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Review: Beyerdynamic MMX 2 gaming headset

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Beyerdynamic's MMX 2 combines a microphone and earphones in a lightweight headset that works great.

Improved iMac graphics won’t matter to gamers

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The graphics options available for the new 24-inch iMac are impressive, Peter Cohen says. But they’re unlikely to cause gamers to embrace either the updated desktop or the Mac platform.

Review: Return to Dark Castle

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Return to Dark Castle is a lot of fun for gamers who remember this series from their younger days, but may not appeal to newer gamers who have grown up with more sophisticated gaming expectations.

In defense of iPod gaming

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Christopher Breen had some harsh words about the state of gaming on the iPod. Peter Cohen responds, pointing out the interesting titles on the iPod and how iPod game development is paving the way for iPhone-based games.

Interest in Psystar shows market for gaming Mac

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The interest in a PC-based Mac clone tells Peter Cohen that there’s a need for a mid-range computer that could fill the void Mac gamers have felt for years.

First Look: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness

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The Web site comic Penny Arcade has been a mainstay of Internet gaming culture. Now the webcomic is working on a RPG adventure and Peter Cohen is happy to report that the game is every bit as ribald, rude, and laugh out loud funny as the Penny Arcade comic.

Make the MacBook better for gaming

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When it comes to playing games on the MacBook, the laptop’s integrated graphics is only part of the issue. Improving the way integrated graphics are implemented on the MacBook is likely to boost performance, developers say.

Stick a fork in Expo's Games Pavilion

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For the second year in a row, the Games Pavilion at Macworld Expo was a lackluster affair. And there's plenty of blame to go around.

Big screen gaming on the Mac

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With a projector and portable screen, Peter Cohen moves his gaming experiences off of the his Mac and onto a much larger surface.

Christmas gear for gamers

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Got a gamer on your gift list? Peter Cohen has some last minute gift ideas for this holiday season.

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