Samsung has announced the BD-P1500, the company's fourth generation Blu-Ray player as well as a new speaker system called the HT-AS720 5.1 to complement it. To find out more about these new products, head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

Looking for a good Blu-ray player? Well, you might want to check out the latest products which were recently launched by Sony, the BDP-S350 and the BSP-S550.

Although both players have similar qualities, they differ in their advanced interactivity. Find out more on these players in the full article.

Dealing with all the wires with one console is bad enough, especially when you have other devices you attach to your TV set, but when you have more than one console, things can get crazy really fast if you're not careful. Here's an easy solution: use one component cable for all your consoles. XCM has released a new component cable that supports all platforms at once, including the PSP Slim. More details in the full article.

As some of you might have heard, Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock, will be sending in some new tracks from Linkin Park and The Used. Before that though, surprise! PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers will be getting new updates for the game today, including co-op quickplay (which people have been waiting for for a while now). Go to the full article for more on the updates.

If you're in need of a Blu-ray player (and a few Blu-ray movies), then there's no need to search for one any further. Online retailer amazon.com now carries a Samsung-branded BD player with a price so low, they can't even readily display it. Hit the full article for more details.

When gaming competitively, it's important for gamers to have the best gear, that includes everything from the computer rig itself all the way to the headset. ASTRO Gaming and Major League Gaming realize this and have teamed up to release a new high-end gaming headset called the MLG edition A40 Audio System.

For more information about the A40 Audio System, check out the full article.

If you thought the Chocolate craze was over, think again. LG has come out out with a new laptop that incorporates the popular Chocolate design into its already beautiful surface along with Microsoft's new Windows SideShow technology.

Called the Z1, this new 12.1-inch dual-screen laptop from LG is designed to take advantage of the new SideShow technology. It boasts of Chocolate-like red touch-sensitive buttons and 2.5-inch LCD SideShow device that lets users access programs and data even when the laptop is in hibernation or turned off.

The Z1 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, an ATI Mobility Radeon X1350 graphics card with 512MB memory, and a 120GB hard drive. It comes bundled with Windows Vista and has a/b/g wireless, Bluetooth, a 5-in1 car reader, and 5.1CH Dolby Digital.

The details are a bit murky at the moment, but the concept is cool enough to warrant a report on. Apparently a Japanese retailer's listing of the PlayStation 3 Folks Soul details several things about it that are intriguing. Aside from things like 720p video output and Dolby Digital Live sound output, the game also has something called "PlayStation Portable Linkage."

Sadly, there is no word yet on how the link with the PSP is set to work or if it is even gameplay related.

Aside from the PSP connection, the game is also set to make use of the tilt-sensing capabilities of the SIXAXIS during ground based beat-em up combat. Famitsu reports have revealed that after you've grabbed opponents using the R1 button, shaking the SIXAXIS will allow you to toss and move around your foes.

We'll keep you updated as soon as more details on the game is made available. Folks Soul by Game Republic is set to be released in Japan on June 2007.

The PS3's launch in Europe, Australia, and other PAL territories just concluded. There's a lot of new PS3 owners out there, and to help them all familiarize themselves with their brand new next-gen videogame console, CVG has posted a rough guide to the PS3's ports.

Everything from the back of the console, the front, even the peripherals are covered in the article. Here's a short excerpt (all of these are found at the back of the console):

HDMI. High-Definition Multimedia Interface port capable of transporting you into a new era of quality visuals (but remember - a HDMI cable must be bought separately).

LAN. The Ethernet cable supplied with your PS3 connects you directly to the Internet provided you have a service provider. You can also connect wirelessly via a Wi-Fi USB dongle.

Optical Digital Out. For Dolby Digital Surround Sound, DTS and to connect to other audio devices that support digital out such as an AV Receiver.

AV Multi Out. For Composite, HD Ready, S-Video or Scart connections. The PS3 comes with a standard A/V composite cable but to get the most benefit from PS3's 1080p output you will need a HDMI cable and a HDTV that supports 1080p.

On/Off Switch. Standard switch for firing up your PS3. Obviously...

AC Power Cord. As the PS3 has an internal power supply the AC power cord bundled with your system is slim and discrete, unlike the python that's swallowed a brick you get with the Xbox 360.

For the full guide, click on the "read" link below. You guys might also want to give out a tips to new PS3 owners, so leave a comment below if you do.

Looks like Activision is going all out to improve the quality of games in its current and future roster. The other day, we reported that the publisher signed an agreement with Dolby Laboratories, Inc. involving Dolby Lab">Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

This time we heard that the company just acquired DemonWare. People might be hearing about DemonWare for so long, they didn't even bother to ask what the company is really all about.

FYI, it  is a maker of network middleware. Its most important products include high-performance state synchronization C++ programming framework The State Engine and Matchmaking+, which provide services for multiplayer games such as matchmaking, user profiling, and gaming statistics.

Now, online sites Electric News and Games Industry are both reporting that Activision has indeed acquired DemonWare for an estimated sum of no less than EUR 15 million or roughly around US$ 19.5 million.

An official announcement is expected to be released soon.