RealView Innovations Ltd., a developer of optical technology located in Ireland, has announced that it will launch its V-Screen for the Sony PSP handheld video game console in time for the Q4 Christmas buying season. The V-Screen is a consumer-friendly attachment that enhances the perceived depth of the 2D screen image on the PSP.

Founded in 2001, RealView Innovations (RVI) has developed a unique 3 dimensional screen technology that enhances the perceived depth of 2 dimensional screen images. Currently the company is focused on providing this technology to the personal entertainment and video game accessory market.

RVI has developed optical technology that does not rely on software or electronics, but rather offers a simple attachment that renders a fully 3 dimensional experience from the PSP screen.

"The innovation uses special optical components in unconventional ways," states Eamonn Ansbro, an Optical Engineer who is co-Executive Director of RVI. "No software, electronics or headgear is required. Nonetheless, the optical results are astonishing." Continued Ansbro: "The video game industry is a perfect fit for our technology. The V-Screen offers consumers a tremendous leap forward in optical enhancement."

RVI has been working with a variety of US-based companies in preparation of the V-Screen launch, including Red Lion Interactive (http://www.redlioninteractive.com), and plans to deliver the V-Screen to retail in time for the Holidays. ...

News/release from SwedishFish

Hey everyone,

I'm pleased to announce Stargrazer as my first publicly released project!!!

Gameplay:
You shoot things, they explode

Controls:
R - fire
A - Select Menus (you can also double touch them)
D-Pad - Move
Start - pause
Select - return to menu (must do this after you die)

Game Modes:
Blitz - never ending stream of enemies, no items
Campaign - enemies come based on a tilemap, includes enemies and boss at the end
highscores - shows the highest scores (will not work on emulator b/c of EFS)


Let me know what you think down to the last detail!!
do the enemies not shoot fast enough? hows the music?

There is still plenty I have to do and I'll show you that list later...

here you go

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Heres their verdict:

While the leap in performance between the GP32 and the GP2X was considerable, the Wiz seems to be more of an enhancement than a fully fledged successor. Despite the fact that it has a smaller screen, every other aspect of the overall design points to this being a definite improvement.

Sadly, those expecting a portable device capable of effortlessly emulating the 32-bit generation of consoles is going to be bitterly disappointed: the Wiz handles the same emulators that the GP2X boasted, and at the moment it handles them only slightly better - or in some cases - exactly the same.

However, as is the case with these open source platforms, it's almost impossible to evaluate the overall potential of the Wiz this early in the game. The CPU is capable of some impressive 3D visuals and we'll no doubt be exposed to these in due course. Emulation is also likely to improve as coders get to grips with what is essentially a very different beast to the GP2X.



Unfortunately, the Wiz's long-term success is resting on the performance of its rivals. The Dingoo Digital A-320 is already available and offers similar performance at half the price, and the shadow of the much-delayed Pandora - which will be the most powerful handheld gaming device on the market when it's eventually launched this year - looms ominously over GamePark's latest piece of hardware.

As it stands, GP2X loyalists are unlikely to be disappointed with this new machine, and if you're new to the open source scene then you could do a lot worse than pick up a Wiz.

However, those of you looking to trade in your battered GP2X consoles for something with a little more clout, it might be prudent to stuff your wallets back in your pockets and await the coming of the Pandora.

Full review --> http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Vario...ew.asp?c=14461 ...

Nobiag a.k.a. Gaibon has posted a pong game for the Wiz:



A Pong Game for 2 Players.

One Player uses the D-Pad and the other Player uses the Action Buttons.

Have Fun!

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JSMaster has released Wiiconnect Demo Release 4 :

WiiConnect is a tool to connect Wii users to eachother, without the hassle of Nintendo's "safe" crap. It will eventually be able to do many things (hopefully) listed below.

Feature List
Homebrew Browser integration, or a homebrew downloader made by me if integration doesn't work out
Chat (Hopefully many protocols eventually)
E-mail (POP3, IMAP, SMTP)
Public Profiles
News Reader (RSS feed reader, with a Wii News RSS feed)
Ability to poke other users on WiiConnect, no matter what feature they are using
And More!
Features it won't Have
Parental Controls
Internet Safety Options
Friend Codes

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SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that the interactive fitness title Daisy Fuentes Pilates will be hitting stores across North America on August 4th. Exclusively for Wii, Daisy Fuentes Pilates marks the first time a Pilates game has come to the Wii console. This new program features customizable workouts, fitness tracking and real-time coaching from Daisy herself and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board.

