Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox again said to launch ahead of 2013 holidays
More than a dozen reports to date have suggested Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox console will launch ahead of the holidays next year, and Bloomberg now …
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Nintendo president apologizes for bulky day-one Wii U firmware update
As we noted in our first impressions, Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U is charting new ground with its wireless GamePad and touchscreen controls that engage gamers in the living …
Sony sells over half a million PlayStation 3 consoles over Black Friday week
Both Microsoft (MSFT) and Nintendo (NTDOY) had a big week of console sales during Black Friday’s week of shopping madness in the U.S. So how …
New augmented reality app turns your world into a giant Minecraft game [video]
Have you ever played Minecraft for so long that you start seeing the outside world as a series of blocks that can be manipulated at …
Oculus Rift 3D, the game-changing virtual reality headset, faces delays
With 3D gaming a complete failure, the next frontier for gaming innovation looks like it will be virtual reality. The good news is that the …
Xbox 360 continues to dominate U.S. with massive sales during Black Friday week
The Xbox 360 shows no sign of slowing down even as Nintendo (NTDOY) launched its Wii U last week. Month after month, Microsoft’s (MSFT) seven-year-old game console continues …
Nintendo announces Wii Mini for $99.99; strips out Internet connectivity, available in Canada only
The latest trend in the tech world these days seems to be to shrink down old hardware and tack on a “Mini” to it. Nintendo (NTDOY) …
Nintendo rumored to be preparing mini Wii for December launch
The Wii U might be the hottest thing in gaming right now, but that doesn’t mean Nintendo (NTDOY) needs to ditch the Wii’s simplistic motion controls and …
Nintendo sells 400,000 Wii U consoles in U.S. in first week; breaks Wii’s old record
If there were ever any doubts that Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U would have a strong holiday season, consider them gone. Nintendo revealed to CNET that its new game console that …
Nintendo only needs to sell one game with each Wii U to make console profitable
Nintendo’s Wii U is a capable little game console with a nifty touchscreen-equipped GamePad controller, but one thing it’s not is profitable off the bat. Traditionally, …
iOS game starring Steve Wozniak as a gun-toting vigilante now available for $0.99
If you’re looking for an extremely cheap Christmas gift for someone you don’t particularly like, you could do worse than buying them an iPhone game …
YouTube and Amazon Instant Video now available on Nintendo’s Wii U
Google (GOOG) on Thursday announced the launch of a YouTube app for Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U gaming console. The app doesn’t let you watch videos …
Rovio’s Angry Birds soda takes Finland by storm, beats out Coke and Pepsi
Rovio’s Angry Birds franchise has become the toast of Finland, replacing the troubled Nokia (NOK) as the company’s most distinguished brand. With this in mind, …
Grand Theft Auto Vice City arrives December 6th on Android and iOS for $4.99
As proof that the smartphones in our pockets and tablets in our bags are powerful enough to emulate formerly cutting-edge PlayStation 2 games from a decade …
Microsoft again said to be planning low-cost Xbox Lite for 2013 launch
Microsoft (MSFT) will reportedly launch an “Xbox TV” set-top box in 2013 geared toward casual gaming and streaming entertainment, according to The Verge’s sources. The …
Nintendo Wii U first impressions
Nintendo (NTDOY) doesn’t follow trends. And contrary to popular belief, Nintendo is not really a game company — it’s an entertainment company. The values that …
Nintendo Wii U teardown reveals easy to repair console and GamePad
Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U launched on Sunday to much fanfare. As gamers snapped up preordered consoles and games, scalpers took to eBay and Craigslist to sell Wii Us …
Next-gen Xbox details emerge as Wii U launches and PlayStation 3 catches up in worldwide sales
Now that Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U is available in North America, all eyes are turned to Microsoft (MSFT) to announce its Xbox 360 successor (code-named “Durango”) and to Sony (SNE) to reveal its PlayStation 4 (code-named “Orbis”). …
Hulu expands catalog with new video game channel
Hulu on Friday announced that it has added thousands of new video game trailers to its expansive online video catalog. The gaming page, which is …
GameStop says Wii U software preorders doubled original Wii
Unless you’ve preordered or plan to wait on line overnight, it’s going to be very tough to get a Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U on Sunday. Preorders …
Wii U’s ‘Nintendo TVii’ video on demand and TV guide service won’t launch until December
The Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U launches this Sunday and people are pumped for it. Aside from gaming, Nintendo is marketing the Wii U console and touchscreen-equipped GamePad as the …
Call of Duty once again crowned biggest launch of the year – sales top $500 million in 24 hours
Activision Blizzard’s (ATVI) latest first-person shooter is a hit. Worldwide sales of Call of Duty: Black Ops II have topped half a billion dollars in 24 …
Sony PlayStation 3 lifetime sales hit 70 million as it catches up to Xbox 360
Sony’s (SNE) six-year-old PlayStation 3 hasn’t run out of steam. The company announced on Friday that its PS3, first launched in 2006, finally hit 70 million …
Google launches Ingress, a paranoia-inducing global augmented reality game [video]
Are you the sort of person who walks down the street and thinks everyone you pass might be out to secretly control your mind? If …
New video game lets you rescue Steve Wozniak’s wife from kidnappers
“Steve Wozniak’s wife has been kidnapped by ninjas! Are you a bad enough dude to save her?” Yes, that is seriously the premise of a …
Rockstar Games releases new trailer for Grand Theft Auto V [video]
With retailers now taking down preorders for Grand Theft Auto V set for a spring 2013 launch, Rockstar Games dropped a new trailer to get gamers …
Microsoft thanks long-time Xbox Live subscribers by giving away free limited edition consoles
It is the tenth anniversary of Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live online gaming community and to celebrate the software giant is giving select subscribers a limited …
Nintendo Wii U only has a fraction of its advertised storage
The Wii U doesn’t have a hard drive like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Instead, Nintendo (NTDOY) chose to include flash storage in two capacities: 8GB and 32GB. Unfortunately, …
Microsoft sees Halo 4 rake in $220 million in sales on launch day
As if you needed more figures to drive home the fact that Microsoft (MSFT) and 343 Industries’ Halo 4 for Xbox 360 is a huge success. Not only did Halo 4 manage …
Nintendo Wii U doesn’t have system-wide ‘Achievements’ says game developer
Nintendo (NTDOY) president Satoru Iwata has already spoiled the unboxing ceremonies, but that doesn’t mean the Wii U doesn’t still have a few mysteries left to …
