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Hi All,

ColEm is one of the best emulator of the ColecoVision videogame system running on FreeBSD, HP-UX,
SunOS, Solaris, Linux, and other Unix systems. There are also ports to MacOS, MSDOS, Windows, OS/2,
PocketPC and other systems. See http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ for further informations.

Caanoo-Colem is a port on Caanoo of my previous Wiz port version of ColEm.

I haven't any Caanoo, and i would like to thanks Pedro De quintana for his help on Caanoo beta-testing !

Sources are included, and this package is under the GNU public license,
read COPYING.txt file for more information about it.

Source code and binary version may be found on my blog : http://zx81.zx81.free.fr/

Enjoy,

Zx

PS: i should be able to port all my wiz stuff to caanoo in a few time ... ...

Moms, this might be tough to hear: your son playing hours of video games won't necessarily turn his brain to mush.

In fact, playing action video games rewires how the brain steers hand-eye coordination.

When controlling objects with a joystick, experienced video game players don't use the side of their brain, where visual information guides muscle movement for most people, but employ the front of their brain normally involved in higher-level decision making, Italian researchers report in Cortex.

Using video games to reroute brain cells could help Alzheimer's patients rely on different parts of their brains to move around and pick up objects.

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In the study, 26 young men used joysticks to move a cursor while they stared in another direction. Half of the twenty-somethings were experienced video gamers — who had played at least four hours of video games per week for the last three years — and the other half were not. Both groups trained on the console until they were equally proficient in accuracy and movement time.

Researchers watched their brains light up under an fMRI machine while completing tasks such as looking to the right while moving an object to the left.

The experienced video gamers relied on the pre-frontal cortex, a brain region known for personality and decision-making, when they performed the tasks. The novices relied on the parietal cortex, the region typically involved in hand-eye coordination.

Earlier in September, University of Rochester cognitive scientists found that practicing fast-paced video games helps the brain make decisions quicker.

Researchers asked 18- to 25-year-old males, all inexperienced video gamers, to either play a slow-paced game ("The Sims 2") or a fast-paced game (either "Call of Duty 2" or "Unreal Tournament").

The young men who played the fast, action-packed games answered problem-solving questions 25 percent faster, the researchers reported in Current Biology.

They suggest the quick decision-making skills could be useful for surgeons or soldiers.

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick impressed by Kinect and Move, but reveals the publisher is working on new bespoke peripherals.

Speaking during an exclusive interview in issue 220 of Edge (which will reach UK newsagent stands tomorrow), Activision Blizzard CEO, Bobby Kotick, says that he doesn't think that Kinect and Move will spell the end for peripherals. Kotick reveals that the publisher will continue to produce them where appropriate and that it has new devices ready for next year.

"If the fantasy is to unleash your inner rock star, you need a guitar, or you need a mic, or a DJ booth," says Kotick. "Kinect and Move are superb for dance games - we don’t need to make a dance pad if you have Kinect. So as long as we think a peripheral is going to deliver something that’s compelling and interesting and innovative we’ll support it. For ten iterations of Tony Hawk, you weren’t really skateboarding, it was… thumbing.

"When we finally figured out how to build a skateboard - I think we probably could have done a better job on the first game, but I think we’ve nailed it on Shred - that experience, you just can’t duplicate it. To me, that’s moving the medium forward, and physical interfacing I think is a really important part of the future. So, yes, we’re going to keep making physical interface products if we think that’s going to enhance the experience - and we have some really cool ones for next year."

Kotick is impressed by the potential of the Sony and Microsoft motion controllers, as well as 3D, but believes that Kinect is priced too high.

"I think that 3D is super-compelling," he explains. "The push has come from film but, personally, I find that live action in 3D is disruptive to the storytelling. But games in 3D are incredible. And when you see bullets whizzing past your ear, or imagine you’re playing Guitar Hero over the internet and your bass player is right next to you, that’s a really great enhancement of a game experience. I think 3D was made for videogames, and I’m very excited about that. With Kinect… I love it as an idea, but [Microsoft has] got to get the price down."

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Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has announced the rollout of Yahoo!7's catch-up TV service PLUS7 on PS3.

The company said that the new PlayStation Network offering, which allows users to watch full length episodes of TV shows, is “the first commercial catch-up TV service to be optimised for viewing with PS3”.

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia MD Michael Ephraim said: "With PLUS7 now live for nearly one million PlayStation 3 owners across the country, Australians can enjoy more great TV content delivered not only exactly when they want to, but also subscription free in the heart of the living room.

"This year we have delivered to the PS3 more music video channels on demand with VidZone TV, more movies on demand with the PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service and now with PLUS7 going live from today, even more TV on demand."

Last November Sony launched the ABC iView catch-up TV service for PS3 in Australia.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/austral...-up-tv-service ...

PSP2 development kits have reportedly been widely distributed to first and third party studios, with Sony said to be keen to offer a “significant launch window line-up” for the as-yet-unannounced handheld.

That’s according to multiple Develop sources, who claim the platform holder is intent on making a big software impact at launch.

While Sony has yet to officially announce PSP2, one developer went on the record about the handheld last month.

