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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

2012-01-09T21:57:00.000-08:00

hoffination is now broadcast-gaming Skyrim on Twitch TV

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide

Roxio Game Capture

2011-11-11T15:07:00.001-08:00

This device lets you capture real-time Xbox 360 and PS3 gameplay on your PC for easy editing and sharing online.

Sharing accomplishments by capturing and sharing footage of game play makes it easier to connect with fellow gamers and achieve recognition and status for elite skills. This hardware and software package makes it quick, easy, and inexpensive to record, personalize, and post favorite game play footage. The video-editing software included lets you customize your footage, add voice-over or webcam commentary.

Easy to set up, the USB hardware capture device includes component video and stereo audio inputs, and ships with a component, RCA audio, and USB cables. Users can record game play in 480p and output to AVI, WMV, DivX, and MP4. Still image screen shots can be saved as JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP or GIF file types.

Roxio Game Capture

Left 4 Dead 2

2011-11-04T19:46:00.001-07:00

hoffination is now broadcast-gaming Left 4 Dead 2

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

2011-09-19T16:13:00.001-07:00

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story games added to the See the Movie Read the Book (Play the Games) Directory under Classic Dramas and Documentaries.

These games feature martial arts action as defined by the master: Bruce Lee! It's a jeet kune do fight to the finish with multiple combat modes, deadly weapons and chain-wielding villains.

Available in Sega Genesis, Nintendo Super NES and Atari formats.

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
See the Movie Read the Book Directory
Classic Dramas and Documentaries
See the Movie Blog
Sega Genesis 1
Nintendo Super NES
Atari Jaguar

Risen (Broadcast-games)

2011-09-05T21:20:00.000-07:00

hoffination is now broadcast-gaming Risen

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Gamesmanship
Risen

Xbox 360 with Kinect

2011-08-28T08:47:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect and Dance Central added to Xbox 360 directory

Kinect brings games and entertainment to life with no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering.

Wi-Fi is built-in for connection to Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant.

Dance Central
Xbox 360

Half-Life 2: Episode 2 (Broadcast-Gaming)

2011-07-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

hoffination is now broadcast-gaming Half-Life 2: Episode 2

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Half-Life 2: Episode Pack

Dragon Age Origins

2011-07-22T13:14:00.001-07:00

hoffination is now broadcast-gaming Dragon Age Origins

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Borderlands (Broadcast-gaming)

2011-07-20T09:41:00.000-07:00

hoffination broadcast-gaming Borderlands (Game of the Year Edition)

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Borderlands (Game of the Year Edition)

James Bond 007: GoldenEye

2011-05-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

James Bond 007: GoldenEye now available for Nintendo Wii.

Features an updated single player storyline featuring Daniel Craig as Bond and written by Bruce Feirstein, the screenwriter for the original movie.

James Bond 007: GoldenEye
Nintendo Wii Games and Accessories
Perfect Shot for Wii

Japan Quake Relief Wristbands

2011-03-18T17:50:00.001-07:00

Japan Quake Relief Wristbands now available from Bungie in Bellevue, Washington.

All proceeds from the sale of these wristbands by Bungie (makers of the Halo video games) will be donated directly to Red Cross aid and relief efforts that are desperately needed in Japan.

The characters embossed on the band read “Ganbare Nippon” in Japanese, a sentiment expressed when someone needs their spirit lifted.

Please join us in a show of support and a call for unity.

Japan Quake Relief Wristbands

Angry Birds Attack St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-02T12:31:00.000-08:00

A holiday-themed update for Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio is being released just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

"The St. Patrick’s Day update will be part of the Angry Birds Seasons game, which is currently available on devices running iOS, Android, Symbian and WebOS," Digital Trends reports.

"It is so far unclear whether the perturbed birds in the St. Patrick’s Day levels will be drunk and/or belligerent."

Angry Birds - Mini
St. Patrick's Day

In Review: Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010

2010-07-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Design Essentials is an end-to-end reference that provides users with complete info on all of the features and options available in the latest version of 3ds Max Design.

