Parents are always challenged with how to keep their kids occupied on long road trips. Staring out the window and reading books seem old-fashioned to a lot of kids. Technology has become almost a permanent part of their lives, so why not incorporate some of the latest gaming technology into your next trip and enjoy the peace and quiet as kids occupy themselves.

Among the many games that have the kids talking these days is Project Cobra. Designed by Zi Ye and Hammad Khalid of the Human Media Lab at Queen's University in Canada, Project Cobra was designed to engage people physically with the software. The concept of the game consists of taking games and projecting them onto a board that twists and bends. Sensors are attached and cues are sent back to the laptop. Placing pressure on the boards is what controls the game states Paul Ridden in his article entitled Gaming Flexibility Takes on New Twist with Project Cobra.

The gamer is able to place the computer in a bag that hangs on the shoulders. The strap features an attached projector with additional sensors that run from the laptop to the gaming board. In his article Gaming Flexibility Takes on New Twist with Project Cobra, Ridden also mentions that bending a corner of the board in one direction could, for instance, power a sword up for fighting. Releasing the corner or bending it back could then bring down the sword with force against an opponent.

Allowing children to play with Apple's new iPad is also an excellent option for keeping children entertained. Perhaps because it is new, the iPad is still working out a few minor gaming kinks but for the most part the apps are very user friendly. One game in particular has captured the attention of many; Strategy and Civilization Revolution.

In his article; Gaming on the iPad: What works, What doesn't, Chris Holt stated "The former a hybrid game, the latter an iPad-optimized title--play much better on the iPad because its larger screen reveals more of the battlefield while still offering a simple touch mechanism for ordering around your units." Holt also recommends driving games such as Need for Speed and Real Racing.

Noise is always a big factor when taking a road trip in a diesel pusher. Whether it is the sound of the vehicle itself or the noise from the divices being used to pass the time, noise can lead to contention. To combat noise contention the Psyko 5.1 gaming headset delivers 5.1 surround sound and peace to all those not using the headset. The Psyko 5.1 headset features 5 speakers that fit nicely into the bridge of the headset. Each ear cup features a subwoofer. Whether you are listening to the sound from a game or the music of a live rock show, both kids and adults will feel like they are smack dab in the center of the action.

On the horizon for 2011 is Nintendo's 3DS that is claiming to offer a 3D experience without accessories such as glasses. While technology is already developed that allows 3D viewing the naked eye, it hasn't been applied to gaming technology.

Equip your diesel pusher with some of the most advanced gaming technology available and make complaining and fighting a thing of the past. Your kids will love the games and you will love the peace.

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