Halo 3 Full-Size Plasma Weapons

Found these over at ThinkGeek.com.

Plasma Pistol - $79.99
Features: Laser tag battle action; game accurate lights and sounds; overheat function with pop up panel; regular and super shot; LCD ammo counter; force feedback recoil with each shot fired; separate target/shield generator unit with belt clip
Batteries Pistol: 4 AA (included); Target/Shield Generator: 3 AA (not included)
Dimensions: approx. 11.5" x 8.5" x 3"

Plasma Rifle - $129.99
Features: Laser tag battle action; game accurate lights and sounds; overheat function with pop out panel; rapid fire shooting; LCD ammo counter; force feedback recoil with each shot fired; separate target/shield generator unit with belt clip
Batteries Rifle: 4 C (included); Target/Shield Generator: 3 AA (not included)
Dimensions: approx. 21" x 12" x 5"

Shock-Proof Jacket: Ensures Taser To The Nads

Well with all the happy gung-oh law enforcement out there ready to taser your behind for running a stop sign, Gregory Russell Schultz from Arizona empathizes you. So much so that he's created a shock proof jacket, that repels the effects of a taser gun. He has filed a patent for what he calls a "energy weapon protection device", shielding you from the piercing, electrifying barbs.

The jacket has conductive and non-conductive panels that creates a complete electrical circuit, protecting you from the herk and jerk floor dance that taser-guns make you do. Leaving only the officer in shock, and needing to use a more permanent solution to your non-compliance.

[Danger Room via Engadget]

Madden '08: Bringing Weapons To The Party!!!

Madden is one of the most additive games of all time, and it looks like nothing is about to change that. Word comes down about the new Madden '08 that hits the streets in August, that 24 new 'Weapons' have been added to the game.

The weapons really focus on the stars of the NFL, and what they do well. L.T. isn't just a great back, he has the skills to evade and slip by defensive backs, and the game will highlight that. The hit stick is back and upgraded to the 'Hit Stick 2.0' called the Big Hitter, which allows you to flatten players even more, adding strategic value to the game. New features like 'Smart Quarterback' which takes advantage of good QB's, like Payton Manning's ability to read defenses.

Clickitly clack for more deets on Madden. [ESPN]