorate a Sony Playstation console (the first pair were Playstation Air Force Ones). Like the One Time Only pack, these are a hybrid of Air Max 90s on a 360 sole, and come complete with a 3M reflective hologram Swoosh. Only 24 pairs have been made to mark the launch of the PS3. via...
i am 8-bit @ Gallery 1988
(15 May 2006) - If you're in L.A. this is the last week to check out the 2nd annual i am 8-bit exhibit at Gallery 1988. Previously this year I mentioned the i am 8-bit book (now available), which showcased work from the 1st year's exhibition as well as a few from the current one on display in L.A. However, there's plenty of new and exciting work to...
(15 May 2006) - If you're in L.A. this is the last week to check out the 2nd annual i am 8-bit exhibit at Gallery 1988. Previously this year I mentioned the i am 8-bit book (now available), which showcased work from the 1st year's exhibition as well as a few from the current one on display in L.A. However, there's plenty of new and exciting work to...
Game Developers Conference 2006
(27 March 2006) - Hello! Some of you may remember last year's coverage of Game Developers Conference, rather than report on many different sessions and topics, I'd prefer to mention a couple of very special products as well as common themes. Loco Roco: The upcoming PSP title, Loco Roco, has got to be one of the cutest characters out there. Imagine what it would be like if Pacman,...
(27 March 2006) - Hello! Some of you may remember last year's coverage of Game Developers Conference, rather than report on many different sessions and topics, I'd prefer to mention a couple of very special products as well as common themes. Loco Roco: The upcoming PSP title, Loco Roco, has got to be one of the cutest characters out there. Imagine what it would be like if Pacman,...
Mobile Game Mosh
(20 March 2006) - The second annual 24 hour game design jam took place at Parsons last weekend. Following the structure of last year's Mobile Game Mosh, focuses on mobile games for cell phones. Teams were comprised of students, both undergraduate and graduate, from around the New York area. Given a time frame of 24 hours, the teams could produce as many single or multiplayer mobile games as...
(20 March 2006) - The second annual 24 hour game design jam took place at Parsons last weekend. Following the structure of last year's Mobile Game Mosh, focuses on mobile games for cell phones. Teams were comprised of students, both undergraduate and graduate, from around the New York area. Given a time frame of 24 hours, the teams could produce as many single or multiplayer mobile games as...
Maya 2 Google Earth
(17 February 2006) - The people over at Eyebeam recently launched a new tool, entitled Maya 2 Google Earth. It's an open-source, cross-platform tool that allows you to export 3D models as a single Google Earth Placemark (KML) file. The project was inspired by the Open GL extraction utility OGLE (also by Eyebeam), which allows for the capture and re-use of 3D geometry data from 3D graphics applications...
(17 February 2006) - The people over at Eyebeam recently launched a new tool, entitled Maya 2 Google Earth. It's an open-source, cross-platform tool that allows you to export 3D models as a single Google Earth Placemark (KML) file. The project was inspired by the Open GL extraction utility OGLE (also by Eyebeam), which allows for the capture and re-use of 3D geometry data from 3D graphics applications...
i am 8-bit book
(15 February 2006) - The wonderful folks at i am 8-bit and Chronicle Books were gracious enough to send a preview copy of this collection of work to me. If I wasn't still living out of my boxes in S.F., I'd be honored to place this on my (currently non existent) coffee table. The book showcases artwork inspired by 1980s video games. It has taken the best images...
(15 February 2006) - The wonderful folks at i am 8-bit and Chronicle Books were gracious enough to send a preview copy of this collection of work to me. If I wasn't still living out of my boxes in S.F., I'd be honored to place this on my (currently non existent) coffee table. The book showcases artwork inspired by 1980s video games. It has taken the best images...
Freestyle MINI Game
(06 February 2006) - If you're looking for a little diversion with your Sprint mobile phone, you'll soon be able to download the Freestyle MINI handheld game. Unlike real life as well as Grand Theft Auto and Outrun!, players are rewarded by obeying speed limits and rights-of-way with cash and modifications on their virtual Minis. Fans of the Mini Cooper will appreciate this game; anyone enthused by handheld...
