8Bit Joystick.com: Tasty Links for 10/05/06

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Tasty Links for 10/05/06

PS2 controller has been nerfed - Joystiq
I want to see if I can feel one first but I can't explain why I am drawn the the concept of a Nerf lined PS2 Controller. If I get one my cats better not claw at it.

Treehugger: Carbon Free Computing from VIA
The entire concept of a carbon free computer or at least a PC that is made without some of the toxic chemicals is an interesting one.

Tiki Bar TV (video) Podcast Info
Here you can directly download the videos from TikiBar TV my favorite Video Podcast. This lets you use non-iTunes podcasting clients or download them directly.

Hack Attack: Play games on your iPod for FREE - Lifehacker
I should try to install iPod Linux to take advantage of the games for it.

Bungie.net : Podcast
Bungie has started a Podcast! That is Haloriffic!

Concerned
Concerned is a really smart web comic parody of HalfLife 2 using HalfLife. It is one of the better "Screen Shot" comics out there.

McDonald's might offer breakfast all day long - Slashfood
Egg McMuffins for lunch is a sign of the coming Apocalypse.. The ends days are here.

USB batteries for your controller - Xbox 360 Fanboy
As an alternative to the Play and Charge kits you can use these USB powered AA batteries and charge them using the Xbox 360 to play with the Xbox 360. Oh NiMH batteries is there anything you can't do?

New 360 Platinum Hits for $29.99 - Xbox 360 Fanboy
Cool older 360 games are going to be coming out as a "Hits" collection.

For those about to rock: Guitar Hero 360 - Xbox 360 Fanboy
Rock on! Guitar Hero is coming to the Xbox 360 with a wireless guitar controller!

TGS: See Blue Dragon gameplay (finally) - Xbox 360 Fanboy
Microsoft has been financing the development of a Japanese RPG for the 360 by some of the people that made DragonQuest. Hopefully this game will finally encourage the Japanese gaming audience to buy 360s. Making killer games specifically for a global regional target audience is exactly what game companies need to do more of. For an example there is a rumor on "the internets" that Europe like this "Football" sport and "football" games are quite popular there.

Problematic Xbox 360s repaired free - Joystiq
I am glad that I stayed away from the first batch.

Cheer Squad: Why iNiS Wants to Make You Happier from 1UP.com
iNis made Oundan! and they just want to spread video game based joy.

New Wii Sports: Bowling video
New WarioWare Smooth Moves video
I need my Wii!