Microsoft almost fatally sabotaged the Xbox One
Microsoft made a lot of terrible public relations mistakes when it rolled out the Xbox One, but thankfully none of those mistakes were reflected in …
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Video: How to stream PC games to your Wii U GamePad
With the release of Super Mario 3D World last month, Wii U owners finally had a reason to plug their consoles back in for the …
1,000 classic console games now available to play online for free
In addition to cataloging the Internet, the Internet Archive has launched a new project called Console Living Room that will let gamers play classic console video …
PlayStation 4 users can now stream music videos for free
In addition to being available on the PlayStation 3, VidZone can now be downloaded on the PlayStation 4 as well, Sony announced on its PlayStation …
More evidence suggests PS4 is winning the console wars
We’re still very early in the game and the Xbox One has a lot going for it that could help it trounce the PlayStation 4 …
Virtual reality games now one step closer to actual reality
Considering how new the idea of competent virtual reality gaming is, it’s no surprise that developers aren’t lined up out the door to implement the …
These are the 5 best Wii U and 3DS games so far
We have chronicled the sad tale of the Wii U ever since it launched last year. Nintendo failed to get the word out, and in …
These are the 5 best PlayStation 4 games so far
There’s no way around it — the PlayStation 4 is at a disadvantage when it comes to launch lineups. Microsoft went all out on November …
Awful Wii U sales could force Nintendo to do the unthinkable
Right now Nintendo is sticking to its plan of cutting the Wii U’s price and hoping that big-time games such as Super Smash Bros. and …
Video: These are the two games that could save Wii U
The Wii U had an undeniably disastrous 2013 in terms of sales but Nintendo thinks it has two aces up its sleeve for next year. …
These are the 5 best Xbox One games so far
Over the past few months, we’ve spent a great deal of time discussing the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles offer a unique …
Microsoft needs to do just one more thing to sell me on Xbox One
It’s been weeks since the release of both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One and I admit that I’m still torn over which one …
This is the future of mobile gaming
Dedicated portable consoles like Nintendo’s 3DS lineup and Sony’s PlayStation Vita provide gaming experiences that aren’t even approached by today’s smartphones and tablets. But as …
Here’s another way the PS4 has an early edge over Xbox One
The early battles of the 2013 console wars have been largely a draw so far, with early sales figures suggesting that the PlayStation 4 has …
Forbes: PS4, Xbox One and Wii U are all winning next-gen console war
It’s hard for some gamers to admit this, but the best possible conclusion to the overhyped console war of 2013 would be three systems that …
The 10 worst video game consoles of all time
In the relatively brief history of video game consoles, we have seen many more failures than successes. Consoles have failed for various reasons, from poor …
Video: Steam Machine beta unboxing, gameplay, teardown and specs
Valve on Friday shipped Steam Machine beta units to 300 lucky developers, with some of them already posting details – including image galleries and hands-on videos …
Next-gen tablets could be the final nail in portable consoles’ coffins
Smartphones and tablets may not deliver the gaming quality you get from dedicated portable consoles such as the PS Vita and the Nintendo 3DS… but …
Steam Machine betas to start shipping December 13th
This Friday, Valve will begin shipping its official Steam Machines and Steam Controllers to the 300 lucky people who made it into the beta. The …
Sony could give Wii-style motion controllers fresh life on PS4
Of all the attempts to capitalize on motion controllers after the success of the Wii, Sony’s PlayStation Move might have been the most underwhelming. Where …
YouTube’s copyright cops are coming after gamers’ ‘Let’s Play’ videos
Under constant pressure and foot-stamping from copyright holders, Google has implemented a new system within YouTube that automatically flags videos that may contain copyrighted material. …
Microsoft keeps pace with Sony, sells 2 million Xbox Ones
There are no losers (except Nintendo) in the epic Microsoft-Sony console war so far. Microsoft’s Xbox Live programming director Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb announced on Wednesday …
There can only be one: Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4
The years of waiting have finally come to a close: Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 are here. Many of you have undoubtedly already made your choice, …
‘Walking Dead’ game developers plan ‘Game of Thrones’ series
Telltale Games, the maker of the TV show-based “The Walking Dead” video game, has confirmed that it’s working with HBO to launch a “Game of …
Microsoft might lose next-gen console war due to Xbox One’s best feature
By all accounts Microsoft’s Xbox One has sold very well so far but there have been some indications that it’s already fallen behind sales of …
Guide claiming to unlock Xbox 360 compatibility bricks Xbox One consoles
An instruction sheet purportedly revealing an Xbox One backwards compatibility unlock method has been posted online, although the instructions will actually brick the console instead …
Indie developers will soon be able to self-publish on Xbox One
One of the most exciting prospects of the Xbox One is the ID@Xbox program, which allows both independent and AAA developers alike to self-publish on …
Now Amazon is pulling ahead of Nintendo in handheld gaming in the U.S.
It’s no news that both iOS and Android portable devices have eclipsed Nintendo’s 3DS and DS platforms over the past couple of years. But it’s …
Kindle Fire is more popular among gamers than ‘normal’ Android tablets
Amazon’s eReaders aren’t just for books anymore. A survey conducted by App Annie and IDC shows that although the iOS App Store and Google Play …
Forbes: Don’t buy the Xbox One
The holiday console war is in full swing now and points are being scored on both sides. Sony came out strong, selling more than 1 …
