Posts Tagged ‘Cricket’
World’s First Free Online Cricket Game: HowZat!
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 16th, 2009
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Cricket to offer LG HELiX handset
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on October 29th, 2009
When it comes to mobile carriers in the US, most people would probably think of the big three that comprise of Verizon Wireless, Sprint and AT&T. These giants operate on a totally different scale compared to the smaller mobile carriers, but that doesn’t mean that those outside of the equation won’t get cool handsets from time to time although it can be pretty rare for that to happen. Cricker Communications will be offering the LG HELiX from LG Electronics, marking LG’s reintroduction into the Cricket handset lineup after a time of absence. The LG HELiX will come in the form factor of a clamshell and not a candybar, so if you’re the type who loves flipping phones open and closing them with a satisfying smack, this is the one for you.
The LG HELiX will come with a large 176 x 220 2.0″ TFT 262K internal color display alongside a lesser 96 x 64 TFT 262K external color display. With its large keypad, users will be able to dial the desired number in a jiffy, while the increase in font size makes for a fast and easy read. This does lead us to wonder – was the LG HELiX designed to cater to those who are older among us and already have troubles trying to make out tiny print? Nice to know this entry-level phone does not come with a VGA camera but will instead contain a 1.3-megapixel camera for impromptu shots, while Voice Clarity brings speech intelligibility a notch higher, where it will automatically adjust hearing level when a user is receiving or sending calls in noisy environments. You can also opt to use a Bluetooth headset with this cellphone for your hands-free needs.
You can choose from silver or pink colors for the LG HELiX, where it will retail for $139.99 per handset. Guess this can start off as a first cellphone for college going kids (who will grumble because it is not an iPhone) and among the older population who want nothing more than a regular cellphone to keep in touch.
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Mamba Games join the Cricket Revolution PC video game
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News on September 12th, 2009
Mamba games have announced the signing of Mind-storm studios PC game – Cricket Revolution in the wake of England’s victory over Australia in the Ashes series.The game will be released on the 30th of October with a retail price of £14.99.
Jason Codd from Mamba games – is backing the game 100% and believes it will give other cricket titles in the market a run for their money!
“Following England’s sensational victory at the Ashes we felt what way to celebrate other than publishing our own cricket game. Cricket Revolution is a sensational product offering multi player support and we are looking forward to working with Mind-Storm. This is more than your average arcade cricket game with live leader boards and online gaming so the depth is pretty incredible”
More about the Cricket Revolution:
Release date: 23rd of October
Price: £14.99
Format: PC / multiplayer
Playable on: Windows, Vista, XP, 2000
Cricket Revolution is a Multiplayer cricket game with single games mode, local and global tournaments and AI opponents that learn from the players every move. It’s the ultimate global cricket competition where the prize is to dominate the online leader boards.
Cricket Revolution’s batting system lets players command both shot selection and placement seamlessly with action oriented key mappings. Elements like batsman abilities, level, and states, combined with a full set of motion captured cricketing shots makes batting a powerful experience like no other cricket game of the past.
Unleash your bowling mind upon your opponents with complete control and confidence using Cricket Revolution’s ‘Bowling Gadget’.
Every ball, every shot, every wicket, every run you take is tracked, stored, and analyzed after every match to give you a comprehensive statistics tracking system. View scorecards from last season’s matches; pull up your batting history and watch your average improve over time; count your wicket victims and watch yourself rise to the top of the leader boards.
Original Stadiums, Weather and Pitch Conditions Game play.
Features:
• Unrivalled game play with thrilling online PVP action
• In-game community server with chat rooms, friends and online gaming
• Fully motion captured actions, day/night lighting, pitch and ball variations
• Original stadiums, unlock able deliveries, and batsman knock-out injuries
• Internet based multiplayer play, rankings, ratings, and leader boards
• LAN based multiplayer network play
• Offline leagues, knock-out and exhibition matches vs computer teams
• Complete team and player customization for strategic game play
• True field captaincy with the ability to place fielders anywhere on the field
• Batting and bowling net practice modes ... and more!
