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Wipeout is challenging but addictive

Wipeout is a fun television game show that sees contestants make their way through an obstacle course and get beaten and battered in the process. Wipeout for iOS is taken directly from the game show, only you play the contestant as he or she slides, jumps, and falls through the course. The game has lots of navigational controls -- almost too many -- but even if you can't remember exactly how to slide and jump, it's still fun to play.

Thankfully, Wipeout has an Audition feature that walks you through the many controls: Slide your thumb forward to … Read more

Test your reflexes with Wipeout Dash

Wipeout Dash will force you to use the iPhone accelerometer, as it is tilt-controlled along with a simple tap gesture that makes the ball jump. In the beginning, you will get the idea of how the basic controls work for the app before you jump into a real game. We liked that you select the levels by tilting the iPhone and keep it balanced to launch the game, emphasizing once again that the app has lots of challenges ahead. The app will get you to race to the finish line to get the best time while battling against a bunch … Read more

What's a PS Vita game cost? Ask again tomorrow

Several PlayStation Vita games are seeing preorder price cuts (and one disappointing price increase) before the launch of the next-generation handheld gaming device planned of February 22.

Little Deviants, Wipeout 2048, Modnation Racers: Road Trip, Reality Fighters, and Hot Shots Golf: World Invitation, which cost $39.99 previously, are currently available for $29.99 (via Amazon, GameStop and others).

Sadly, it seems that the highly anticipated Uncharted: Golden Abyss for Vita rose in price from $39.99 to $49.99. There's little doubt that the next game in the Nathan Drake saga will be stunning and sell moderately well, but I feel a $50 retail price will turn off many gamers.

There is a certain sweet spot at $29 that Sony will have difficulty ignoring as time passes. I cannot envision a sustainable business model selling $50 triple-A portable games, regardless of the visuals or experience. … Read more

Toy racetrack too cool to be real

Quantum superconductors are an amazing thing.

With the right materials cooled down to below -301 degrees Fahrenheit, you can create a superconductive magnetic field known as the Meissner effect that is capable of floating stably in midair.

Over the past year, we've seen the effect demonstrated with a floating crystal wafer and a skateboard, and discussed as a real-world solution for high-speed rail.

With all that said, it seems completely plausible that some bored science students might construct a small-scale quantum superconductive racetrack styled after the '90s PlayStation game Wipe'out. I mean, why not?

Well, as badly as I want to believe in the above piece of awesomeness, it is likely a hoax.… Read more

3D PS3 games available Thursday

We're sure Sony will shed some more light on the company's stereoscopic 3D offerings at next week's E3 gaming expo, but PS3 owners with a 3D HDTV can get in on the action early.

According to CNET sister site Gamespot, Sony will release three full titles on the PlayStation Network with 3D support on Thursday. Wipeout HD and Super Stardust HD will offer a full 3D experience, while PAIN will only support 3D in two of the game's levels. Those who already own Wipeout HD and Super Stardust HD can update for free, while the PAIN … Read more

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