Evil CEO featured in PC WORLD-Kotaku-GIZMODO

June 14th, 2010

Evil Controllers CEO, Adam Coe has been busy. He recently had the honor of speaking at the Games for Health Convention in Boston 2 weeks ago. He was able to show what creative outside of the box thinking truly is. His controller creation was picked up by PC World-Kotaku-GIZMODO…With a little help from the world famous Ben Heck a truly unique controller was born to work within the “Able Gaming” Community…

Follow the link below to the article..

http://www.pcworld.com/article/198020/customized_xbox_360_controller_brings_gaming_to_the_disabled.html

http://kotaku.com/5557885/duct-tape-and-a-bag-of-rice-helps-disabled-man-get-in-the-game

http://gizmodo.com/5557958/bag-of-rice-and-duct-tape-modify-xbox-360-controller-for-disabled-use

The Evil Mayor

A Sit Down with the Godfather of Evil Controllers

June 10th, 2010

As an intern at Evil Controllers I have had the opportunity to work with some very interesting people. One of which is the young CEO of the company, Adam Coe. I had the privilege of sitting down with Adam and picking his brain a little bit. – Evil Protege of the “Evil Mayor”

Tempe, Az- June 10, 2010

How and why did you begin modding controllers?

It began when I was a college freshman at the University of Arizona. I modified my own controller by adding buttons to the back to allow me to jump and melee without taking my hands off of the thumb sticks, which made me a lot better. Other people showed interest in what I was doing.

Being a student, where did you learn such technical skills?

There was a lot of information online. It is relatively simple to relocate a button. I opened it up, gave it a shot, and it worked. Since then I began experimenting with different ways to improve the controller and its functions. Let me tell you, you learn a lot from modifying thousands of controllers.

You moved from button relocation to rapid fire and auto burst?

I started with button relocation and then met with my programmer who opened up a world of modding capabilities. From there it involved as we realized more and more things we could do.

How did Evil Controllers move from your dorm room to what it is now?

Wow… I guess we have evolved a lot since my dorm days. I mean sitting in a large office now is a big move from my college dorm 3 ½ years ago. Starting in my dorm room was a humbling experience. Then I remember how excited I was to have move back to my house for more space because of our rapid growth and how busy I was. From there it was a natural progression to a professional office. Again a couple months later we had to move to a larger space. Which is now thousands of sq ft that make up the EVIL LAB.

Why the name Evil Controllers?

“EVIL” is not evil in the literal sense. It is a philosophy and being different from what is being offered out there in the world. Our products are epic; they give you an edge and have a swagger about them. We felt calling them “Evil” truly represented that.

What did it mean to you to go to E3?

It meant a lot to me and was a big deal for us. We made a presence in gaming and it gave us the vision to keep going. We realized the magnitude of what we could become and what we are capable of.

What is the future plan for Evil Controllers?

To advance the controller because it is the single most important component in gaming today. Eventually to design our own third party controller, manufacture it and sell it in retail stores.

Quadriplegic Gamer Calls For Custom Button Remapping In Console Games – Evil Controllers

May 25th, 2010

Chuck Bittner has spoken. His call to action to access the technology to re-map buttons on today’s great games has not gone unheard. Bittner is a Quadriplegic “Able Gamer” who is frustrated by the lack of attention that Developers, Publishers and Hardware creators have given to this community. A community that is filled with fans and competitors who will be able to participate on the same level and beyond if given the proper access to that technology. Evil Controllers has a great relationship with Randy “N0m4D” Fitzgerald, who is probably the most famous “Able Gamer” in the world. When Infinity Ward first created Modern Warfare they included the ability to remap buttons to Randy’s specifications with the GAME!!! Pop in the first MW and you can find the  “N0m4d” button configuration under controller options. But when MW2 shipped no such thing was included with the game.. Bringing the question back to Mr. Bittner… Who should we look too? The Game Developers or the Hardware developers.. I think that it should be both, but if we can mass produce controllers that have the technology to re map buttons out of the box, it would solve the gaming publishing problem. We here at Evil have developed that technology and have built hundreds of controllers for “Able Gamers”. But that tech is still pricey because we have to work with 3rd party from Microsoft.

You can follow the article over at Kotaku found here.. http://kotaku.com/5538163/quadriplegic-gamer-calls-for-custom-button-remapping-in-console-games

He has also started a online petition that you can sign up for here… http://www.petitiononline.com/cu5t0m/petition.html

If you have questions about creating a custom controller.. You can contact us at info@evilcontrollers.com

The EVIL MAYOR

EVIL IMAGING: Brought to you by the Good People at Evil Controllers

May 17th, 2010

Evil Imaging
Reveal your Evil

Evil Controllers has commissioned a new monster forged in the depths of the EVIL LAB: EVIL IMAGING
Fueled by the need to stray away from common man, Evil Imaging accesses the highest in imaging and application technology to generate the future of video game controllers.

