Apple has unveiled the latest version of its popular Tablet PC, the iPad 2 – boasting a 33% thinner and upto 15% lighter design, combined with a new dual-core A5 chip, promising improved graphics, and a faster & better user experience, with 2 cameras, HD video – the Apple iPad 2 release date has been set for 25 March 2011.

iPad 2 – Dual Cameras

The new Apple iPad features a set of dual cameras – a front facing camera lets you shoot VGA quality photos and record video at 30 fps (frames per second) and enables users to make FaceTime video calls over WiFi to other iPad 2 owners, iPhone 4 devices, the new iPod Touches and Apple Mac computers.

There is a better quality rear facing camera on the iPad 2 tablet that enables HD video recording (720p) at 30 fps with audio and the still camera features a 5x digital zoom function to get closer to your subjects.

Owning the newer iPad with 2 cameras opens up new possibilities for communication and entertainment, particularly when utilizing the wide variety of iPad applications that push the creativity and fun factor even further, such as the iPad Photo Booth app.

iPad 2 Photo Booth

The new camera photo manipulation software app Photo Booth comes built in with the latest iPad – demonstrating a slew of fun, artsy and even weird photo distorting effects live on the display – but moreover, the Photo Booth app shows off the capabilities and power of the new dual core A5 chip, enabling such improved graphics processing, as it displays a 9 panel screen preview each with a unique photo effect that updates and changes as you move in real-time.

iPad 2 Multi Touch Display

Pinch, tap and swipe on the multi-touch display that detects the movement of your fingers by sensing the electrical fields as you touch the screen.  The iPad is fully controlled by your touch, from browsing the web, to tapping out an email or reading an eBook – the iPad 2 Multi-Touch display screen is both intuitive and a joy to use.

iPad Smart Cover

The new iPad 2 and the iPad Smart Cover were designed with each other in mind – both feature built in smart magnetic technology that  enables the two to work together in clever and innovative ways.  For example, the iPad Smart Cover fits neatly over your iPad to protect the display – fold back the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly and ready to use! Close the cover again and it puts your iPad back to sleep.  What’s more, the iPad Smart Cover can be folded over itself into the perfect iPad stand for those times when you want to watch a movie, play some games or browse the web.

The iPad Smart Cover comes in 10 vibrant colour choices, including 5 of which are made in a rich, aniline-dyed Italian leather.

iPad 2 Games

With the introduction of the new dual core A5 chip on the latest iPad 2, it does twice the work, faster and with up to 9x faster graphics performance the iPad 2 is able to offer an even better gameplay experience with smoother and more improved graphics on the high resolution 9.7 inch iPad display.

Combined with the built in accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and a compass that all work together – the iPad knows your every movement, allowing for an added dimension and sense of realism from new iPad applications and games.

Apple iPad 2 Built In Apps

iPad – 10 Hour Battery Life

The new iPad may be thinner and lighter on the weighing scale, but with the power-efficient A5 chip, the iPad 2 can still offer a generous 10 hour battery life that lets you do more of what you love, for longer.

Related Sites

• Apple iPad 2 (Official UK Site) [Apple.com]

The Fate of Two Worlds is decided in Marvel vs Capcom 3, coming to the Sony PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles with an imminent release date of 18/02/2011.

The much awaited fighting game sees a cross over of game characters from Capcom’s own games like Street Fighter and rival characters from Marvel Comics (the U.S. comic book company).  Marvel vs Capcom 3 features similar gameplay mechanics from previous versions of the game in the Marvel vs Capcom series, but also introduces new modes of play aimed at making the game more accessible to new players.

The latest instalment of Marvel vs Capcom (Fate of Two Worlds) sees 3vs3 tag team fighting and Capcom is promising a robust game story plot.

Marvel vs Capcom 3 Gameplay Images & Screenshots

Marvel vs Capcom 3 Video Game Trailer

Gameplay footage introducing Akuma in this Marvel vs Capcom 3 video.

