GamingShogunezCinema Plus Projection Screen Review
Elite Screens ezCinema Plus series represents a new paradigm in how people setup their projection screens. While the idea of a pull-up screen has been around for awhile, Elite has done it like no one else by way of a “scissor” style skeletal system along with pneumatic pistons to hold the armature in place. The result is an extremely easy to use projector screen that also has great portability. The model we received to review, model F100XWH1, features a 16:9 screen ratio of 100-inches diagonally and has a 49×87-inch viewable area. The screen itself is made from Elite’s “MaxWhite” screen material….
Gamer Fitness #2: Bowflex Uppercut
In this, the second of our Gamer Fitness articles for GamingShogun.com, I am taking a look at the new Uppercut strength trainer from Bowflex. The Uppercut is a resistance-based push-up assistance device that promises to define and sculpt your core, chest, and shoulders. The interesting thing about the Uppercut is that it helps train your upper body with several types of movements – not just traditional push-up motions. Assembly only takes about fifteen minutes and doesn’t need to be done again unless taken apart for storage purposes. However, this installation ended up trickier than I though. The Uppercut comes in…
Gamer Fitness #1: The Ab-Carver Pro
Sitting on our duffs playing video games and taking in the occasional high-sugar, high-caffeine snack or energy drink can have a drastic and dire effect on our video gamer bodies. How many video gamers do you know that could use to lose a few pounds? Or, perhaps you are like me and just want to get more fit without having to spend the high monthly fees on a gym? Either way, we can all stand to increase our core strength and that is exactly what the new Ab-Carver Pro from Perfect Fitness is meant to do. This is a regular,…
Phocus 3 Lens Bundle for iPhone 5 Review (Tech)
In the world of video game journalism, a site like ours doesn’t quite yet have the budget to pick up an expensive DSLR camera. Furthermore, web quality doesn’t really need a camera of that price point to look good. So, we take it the other way – we say, why not use our iPhones for capturing video and images? We already have them with us 24/7 and at a convention they are light to wield. The biggest issues with the iPhone’s camera is its low light performance and lens system. Additionally, holding an iPhone for long periods of time for,…
Disney Creativity Studio And Stylus (iPad/Peripherial)
I went around CES Unveiled like a puppy in a room full of chew toys, taking in all the sights and sites, shaking hands and taking in spiels. It was while watching some robots running around my feet (I do love robots) that I noticed something that not just I would fancy, but maybe a couple hundred people I know. There next to a nice case with Mickey Mouse’s face on it was a stylus for the iPad, the fanciest looking stylus I had ever seen and next to it was a partially completed drawing of Mickey himself on an…
BlueAnt Ribbon Review (Mobile/Peripheral)
BlueAnt may not be a familiar name but if you are in the market for wireless headphones for your smartphone or just a good source to stream it to a stereo you should learn it. If you have hands-free cellphone laws in your state this is a great way to comply with just a little ribbon of technology. Wireless Headphones: The primary use of this device is as a wireless headset for your smartphone. If you are using an iPhone syncing is as easy as turning on the bluetooth feature on your phone then pressing the play button on the…
Hurricane 2 Canless Air System Review
When we saw the Hurricane 2 Canless Air System over on ThinkGeek, we were very excited. Our primary gaming rigs gets super-dusty and we are always on the lookout for a way of eliminating the mountain of compressed air cans that we go through each month. Short of submerging our rigs in non-conductive gel, we simply had to give the Hurricane 2 Canless Air System a shot. Basically, the Hurricane 2 is a small air compressor that pushes air out at around 200 MPH as long as the trigger is depressed. The unit is comfortable to grip, as can be…
Playseats Flight Simulator Gaming Chair – A Review (Hardware)
Playseats flight simulator gaming chair may be a pricey investment, but for flight simulator enthusiasts, it provides a very stable base for flight controls and peripherals. Read our full review, After the Break!