(06 February 2006) - If you're looking for a little diversion with your Sprint mobile phone, you'll soon be able to download the Freestyle MINI handheld game. Unlike real life as well as Grand Theft Auto and Outrun!, players are rewarded by obeying speed limits and rights-of-way with cash and modifications on their virtual Minis. Fans of the Mini Cooper will appreciate this game; anyone enthused by handheld...
Dunhill PSP Case
(16 December 2005) - This case from Dunhill is one of the hottest we've seen. Carry your PSP in leather-trimmed water resistant canvas, with pockets for your gear and a strap to keep the player angled when you're watching flicks. Available Online in the UK for £85. Also available at Dunhill stores....
(16 December 2005) - This case from Dunhill is one of the hottest we've seen. Carry your PSP in leather-trimmed water resistant canvas, with pockets for your gear and a strap to keep the player angled when you're watching flicks. Available Online in the UK for £85. Also available at Dunhill stores....
Deathmatch in the Stacks
(09 December 2005) - In celebration of their new book, The Game Design Reader: A Rules of Play Anthology, indie games evangelist Eric Zimmerman from GameLab and the lovely Director of Graduate Studies in the DT department at Parsons Katie Salen present an evening of discussion and debate about the past, present, and future of games. The book, edited by Katie and Eric, is a collection of essays...
(09 December 2005) - In celebration of their new book, The Game Design Reader: A Rules of Play Anthology, indie games evangelist Eric Zimmerman from GameLab and the lovely Director of Graduate Studies in the DT department at Parsons Katie Salen present an evening of discussion and debate about the past, present, and future of games. The book, edited by Katie and Eric, is a collection of essays...
TileToy
(05 December 2005) - Created by Finnish media artist and designer Tuomo Tammenpää along with Brit mobile game developer Daniel Blackburn, TileToy is a modular, re-programmable LED toy. A sleek white plastic box encases the LED components and each magnetic cube communicates wirelessly, enabling a wide variety of games - from anagrams to arithmetic problems - that use numbers, letters, or shapes. Still in prototype stage, inventors plan...
(05 December 2005) - Created by Finnish media artist and designer Tuomo Tammenpää along with Brit mobile game developer Daniel Blackburn, TileToy is a modular, re-programmable LED toy. A sleek white plastic box encases the LED components and each magnetic cube communicates wirelessly, enabling a wide variety of games - from anagrams to arithmetic problems - that use numbers, letters, or shapes. Still in prototype stage, inventors plan...
Little Traitor
(18 October 2005) - As some of you may have noticed, contributor Carol T Chung no longer resides in New York City. Although we miss her dearly, we wish her the best of luck on her chosen career path in the video game industry with Perpetual Entertainment (lucky them). But never fear, we haven't lost her yet. Our grip is still firmly in place. As a new resident of...
(18 October 2005) - As some of you may have noticed, contributor Carol T Chung no longer resides in New York City. Although we miss her dearly, we wish her the best of luck on her chosen career path in the video game industry with Perpetual Entertainment (lucky them). But never fear, we haven't lost her yet. Our grip is still firmly in place. As a new resident of...
Shure E Series Gaming Edition
(17 October 2005) - We've been listening to music on our Shure E4c headphones since they came out last year and were excited to see the new Gaming Edition. These are technologically the same as the E Series currently available, but they are black (to match your gaming gear or your new iPod) and they have a shorter cord. The Gaming Edition will include the E2g, E3g and...
(17 October 2005) - We've been listening to music on our Shure E4c headphones since they came out last year and were excited to see the new Gaming Edition. These are technologically the same as the E Series currently available, but they are black (to match your gaming gear or your new iPod) and they have a shorter cord. The Gaming Edition will include the E2g, E3g and...
CH Readers: Vote for Sony's PSP U.K. Launch Print Campaign
(26 September 2005) - Designers Neil McFarland and Jon Burgerman were asked to create art inspired by the game Wipeout Pure to be used in the print ads for the U.K. launch of Sony's PSP. CH readers get to pick which one will actually get used. Check them out and vote for your favorite. ...
(26 September 2005) - Designers Neil McFarland and Jon Burgerman were asked to create art inspired by the game Wipeout Pure to be used in the print ads for the U.K. launch of Sony's PSP. CH readers get to pick which one will actually get used. Check them out and vote for your favorite. ...
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