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Microsoft has a research article on what they call the XWand. It looks vagly similar to the new Revolution controller and has some of the same technology. This page is over a year old though and I don’t think Microsoft was/is developing it for gaming technology, but who knows. Have any seen this before? [Source: Microsoft]

Maybe the possibilities aren’t endless. Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciate the new Revolution controller and think it’s a great step forward. But “free style” play might not benefit all games. Here’s what it might have a hard time promoting without an extension. Soccer games – I loves me some FIFA, but not sure how that would work. Basketball games &#...[Read More]

This weeks results. 80% favored the new “free style” controller, 16% wanted to see some games first, and 2% were either still in shock or wished the controller was more traditional. The brilliant thing is that two hand gaming won’t die with the new controller due to extensions and classics. Be sure to place your vote on this weeks poll and thanks to all that participated. [Source...[Read More]

Although dynamic game pricing might have been a given, sounds like Iwata is looking to continue the trend with Revolution games. Here’s hoping Ninny doesn’t break the $60 barrier though. Thanks Matt. [Source: N-Sider]

Box art for some upcoming Nintendo games has surfaced on the internet. Said to be released by Nintendo, the Metroid Pinball cover suggests that the game will come packaged with a rumble pack. And the below cover art for Mario Kart DS is looking pretty sweet. No wi-fi logo is shown, but that’s probably ’cause it’s not final.[Thanks Matt]