Nintendo Wii is a spectacular gaming console that revolutionized how console gaming works by using remote controllers, giving the players more variety than the ordinary controls. And many technology buffs like to research and experiment different other uses with the Wii Remote, other than as a game controller.

Researcher Johnny Lee takes a $40 Wii Remote and cheap hardware, and turns it to a digital whiteboard and a 3D viewer eye-glasses, among other things. That is how flexible the Wii Remote is.

Watch this video as Johnny demonstrates the Wii Hacks:

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The great thing about the Wii remote lies in its design. The motion sensors inside each Wii remote (or Wiimote) makes it flexible for other uses other than just being a game controller. As a game controller, it can be a golf club or a bowling glove and makes a game more interactive and puts more ‘real action rather than pressing buttons. Put in a modified hardware, which is available from any hobby or electronic shop, slap in some free software and you got yourself a whole new gadget.

One thing I can think of as another use for the Wiimote is how you can use it as navigation system for visually impaired people. Since the Wiimote uses motion sensors, it can be modified to use as a simple navigation system and alerts the user for possible road obstacles like passing cars. I tried searching if there are any available documents on the net about this, but nothing came up yet. Maybe I ought to contact Johnny Lee about my idea.

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Blizzard has finally unleashed the sequel to ever popular PC game, and my favorite not to mention, Diablo 3. Unveiled at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, Blizzard has also announced the official website of the new game. Here are some of the screenshots of the much anticipated Diablo 3 (credits goes to Blizzard for the images):

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Who said that Linux sucks when it comes to games? That is another urban myth that rangit.com de-myth-ified (is that even a word?) as they feature the top 25 Linux games of all times.
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The makers of World of Warcraft are locked in a legal battle with a firm that has produced a tool to automate many actions in the virtual world. Blizzard is suing Michael Donnelly, the creator of the MMO Glider program, which performs key tasks in the game automatically, such as fighting.

Both sides have submitted legal summaries to a court in Arizona.

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Poker is the best card game and very fun to play especially with your friends. There are also some who play high-stakes poker and win lots of money. But for me, poker is a great way to pass time in hot sunny afternoon or a night with cold beer and of course, friends. And if you want to play poker but your friends are not available, you can always join PokerDIY League - an online poker community that lets you play with fellow enthusiasts all over the world, join communities and meet people near your area who enjoys poker like you do. You can also start and manage your own league or just simply join an existing game.

New to poker? PokerDIY provides practice games for free so you can sharpen that skills. It can also double as a social networking site because you can also add friends to your list and maybe you will meet someone who lives within your area. It also has a Look Busy! link that opens an excel spreadsheet on your screen, covering up your screen. Very useful if you are bored in the office but does not want to get caught by the boss.

So join in on one of thousands of ongoing poker games - registration is free - and have fun playing. Good luck!

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While doing some Internet searching, I have come across an anime website that streams videos of your favorite anime shows. One anime caught my attention as it is one of my most favorite games of all time. It is an OVA of Final Fantasy VII or FF7 entitled Final Fantasy: Last Order. To those who don’t play RPG games, FFVII tells a story of Cloud, an ex-Soldier who crosses an evil empire of Shinra Inc., as he attempts to stop the company from draining Earth’s energy. Battling against bizarre creatures and teaming up with allies is the heart of the gameplay, making the player not only as an observer, but also part of the story itself.

Now moving forward, watching the movie made me want to play the game again. That made me an official FF series junkie. But how am I going to play the game without plugging in our antique PlayStation (not PS2) console? With all my PC stuff plugged in, there is no way in the world that I can plug another device here in my room (I prefer peace and quiet while I wander the grounds of Midgar, thank you very much). Here comes a special how-to of how to emulate your PS console into your PC.

Disclaimer: The author is not liable for any actions that the reader might perform that might violate anti-piracy laws. This article is purely for informative purposes only.

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