“… We have a PSP2 in the house and we’re looking at the engine, like what can it support,” Shaun Himmerick, executive producer at Netherrealm Studios, said during an interview about the Mortal Kombat franchise reboot. “Always a big thing for us is the performance… PSP2 looks like it’s a pretty powerful machine.”

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/sony-pl...launch-line-up ...

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From the publisher: EA SPORTS FIFA 11 gives players new levels of control to experience the beautiful game like never before.

FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every player and at every position on the pitch with Personality+, an all-new feature that sees individual abilities reflected in game, enabling clear differentiation for every player.

FIFA 11 introduces new Pro Passing where pass accuracy is determined by a gamer’s ability on the control pad, and player skill, situation and urgency on the pitch, yielding a deeply rewarding passing system.

Poor decisions or over/under striking the ball will mean error-prone outcomes. New types of passes such as swerve passes will enable players to make a safer and more effective play.

Kick off the season with FIFA Soccer 11. The game is available on multiple platforms:

Xbox360™
FIFA Soccer 11 ASIA US$ 48.75
FIFA Soccer 11 US US$ 64.90

PlayStation3™
FIFA Soccer 11 ASIA US$ 48.75
FIFA Soccer 11 US US$ 64.90

Nintendo™ Wii
FIFA Soccer 11 US US$ 54.90

Nintendo DS™
FIFA Soccer 11 US US$ 34.90

Sony PSP™
FIFA Soccer 11 US US$ 44.90

PC CD-ROM
FIFA Soccer 11 ASIA US$ 44.90

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features•Embark upon a single player campaign that follows the complete story of Aragorn, spanning The Lord of the Rings trilogy
•Experience skirmishes that are satisfying and fun for the casual gamer, but with customizable upgrades and abilities that appeals to more sophisticated players
•Customize Aragorn to suit your battle style by unlocking abilities and upgrading armor as the character levels up and develops
•Unleash powerful moves by gaining morale as players launch attack against enemies. These moves can range from offensive attacks and ranged attacks to temporary boosts during the course of the game
•Test your combat skill in a series of small battlefields set in key locations of Middle-earth. Players can earn special items by completing a series of goals, and then use those items in story mode
descriptionThe Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic and accessible The Lord of the Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy together.

In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, preparations are underway in Hobbiton for a great party to welcome Aragorn, King of Gondor, and honor Samwise Gamgee for his service during the War of the Ring. Samwise’s children are eager to learn more of this great man. Samwise, now Mayor, embarks on a tale of the revered warrior, Strider—as Aragorn is known in his Ranger days—and his most valiant battles.

Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron’s evil forces. As players progress through the game, they can upgrade Aragorn’s weapons, armor and combat skills to fit their individual fighting style.

From the young warrior Strider to the valiant King, every skirmish matters on the adventure to reign supreme!

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features•Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions gives gamers four unique universes to explore, each featuring authentic and unique art styles, from the classic pen-and-ink-styled Amazing Spider-Man to the moody, 1930s cinema-influenced Noir
•Players harness new gameplay mechanics through each costume of Spider-Man: The web-slinging, aerial Amazing Spider-Man delivers sweeping blows and powerful kicks in a world that pays tribute to the classic era of our legendary Super Hero, while the mysterious and stealthy Spider-Man Noir prefers to lurk in the shadows of a 1930s-influenced cinematic environment before unleashing his perilous strength
•For the first time, Spider-Man can deliver damage up close and personal via a first-person perspective during key moments of battle. Boss-themed levels with new environments, music and pacing, along with a vast new cast of ferocious villains, will engage gamers in a fast-paced action-adventure. Players will take on the world’s greatest hunter Kraven in the Amazing universe and, in the service of Norman Osborn (aka “The Goblin), Hammerhead and his henchmen in the gritty Noir universe
•Beyond the four vastly different worlds to explore, players will uncover surprises around every corner, including new abilities and multiple costumes and bonuses to unlock
descriptionSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is a thrilling action-packed adventure set in four dramatically different universes from legendary Spider-Man lore, each with a distinct Spider-Man armed with unique skills and strengths, in one original storyline. Players will be transported to new locations never before seen in a Spider-Man game, from lush jungles and dusty deserts to various urban terrains. Acclaimed comic book writer Dan Slott takes players on a mission to contain the magical energy of the Tablet of Order and Chaos, which has been shattered and sent hurtling across parallel universes, and battle fan-favorite villains in a quest to restore the fabric of reality.

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features•Online Head-to-Head Play and Voice Chat
•8 unique playable characters, each with his or her own themed alley to unlock
•Challenge Mode - Progress through tournaments, matches, and trick shot showmanship to unlock hidden features
•View all the trophies, rings, and patches you’ve accumulated
•PSN Trophy and custom XMB playlist support
descriptionIt's time to bowl - High Velocity style! Meet the High Velocity Bowlers. Each High Velocity Bowler has their own unique personality, skill-set, and attributes. Use the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller to simulate a genuine bowling swing with real lane environments, providing a truly next-gen bowling game. Compete to unlock eight distinctive characters and progress through eight themed alleys on their way to bowling domination.

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