See Also

• Marvel vs Capcom (Xbox 360)
• Xbox 360 Games
• Marvel vs Capcom 3 (PS3)
• Sony PS3 Games
• Video Game Consoles
• Game Shops

Related Sites

• Marvel vs Capcom 3 (official site)
• Marvel vs Capcom Blog

Capture the moment in stunning detail, without breaking the bank and backed by the quality and high standards of Canon digital cameras – Introducing the Canon PowerShot A800 IS digital camera, a simple and compact point and shoot camera featuring a 10 megapixel sensor for high resolution images, a 3.3x optical zoom lens for getting close to your subjects and a 2.5 inch lcd preview screen display – there’s 16 scene modes optimized for various shooting environments including a Smart Auto mode.  The Canon PowerShot A800 is a lightweight digital camera and available in a choice of 4 colours to suit your tastes.

Canon A800 Colour Styles

• Canon PowerShot A800 Black
• Canon PowerShot A800 Silver
• Canon PowerShot A800 Blue
• Canon PowerShot A800 Red

The Canon PowerShot A800 digital camera is available for pre-order now, with a release date of 6 March 2011 – The PowerShot A800 has an R.R.P of £79 making this a best value digital camera, offering a high specification for a low price.  The Canon A800 is powered by a pair of AA batteries, making it convenient and easy to top up your battery power around the world without the need for proprietary digital camera chargers.

Canon PowerShot A800 IS Digital Camera Images

Digital Camera Shops

Compare prices to find the best deals on digital cameras, or browse through selected camera shops.

Featured Camera Shops

• Argos Digital Cameras
• Asda Digital Cameras
• Boots Digital Cameras
• Comet Digital Cameras
• Currys Digital Cameras
• Dixons Digital Cameras
• Homebase Digital Cameras
• Jessops Digital Cameras
• John Lewis Digital Cameras
• PC World Digital Cameras
• Sainsburys Digital Cameras
• Tesco Digital Cameras

See Also

• Canon Shop

Related Sites

• Canon PowerShot A800 Official Site (Canon.co.uk)

On the same week that Sony unveiled its PSP2, or as it has been codenamed, the NGP (Next Generation Portable), Nintendo has announced the launch dates and pricing for its eagerly awaited 3DS handheld console after failing to get it to market in time for the Christmas rush.

Another First For Nintendo

The games console pioneers who were first to market a touch-screen gaming device in 2004 (Nintendo DS) and also first with motion control in 2006 (Nintendo Wii) have said that 26 February 2011 will be the date that the first ever 3D handheld gaming device can be purchased. The Nintendo 3DS console will initially only be available in Japan before its release stateside and in Europe the following month on 25^th March 2011.

The Price Of Innovation

The Nintendo 3DS pricing for North America has been set at one cent shy of $250. That’s a little less than what the device will sell for in Japan and less again than what Europeans will pay. Local pricing will determine the exact price tag in the UK and Europe, however Nintendo has indicated a RRP of between £220 and £230 for the Nintendo 3DS. Nevertheless, Asda has already stated that they will be the cheapest retailer of the Nintendo 3DS in the UK. The supermarket chain has set the price at £202 online, as long as purchasers use the discount code 15OFFDS. (£217 minus £15 discount).

Nintendo 3DS Games

Anyone planning to travel to Japan to get the 3D marvel early or hoping to pick up a discount in the US will be disappointed as Nintendo 3DS games bought in one region won’t be compatible with a 3DS purchased in another region.

Big Specs Without The Spectacles

The company is anticipating sales of 1.5 million of the Nintendo 3DS in the first month in Japan alone. And with a quick look at the specifications, it’s not hard to see why it’s going to be so popular.

