Ball 2 Launches Two-Ball Gameplay

Ball 2, the smart ball that combines motion sensors with conversational AI to reinvent play, today announced the launch of its new two-ball gameplay capability, allowing players to connect two Ball 2s to a single phone or tablet for the first time.

“This is a big step forward for Ball 2,” said Kevin Langdon, Co-Founder of Ball 2. “We’ve always believed the best play happens together. Now, with two balls connected, players can go head-to-head, team up, and invent entirely new experiences.”

Aurvana Ace SXFI: Surround Sound in Your Pocket

Creative Technology proudly unveils the Aurvana Ace SXFI, the latest addition to the acclaimed Aurvana Series. These innovative true wireless earbuds feature solid-state, all-silicon MEMS-based drivers and Super X-Fi (SXFI) technology, delivering an exceptional audio experience that combines high-fidelity sound, stunning clarity, and deep immersion—all at an accessible price point.

Smell-o-Vision Becomes Reality with MovieScent!

Elevated Perceptions, a pioneering company in the realm of immersive gaming and entertainment experiences, today introduced MovieScent, an AI-powered device that releases real-time scents based on events and environments within movies, TV shows, televised sporting events and streams. This innovative product, for the first time, brings the sense of smell to the home entertainment experience.

The Pokémon Company, FINAL FANTASY XIV, Quantic Dream Head to PAX East 2024

PAX co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal the first list of exhibitors and panels coming to PAX East 2024, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event returning to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, March 21, through Sunday, March 24, 2024. 

The Pokémon Company, FINAL FANTASY XIV, Quantic Dream, IllFonic, and Larian Studios are among the many exhibitors ready to offer attendees hands-on opportunities with their most anticipated releases. Publishers Apogee Entertainment, Freedom Games, and Whitehorn Digital also take over the expo hall with dozens of indie games. 

Most Compact Shotgun Microphone Launched by Comica Audio

Comica Audio, a leading professional broadcast level audio company, launched today the VM10 Pro, the smallest, most compact shotgun cardioid microphone on the market for shooting video and live streaming. The VM10 Pro is perfect for use with iPhones, Android smartphones, laptops, computers, DSLR cameras, and other devices for superior audio for vlogging, live recording, and podcasting. Plug & Play ready, the VM10 Pro features one-touch switching between digital and analog modes, real-time monitoring, and stepless gain control in digital mode to adjust volume to meet recording needs.

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Launches Vital Hero

Launching this summer, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America introduces Vital Hero, a brand-new gamified wearable band that evolves how kids play, stay active, battle, and compete with friends. This first wave of Vital Hero bands features one unique Digital Monster per band, and an extensive roster of Digital Monsters kids can collect to extend their play.

Toy Fair 2020: WowWee's 2020 Lineup

WowWee®, a leading manufacturer of innovative consumer entertainment products, will unveil an exciting array of new brands and product line extensions at the North American International Toy Fair in New York City (Booth #2771) February 22-25, 2020. Get swept up in a wave of fun with the global pre-school sensation Pinkfong® Baby Shark™, featuring all new innovations and line extensions across multiple licensed toy categories. Be on the lookout for Power Treads™, the all-surface vehicles that power over, under, and through a scalable track set. Play non-stop with MiP Arcade™, an evolution of the WowWee fan-favorite MiP ™ robot, featuring an enhanced game suite and top tier tech upgrades. And for all the collectibles fans out there, WowWee continues to surprise and delight with newness from Lucky Fortune™, the TOTY-nominated feel-good fashion accessory, and Party Surprise™, an inventive spin on the unboxing experience. Among the many different toy and game brands that WowWee is presenting, the company will also debut its latest entry into a new consumer category with BriteBrush™, the smart toothbrush for kids that makes it fun to brush right...right out of the box!

The Original Tamagotchi Returns this Fall

Bandai America today announced that the company is bringing back an old friend with some brand new as well as vintage styles. The original Tamagotchi device, which took the world by storm in 1997, returns this fall featuring eight original colors and eight brand new colors. This new release will be rolled out in two generations and will feature the same original programming that consumers came to adore from over two decades ago.

