by Radiris Diaz on June 15th, 2010
Hello Cute Geeks – Microsoft unofficially kicked off e3 with their “Project Natal” event aka Kinect. The event was amazing – screens, lights and incredible designs throughout the stage and performers. We all had to wear these poncho looking white tops, with crazy shoulder pads that lit up during the event.
The show exemplified the evolution of gaming-which was just using a controller and eventually not using a controller. The many examples shown really cleared up the confusion I walked in with and I left pretty excited about the future of gaming, especially after seeing the many ways all members of a family could use it.
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by Nina Pena on December 29th, 2009
The great people at Harmonix and MTV games recently sent me the Beatles Rockband game (instruments sold separately) to test out (THANKS GUYS!!) for my CES/Holidays round up of products to review. When I first found out that they were sending me Beatles Rockband I was overjoyed and jumping around my condo like a kid in a candy store. Continue Reading…
by Nina Pena on September 9th, 2009
Today Harmonix and MTV released Beatles Rockband; frankly its about time! I tested out the Beatles Rockband game at E3 (see youtube here) and have been dying for it to be released. I had hoped for a copy before the release date but I am apparently not cool enough…yet (do I sound bitter?).
A true Beatles fan I watched VH1′s classic channel tribute to the Beatles all Labor day; including all their movies and the George Harrison Concert that Eric Clapton arranged. Till this day I start my morning with “Woke up, got out of bed, dragged a comb across my head…”
So there is a pretty cool demo here but if you want to see us cutegeekers rockin’ it I suggest checking out this link!
by Nina Pena on August 3rd, 2009
I finally got a PSP (our friend gave us one) and Rockband Unplugged for it courtesy of the friendly folks at Harmonix and MTV. After E3 playing Rockband Unplugged on PSP I realized it was a must have for me! For several reasons, first I hate flying with a passion and I believe this is a great distraction for anyone like me or those who travel allot and are bored on a plane.
I am the type that needs to have a few glasses of wine and take 2 Dramamine just to get through security, board the plane and prepare for take off. Once my husband put me on the smallest plane (2 propeller plane) known to man in a thunderstorm from Seattle to Utah…I was convinced he was trying to kill me by a plane crash (not to mention ironically my life insurance was up’d). Something to be said when even the flight attendants were white as a ghost and no drink service. ”CRAP,” I thought…I don’t even get a glass of wine before I die!
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by Nina Pena on July 22nd, 2009
Yippee skippy! I cannot wait till September to get the Beatles Rockband!!! Always been a huge fan even though I am an 80′s baby, my parents played music from the 50′s and on since I was a child! Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band is clearly one of my favorite Beatles albums (it helped my parents had the CD)! I recall I use to listen to that CD nightly in high school (unlike everyone else in HS listening to pop rock, no offense I am just an old schooler)! Till this day I swear I sometimes I start my morning with…
“Woke up, fell out of bed, Dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, And looking up I noticed I was late. Found my coat and grabbed my hat. Made the bus in seconds flat.” (Beatles Song: A Day In The Life)…and yes I literally sing this with a lil’ dance! I should have a reality show since I am such a dork! I swear I have been meaning to do a youtube of this reenactment! BUT I am hoping one day this song will be available for Rockband!
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by Nina Pena on July 20th, 2009
While at E3 I had the chance to play with a PSPat the MTV booth. It was really cool b/c they set up pods for each person to play the game; no one told me that this was so no one else can hear you playing the game. So my geeky self goes to one of the pods hell bent on playing Rockband on PSP(I think I have an unhealthy addiction to Rockband, but that’s another topic). I put on Modest Mouse b/c on drumming its easier then say QOTSA or Foo Fighters plus I never played a PSP before…Before you know “Float on” comes on and I start dancing along with the PSP in hand enjoying myself and having a good old time, so I started dancing along even more! Continue Reading…
by Nina Pena on July 16th, 2009
At E3 I met the VP of Marketing Matt from Xfire (again cutie!), who explained all the ins and outs of gaming social media. Sorry ladies I didn’t get a picture…just take my word for it that he is cute in his casual fedora hat!
So per the Xfire.com website “Xfire is a free application that combines multiple gaming tools into one powerful tool to alleviate the need to run multiple different gaming related programs. For instance, Xfire allows you to chat with your friends, see what games they are playing, what servers they are playing on and join them instantly with one click. Xfire also allows you to show off your gaming skills by capturing screenshots and videos and uploading them to your Profile page on the Xfire website.” Continue Reading…
by Nina Pena on June 23rd, 2009
I was so excited when I got my first new product after E3 and it was these SUPER cute ear buds and in ear headphones from Roxy/ JBL. First off I love bright colors, I am not sure if it is because I am in California or that I am blind and frankly colors stick out more…
Radiris and I make amazing partners in crime; we both have different technology preferences! CUTEGEEKS UNITE (imagine Radiris and I running to each other in slow motion [because everything is better in slow motion]and high fiving like big geeks)! As most of the population knows not 1 woman is the same…Radiris loves the On Ear Headphones and I love the in ear headphones/ ear buds.
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by Nina Pena on June 18th, 2009
I little birdie told me today about the Announcement from Logitech Introducing Logitech Vid and thought I would share to all you cute geekers. I love their sloggan, “Isn’t it about time video calling became easy!” um YES! So check this out!! I plan to toy around with it as well. Give me your thoughts cutegeekers!
by Nina Pena on June 16th, 2009
On day 2 I woke up sore, I forgot to let you all know I am pretty sure I sprained my foot. I was limping all through E3 and like a dummy I walked around on it. So day two was a late start (my nick name was gimpay) but we headed off to the convention center for our first meeting. Check out one of the displays in front of the convention center, this year truly had some creative outdoor displays and games.
Our first meeting was with Logitech and the first thing I tried was the Logitech® Wireless Guitar Controller and though I am not a Guitar Hero pro and never play the guitar I loved how this instrument played. It seemed more authentic especially since the neck is real wood. It has a wireless range of up to 30 feet and virtually silent controls, NICE!
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