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Video games, consoles & tech toys

Reviews, news, trends, and tips on the latest games and devices

Published: January 2013

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Controllers for smart devices

Nyko PlayPad: Small and versatile
Moga Mobile Gaming Controller for Android
iCade Mobile: Games on Apple devices made easier

Games, gadgets, toys & more

Game consoles

Sony PlayStation Vita vs. Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo Wii U is a winner
Sony PlayStation 3D Display
Sony PlayStation Vita
New Sony PlayStation 3 is slim, light, and on sale soon
Nintendo 3DS XL

Video games

10 great video games for the holidays
DmC: Devil May Cry reviewed
Max Payne 3 brings back the gritty, gory fun
Choose the best TV for playing video games
Mass Effect 3 review
Discovery Bay "appcessory" games

Toys with technology

Nvidia Project Shield hand-held console
Roundup: Toys with a tech twist
New Fisher-Price Apptivity toys
Orbotix Sphero robotic ball
WowWee AppGear
TOSY SketRobo draws what it 'sees'

Highlights from Toy Fair 2012

Mattel Apptivity line merges smart devices with toys
Hasbro zAPPed games mix Apple devices into board games
Apps add electronic twist to familiar toys
Popar Toys brings augmented reality to paper books
Buzzword: Augmented Reality

Best gaming devices

Acer Aspire A5600U-UB308
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch MD103LL/A
Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 (25645CU)
LG 55LM9600
Computer buying guide
Smart phone buying guide
Tablet buying guide

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