Featuring three cameras to deliver the 3D effect, as well as capture instantly-viewable 3D pictures (albeit at a resolution of just 0.3MP), the latest 3DS console is fully compatible with older Nintendo DS games and comes with a motion sensor, gyro sensor and full Wi-Fi. A specially designed circle pad offering 360-degree movement has also been included to help you travel through Nintendo’s 3D world. But, of course, the big selling point is the fact that you won’t have to wear those clunky spectacles to enjoy the 3D effect.

Initially, the Nintendo 3DS console will come in just two colours, Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black, but if its predecessors are anything to go by, you can expect more colour choices to be added soon. With Sony’s PSP2 not due until the end of the year and expected to cost more than the 3DS, it would appear that Nintendo could already have the advantage on their rivals as the world eagerly awaits the launch of the world’s first 3D handheld gaming console.

Nintendo 3DS Console

Related Sites

• Nintendo 3DS Official Site (Nintendo.co.uk)

Bring out your creativity and fire up your drawing skills using the uDraw Tablet for the Nintendo Wii as you draw your way through colourful levels in Dood’s Big Adventure coming to the Wii Console in the first quarter of 2011.

Adding an interesting twist and additional dimension to the interactive motion sensing game-play originally introduced by Nintendo in the Wii, Dood’s Big Adventure utilizes the uDraw Tablet that can be tilted to navigate through the creative landscape and the drawing pen to draw in handy tools and objects that help you solve the puzzles in each game level.

Express your artistic streak and have great fun doodling with Dood on his big adventure!

Dood’s Big Adventure Game Cover Screenshot

Dood’s Big Adventure Game Description

Welcome to Dood’s Big Adventure!

Dood’s Big Adventure Gameplay Images & Screenshots

Features

• 60 Levels in 4 Game Modes
o Pen Panic – Use the Stylus to create a trampoline to bounce Dood through the levels. Use ink to flick at enemies and break through walls.
o Roly Poly – Use the motion-control feature to roll Dood through each level by tilting the uDraw GameTablet left and right.
o Bubble Trouble – Use the Stylus to carefully guide Dood through each level while avoiding sharp objects, enemies and other dangers.
o Fan Frenzy – In this mode, Dood has been inflated like a balloon. Use the Stylus to blow and move Dood around the level.
• Paint Dood – Pick any color for the three Dood characters who are just waiting for a creative touch.
• Countless Options – Personalize dozens of elements, including the appearance of the three “baddies”, 15 obstacles and doodads, six colorable “Magic Canvases” and nine “Balloonimals” that gently float in the sky unpainted but come to life when customized.

See Also

Buy Dood’s Big Adventure for the Wii.

• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo Wii
• Wii Accessories

Related Sites

• Dood’s Big Adventure (Official Site)
• Nintendo News: Dood’s Big Adventure (additional screenshots)

The cute and adorable Kirby makes a comeback to the video game console with Kirby’s latest appearance exclusively for the Nintendo Wii console in the story based platform game: Kirby’s Epic Yarn – Due for release this February 2011 (25/02/2011).

Kirby’s Epic Yarn Review

Nearly a decade since Kirby’s last appearance, Kirby’s Epic Yarn for the Nintendo Wii takes you on an adventure through Patch Land – a visually rich and colourful world that is stitched together with fabric and yarn. Suited for all ages, Kirby’s Epic Yarn is an easy to play side scrolling platform game that will appeal to young and older gamers alike – help Kirby, who has been transformed into a string of wool, to overcome his opponents as you jump over obstacles or transform into new forms including a dolphin, steam train, a UFO and even a giant robot.  Kirby will engage in battles using his yarn to whip, thrash and disarm enemies, keeping true to the textile theme – whether you latch on to zips or swing on buttons, Kirby can explore the fabric world to reveal secret areas and hidden items.

If Kirby is hit by an enemy or you fall into a trap, Kirby will lose some beads (which are Game Currency – similar to how Sonic would lose rings), but the difference with Kirby’s Epic Yarn is that even when you run out of beads, you don’t die – you may unravel but you get to continue playing, making the game easy to play through – with the emphasis and focus of the game on the visual journey and adventure through Patch Land as you discover new delights and surprises of creativity in the endearing world of fabric.

