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Tech behind pinball wizardry

Don't be distracted by the flashing lights and the pinging, dinging, and clinging. The game of pinball puts some serious technology to work. CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi visits Alameda, Calif.'s Lucky JuJu, the only pinball museum in the country, to learn about the history and the mechanics behind the classic...

Tags: Alameda, Games, Personal Technology, News, kara tsuboi, michael schiess, lucky juju, pinball wizard, tilt, gaming, arcade

Videos 2008-06-09

H+Soft Arcade (exe)

Ever wanted to have your own arcade on your PC or laptop. Now you can with H+Soft Arcade. Play, Download, Get Info or Delete games from the H+Soft collection of Retro Style and Mini games with a simple mouse click. Includes popular platform game Jack-o's Revenge already installed. This version...

Tags: Arcade, H+Soft Retro Arcade Entertainment, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-04-21

The Arcade (exe)

Taking inspiration from classics such as Q-Bert, Pong, Space Invaders, Bomber Man, and Lunar Lander, The Arcade brings the retro charm of classic arcade gameplay out of the games cabinets and into your living room! 10 classic favorites brought to life with 21st century technology, with 3D characters and all...

Tags: Oxygen, Arcade, Games, Tools & Techniques, Personal Technology, Management

Software downloads 2007-11-28

Photos: Your very own video arcade in a single cabinet

DreamAuthentics lets you relive your glory days in the arcade with 200-plus old-school games and a rock star paint job. by CNET News.com

Tags: Video, Photograph, Arcade, Corporate Communications, Marketing, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2007-11-21

Photos: Duel to the 'Kong' finish

New film looks at the battle to nab the Guinness World Record in the arcade classic Donkey Kong.

Tags: arcade, photograph

Image galleries 2007-08-06

Platypus II (exe)

The peaceful people of Mungola are once again under the dark cloud of the Collosatropolians in this sequel to the unique arcade hit. Fly one of four models of the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay. Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus...

Tags: Arcade, Games, Team Management, Personal Technology, Management

Software downloads 2007-03-13

Squidge (zip)

Squidge is a fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up style game, with online high-score boards, bonus rounds, tough bosses, 20 levels, and special powerups. Save Squidge from the Invading Kroid Army.

Tags: Arcade, Squidge, Corporate Governance, Games, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-01-26

Spaceys II (zip)

Blast away wave after wave of relentless marauding alien nasties! Go back in time to a 1980s arcade and save Planet Earth. The installer includes both arcade and home console versions. The game features four different styles of gameplay including arcade and home console.

Tags: Game, Mastersoft Mobile Solutions, Console, Arcade, Installer

Software downloads 2006-12-14

Arcade Bowling (exe)

Choose a character, pick up a ball, and go for a strike. Arcade Bowling takes a fun look at bowling by giving the player different themed alleys to choose from, each with it's own unique look and musical score.

Tags: Arcade

Software downloads 2006-10-02

Battle of catapults (exe)

It's a dynamical and beautiful arcade in medieval environment. Main character catapult. This game combines in itself an arcade and logic. You should choose force and angle of impact, but also you should react quickly to enemy's attacks. You can use some kinds of arms. Battle of catapults is a...

Tags: Arcade, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2006-09-26

Crash Ball (exe)

A revolutionary new take on an arcade classic. Try this unique brick breaker featuring all new obstacles like black holes and warp portals. Smash your way through more than 70 levels and even create your own.

Tags: Arcade, Portals, Web Technology, Internet

Software downloads 2006-03-24

Machi Paco (exe)

Restore peace to the land of Machi Paco in this classic arcade style game reborn. Your quest for the Golden Temple leads through 120 levels of brick-busting fun. Travel through Windy Mountains, Poisonwood Lagoon And Inferno Canyon, to test your steady hand and quick wits.

Tags: Arcade, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2006-01-31

Cosmic Defender (msi)

Based on a classic arcade retro game, this side scrolling shooter is pure addictive endless fun. Destroy the invading aliens and save your brethren from abduction. Compete against other players via the Internet high score board.

Tags: Brethren, Arcade, Corporate Governance, Internet, Games, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2005-11-08

Marble Manic (exe)

Marbleshooting arcade with different play modes and bonus rounds. Game modes include puzzle, arcade, endless, and tutorial. There are three fun bonus rounds, Minigolf, Invasion, and Darts. Game has a realtime online highscore-system.

Tags: Arcade, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2005-10-24

WildLands Hockey (sit)

WildLands Hockey is one on one arcade style hockey game with a polar bear in between the pipes and an elk out on the ice on each team. It can be in a single player to network multi-player action. WilldLands Hockey is based on the arcade hockey games of the...

Tags: Arcade, WildLands Hockey, WilldLands Hockey, Games, Team Management, Personal Technology, Management

Software downloads 2005-10-18

1-abc.net Powerdart (exe)

Shoot the arrow to the center and receive the highest score. In a good old classical arcade style 1-abc.net Powerdart combines best entertainment with a minimum of download size, disk space, and installation time. It looks like Windows XP, but it feels like you are in the early 80s. Including...

Tags: Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing

Software downloads 2005-06-07

4Play Spunky Monkey (zip)

From the developer: ""Arcade style platform game. You control Spunky Monkey. Spunky Monkey needs to find the GOLDEN Banana without getting spanked by a falling object.""

Tags: Monkey, Arcade, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2002-11-01

Additional Resources

Virgin Mobile Arc

Photo gallery:Virgin Mobile ArcVirgin Mobile is known for its entry-level phones with catchy names, and the Arc by UTStarcom is no different. The Arc sets itself apart from the rest of Virgin Mobile's lineup with a unique and very appealing curved design. Otherwise, it has a decidedly basic feature set,...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, ArC, Virgin Mobile, phone, Virgin Mobile Arc, camera

Product reviews 2008-07-22

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook again

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook againApple on the MoveApple continues to impress both in unit sales and marketshare gains. It has taken Steve Jobs awhile to make significant inroads into PC marketshare, but you are now witnessing the fruits of his perseverance. If Apple only had a development...

Tags: Development tools, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 price tag

After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a price cut to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Pro. After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a $50 price cut to...

Tags: Hard Drive, Console, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Microsoft, Xbox 360, games, Tom Magrino, GameSpot

News items 2008-07-11