To learn maths, just game on Sep 30, 2009
A web games company has launched a series of games - recognisable computer games with asteroids being blasted out of the sky and attacks by killer robots - which, it claims, will teach you maths as you play ... A web games company has launched a series of games recognisable computer games with asteroids being blasted out of the sky and attacks by killer robots which, it claims, will teach you maths as you play. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Scientists Plan Against Asteroid Attacks Sep 25, 2009
Rapid-survey telescopes discover thousands of asteroids every year, but there's something very particular about this one ... The exercise, which took place in December 2008, exposed the chilling dangers asteroids pose ... We have barely begun to track down the millions of skyscraper-sized asteroids zipping around Earth's neighbourhood, any one of which could unleash as much destructive power as a nuclear bomb on impact. (Newsmax)
Gaming on the iPhone Stinks! Sep 19, 2009
I don t mind killing a few minutes playing Bejeweled 2, and some of the games that make use of the accelerometer (the thing that knows when you tilt the device) are OK. But there s nothing that feels groundbreaking in terms of being mind sticky like Tetris or Asteroids. In fact, I see the App Store gaming mentality being the same as that of Facebook games you re constantly playing musical chairs with games, moving from game to game. (Datamation)
Don't call it a comeback Sep 19, 2009
In the heyday of video games like "Asteroids," "Donkey Kong," "Space Invaders" and "Pac-Man," gamers would gather for hours at arcades. This was long before Wii, Playstation and Xbox ruled the world. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Armoured Shift to Hit iP... Sep 18, 2009
With engaging, motion-based controls, Armoured Shift puts players in command of the Scythe MKIII, a powerful and agile spacecraft, and challenges them to defeat waves of asteroids, enemy ships, and deadly bosses. Unlike the majority of shooters available on the App Store (which rely on dual on-screen virtual joysticks), Armoured Shift takes advantage of the iPhone's accelerometer for a uniquely immersive gaming experience. (IGN Wireless Games)
Dream Day Wedding Miami ... Sep 17, 2009
Missile Command, Asteroids, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, and Yahtzee. I-play is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Seattle, San Mateo, London, and Dunfermline, Scotland. (IGN Wireless Games)
Atari, Inc. Appoints Philip Veneziano as Chief Financial Officer Sep 16, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). Atari, Inc. word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Out of This World Sep 1, 2009
The competition has three categories, including deep space, Earth and space and the solar system, which encapsulates the Sun, the planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Deep spaces images, not surprisingly, are the most difficult to capture. (Fox News)
Weekend fair schedule Aug 29, 2009
6:30 p.m.: Asteroids: Swing, jazz & bluegrass. FARM EXHIBITS. (Anchorage Daily News)
NASA 'can't cope' with killer asteroids Aug 12, 2009
NASA is supposed to seek out almost all the asteroids that threaten Earth but lacks the money to do the job, a federal report says ... The agency estimates that about 20,000 asteroids and comets in Earth's solar system bigger than 140 metres in diameter are potential threats to the planet ... NASA calculated that to spot the asteroids as required by law would cost about $US800 million ($A965 million) between now and 2020, either with a new ground-based telescope or a space observation system,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
It's official: 'StarCraft II' delayed until 2010 Aug 7, 2009
The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. He has been hooked ever since. (USA Today -- Tech)
Champions Online Now Available fo... Aug 4, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). ABOUT DIRECT2DRIVEDirect2Drive (D2D) is IGN Entertainment's digital download store (http://www. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jupiter Hit by Cosmic Object -- Is Earth Next? Jul 29, 2009
"They're easy objectives to get to, and asteroids have significant metal resources that can be mined, while comets have significant water resources for space habitats or travel," Yeomans said ... Furthermore, asteroids and comets are among the objects that have changed the least since the birth of the solar system roughly 4. (Fox News)