A state of the art process, Evil Imaging is the ONLY way to enhance the graphics of your controller.
Along with a unique look Evil Imaging takes the application of the image to the next level.

This is not a STICKER! This is not a SKIN! This is EVIL IMAGING!!!!!

Evil Imaging is the peak of controller enhancements. Pulsing with the beat of EVIL, you can be sure that the high quality and durability of Evil Imaging will withstand even the most fearsome gaming competition.EVIL IMAGING: EVIL SKULLZ

Beyond graphics, Evil Imaging creates a custom finished feel only possible of being EVIL.
From a variety of choices, including EVIL SKULLZ or the Custom military EVIL DIGITAL CAMOUFLAGE, you will find a top quality image with a finish that demolishes all others.

Evil Controllers is the only place you can find EVIL IMAGING.

www.evilcontrollers.com    Now shipping World Wide!!

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The AbleGamers Foundation and Evil Controllers Partner to Bring More Disabled Gamers into Console Gaming

May 10th, 2010

Harpers Ferry, WV – The AbleGamers Foundation is proud to collaborate with Evil Controllers to make a line of controllers targeted to the needs of gamers with disabilities. “I just think this is a great opportunity for the disabled community to be able to leverage some cutting edge technology,” says Mark Barlet, President and CEO of The AbleGamers Foundation, “Evil Controllers has a track-record of quality and out of the box thinking, with proven experience working with gamers with disabilities and I am proud to lend our name to the project.”

Evil Controllers is currently working on bringing a web portal that will allow “Able Gamers” to access information on our developing technology.

Adam Coe, CEO of Evil Controllers “We are very excited to be working in a direction that allows us to develop technology for accessible gaming.” ” We are proud to help broaden the video game world as a whole and have enjoyed working with the AbleGamers Foundation”.

The AbleGamers Foundation has worked closely with Evil Controllers to prototype a one-handed Xbox controller that is currently being field tested by an AbleGamers Community member, with a second version around the corner.

In addition to lending our name to the line of controllers, Evil Controllers will donate part of proceeds to the AbleGamersFoundation.

About The AbleGamers Foundation

The AbleGamers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that runs AbleGamers.com provide news, reviews, and advice on disabled technology and the accessibility of mainstream video game titles. As an alternative to Serious Gaming, mainstream video games supply many disabled individuals and veterans with rehabilitation as well as social stimulation in situations where they may be otherwise shut out of society’s idea of normal everyday life.

About Evil Controllers

Evil Controllers is an Arizona based company that used patent pending technology to modify existing controller designs to bring greater functionally and flexibility to the gaming experience. http://www.evilcontrollers.com

For more information about this topic, the AbleGamers foundation, AbleGamers.com, or to schedule an interview with Mark Barlet, CEO of AbleGamers, Steven Spohn at press@AbleGamers.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information regarding

www.evilcontrollers.com

Young CEO of Evil Controllers Sits at National Conference for Handicap Gamers

May 10th, 2010

Young CEO Sits at National Conference for Handicap Gamers
May 10th , 2010- Adam, 21, will sit on a panel at Games Beyond Entertainment Week.
The weeklong event will transpire on May 24-27 2010 in Boston, MA. The function will serve to unite those involved in the gaming industry to explore the wider use and potential of games to provide an impact on a wide variety of needs and communities around the world. The event also seeks to identify emerging and non-traditional markets for gaming. Games Beyond Entertainment Week is developed by the organization behind the Serious Games Initiative and the Games for Health Project.
Adam, the CEO of Evil Controllers, will be participating in Games Accessibility Day, on Tuesday, May 25. He will be sitting on a Question and Answer panel with the legendary Ben Heckendorn, affectionately known as “Ben Heck”, famous Modder. The panel will be discussing the future of gaming for the disabled, and where the technology is going. It is the only event dedicated to improving access to all games for people with disabilities and improves their lives through games. They will cover research, development, case studies, advocacy issues, accessibility techniques and deployment.
Evil Controllers is a company that has been at the forefront of bringing games to the disabled. With the development of new technology and ingenuity they have been able to create specialized game controllers that allow people to approach gaming in a unique and individual way. These controllers enable people to play and compete on a level that otherwise was not possible. It is no longer because of a disability that someone cannot do what he or she enjoys, and Evil will continue to make this possible through dedication to the community of disabled gamers.

Evil Controllers is now an offical sponsor of NJ Halo

November 10th, 2009

I would like to welcome NJ Halo to the Evil family, we will be working together to bring all gamers of all ages a great place to go to play the games that they love, and a chance to win some cash and prizes. NJ Halo will be holding the 1st but not the last Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 tournament. All the winning teams at the NJ Halos event on November 21, 2009 will also receive products form Evil Controllers . So get there and get ready to be a part of this great experience, we know we will.

