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Nvidia is still pushing for more 3D support for PC gaming. During CES 2011 this week the graphics chip developer announced a new 3D gaming PC monitor that's made by PC maker Lenovo. The 23-inch Lenovo L2363d monitor supports Nvidia's 3D Vision technology and has support for dual webcam lenses that lets folks participate in 3D streaming video conferencing or take 3D pictures.

The technology, which also requires Nvidia' shutter glasses, is now supported by over 500 PC games, according to the company. 3D Blu-Ray movies, 3D pictures and streaming 3D video is also supported by 3D Vision. Nvidia has also launched a new software program called 3DTV Play that lets folks connect their notebook or PC to a 3D supported TV to see the 3D content on a big screen. The software is bundled with new 3D Vision supported notebooks and PCs or you can buy it from Nvidia directly for $39.99.

Another busy day with another early and exclusive game related announcement. We could get used to this:

• Blizzard has decided to hold off on releasing the public 1.2 patch for StarCraft 2 until sometime next week.
• Players of Global Agenda can refer friends to buy the game at 50 percent off for a limited time.
• Lenovo has a prototype laptop case mod that turns a laptop into an arcade fighting machine. Neat.
• Steam has automatic patch updates available for Winter Voices and Arcadia.
• Check out a seven page preview of Dark Horse's next Mass Effect comic book mini-series.
• Plants Vs Zombies in real life. We would love this on our front lawn.

With the Consumer Electronics Show just a few days away, hardware companies are making announcements on what new products they will be showing off. PC maker Lenovo, best known for their ultra-light notebooks, has announced plans to release the IdeaCenter A600, an all-in-one PC design that also includes a Wii-like wireless remote that will be used, among other things, for games.

The PC, which has a 21 inch built in monitor, will also have a wireless remote that is being promoted by Lenovo as a gaming controller. Reportedly a number of games that will support the wireless controller will be included in the PC but there's no details on what the games will be like. Pricing for the PC will begin at $999. We remain skeptical, however, about this product and think it could be nothing more than a novelty rather than a series gaming PC.