Cultural Differences and Video Games

Different countries and cultures have different values and different ways to express them. This can be seen very easily in different games. Besides what country develops the game, different countries hold to their own values and their likes within their games. Football and first person shooting games such as Madden and Call of Duty are huge in the United States and what could be more American than football and guns? Japanese games have their own distinctive artistic style. British games such as Grand Theft Auto focus on British wit. This generalization doesn't hold true to all, but it is definitely something to think about next time you're choosing your game. Follow the below link over to Kotaku for the article.

http://kotaku.com/5579665/what-makes-american-games-american

CONVENIENT TECHNOLOGY FOR THOSE AA BATTERIES, PLUS AND MINUS SIGNS BE GONE

The plus and minus signs on a standard battery are not the easiest things to read and can be the one reason why are controllers or remotes aren't working, but we never think that something as simple as putting the batteries in a different way could be the culprit to our problems. Microsoft however has now come up with a solution called InstaLoad. This new technology allows you to put the batteries in whichever way that you happen to place them and yet they still work. This could be especially convenient for gamers if Microsoft decides to use InstaLoad in the Xbox 360 controllers which has not yet been said if it will be or not, but we will keep our fingers crossed. Follow the link below for the article.

http://kotaku.com/5578462/microsoft-solves-backwards-battery-problem

Soccer Fans can access different customizations in Uncharted 2

It is World Cup time and Uncharted 2 gamers can have some fun taking advantage of this exciting futbol tournament. Gamers can pick out of 16 different countries jerseys for Drake and Flynn to wear. Representing your favorite country out of the ones who advanced to the Cup's knockout stage is just another fun way to celebrate this exciting time. It pumps up the competition because not only are you playing for yourself, but now you are representing your favorite futbol team too. Follow the link below to the article..

http://kotaku.com/5573330/support-your-world-cup-side-in-uncharted-2-multiplayer

Halo's Finale....best to be ending now on a high note.

Extending the Halo trilogy was considered, but did not prevail. Bungie's writers thought about it since the ending of Halo 3 left an opening for an extension, but in the end the idea didn't make it past pre-production. Bungie's Brian Jarrard explains it wasn't in their best interest to continue on. So they are leaving it as the Halo trilogy instead of opening new doors and carrying the baggage of continuing on. Follow the link below to the article..

http://kotaku.com/5573554/bungie-briefly-considered-a-halo-4-with-master-chief

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XBOX LIVE'S BROADCAST TO NOT ALL COUNTRIES?

Found this information to be very interesting. I found it interesting due to the fact that I assumed because the internet is everywhere anybody with an XBOX could log in and play. However it seems that Microsoft only allows the service in certain countries. They have just announced the addition of Russia, Columbia and a few more. What gets me why would this be regulated? I would think that you would want to provide the opportunity to everyone who purchases your console right? Maybe the Tech is way over my head and you need special servers and tech support etc to run it but.... It is 2010 and every body should be able to play. Follow this link to see which countries are included...

http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/countries.htm

The Evil Mayor

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

An Interview with Adam Coe,

CEO of Evil Controllers

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

The call of Chuck Bittner and his request for action to re-map controller buttons

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

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

Evil Controllers teams up with AbleGamers to Aid those who wish to Game

Harpers Ferry, WV "€œ 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