Each chapter offers a series of lessons - which introduce the functional areas of Max Design and go over all associated features (with examples), and then a lab (which demonstrates a practical application of the lesson).

Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010

E3 2010: Moderate Disappointment

2010-06-28T22:19:00.001-07:00

by Ben Hofferber

When the lights on the screen with the Xbox 360 symbol started to light up at the Microsoft Press Conference at E3, I immediately flashed back to the amazing announcements of last year's system update and Project Natal. There were several moments during that press conference that shocked and awed me. However, this year is nothing but disappointment on Microsoft’s part.

Everything important can be summed up in this short paragraph:

Gears of War 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Dead Space 2 are coming out this year. Epic teamed up with People Can Fly to make Bulletstorm, which looks like fun. Project Natal is renamed as Kinect which reminds me of the child play-set. A new Xbox has been released with WiFi, but no news as far it having the red ring issue. ESPN has partnered with Xbox to allow Live members to access games on demand.

Honestly, unless you are a sports fanatic who needs a new Xbox, nothing at the conference really wowed or awed anyone. Kinect looks lame in comparison with its competitors and until I see a good reason to get it I am going to try to stay away from motion control for a while.

The Nintendo press conference seemed to be a step forward for the company. However as a hardcore gamer I think that I would have liked to see them completely get rid of the Wii and upgrade to a high definition console with user friendly controls. Epic Mickey looks amazing however, and I think that they have a good lineup of games including their new Zelda game. I also think that the 3DS is a good move forward.

Sony’s Press Conference really sold me on getting a Playstation 3 but not because of any of the 3D features but because of the strong implementation of their games. Games are starting to get better on the Playstation and although it still seems to be a little overpriced, they have made considerable progress and games like Final Fantasy actually run better on the Playstation 3. Thats really all I had to say about that. They really showed that their community was growing and improving and that is a big plus to me.

There were also several games that I looked at that were not focused on in the press conferences that I enjoyed hearing about.

Fable may have given me some hope for this time around. I absolutely was disgusted by Fable II after playing the first one. People that never played the first one seemed to like the second one more. However, Fable III seems to have gone back to the good old adventuring system of the first game which just feels so much more rewarding to me and there is a real sense of freedom. Also, the game looks a lot more interesting than the second one because the plot is a lot less linear and they seem to have opened up the areas a little more. Still last time they said they were turning the game into an open world game we all saw what happened.

In the demo I saw of the game on GameSpot.com, I was impressed by the visuals and by the new user interface system. There is no longer a 2d menu any more and it has been replaced by a personal player space equipped with your own butler. In this space you can change your weapons and clothing and fast travel through the map. The map also provides a real time view of the world, weather and all.

Another game that I enjoyed seeing more of was the new Star Wars MMO, The Old Republic. They announced a new trailer that looks kick ass and they showed off some of the game in Stage Demos. Although there was no new news to hear of in relation to the game, seeing it on stage gave me a good feel for the game and made me exited for it’s release that is a little under a year away.

Ben Hofferber
Fable III
Fable II

Xbox 360 250GB Elite

2010-06-15T20:15:00.000-07:00

At an E3 2010 media event on Monday, Microsoft made a surprise announcement of a new Xbox 360 console -- the Xbox 360 250GB Elite -- available for pre-order now and delivery beginning June 19.

The new Xbox 360 sports a 250GB hard drive and a built-in Wi-fi as well as an updated case design. Also ready for the controller-free Kinect, once available.

Xbox 360 250GB Elite

Cyborg® R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse for PC

2010-05-26T16:29:00.000-07:00

Ready to lose the wire? This top-of-the-range mouse has the power and performance of the R.A.T. 7 combined with next-generation wireless technology for an unsurpassed gaming experience.

This mouse is a 24/7 wireless beast, shipping with 2 custom built lithium-ion battery cells. One powers the R.A.T. while the other one charges in the dock, allowing the gamer to perform a ‘hot swap’ whenever and wherever needed.

A staggering 1ms response time ensures that lightning fast reactions remain lightning fast.

Cyborg® R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse