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There is nothing that can quite match the anticipation surrounding the launch of a new iPhone.

Every incarnation of the smartphone has caused hysteria around the world, with people camping outside Apple stores for days before just so they can get their hands on one of the devices before everyone else.

Video games not just for the kids...

These days consumers have plenty of gadgets, gizmos and other toys vying for their time, along with traditional pastimes of going to the cinema, spending time outdoors and partying with friends and family.

And while the demands on consumers’ attention are greater than ever, it seems Brits still have time to play video games, which remains one of the most important ways of enjoying oneself.

(image sourced from www.mashable.com)

Just when we thought technology couldn’t get any better; The Ford Evos concept car arrived.
The Ford Evos concept car is the latest example of advanced technology and innovation being adopted by the automotive industry. This car has hit the industry with a breath taking idea that gives us a glimpse into the future of tomorrow’s vehicle.

Batman lands in Arkham City: Gritty Graphics at their best with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX

fight the baddies in style

Dark clouds scud over a giant moon overlooking a district where light has fled and prisoners roam into a deserted courthouse… Arkham City has seen better days.
The trailer on that proclaims this is

no place for a hero

sets the tone for a deep and swooping dive into the new prison site  that appears to be far away from the maximum security precinct it claims to be.  As the newly introduced Catwoman proclaims

This place is dangerous- I like it.

back to uni collection, Ebuyer

It’s the end of summer and for many people that means only one thing – going back to uni. But are you prepared for the term ahead and have you considered all the items you’re going to need?

Cameron discusses gaming hot topics

Edinburgh Interactive was originally started up in 2003 as Edinburgh International Games Festival.  The brainchild of TIGA (The Independent Game Developers Association) CEO Fred Hasson, and backed by Scottish Enterprise to get it going it was immediately well received by the interactive entertainment industry.  As a result EIGF evolved into Edinburgh Interactive in 2006, with an overall aim to focus on growing interactive areas.  This year the public agenda included new games and technology, introduced in free public screenings, and advice sessions from industry professionals on how to get into the interactive entertainment industry.  The Conference proper was packed full of sessions for industry professionals covering everything from Gamification to Mobile Media, Multiplayer advances and the UK Gaming Industry as a whole.  2011 saw the MD of Nintendo UK heading up what is proving to be a key event on the technology and gaming event calendar.

Phill Cameron is a Freelance Games Journalist writing for the likes of Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Gamasutra and Eurogamer.  He recently attended the Edinburgh Interactive Festival for Gamasutra and we were interested to hear about his experience at the event.

Do you live in a geek hotspot?

How do you define a geek? There is no single definition of a “geek” and as people interpret it differently there is no right answer. A recent definition of a “geek” is someone with a high level of knowledge who is particularly interested in technology, computing and new media.  Being labelled a geek no longer has a stereotypical negative connotation; it represents passion, intellect and originality.
Being the UKs largest independent supplier of geeky gadgets and electrical devices we thought it would be an excellent idea to map out the geekiest cities across the UK.