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The Tuff-Luv FG Series in-ear Sound isolation earphones available at I-nique are great for gamers on the go who want to crank up the sound without upsetting people around them.

While they do work great with MP3 players and what-not, not many people think about them for portable video game units (like the Nintendo DS, for example.)

The fact is, they’re great for gamers into the portable gaming scene. These earbuds work to cancel out ambient noise while sounding great.

Here are some of the great features:

• Excellent attenuation of ambient noise with good sound coming out means a better listening experience for you.
• Extremely small and lightweight so it won’t bog you down when you’re gaming on the go.
• 1-year warranty for peace of mind
• Cord Length: 1.2 m
• Input Plug: 3.5 mm
• Excellent fit in the ear canal due to ear adapters in 2 different sizes (which are included with delivery)

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to think about this set of ear buds for your portable gaming system. Whatever reason you decide to buy, the chances are high you’re going to be more than happy with your investment. What good is a video game if you can’t hear the sound or the sound sounds terrible?!

I-nique spent countless hours finding these gems that are small, comfortable, and sound good. Sometimes, that’s a difficult combination to get at this price level.  They’ve pulled it off, though, by offering black Tuff-Luv FG Series in-ear Sound isolation earphones for MP3 players AND portable video game units.

It’s common to have to pay more for earphones like these, but that’s just part of the added bargain with these Tuff-Luv ear buds. There are a lot of reaons you might buy these, and with the price, you don’t have an excuse to give them a try.

The Tuff-Grip slim-line leather case cover for Nintendo DSi NDSi is a great, stylish way to protect your gaming investment. With high quality (red) leather and expert craftsmanship to match it up to the portable gaming system, there are a lot of reasons to consider this purchase whether you’ve just bought you’re DSi, or you’re about to buy one.

With this and a screen protector, you’re sure to keep your Nintendo DSi in mint condition, which is always a good thing. The style and functionality of the tactile surface are just added bonuses. In fact, there’s a lot to say about this rather simple product. This red leather case does the job of protecting your video game unit without a lot of hassle.

There’s a lot to like about this leather case for the Nintendo DSi, including:

• The fact it really helps protect the case of your device
• It also allows you to get a “better grip” on the Nintendo DS
• Stay connected – All ports are still accessible through the case
• High-quality leather makes it stylish and durable
• Lifetime guarantee insures you’re happy with the money you spend

And chances are if you love your Nintendo DSi, you’re going to love this Tuff-Grip red leather case cover. It will let you protect your investment while adding a dash of style. The practical benefits include the “better grip” on the game console when you’re on the go. (For some games, this can make all the difference!)

At the price, it makes sense to spend a little more and protect your Nintendo DS investment. With all the added benefits, it’s a value any way you look at it. And dealing with a company like I-nique and their money back guarantee, you know you’re going to get a quality product even though the price isn’t outrageous.

Rock Band Unplugged – exclusively for the Playstation Portable (see GAMESPOT Review or official website) is not only a game for the PSP, it’s also a way to get new songs for Rock Band on the Playstation console. That’s pretty sweet.

Rock Band Unplugged features over 40 master-recordings that include nine exclusive songs for the PSP system (this is only for a limited time…) Rock Band Unplugged will also include the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and European markets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities.

The in-game store is powered by PlayStation®Network, and players can use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience. PSP system owners will also have the option of purchasing tracks via PlayStation®Store on the PC.

The following tracks will launch exclusively through Rock Band Unplugged on the PSP system for a limited time before becoming downloadable content for the other platforms:

• 3 Doors Down – “Kryptonite”
• AFI – “Miss Murder”
• Alice in Chains – “Would?”
• Audioslave – “Gasoline”
• Black Tide – “Show Me the Way”
• Blink 182 – “What’s My Age Again”
• Freezepop – “Less Talk More Rokk”
• Jackson 5 – “ABC”
• Tenacious D – “Rock Your Socks”

You’re not going to need a PSP to get songs for Rock Band on the Playstation, but it’s going to make it easy and simple, and that’s a good thing any way you look at it.

With all of this, the one thing you’d expect to see (but DON’T) is multi-player capabilities. There’s enough to make this title worth it if you have a PSP, but if it added mult-player, it might have people buying PSP units just for this game.

If you have Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP, let us know by leaving a comment below.

Until next time, keep belting out the tunes…

Fuel is available for the PC, the XBox 360 and the Playstation 3 (see GameSpot Review for Xbox 360 or Official Website) and is a racing game that will have you on the edge of your driver’s seat.  The game is set in an environmentally damaged fictional future. In this world (and in the game) extreme weather and extreme conditions are the name of the game during the race. Fuel is really open ended and vast.

In addition to the 70+ quads, trucks, bikes, and cars featuring in the game, a new video released today also reveals hovercrafts that race across both land and water. Featuring exhilarating arcade racing and sweeping shots of FUEL’s stunning environment, the video is available from www.fuel-game.com (in the Downloads section).

There’s a lot of discussion about whether or not they were able to succeed, but if you take a look at what they were able to accomplish in the game, it’s pretty impressive and worth your time. With sales, the series will be continued, with improvements most likely being made. This isn’t a car racing game or a bike racing game per se, but you can race both cars, bikes, and other vehicles. With tons of vehicles and miles and miles of diverse tracks and courses, you won’t get bored quickly with this game.

While the courses and the vehicles are impressive, the AI behind the other racers could use a little work. Luckily, there’s great multi-player that will keep the races interesting and more important – fair!  There are minor problems with online play, but these will surely be worked out as more people become attached to this driving game that could be a dream video game for a lot of people.

If you’ve played FUEL, let us know and leave a comment below. Whether you love or hate this epic racer, we want to hear from you because of your love for video games.

Wolfenstein (see GameSpot Review or the official website – you have to give your birthday to make sure you’re old enough to see the content) is set to be released August 4, 2009. As you might imagine, there are a lot of people who are anxiously awaiting the release of this game. If you’re old enough, you might remember that Castle Wolfenstein was one of the early hit games for the PC that helped define the First Person Shooter (FPS) genre of video games.

“Our goal is to make exciting, fun and accessible games that translate to the masses,” said Ben Smedstad, creative director & co-owner, Endrant Studios Ltd.. “Our backgrounds and experience enable us to be more creative, more focused and deliver a higher quality game no matter what the platform.”

If you’re waiting for the game, you might look around for older versions of this classic to “get in the mood” and be “blown away” when you finally see the latest 2009 Wolfenstein. If you’re a fan of FPS video games, there are good chances you’re going to love this game. You’re going to want to play it at least a few hours with a few different people to run it through the paces. Sometimes people are too quick to judge a new game. This is a shame and gives a lot of bad publicity to a potentially very good video game.

Let’s not let this be the case with Wolfenstein. If the previews are to be believes, we’re looking at a very fresh take on the FPS video game, something that’s a good thing.

Once the game does come out, you’re invited back here to Video Game Freaks for a closer look and to leave your thoughts on the video game. That’s right, we love to hear from our readers. Keep in touch!