GamingShogunRazer Sabertooth Elite Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 Review
Under a non-disclosure agreement and strict embargo date, it was delivered at our doorstep… So secret that no other member of GamingShogun.com’s writing staff knew of its existence, it was reviewed… Thanks to some premature, embargo-breaking websites in the UK (you know who you are), I can finally let loose our review of Razer’s new Sabertooth Elite Gaming Controller for the Xbox 360 - ahead of schedule! The Sabertooth exudes positive build quality… Opening the Razer Sabertooth, the box contained two objects – the instruction booklet and a very well-made, zip-up carrying case. As nice as this case is, it is missing a handle, which…
Cooler Master Storm Recon Gaming Mouse Review
Cooler Master has released its new gaming mouse, the CM Storm Recon. Ambidextrous, the mouse is perfect for lefties who often find themselves at the end of the proverbial stick when it comes to such peripherals. The mouse features a black, gunmetal design with very attractive lighting scheme that is selectable in the software control panel. A medium sized mouse, it is just the right size for both palm and claw gripping gamers, and its Avago 3090 optical sensor has a maximum sensitivity of 4,000 DPI. There is a lot of argument between laser and optical sensors. Personally, I always go…
Giada i53 Mini PC Review
Giada’s new i53 mini PC was designed to be a fast and efficient home entertainment PC in a very small form factor. We were fortunate enough to get one on loan for a while and have been pleased with its usage. Here are the i53′s official specifications: CPU 3rd Gen Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3(Optional) Chipset Intel® HM76 Express GPU Intel® HD 4000 System Memory 4G DDR3-1333 (1 x SO-DIMM slot，Max 8G) Storage 500G 2.5″HDD I/O 1 X USB3.0 4 X USB2.0 1 X Card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO) 1 X HDMI 1 X VGA 1 X SPDIF （Line out) 1 X LAN (RJ45) 1 X DC-in…
NuGuard iPad GripStand and GripBase Review
Newertech was kind enough to send us a review unit of their GripStand and GripBase peripherals for Apple’s iPad tablet. The peripherals are meant to allow users to more easily handle their tablets on the go as well as on the desktop. The GripStand is a half-shell case for your iPad which features a nice, foam cushioned inner-lining for a scratch-free fit. The GripStand’s black plastic shell is rugged and feels like it could stand up to quite an impact. One of the most outstanding features of the GripStand is that it allows the usage of Apple’s propriety SmartCover. Many…
Death Rally (PC) – A Review
If I say the words, RC Pro-Am, does your inner child do a back flip? If he or she does, then I strongly suggest you check out Remedy’s newest IOs port to the PC, Death Rally. Death Rally for the PC is a top down racer that pits the player against computer opponents to see who can cross the finish line first, alive. Death Rally also supports multiplayer games, up to four players over the internet. While my childhood memories still has RC Pro-Am as the best game of this genre ever, I must say that Death Rally comes in…
Razer Taipan Review (PC Hardware)
One of the most important pieces of hardware for a PC gamer is the mouse. Without a great mouse, a gamer is left sitting in his or her own sweat as their opponents blast away. Being hardcore gamers at heart, Razer has once again set out to improve the way that we play PC games with the Razer Taipan mouse. Let’s take a look at the feature set under the hood. 8200PI 4G Dual Sensor System 9 Programmable Buttons Rubberized Contoured Thumb Grip Anti Slip and Fingerprint Matte Finish Optimized Weight, Shape, And Balance Compatible With Synapse 2.0 Developed With…
Uplink Review (IOS)
Back in 2001, Introversion Software released a hacking game for PC titled “Uplink”. Widely known for it’s simple design and immersion factor, Uplink was a true to life experience of how hackers do their dirty deeds. Fast forward to 2012 and another classic game has been ported over to IOS devices for a new generation to enjoy. Let’s jump into the server nodes and see how the game holds up. What We Thought Was Cool You Are The Hacker The one thing that made Uplink different than most other games is how it really makes you feel like you are…
Razer Blackshark Review
At the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo, I got the chance to check out Razer’s new Blackshark gaming headset. I was initially impressed by the military aviation visual style they conveyed. Not usually Razer’s aesthetic, I then learned that the unit was a Battlefield 3 licensed peripheral and that made a lot more sense. Trying them on, I was very pleased with the comfort factor that the ear cups provided, and persuaded the company to send one over to us for a full review. I am a big combat flight sim fanatic and I was eager to find out how these…
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Review – Xbox 360
In the world of the fighting game genre, Virtua Fighter holds a very unique and special place in my heart. Fighting games, like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter, focus on special attacks or moves that no human could possibly pull off. While other games, such as Soul Calibur, add weapons to the mix, leaving the matches feeling unrealistic after you hit your opponent in the head with a huge axe. The Virtua Fighter series has always been based in the real world of martial arts, focusing on quick strikes, timely blocks, throws, and reversals. This realism has made the Virtua…
Imperium Galactica 2 – Quick Review (iOS)
In 1999, gamers were treated to a real gem of a “4X” game: Imperium Galactica 2. Taking off on the basic style of games in its genre, IG2 brought in RTS style ground combat as well as highly developed systems of politics and empire management. The 4X game is not as popular as it once was, for one reason or another, and we gamers often times have to find out space conquering fix at the hands of indy developers. Enter: Digital Reality, who ha brought their classic Imperium Galactica 2 to the iOS platform for Apple’s iPad device. Imperium Galactica…
Logitech Modern Warfare 3 Keyboard Review
These days you can’t blink without coming across something that is related to the monster hit Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. From soft drinks, to bullet shaped earphones we are all just passengers in MW3′s world. As with any major game release peripherals are a major component of a brand launch. We got our hands on Logitech’s Modern Warfare 3 branded keyboard and took it for a spin. Let’s take a look at what we thought was cool and what down right sucked about it. What We Thought Was Cool Setup: You might be wondering to yourself why this…
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2012 Review (Xbox)
I will be the first one to admit that I was a little hesitant about reviewing this game. While I am no member of PETA, I am not a huge lover of hunting unless you are using the animal to survive. I can’t even watch those charity commercials where the sad one eyed dog is staring at the screen asking for your donations. When Activision’s Cabela’s Big Game Hunter landed on my doorstep my eyes opened wide like a kid on Christmas morning with a “That’s a big freakin gun!”shout. Cabela’s comes as a stand alone title this year or…
Defenders Of Ardania Review (PC)
Those who enjoy a tower defense game will find Defenders Of Ardania an addictive game with a bit of a twist on the theme, you have to take down the enemy’s castle as well as dodging enemy towers. The towers include arrow, cannons and flame ones and their range is dependent on placement in terrain. After creating these offensive and defensive towers, you then start to create units to attack the enemy’s fortress. Timing your units release on the field by varying their speed, strength and damage aspects is where some of the greatest strategy of the game comes into…
RAGE Review (PS3)
The godfather of shooter game genre, id Software, has returned to the gaming world with their hotly-anticipated shooter: RAGE. In RAGE, a meteor has fallen to earth and shattered the lives of everyone around you. In order to help survive humanity, humans locked themselves in cryo pods and buried themselves under the earth. The story fast forwards to the future where you are awoken from your cryo sleep with your environment destroyed around you. As you were the only one in your pod group who made it out alive you venture out to the sunlight only to find the world…