IGN's FilePlanet Partners to Host... Jul 29, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). ABOUT IGN'S FILEPLANETIGN'S FilePlanet is a video game download service that provides free game patches, mod files and media downloads (game demos, trailers) to its users. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Spacewalk Marks Moon Landing Jul 21, 2009
Earlier in the day at a Washington news conference, some of the Apollo astronauts, including Aldrin, suggested the $100 billion poured into the space station had not yielded much and that the outpost would be better used as a testbed for human missions to Mars and even asteroids. Related Stories. (Fox News)
All systems go for Apollo anniversary Jul 21, 2009
Vivian White of the Astronomy Society of the Pacific showed bystanders what happens when asteroids and comets crash into the moon. By dropping small rocks onto a pan of flour with a thin layer of cocoa powder on top, she mimicked how the moon's surface is disrupted - and sprays moon dust when large objects strike it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Next Lunar Landing Jul 21, 2009
" There may be economic, scientific, or sentimental reasons attracting people to remote places; people always have a variety of reasons for moving from one place to another. One of the few constant factors in human history is migration, often over huge distances for reasons that are difficult to discern. I have little doubt that as soon as emigration from Earth becomes cheap enough for ordinary people to afford, people will emigrate. To make human space travel cheap, we will need advanced... (The Atlantic Online)
Tom Wolfe Has Me Rethinking the Space Program Jul 21, 2009
I welcome the idea of energy so cheap it's actually cost effective to bring raw materials from the asteroids back to earth/moon. These are the joyous fantasies spaceflight offers. (Slate)
Buzz Aldrin: Put Humans on Mars By 2031 Jul 19, 2009
The moon may have been the entire world for a day for Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin 40 years ago, but today he hopes the United States and the world set their sights on a far grander goal: Spreading humanity to Mars and perhaps asteroids and comets. But NASA's plan to replace its three aging space shuttles with Orion capsules to carry astronauts to the moon by 2020 may not justify its $35 billion cost if it stops there, said Aldrin, one of the first humans to set foot on the moon during the on... (Fox News)
'Light-switch' moment Jul 11, 2009
Kris destroyed asteroids and hopped barrels with impressive dexterity. But it was the grace with which she obliterated insects that sealed the deal. (CNN)
The best classic arcade games ever made Jul 8, 2009
You'll see kids dressed like extras from "Happy Days" playing pinball, heavy metal types resting in front of a big screen television watching Rush videos and a lot of people playing doubles on Asteroids, while debating the eternal video game geek question: What's the best arcade game of all time. Below is a nine-best list, compiled by myself and fellow Chronicle video game critics Erick Wong and Christopher T. Fong. (San Francisco Chronicle)
IGN Daily Fix Jul 7, 2009
Video Microsoft Law Suit, Asteroids The Movie, & The Weekly Giveaway. This video will play in seconds. (IGN PS2)
Australian gamer blackballed over virtual world 'fraud' Jul 6, 2009
Word of the theft spread quickly within EVE. Panicked customers started a run on the bank, worried that they would lose the money they had amassed by hunting space pirates or mining asteroids. Ironically, if Ricdic had merely stolen the online money he could have stayed in the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Ultimate List: Multi-Boot Games Jul 5, 2009
The game is based upon the classic Atari game Asteroids, where players fly around space blasting away at tumbling rocks, trying to secure the most gems before the other players do. Unfortunately, the game can go on way longer than it should. (IGN Game Boy)
Billions stolen in online robbery Jul 4, 2009
The game revolves around trade, mining asteroids and the efforts of different player-controlled corporations to take control of swathes of virtual space. It has now emerged that Ricdic used the cash to put down a deposit on a house and to pay medical bills. (BBC News -- Technology)
Asteroids Approach Jul 3, 2009
Connections for Asteroids ... Details for Asteroids. (IGN FilmForce)
'Asteroids' the movie? Jul 3, 2009
Asteroids' the movie ... Asteroids' the movie ... Universal has secured the film rights to classic Atari arcade game Asteroids, from The Hollywood Reporter. (USA Today -- Tech)
Tap into a new way to play on the Wii Jun 26, 2009
