Of gyroscopes and gaming: the tech behind the Wii MotionPlus (Ars Technica)

The new "MotionPlus" add-on for the Nintendo Wii is supposed to again revolutionize motion-controlled gaming. Check out this exclusive look at the tech in the MotionPlus direct from the source of the unit's powerful brain, InvenSense. Read More...

Computer gaming cafe opens downtown (Lebanon Express)

Clyde Rood and Doug Young both had the idea of opening an Internet gamers cafe for several years, but it wasn't until Rood's wife, Xunaln, owner of Rock the Caffe in downtown Lebanon, introduced them two months ago that the dream jelled into reality.

Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

When I first arrived in Barcelona 5 years ago I was mesmerized. I made the decision to go based on a flip of a Japanese coin and I feel like I hit the jackpot. It isn't hard to see why people talk highly of Barcelona from it's architecture, art, cuisine, beaches and it's lifestyle.

Calendar -- Urbandale & Johnston (The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index)

Iowa Kids. Today-Monday. Boys and girls ages 7-11. Iowa Kids, 15923 Hammontree Drive, Urbandale. iakidsdm@mchsi.com ; 402-5696 or 978-4262. Call (515) 978-4262 for appointment.

Calendar -- West Des Moines, Clive & Waukee (The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index)

Iowa Kids Auditions. Today-Monday. Boys and girls ages 7-11. Iowa Kids, 15923 Hammontree Drive, Urbandale. iakidsdm@mchsi.com ; 402-5696 or 978-4262. Call (515) 978-4262 for appointment.