Celebrate England’s victory in the Ashes 2009 with The Ashes 2009 video game
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News on August 24th, 2009
Both videos feature gamezplay footage from the number one selling title; one focussing on the Nintendo Wii edition and the other showing footage from the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC versions.Ashes Cricket 2009 delivers all the exciting, athletic, skilful and technical elements that gamers expect from Codemasters, the home of video game cricket. Building on the heritage that Codemasters has enjoyed with its best-selling Brian Lara series, Ashes Cricket 2009 continues to lead the field with great batting, bowling and fielding gameplay and authenticity that made the series a huge hit with cricket fans the world over. Bringing the game to the Nintendo Wii for the first time, players can perform the same bowling and batting motions of their heroes using the Nintendo Wii Remote.
As well as the authentic Ashes experience with fully licensed teams, kit, players and stadia from the npower Ashes series 2009, Ashes Cricket 2009 also allows players to take to the field as a variety of different nations for Test matches, One Day Internationals and 20 Over games. Ashes Cricket 2009 is available now on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Nintendo Wii.
Celebrate England’s victory with new video game ‘Ashes Cricket 2009′ videos!
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News on August 24th, 2009
With England claiming a stunning victory in the nPower Ashes Series, Codemasters is celebrating the win with two new videos from Ashes Cricket 2009, the official game of the series. Both videos feature gameplay footage from the number one selling title; one focussing on the Wii edition and the other showing footage from the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC versions.
Ashes Cricket 2009 delivers all the exciting, athletic, skillful and technical elements that gamers expect from Codemasters, the home of video game cricket. Building on the heritage that Codemasters has enjoyed with its best-selling Brian Lara series, Ashes Cricket 2009 continues to lead the field with great batting, bowling and fielding gameplay and authenticity that made the series a huge hit with cricket fans the world over. Bringing the game to the Nintendo Wii for the first time, players can perform the same bowling and batting motions of their heroes using the Wii Remote.
As well as the authentic Ashes experience with fully licensed teams, kit, players and stadia from the npower Ashes series 2009, Ashes Cricket 2009 also allows players to take to the field as a variety of different nations for Test matches, One Day Internationals and 20 Over games. Ashes Cricket 2009 is available now on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii.
Ashes Cricket 2009 on Nintendo Wii – Bat and Bowl in this Ashes Cricket 2009 video game the first cricket game on Nintendo Wii
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News on July 3rd, 2009
Drive, Cut, Slog And Nurdle For Real As Codemasters Reveals Details Of The First Cricket Video Game For Nintendo Wii.Gamers will be able to use their Nintendo Wii Remote to bat and bowl their country to success when Ashes Cricket 2009 is released for Nintendo Wii this August; the integration of the Wii controls is set to take players closer to the action than ever before. To be published by Codemasters, the home of video game cricket, Ashes Cricket 2009 will feature fully licensed players, kit and stadia from the upcoming npower Ashes Series between England and Australia offering a completely authentic experience.
The Wii edition of Ashes Cricket 2009 will enable up to four players to take to the field in a variety of game modes including the iconic Ashes Series, Test Matches and limited over games including 20 overs. Batsmen will use the Wii Remote to drive, cut, slog and nurdle their way through an innings. When fielding, players will use the Wii Remote to polish the ball, set their field and bowl accurately applying swing/turn to their deliveries in order to take those all important wickets.
Ashes Cricket 2009 will also feature a Scenario mode that will pit players against more than 50 match defining moments, such as scoring vital match-winning runs, taking dramatic last-gasp wickets and seeing off the oppositions’ danger men to succeed.
As well as featuring the fully licensed teams from England and Australia, Ashes Cricket 2009 will feature six other Test playing nations as well as ten of the world’s most recognisable stadia, including the five featuring in this summer’s npower Ashes Series. The authenticity of the experience extends to the game’s commentary, which is provided by cricketing favourites Jonathan Agnew, Shane Warne, Ian Botham, Ian Bishop and Tony Greig.
UK’s Sky TV Makes Upside-Down Remote For Australians [Remotes]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on June 30th, 2009
In honor of some sport nobody here cares about, British satellite company is releasing upside-down remotes for Australians—because the two are playing each other in said sporting match. [Forever Geek via Technabob]