The other types of games in Let's Tap include a Jenga -type game of removing blocks from a tower, an Asteroids -type shooter-in-space game where you keep your avatar afloat by tapping, and a game where your taps create visualizations like fireworks or art on the screen. While interesting to explore, these games weren't as captivating as "Tap Runner" and "Rhythm Tap.". (USA Today -- Tech)
Light of Altair Review Jun 22, 2009
Even more, there are special planets with asteroids in orbit that provide good resources with not as much building up. Considering these resources give you both materials and the precious fuel needed to keep a fleet, these usually small planets become valuable enough to eschew larger planets to grab them. (IGN PC Games)
Sony introduces new PlayStation Portable Jun 3, 2009
" Tretton says 100 new titles will release for PS2 this year.2:13 p.m. ET: Sony Computer Entertainment Jack Tretton takes the stage to kick things off, following a long montage of the PlayStation lineup.By Brett MolinaTags: PreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification.Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your... (USA Today -- Tech)
Turbo Subds on iPhone May 30, 2009
I-play's interactive television group, formerly PixelPlay, creates and distributes games featuring top brands including Centipede, Missile Command, Asteroids, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, and Yahtzee. I-play is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Seattle, San Mateo, London, and Dunfermline, Scotland. (IGN Wireless Games)
Blockbuster games battle May 28, 2009
It's more like multiplayer Asteroids than Star Trek, and it won't hold your interest. One star. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Circuit Strike.One on iP... May 23, 2009
5D shooter powered by an inertia based physics system much like the classic arcade game Asteroids. Fans of Geometry Wars will find a similar aesthetic and enemy behavior with a larger battlefield, fixed objectives and fluid parallax movement. (IGN Wireless Games)
Life on Earth May Have Started Even Earlier May 22, 2009
The bombardment of Earth by asteroids 3 ... Asteroids, comets and other impactors from space have been suggested as the causes behind some of the world's great mass extinctions, including the. (Fox News)
Calif. takes appeal of violent video games law to Supreme Court May 21, 2009
"Update at 9:40 p.m. ET: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says in a statement he will "vigorously defend" the violent video game lawboth he and Brown will push to the Supreme Court. "By prohibiting the sale of violent video games to children under the age of 18 and requiring these games to be clearly labeled, this law would allow parents to make better informed decisions for their kids," Schwarzenegger said.Signed in 2005, the law wasstruck down by a U.S. District Court two years... (USA Today -- Tech)
Depravity at the GM wheel May 20, 2009
Deflecting huge asteroids in space. it seems like all we ever hear about CDS is how they are being used for anything but good. (Asia Times Online)
Space Littering Can Impact Earth's Atmosphere May 20, 2009
Using high-altitude aircraft, the NASA sampling program was directed at snagging particles of dust from comets and asteroids as they filter down through the atmosphere. However, when the collection plates were later analyzed, exhaust residue from solid rocket motor firings, protective paints that shed from the outer hulls of spacecraft in orbit, and particles of mostly aluminum from re-entering space hardware were identified. (Fox News)
Watching for asteroids: Local man keeps eyes on the sky May 18, 2009
This variety of celestial firepower consists of killer asteroids, which sounds like something for which you need industrial strength Preparation H, but is much worse. Asteroids are bits of rock ranging in size from pebbles to a 950-mile-long one called Ceres, and they careen around our solar system like stray bullets ... Or intercepting asteroids with spacecraft using nuclear blasts to nudge their targets off in safer directions. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Atari Launches Worldwide Launch P... May 7, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). - May 6th, 2009 PlayStation versions coming June, X360 later in the year. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ottumwa, video game capital? May 7, 2009
Walter Day, who owned the Twin Galaxies video game arcade in town, says Ottumwa was considered the Dodge City of video games, since its where all the top players would come to compete on Asteroids or Pac-Man or Centipede. In 1982, the mayor of Ottumwa proclaimed the town the Video Game Capital of the World. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ghostbusters Launch Dates May 7, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). Guide. (IGN PS2)