Kirby’s Epic Yarn Wii Game Description

Go behind the seams with Kirby™ in his latest adventure!

Kirby’s Epic Yarn Wii Gameplay Video Trailer

FEATURES:

• The look of the world is stunning, but it’s also interactive. Pulling on stray threads might reveal hidden areas. When Kirby literally goes behind the scenes, the virtual fabric warps and bends to show his location.

• Thanks to his versatile yarn composition, Kirby can take on a variety of forms both in his common actions and when he transforms into powerful vehicles. When Kirby dashes, he zips around as a car. In water, he turns into a submarine. At times he can even transform into a massive robotic tank, a UFO and other vehicles.

• Two players can play through the entire game together.

• Beads and collectible items are scattered throughout the environments for players to find.

See Also

• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo Wii
• Video Game Accessories

Related Sites

• Kirby’s Epic Yarn Video Trailer (Nintendo.co.uk)
• Kirby’s Epic Yarn Official Site
• Nintendo News: Jump, battle and darn your way through Kirby’s Epic Yarn for Wii!

Prepare for battle, the sequel to The Conduit is coming to the Nintendo Wii this February 2011, where you must fight to save mankind from the slaughter unleashed by aliens in the latest hair raising first person shooter game series, Conduit 2.  Featuring new game modes, team play and online multiplayer support for up to 12 players, including compatibility with Wii Speak.

Conduit 2 Wii Game  Description

Conduit 2 is the epic sequel to the award-winning Wii exclusive, The Conduit. Picking up on the heels of its predecessor, Conduit 2 puts you on the embattled front lines of the war to save humanity from the alien onslaught. Travel to the far ends of the earth to put an end to the struggle. The enemy is everywhere and the deck is stacked — trust no one. Turn the tide with the most powerful arsenal ever assembled, and bring the alien menace to its knees.

Conduit 2 Wii Gameplay Images & Screenshots

• EVERY WAR HAS A BEGINNING, PREPARE FOR BATTLE
• FIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE
• WITH INCREDIBLE WEAPONS
• EXPANSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
• SPLIT SCREEN AND ONLINE MULTIPLAYER COMBAT
• BIGGER BOLDER BETTER

CONDUIT 2

Features

• TEAM INVASION MODE — New co-op mode where up to four player players battle side-by-side against waves of enemies. Fight online over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or on the same system via splitscreen mode.
• PLAY IT YOUR WAY — Create your character’s unique look with the modular armor system and selectable skins. Class system with pre-mission weapon load-out and suit upgrades. Gain currency to purchase new weaponry, armor, upgrades, and additional content.
• ADVANCED WEAPONS AND TECHNOLOGY – Features an arsenal of over 20 weapons, including wall-penetrating sniper rifles, remotely-controlled deployable turrets, and alien technology that captures incoming fire and unleashes it back on the enemy. Man fixed emplacements at fortified positions and on drop ships. Use the alien ASE device to hack electronics and uncover hidden traps and enemies.
• COMPATIBLE WITH Wii Speak

See Also

• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo Wii Console
• Nintendo
• Video Game Accessories

Related Sites

• Conduit 2 Wii Video Trailer (Nintendo.com)
• Conduit 2 Wii Official Site (Sega.com)

The sequel to the classic addictive puzzle game Bejeweled 2 is coming to the Nintendo Wii console this 31 December 2010, available for pre-order now – featuring sparks of dazzling colours and soothing sounds, changing moods as you progress through the levels in the enchanting classic puzzle series.

Bejeweled 2 Wii Description

Get set to play the world’s #1 puzzle game, now for the Wii console! Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of colour and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action mode. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brainwaves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!

