PC Gaming Has a Bad Reputation How to Fix It

[GDC 2008] We were invited to attend an interesting discussion held by the PC Gaming Alliance, a group of companies that includes Acer/Gateway, Activision, AMD, Dell, Electronic Arts, Epic, Intel, Microsoft and NVIDIA. The Alliance has been created to solve one problem: Make PC Gaming easier to “consume” and extend the reach of PC Gaming beyond veteran/hardcore gamers.

What is the problem?
Unlike game consoles, the PC is an open platform with a multitude of hardware and software choices. This is a strength when it comes to high-end gaming systems because you always get the latest technology, but it is also a weakness because it confuses consumers who buy multi-purpose computers. There are examples of 2000 dollars PCs that are not capable of decent gaming and from a consumer’s perspective, it’s ridiculous – most would expect a $2000 PC to be somewhat gaming-capable. On the software side, games all have different minimum requirement specs (and sometimes completely bogus ones).

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Device With 3-pronged Functions

Check out this unique looking device which is actually a digital clock, thermometer and memory card reader all rolled into one. Some of the features include :-

• Dustproof triangular design
• No adaptor required for M2/miniSD/microSD memory cards
• Supports auto-detecting slot with card inserted
• USB 2.0 High-speed transfer rate up to 480Mb/sec
• SDHC (4GB-32GB) memory card support
• Compatible with SD,MMC,RS MMC, miniSD, M2, MS, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, T-flash, and microSD cards

This unique device retails for $15 a pop and comes in black, white and orange colors.

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MEDIVista Info System

Being sick is no fun, especially for the bedridden who have to endure (annoying) visiting friends and relatives of their own or their room-mates. The TV shows are constantly on repeat, and your DS Lite has just run out of battery. What are you supposed to do then? The MEDIVista Info System from Lincor Solutions could help, featuring a touch screen LCD display that can be used by doctors, nurses and the patients themselves, depending on which program or application is being accessed currently. Guess this means once your doctor is done viewing your x-ray on the MEDIVista Info System, you can then get back to chatting with your buddies via IM and checking your email. I wonder how much will it take to get a review unit - must somebody club me in my kneecaps?

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Digital Tattoo Concept

Tattoos are cool, but getting yourself inked often requires serious consideration since the removal process is excruciatingly painful. The Digital Tattoo concept by Jim Kielke features a tiny, implantable display that will hook up to an artery and a vein for its power, and can display information such as caller ID and carry out video chats on one's arm. Interestingly enough, it is also capable of monitoring your health while alert you of any impending screw-ups in your health. This is all too Big Brother for my taste - hopefully the day doesn't come where the Digital Tattoo is made compulsory.

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