Air-powered soft robotic hand used to play Super Mario Bros

Robotic hands do show a lot of promise for various applications, but their mechanical complexity still limits their possible uses. A new air-powered hand is much simpler, but still dextrous enough to be utilized to play a video game.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Air-powered soft robotic hand used to play Super Mario Bros

World auction record price for video games smashed twice in three days

The immense magnitude of the video games industry is beginning to be felt on the auction block, with the auction price record for a video game being broken twice over the weekend, jumping from $660,000 to $875,000 on Friday, and then a further jump to … Continue reading World auction record price for video games smashed twice in three days

Nintendo reveals new Switch model with 7-inch OLED touchscreen

After much online chatter over the last few months, Nintendo has finally announced a new member of its portable handheld gaming family. The Switch (OLED model) boasts a vibrant 7-inch screen, more built-in storage, and comes with a dock sporting a wire… Continue reading Nintendo reveals new Switch model with 7-inch OLED touchscreen

Understanding Custom Signal Protocols with Old Nintendos

For retro gaming, there’s really no substitute for original hardware. As it ages, though, a lot of us need to find something passable since antique hardware won’t last forever. If …read more Continue reading Understanding Custom Signal Protocols with Old Nintendos