Daisy Fuentes Pilates, executive produced by Interactive Game Group, takes players to lush tropical environments where international television star and Pilates icon Daisy Fuentes coaches them through fully customizable Pilates workouts. Providing an interactive workout not available in Pilates DVD's, users will get real-time feedback from Daisy in English or Spanish as well as exercise and nutritional tips offering a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. The program features three levels of difficulty – beginner, intermediate, and advanced - making it accessible for first-time and more experienced users alike. Players can also track their progress as they advance through one of the core-strengthening pre-set routines or create customized workouts based on individual needs, preferences and difficulty levels. Daisy Fuentes Pilates can be used with the Wii Remote™ and the optional Wii Balance Board.

Cuban-born Daisy Fuentes became a household name as an international television star on MTV and MTV Latino; and the first Latina worldwide spokesperson for Revlon. She has also hosted numerous national television shows, including House of Style and America's Funniest Home Videos. In 2004, Daisy launched a fashion line, which now includes clothing, fragrances, handbags, accessories, sportswear and more. Daisy Fuentes was the spokesperson for the best-selling Winsor Pilates DVD series for many years.

Daisy Fuentes Pilates exclusively for the Wii is rated E for Everyone.. For more information including tutorial videos, screens and more game details please visit www.daisyfuentespilates.com. ...

In conjunction with the release of the highly anticipated feature film from director Spike Jonze, Where the Wild Things Are, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Legendary Pictures announce the Where the Wild Things Are videogame will be available on Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo DS in October 2009. Where the Wild Things Are is a Warner Bros. theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.

In the videogame, players assume the role of the rambunctious young Max and can explore the island of the Wild Things, journey across its dangerous terrain, overcome hazardous obstacles and battle fierce creatures. After landing his boat on the mysterious island of the Wild Things - Max quickly befriends the fearsome but loveable creatures and becomes "King of All Wild Things." He soon learns that the island is on the brink of destruction and that it's up to him and the Wild Things to work together to find a way to escape to safety before its too late. Where the Wild Things Are is being developed for WiiT, PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft by Amaze Entertainment, a Foundation 9 studio, and for Nintendo DST by WayForward.

"Where the Wild Things Are is one the most beloved children's stories and we are excited to deliver an immersive interactive experience based on and inspired by the feature film from Spike Jonze," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Through their action-filled adventure, players will team-up with the Wild Things - each with their own unique skills or special talents - learn valuable new abilities and work together to find a way to safety."

About Where the Wild Things Are, in theaters October 16
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, a Playtone/Wild Things Production of a Spike Jonze film: "Where the Wild Things Are," an adventure tale for every generation, starring Catherine Keener, Max Records and Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker.

"Where the Wild Things Are" is directed by Spike Jonze from a screenplay by Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers, based on the book by Maurice Sendak. It is produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Maurice Sendak, John Carls and Vincent Landay, with Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. The creative team includes director of photography Lance Acord, production designer K. K. Barrett and editor Eric Zumbrunnen. Music is by Karen O and Carter Burwell.

"Where the Wild Things Are" will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. Rated PG by the MPAA for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language. Soundtrack Album is available on DGC/Interscope Records.

www.wherethewildthingsare.com ...

After finishing third in the MSXdev'08 competition and being featured at the recent RetroMadrid, the MSX version of La Corona Encantada has been tweaked, improved, and unleashed onto the retrogaming world with a glorious new download. Yes, these are now the final versions of the game and both the MSX and Spectrum versions can be downloaded from Karoshi Corporation's website.

http://www.retroactionmagazine.com/f....php?f=7&t=134 ...

If you read Retroaction issue 1's Retro Remakes 2008 competition feature, then you should know all about Kung Fu II - we featured it as one of the games to look out for from the 50-odd games entered into the competition. Well, now the game's programemr, Gary Gasko, has finished the game and has released a final version for all to download from The Games Page.

http://www.retroactionmagazine.com/f...f=7&t=227#p912 ...