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01.02.12
The Ocean Marketing Debacle: Finally Concluded?

The mess that is Ocean Marketting (yes we misspelled that on purpose) and its operator, Paul Christofolo, sure created quite a stir by the end of 2011.  A rude, asshole-like response to someone inquiring about their order for an N-Control peripheral, the Avenger Controller, made the front page of Penny Arcade, and the rest, as they say, is history, with Christofolo thrusted into a negative spotlight and plenty of Internet buzz.  But how did this whole thing conclude?  Would you believe that things actually got more ridiculous?

12.27.11
The Ridiculous Saga of Ocean Marketing

It's been a pretty weird past few hours following the holiday season for some people, and all the credit must go to Paul Christofolo, a rep for Ocean Marketing.  See, Ocean Marketing handles the public relations for the Avenger controller modification, which makes your Xbox 360 peripheral look like some sort of twisted transformer...though serves a purpose for disabled gamers.  Anyway, one customer was wondering where his pre-ordered products were.  What followed afterward became a lesson in the truly ridiculous.

06.28.11
New Unreal Engine 3 Screen Shows Off Awesome Foliage
While most gaming engines are barely recognized by name, most people do know about the Unreal Engine. It got its debut in the first ever Unreal game back in 1998, developed by Epic Games. Since then, it has spawned 2 more iterations of the engine that evolved with the increasing power of PCs and consoles alike. Dana Cowley, PR Manager for Epic Games, just released a new screenshot of the updated Unreal Engine 3 on Twitter, showcasing its foliage capabilities. Needless to say, this screen is quite the looker.
04.20.11
Did You Hear About the Importance of Digital Sound in Video Games?
New processors and advanced graphics are always a hit at GDC 2011, but digital audio companies like Cakewalk, Dolby and DTS also had a presence at the convention. With new PC games starting to take advantage of Dolby 7.1 surround sound -- and DTS’ unveiling of 11.1 surround sound with DTS Neo:X technology at CES 2011 -- sound is playing a more important role in today’s video game landscape.
02.12.10
Sony Offers NBA All-Stars Custom PSPs in Snowy Dallas

DALLAS, Texas -- Inside the exclusive Player's Lounge at the Hyatt Regency in a snow-covered Dallas, Texas, some of the biggest names in the NBA are getting custom PSP Go portable gaming devices. Sony had had success with its partnership with Gallagher Designs, making some of the biggest names in sports the proud owners of custom gaming consoles.

01.09.10
CES 2010: Vizio Partners with Beyonce Knowles

LAS VEGAS – VIZIO used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce a new three-year North American endorsement agreement with international pop-music icon and film star, Beyoncé Knowles - Carter. VIZIO, a popular brand for gamers, had a full line-up of new HD TVs and 3D TVs on display at CES 2010.