“We have found that since we brought the Tamagotchi back last year in a new form, fans have been clamoring for the return of the originals that launched in 1997,” said Tara Badie, Bandai America Marketing Director. “We have decided to bring back the original Tamagotchi with some new additions that will keep the classic look and feel of the original game, but with new colors that will bring the device to life like never before.”

Garmin & Disney Introduce the Disney Princess Vívofit jr. 2 Kid’s Fitness Tracker

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the vívofit jr. 2 kid’s fitness tracker1 with Disney Princess-themed bands and mobile app. So much more than a fitness device, the vívofit jr. 2 provides kids with an interactive experience where activity unlocks adventure, shaping habits for lifelong health and fitness. Kids will look forward to crushing activity minute goals to unlock app adventures, games and step icons featuring Disney Princess characters Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan and Rapunzel. With two Princess-inspired design options, vívofit jr. 2 bands are swim-friendly2, feature a customizable color screen, and most important of all, boast a battery life of over a year3. See the vívofit jr. 2 in action here.

TAMAGOTCHI IS BACK

'90s kids hoping to relive their childhood can now do so in full glory with the return of everyone’s favorite digital pet, Tamagotchi®!

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Tamagotchi in the United States and to memorialize the occasion, Bandai America is releasing a smaller version of the device in limited quantities on November 5, 2017. Totally Awesome!

Awakening and evoking nostalgic feelings from the mid-to-late '90s, this smaller Tamagotchi device features the familiar egg shape, pixelated LCD charm, and, of course, the recurrent need for tender-loving-care that endeared fans in 1997 when it was first released! Like the original Tamagotchi device, the mini Tamagotchi includes six different shell designs from the initial Japanese launch and each one includes six characters. To pay homage to fans, the mini Tamagotchi will also feature the iconic packaging design of the original Tamagotchi device. Now, both original fans and new fans can obsess over caring for their Tamagotchi character, and as they do the character will uniquely grow and develop.

Playstation VR For Playstation 4 Priced and Dated

We've seen VR headsets like the Oculus Rift ($599) and HTC Vive ($799) get their pricing and go on pre-order and both are starting to ship in just a couple of weeks. Today it was Sony's turn to unveil the final pricing and release date for their upcoming VR headset for use with the PlayStation 4. Coming this October, the headset is $399, which is either going to sound pretty pricey, or pretty cheap depending on how you felt about the Rift and Vive.

E3 2015: Oculus Rift Prepares Gamers For A Whole New World

You aren't going to care how stupid you look.

A couple of years back, Oculus VR made massive waves at E3 with a very early prototype of their VR headset, and while they still haven’t launched just yet, the success of their prototype VR headsets have inspired a lot of excitement and a lot of other companies to get involved in virtual reality in a big way. This year there are at least five different VR headsets on show at E3, and that’s not including Microsoft’s own augmented reality concept, the Holo-Lens.

Xbox One Revealed

A new vision for the future comes to life today as Microsoft Corp. unveils Xbox One , the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

Bruce Lee Becomes One With Your USB

They've got Transformers, Adventure Time, DC Comics Heroes and Hello Kitty, so the ultimate master of the martial arts is a no-brainer, right? Show off your love for the man who changed the world as we know it with the newest creation from Mimoco...

Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT® line of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO® card readers, is thrilled to release the second in the Legends of MIMOBOT series, Bruce Lee MIMOBOT. Featuring the icons, geniuses, and stars of the human race that have changed our world for the better, the Legends of MIMOBOT series debuted with the release of Einstein MIMOBOT in early 2012. Now, Bruce Lee MIMOBOT continues the series by transforming the most influential martial artist of all time into designer flash drives that hold up to 64GBs of data, and come preloaded with bonus Mimory® such as MimoDesk™ personalization suite of Bruce Lee-themed wallpapers, icons, video, and avatars, and MimoByte™ sound software that plays sound clips each time Bruce Lee MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from one's computer.

Mimoco Celebrates May the 4th with Hooded Maul Mimobot

May the 4th be with you! Mimoco, makers of the MIMOBOT® collection of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO™ card readers, is celebrating Star Wars Day (May the 4th... get it?!) with a limited edition release of the deadly Sith warrior, Darth Maul in a run of 504 units.