Bejeweled 2 Wii Gameplay Images & Screenshots

See Also

• Bejeweled 2 Wii
• Bejeweled
• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo

Related Sites

• Bejeweled 2 Wii Video Trailer (Nintendo.com)
• Bejeweled Official Site (Bejeweled.com)

Heavy Fire – Special Operations is an arcade style shooter game for the Nintendo Wii console due for release this 31st of December 2010 – Set in the Middle East, featuring bold and demanding missions requiring lightning quick reactions to complete the formidable and dangerous game levels and watch yourself rise up through the forces while gaining more powerful weapons and features as you progress throughout the action packed combo scoring game.

Heavy Fire Special Operations Description

Join the elite army unit in Heavy Fire: Special Operations, an arcade shooter for the WiiWare service. Play challenging missions in the Middle East from the ground, Humvee or Blackhawk. You will need a quick trigger-finger to finish extremely dangerous levels. Rise through the military ranks and get additional and more powerful weapons differing in features and controls. Replay the game to improve your best score that can be submitted to the world ranking. Make combos and smash the environment to get more points. You can take out enemies in a single-player mode or with the added firepower of your friend in multi-player mode!

Heavy Fire Special Operations Gameplay Images & Screenshots

Game Features:

• Interactive and destructible environments of the exotic Middle East
• Multi-player co-operation mode
• 7 military ranks giving access to powerful weapons including SMG-5, MP-4 or PDW-90
• Various kinds of combat (shoot from the ground, armored car or helicopter)
• Wii Zapper support taking the game to a new level of arcade game-play

See Also

• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo Wii
• Nintendo

Related Sites

• Heavy Fire Special Operations (Official Site)
• Heavy Fire Special Operations Video Trailer (Nintendo.com)

Get ready for super-combo fighting action in the latest and most complete instalment of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, 2-D fighting game for the Nintendo Wii, coming out this February 2011.

The Guilty Gear series is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the most complete and definitive version of the game to date, having launched an altogether new style of fighting gameplay with the original Guilty Gear 2-D fighter franchise.  Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus features new fighting moves, as well as the ability to unlock original moves in the explosive one-on-one battles between Japanese anime inspired characters with action filled kick and punch super combo attacks in multiple styles, plus the signature weapons unique to each character, including such eccentricities as a pool cue, a pink teddy bear that’s extendible and a life-sized key that talks!

High Resolution 480p Graphics

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus features cleaned up and pleasing high resolution graphics displayed in 480p widescreen on the Wii version.

All Unlocked Playable Characters

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus marks the return of 25 characters from the Guilty Gear series, and all of your favourite characters are unlocked and ready to play and fight as immediately out of the box, including Justice, Kliff  and many others and each character comes with a new and never before seen story that can be discovered when playing in story mode.

Story Modes & Missions

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus now includes a variety of game story modes that are designed to extend the playability and life of the game, highlights include:

• Free Play
• Story Mode
• Mission Mode
• Training Mode
• Survival Mode
• ..and more

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Gameplay Images & Screenshots

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Gameplay Video Trailer

Gameplay video of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for the Nintendo Wii console in which Dizzy versus Sol in the action packed 2-D Fighter Game.

The fighting franchise that launched an entirely new style of fighting games is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the most complete and definitive version of the game. Follow the stories of the 25 crazy combatants and dish out a mind-numbing amount of insane combos that the series is known for.

Highlights

• Celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of most influential fighting game franchises in video game history.
• Discover the back story to all of your favorite characters in the Guilty Gear mythos, with fully voiced dialogue.
• Accent Core Plus marks the return of fan favorites Kliff Undersn and Justice, rounding out the cast of 25 playable characters.
• Create a three-man team in Versus Mode to find out which characters are the ultimate Guilty Gear team-up.
• Level up your character’s abilities and traits in the re-tuned Survival Mode.

See Also

• Nintendo Wii Games
• Nintendo Wii
• Nintendo

Related Links

• Aksys Games Guilt Gear XX Accent Core Plus – features additional game screenshots and video trailers for the Wii version of the game.