This event will take place at, 87, Route 17N, Maywood, New Jersey, 07607

Here is a list of games that will be available for competing,

Halo 3

Gears of War 2

Madden 10

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2

KOTC

Universal Trigger Rapid Fire Controller

July 20th, 2009

If you’ve heard about Evil Controllers before, you know they’re at the forefront of the world of modded Xbox 360 controllers. If you don’t know about them, you should at least know about their Universal Trigger Rapid Fire Controller . This entry level in their Trigger series of modified Xbox controllers  is a great way to improve your gain without spending countless hours practicing. If you’re a casual gamer who just likes to pick up the controller and have fun, this modded controller is for you.

Working with all the top games (from Halo 3 to Call of Duty World at War to Gears of War 2), the Universal Trigger Rapid Fire Controller is toggled on with the press of a button. After you turn it on, the controller has the ability to turn a single shot or semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic weapon. That’s right, this modded Xbox 360 controller can have you walking around blasting away your enemies straight out of the box. No longer do you need to worry about modifying your own controller or keeping up with all the video game patches that are released.

Evil Controllers takes care of all those details to make sure the Universal Trigger Rapid Fire Controller  just works. By making using a modded controller simple, they’ve opened up a whole new gaming world for a lot of people around the world. From beginning gamers to casual gamers to full time professional gamers, people of all skill levels will get something out of using this controller. In the hands of a newbie it is a powerful force, but in the hands of a pro, it’s guaranteed deadly. No matter where you fall on the skills chart, this controller can help you with your favorite game.

And speaking of favorite games, that’s one of the best things about the Universal Trigger Rapid Fire Controller – that it works with all the popular games. Not only that, Evil Controllers works very hard to make sure their modified controllers for the Xbox 360 will work with games that are just now being released. So, if you’re afraid to buy the controller because it only works with current generation games, you can push that fear aside. Evil Controllers is in it for the long haul, and they’ve done a great job keeping up with all the new great games hitting the market.

Universal Standard Rapid Fire Controller

July 20th, 2009

As you probably know, the video game industry is booming. Whether you’re one of the new “part time” or infrequent gamers or an old pro who plays multiple hours everyday, there’s a company called Evil Controllers that is really bringing the pioneer spirit to market through their rapid fire controllers for the XBox 360. Their base unit, the Universal Standard Rapid Fire Controller, can give gamers the ability to turn a single shot or semi-automatic weapon into fully automatic mode. That’s right, as you can imagine, that’s going to give you a lot more power in the game.

Speaking of games, the Universal Standard Rapid Fire Controller works with all your favorite video games and is constantly updated to include great new games being released. Evil Controllers is constantly on the move making sure their modified Xbox 360 controllers work flawlessly with all the games advertised. (The list is quite impressive.) This takes a lot of time, but it really makes this modified controller worth the money. And this being a base unit, it’s a great place to start if you’re not sure if a modified controller for the Xbox 360 is right for you or not.

The beauty of the Universal Standard Rapid Fire Controller is that you just have to hit the fire button and hold down and it will switch into auto-fire mode, allowing you to blast away at your enemies, even if you just have a single shot weapon in the game. This technology has been around a while, but Evil Controllers makes it easy to keep up with the power game players that utilize modified controllers to make themselves competitive on the virtual battlefield. From Call of Duty World at War to Gears or War 2 to other popular titles, Evil Controllers has you covered.

Gone are the days of having to modify a controller on your own and hope you can keep up with the video game companies releasing patches to the games. The smart people are purchasing the Universal Standard Rapid Fire Controller and letting Evil Controllers take care of all the “grunt work” of keeping up with the technical side while you just “hold the button down” and reap the benefits of their hard work. If you’re ready to up your game, it’s time to get a modified controller that will allow you to excel at any game you choose.

Evil Controllers and Their Evil Sticks

July 20th, 2009

The company with a slightly evil name has come out with a mod for your Xbox 360 controller that isn’t evil, but it can help improve your game. If you really want to bring your A game, Evil Sticks are an Xbox controller mod that you should look into. The company that brough the world the Universal Rapid Fire controller mods offers this add-on for existing or new controllers.

The premise behind this modification is simple. Take the Xbox controller stick and make it easier and more comfortable to use. Evil Controllers has made that happen with their Evil Sticks. From their amazing accuracy to the superior (and ergonomic) convex shape, this enhancement for your Xbox 360 controller can really improve your game. With a name like Evil Sticks, you know they are going to help enhance your game play skills.

Evil Sticks are textured to give a truly non-slip surface that will keep your fingers where they need to be when you are playing your favorite video games. With maximum durability and force feedback, this Xbox controller stick mod will have you getting into the game (and playing better) before you know it. Whether you are a professional or advanced or even a casual gamer, this enhancement can help improve your game playing, which leads to a lot more enjoyment out of your favorite video games.

If you are looking for something to give you a little edge on the virtual battlefield, Evil Sticks are a great enhancement for existing controllers, or as add-ons to one of the company’s Universal Rapid Fire controllers. (Evil Sticks are decidedly more “evil” when used in conjunction with other mods from the fine folks at Evil Controllers.)

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