Star Wars Day was created by the Star Wars fan community to celebrate all things Star Wars, and with this limited edition Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT®, featuring his characteristic cape, deadly double-bladed light saber, and fierce yellow grimace, Mimoco is more than ready to honor this holiest of days. There is no better time to revisit one of George Lucas' most mysterious and compelling villains, especially following the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D.








Available in 8GB to 64GB capacities, Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT® lets you channel your emotions, (even the dark ones), as you store and transport all your digital music, pics, documents, and more. And with exclusive preloaded digital extras that include Star Wars-themed icons, avatars, screensavers, wallpapers, and the mimoByte™ sound software that plays authentic Star Wars audio clips when MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from your computer, your limited edition Hooded Darth Maul MIMOBOT will make this May the 4th the best Star Wars Day ever!

Killer Deals at Amazon for Cyber Monday..Week?

Did you miss out on the Black Friday sales & Entertainment Earth goodies or did you pounce on a number of items and are now anxious for more sweet, sweet plastic at fantastic prices? I took a cyber walk over to Amazon today and noticed their Cyber Monday week (which makes no sense but we'll take it) had begun and there are TOYS in them thar columns!! All orders over $25 get free shipping, so get to shopping! Here's the best deals with links right to the pages where you can purchase...

Star Wars Republic Attack Shuttle at 44% off: Did you miss the EE sale on the biggest Star Wars toy/playset of the year? NEVER FEAR!! Amazon now has THE LOWEST PRICE of the season! I can't imagine it going lower than $50 with free shipping, can you? Didn't think so. Prepare for twice the out-of-this-world battle action with the STAR WARS REPUBLIC ATTACK SHUTTLE. In space or on the ground, the ATTACK SHUTTLE demolishes the Droid army. It features rotating wings, electronic lights that flash, and a base that makes battle-ready announcements. The REPUBLIC ATTACK SHUTTLE comes with five projectiles, CLONE PILOT figure, blaster, label sheet, instructions, Galactic Battle game dueling card, and battle game base.



Nerf N-Strike Stampede at 50% off: There are two toy lines that get people's attention no matter what their age may be...from 6 to 36, LEGO and NERF stop the show. Now you can snap up two battle ready guns to take over your work place with foamy fury. Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS- This fully automatic blaster unleashes a storm of soft Nerf darts from the extended 18-dart clip--and it is easy to reload with the spares. The high-capacity Stampede even includes a blast shield to deflect incoming "fire," as well as a pop-out bipod for stability. The Stampede boasts a 30-foot firing range, weighing nearly 5 pounds and built of thick, durable plastic. Set also includes three extended 18-round clips, quick-reload 6-dart clip, 60 Clip System darts, and directions.

Looking for more armaments? Luckily, the Stampede is not the only gun at discount prices.

Nerf Dart Tag Swampfire at 50% off: Battery power eliminates the traditional need to pump the blaster, allowing players to direct their attention toward game strategy. Hold down the trigger for motorized, full-auto blasting with a rotating barrel that holds up to 20 darts at a time. Single darts can be fired for a more calculated firing style. A stock allows the blaster to rest comfortably against players' shoulders and can be removed for high mobility attacks. Comes with Blaster, 20 Dart Tag darts, Dart Tag rules, and assembly instructions. $20

Nerf Vortex Proton at 44% off: Switch over from darts to disks to hit enemies fast and far! This powerful, single-shot blaster is compact enough to hide away when needed, but also quick-loading enough for surprise situations. Comes with 3 ultra-distance discs. At $9.99, you can afford to outfit your whole crew for a New Year's Eve raid!

Nerf Dart Tag Speed Load 6 at 57% off: That disk shooter was fun, but you like the feel of darts and you want a package that packs in more for your minimal bucks? This air-powered blaster lets you return fire fast with high-speed reloads. The integrated clip holds six darts and lets you load super-fast. Again, only a 10 spot.





ThunderCats Tower of Omens Playset at 50% off: Now that everyone is going berserk for te new cartoon, fans lay in wait for the 3 and 3 quarter action figures to go on sale for the holiday season. Little did you expect the playset that can hold them all would be the cheapest score of all! The Tower of Omens includes Cat Entrance Gate, Catapult, Tower with elevator and slide, mini ThunderCats vehicle and exclusive 4” transparent figure of Tygra, which has embedded magnet activating the ThunderLynx features. Place Tygra (or any 4” figure) in elevator and raise him up, which will open up the top of the Tower and will activate lights and sounds.