Creature creations in 'Spore' top 100 million May 5, 2009
"This is a staggering milestone to have met in less than one year from the launch of Spore Creature Creator, said Lucy Bradshaw, VP and General Manager at Maxis, in a statement.The PC game from industry icon Will Wright was met with a upon its release last September. However, the game ended up within its first month.Readers, still playing Spore? And are you surprised by the milestone?By Brett MolinaPhoto: A few of Spore's residents (Electronic Arts)Tags: PreviousTo report corrections and... (USA Today -- Tech)
Top 10 Worst Video Game Vacations Apr 28, 2009
At least it's more fun than jumping around the asteroids on Xen. The Mines of Moria (The Lord of the Rings Online). (IGN PS2)
List 200 MS Point Xbox 360 XBLA and... Apr 19, 2009
Inspired by classic arcade shooters such as Galaga and Asteroids, Galax-E-Mail allows players to command a fleet of spaceships to destroy enemies and safely deliver email packages, which happen to contain useful hints and tips on how to play the game. While perhaps not as timeless as the games from which it's inspired, Galax-E-Mail offers an excellent blend of arcade shooter action and a feeling of space adventure for only 200 MS points. (Suite101.com)
Standing watch over a crowded space Apr 10, 2009
" Satellite operators overwhelmingly recognise the need for better data on the melee of objects whizzing over our heads. The US already makes available data from its Space Surveillance Network on the internet. But this US Air Force data, known as two-line elements, is of relatively low quality, with satellite positions only accurate to within 20-30km (distances which are covered in 3-4 seconds at typical low Earth orbit velocities of 7.5 km/s). Additional uncertainties are introduced when... (BBC News -- Science)
Lost in Space: NASA's Out of This World Spending Apr 10, 2009
Dawn: Launched in September 2007, this $465 million asteroid probe is expected to visit asteroids Vesta and Ceres during its 3-billion mile trip to better understand the formation of the solar system. Costs have increased $4. (Fox News)
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Apr 9, 2009
The mining mini-game, where you match as many resource tiles before you lock the board (run out of valid moves), lets you gain commodities from asteroids. The crafting mini-game lets you use these commodities to create new weapons, assuming youre skilled enough to refine a requisite number of coloured tiles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Asteroid sheds light on dawning of solar system Mar 28, 2009
Asteroids observed by telescope are divided into classes according to their optical characteristics, and the one that yielded Jenniskens' fragments after exploding with the energy of 1,000 tons of TNT was a very rare F-class object called a ureilite. It was extremely fragile, fine-grained, porous and probably weighed nearly 90 tons before its sharp-edged fragments fell to Earth, Jenniskens said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
TV, films boldly go down scientific path Mar 28, 2009
The 1998 film Deep Impact featured some shaky science in its plot to divert a massive asteroid from Earth with nuclear bombs, he notes, but is widely credited by astronomers with raising public awareness of the threat from "Near Earth" asteroids and helping secure funding for asteroid surveys. "I would say some representations of science can significantly impact public understanding," for better and for worse, Kirby says. (USA Today -- Tech)
Seth Rogen: celebrity gamer Mar 28, 2009
"By Mike SniderPhoto by Lucien Capellaro, DreamWorksTags: PreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification.Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. . About Mike Snider... (USA Today -- Tech)
GDC 09: 'Wolfenstein' invades iPhone Mar 26, 2009
In a statement, Carmack says that "not very long ago, it was an open question if classic first-person shooter-play styles could be adapted to the touch and tilt controls of the iPhone and still remain fun, so I set out to find the answer. ... it was a lot of fun to grow the project from a little experiment into a full-fledged product. To me, the iPhone is the most exciting new platform in ages, and I am very much looking forward to bringing our entire historic series of titles over, as well as... (USA Today -- Tech)
Watching Space Rocks: Live Chat With NASA's Asteroid Trackers Mar 25, 2009
offers a unique opportunity for viewers to ask questions of scientists with NASA's Near-Earth Object Program Office about how NASA discovers and tracks asteroids ... NASA detects and tracks asteroids and comets passing close to Earth. (NASA Watch)
