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Just saw these new Controllers from Madcats you can pull them apart and customize the pieces. so for instance you really hate the feel of the PS3 D pad swap in a Xbox analog stick. you can even adjust how much they weigh.

I'm really impressed and would love to get one of these for street fighter and a few other games. I hate the feel of the PS3 pad when trying to pull of a move in SF and I'm not a big fan of tournament pads either too big and clunky for me. These may be the solution for that problem.

Neverwinter

Wizards just released the Neverwinter campaign setting last week. Its based around the region of forgotten realms that was the setting for both videos games and goes more in depth about the places and people of the area then the basic forgotten realms campaign book does. I was never really a fan of NWN but a lot of D&D folks still play the game. I think one of its biggest draws was the customize-ability and the fact that you could program your own encounters and run it with friends.
heres the wizards promo

A heroic campaign set in one of the most popular regions of the Forgotten Realms world.
Reduced to ruins by supernatural cataclysms, Neverwinter rises from the ashes to reclaim its title as the Jewel of the North. Yet even as its citizens return and rebuild, hidden forces pursue their own goals and vendettas, any one of which could tear the city apart.
Neverwinter has long been one of the most popular locations in the Forgotten Realms campaign world. This book presents a complete heroic-tier campaign setting that plunges players into the politics, skullduggery, and peril of a city on the brink of destruction or greatness. A wealth of information about Neverwinter and its environs is provided: maps, quests, encounters, and statistics — everything a Dungeon Master needs for his heroic tier adventures.

Item Details
Item Code: 317290000
Release Date: August 16, 2011
Page Count: 224
Price: $39.95 C$46.00
ISBN: 978-0-7869-5814-6

XXX plays a mage

who knew that Vin Diesl played D&D. Not so nerdy now huh jocks.

Happy 1/2 birthday rift!

Hey this isnt really about D&D but if your into MMO games and were thinking about playing rift now is a great time to join up. Rift is celebrating its 1/2 birthday and is letting people play for free and giving out all kinds of bonuses for a while like

XP from kills: Level faster!

More Planarite:

Favor from kills: Massacre your way to some new equipment!

Plaques of Achievement: It's time for that new dungeon gear set!

Marks of Ascension: Pick up some new raid loot!

Guild XP: Level your guild faster!

Prestige from kills: Earn new ranks faster!

So If your looking to try a new game its a great time to look into rift

Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Emporium

Im excited about the new Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Emporium book coming out next month. I love treasure books. Im a sucker for them. the product description from wizards is

"Few wizards know more about magic than the mighty Mordenkainen, whose arcane achievements are without peer. He’s the Archmage of Adventure . . . and no stranger to unearthing hidden lore. Stand aside, Tenser! Back to the books, Otiluke! Few can match Mordenkainen’s collection of magic items. Still, he hardly seems the type to settle down and open a magic shop. And yet . . .
Welcome to Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Emporium, a wondrous collection of magic items—each one with a story to tell. This tome provides Dungeon Masters with a ready assortment of treasures to tempt greedy players, along with historical nuggets and alluring adventure hooks that set these items apart from your run-of-the-mill flaming sword or bag of holding. This book adds rich flavor to the treasures and trinkets presented within, and a dash of inspiration for Dungeon Masters looking to liven up a monster’s trove. Hold on to your magic hats—everything must go!
Item Details
Item Code: 28069000Release Date: September 20, 2011 Page Count: 160 Price: $29.95 C$34.95 ISBN: 978-0-7869-5744-6"

I for one cant wait to snatch it up when it comes out!