G.I. Joe Sky Striker Jet at 50% off: G.I. Joe easily gets my vote for toy line of the year with fairly accessible figure waves and each one packed with as many accessories as they could possibly jam into that tiny blister card. The quality of each figure just keeps going up, so you can't lose! Now you can score the keystone of any Joe collection at a fraction of the price. Complete with pivoting "airsweep" wings and a CAPT. ACE figure eager to "fly", the G.I. JOE Combat Jet Sky Striker XP-21F vehicle is ready for lift-off. This jet also comes with removable missile accessories for plenty of firepower. $22.49

If you need an enemy fighter to chase after your Sky Striker, you can also score the Cobra Night Raven at 58% off!

KRE-O Sentinel Prime Firetruck Building Kit at 58% off: You can build your SENTINEL PRIME character in robot mode and then use the very same bricks to reassemble him in vehicle mode. Also included are four poseable KREON mini figures. I don't have to tell you how much the mini figures rule. This particular set comes with Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime and a human Fire Chief. This is the biggest set in the series so far, at 386 pieces for only $18.99!

That's the creme of the crop, but there's loads more to take advantage of. Here's a quick link list of some of the highlights, but feel free to click any link and dive right into the full listings for Amazon's holiday deals!

Marble Racers-MaxTraxxx Interlocking Race Track 50% off (19.99)
Spy Gear Spy Video Car VX-6 40% off (47.99)
Tonka Ricochet R/C Replay 50% off (39.99) also comes in RED
My Pillow Pets Lavender Unicorn 18" 58% off (10.39)
My Pillow Pets Book Engardia And 17" Dragon Pillow Pet 48% off (16.99)
Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo 33% off (46.75)
Crayola Glow Dome 62% off (15.00)
Crayola Color Wonder Sound Studio 57% off (15.00)

And for the non-child like folks on your list...

True Blood Season 3 46% off (32.49)
Glee: The Complete Second Season 52% off (28.99)
Community: The Complete Second Season 70% off (13.99) first season is 12.49!
Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season 65% off (10.99) ..actually you can get three seasons for $38.97!
Star Wars: The Original Trilogy on Blu-ray 43% off (39.99)
Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy (+ Digital Copy) Blu-ray 67% off (26.49)!
Garmin nüvi 1490LMT 5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates 57% off (149.99)
Batman: Arkham City 33% off (39.99)

Happy Shopping!

Experience TRON at SDCC

Disney will showcase an interactive TRON exhibit on the Comic Con convention floor (#3712), giving fans a first look at all-new “TRON: Legacy” inspired merchandise launching this fall. Capturing the action, light, and cool aesthetic style of the film, the display will include toys, electronics, videogames, Comic Con exclusives and more. Here's a sampling:

- Spinmaster’s zero gravity cycles drive on walls or ceilings with remote control
- Impulse projection TRON action figure line - an action figure "first," they project digital images of key TRON film characters from within the helmet, speaking lines from the TRON: Legacy film
- High-end lifestyle/gaming headphones line from Monster
- PC peripherals from Razer and PDP
-Apparel including a men’s assortment by Oakley, Adidas, New Era, replica TRON motorcycle racing suits for him and her by Universal Designs LTD, and accessories for him and her by Han Cholo

The gaming portion of the booth will engage fans with a showcase of the all new “TRON: Evolution” video game from Disney Interactive Studios and will feature TRON-inspired game controllers from PDP, plus a TRON-inspired gaming chair by Comfort Research decked out with high performance speakers, multi player capabilities and connection options to MP3, CD, DVD players, home theatres and all gaming devices.

Two Comic-Con exclusive products will be on sale from Spinmaster: the die-cast replica of Sam Flynn’s Light Cycle (3000 pieces, $5/each) and a special edition vintage figure inspired by the original TRON movie with light-up feature on the base that can be activated in or out of the arcade-style packaging made to look like the iconic TRON arcade game (1,500 pieces, $40/each).