Fanatec is offering Porsche fans and gamers alike an authentic look and feel with the introduction of the Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel for PC and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). The leather-covered wheel features a tuning display that allows gamers to change settings like sensitivity or Force Feedback during gameplay. A Mabuchi RS 550 Motor is responsible for the extra strong Force Feedback effects with additional Force Feedback actuators in the wheel used to stimulate motor vibrations. The wheel also features an adjustable turning angle whereby changes can be made directly on the wheel to 900°, 360°, 180° or in 1° steps by software. There are 2 separate shifters – sequential and 6+1 speed H-pattern with realistic shifting feel – and illuminated buttons show different symbols whether the wheel is connected to a PlayStation or PC. The Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel will be available from early May for USD$349.99. [Fanatec]

Gametrailers.com provides us with a video review of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV video games. Watch the review after the jump. [GT via Video Game Blog] More »

The wireless Kama model from Nyko is now available for sale online. This limited edition controller is available in grey, black, pink or gold. [Product Page via Video Game Blog]

I can’t imagine how to play a Nintendo Wii game with this true life-sized Nintendo Wii controller. The WiiMan (not Wee Man from Jackass) is a super hero costume that doubles up as a Nintendo Wiimote controller. [MAKE via Video Game Blog]

Here’s the world’s first Espresso machine controlled by a Wii nunchuk. It’s made up of the fancy-pants Rancilio Silvia espresso machine, the multi-purpose Arduino micro-controller, and some high-end hacking along with an integrated calendar, sleep timer, wake-up alarm, and temperature regulation. Video after the break. [Engadget] More »

Researchers working at Missouri University of Science and Technology are working on developing hybrid plastics that would biodegrade in landfills within four months. Polylactic acid is polyester derived from cornstarch that decomposes and mineralizes into water and carbon dioxide when composted. It’s already being used in some brands of compostable “plastic” bags. The team is working to blend the acid with other bio- and oil-based polymers to find the right kinds of resins for commercial use. [PopSci]

Here is an exclusive Team Fortress 2 “Meet the Scout” trailer. Video after the jump. [GT via Video Game Blog] More »

Tresling is a brilliant fusion of popular computer game tetris and macho arm wrestling. The game utilizes a sophisticated arm wrestling board which converts tussling moves into block movements within the tetris game. You control how your blocks turn with your arm wrestling moves. If you falter often enough, your blocks keep stacking up and you eventually lose. [TechEBlog]

Add something cool to you Wii with the new CVSN-901 7-inch LCD monitor by Chinavasion. It comes with a 7-inch 480 x 234 resolution display, built-in stereo speakers, auxiliary stereo AV connection, adjustments for contrast / brightness, and a fan grill hole to keep your Wii from overheating. You can get this LCD monitor for $101. [Coolest-Gadgets via Video Game Blog]

This new Sony PS3 Clearvision 7″ LCD Gaming Monitor is exactly what you need to satisfy your mobile gaming urge. Accepting both NTSC and PAL, this new device runs on a 12V DC power and features 2 small speakers. Still no idea on how much this costs though. [Ubergizmo]