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on... Mar 21, 2009
and classic games covering the entire history of the video game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc). - March 20th, 2009 Assault On Dark Athena brings Riddick into multiplayer realm for the first time with six intense online combat modes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
G4TV's Morgan Webb to go 'Underground' Mar 21, 2009
"After this first six-episode run, another is planned to start in June. A University of California- Berkeley graduate in rhetoric, Webb, who is 30, always tinkered with computers (I figured I would probably get out of school and work with IT.) and was hired as a producer for the TechTV network in 2001. She began appearing on-air giving computer support tips during the show The Screen Savers, which evolved into Attack of the Show, after G4 took over the network.When the video game show... (USA Today -- Tech)
GAMER PROFILE: Morgan Webb Mar 21, 2009
"By Mike Snider Photo by G4TVTags: PreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification.Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. . About Mike Snider Mike Snider began... (USA Today -- Tech)
'Ready 2 Rumble' adds punch with celeb parodies Mar 17, 2009
"I didn't play a lot. I didn't get involved in it like some guys do with comics and stuff. I dabbled in Pac-Man, Asteroids and Donkey Kong.". Favorite game. (USA Today -- Tech)
'The Unexpected' Is Key To Human Learning Mar 15, 2009
A NASA mission to two asteroids, one formed of lava and the other potentially containing water, will help find clues about the formation of our solar. . (Science Daily)
MORE GAME HUNTERS Mar 14, 2009
"Most popular console system for online play? Microsoft's Xbox 360. But online use among Nintendo Wii users rose from 18% to 29%. Fastest growing part of the online gaming population? Those aged 13-17, up to 22% from 17% in 2008, according to the January survey of more than 20,000 on NPD's online consumer panel.By Mike Snider About Mike Snider Mike Snider began covering the video game industry during the Super Nintendo-Sega Genesis clash in 1992. An original pinball wizard, he eventually was... (USA Today -- Tech)
UPDATE: U.S. Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Over Iraq... Mar 14, 2009
e. Meteors and Asteroids) will slam into the earth. Didn't anyone realize one nearly missed us a few weeks ago, that no one saw until AFTER it passed by. (The Drudge Report)
More 'Evil' lurking for Wii Mar 13, 2009
"We are very excited to be bringing the sequel to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles to the Wii as we feel the gameplay and content are a perfect fit for the Wii platform, said Capcom's Mona Hamilton in a news release. We are always looking for new ways to give Capcom fans a chance to experience our games. Umbrella Chronicles was a huge success for us, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is an improvement with a more in-depth co-op experience, and we are excited to bring this... (USA Today -- Tech)
From the Earth to Mars - Steps Towards a First Human Mission to the Red Planet Mar 10, 2009
Human journeys to near-Earth asteroids and to the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, will also help pave the way. Dr Pascal Lee will discuss progress being made in the Canadian Arctic and around the world to achieve these milestones, and most importantly, he will explain why we should. (NASA Watch)
'The Beatles: Rock Band' comes together in September Mar 6, 2009
The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. He has been hooked ever since. (USA Today -- Tech)
Near Asteroid Collision Mar 5, 2009
NASA's list of PHA's (potentially hazardous asteroids) numbers at 959, though astronomers think the list should more accurately be considered at about 20,000, meaning we've only spotted 5% of them. Gee, great. (IGN Gear)
Tech Fetish #45 Mar 5, 2009
Asteroids, nerd fashion, wireless providers, and more ... The group voices their various concerns about the prospect of future collisions, as well as the somewhat alarming state of NASA's monitoring of near-hit asteroids. (IGN Gear)
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix a thrilling, deep take on match-three Feb 26, 2009
You'll mine ore from asteroids using the same match-three game, and then sell that ore for differing prices around the huge galaxy the game offers ... The game is set up so that each dot on the map is a system of asteroids, stations, and a jump gate or two, but to unlock each jump gate you have to play a hacking minigame that requires you to match three tiles of a certain color in order. (Ars Technica)
