Sony might sell a PlayStation 3 and PS Vita bundle in the future
Despite a solid launch, the PS Vita handheld has failed to become the hit that Sony (SNE) was expecting. Saddled with a $250 price tag …
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New Xbox Live Rewards program encourages gamers to play more Xbox
At last, the Xbox 360 Gamerscore is no longer just for show. Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live Rewards program is now giving gamers special perks for …
Halfbrick’s award-winning ‘Jetpack Joyride’ finally hits Android
Forget about Angry Birds Space or the newly released Bad Piggies — Halfbrick Studio’s Jetpack Joyride is where the real mobile gaming action is at. From the developer …
Minecraft creator doesn’t want to ‘play along’ with Microsoft on Windows 8
Markus Persson, creator of the hit indie game Minecraft and CEO of Mojang, is fed up with Microsoft (MSFT) and its Windows 8 operating system. The software giant reached …
Oculus Rift 3D virtual reality headset pre-orders start at $300 [video]
Virtual reality gaming is coming back! And this time around, it’s not going to be held back by the limited technology of the ’80s. The …
Bad Piggies review: Rovio’s back on its game
Rovio fans worried that their favorite mobile gaming company had jumped the shark with Amazing Alex can rest easy: The maker of Angry Birds can …
Hands-on with the $499 Wikipad gaming tablet
There’s a general stigma that tablets can’t and will never do “hardcore” gaming justice because they just don’t have actual buttons, analog sticks and shoulder …
Bad Piggies, Rovio’s new Angry Birds spin-off, now available for Android, iOS and OS X [updated]
Finnish game designer Rovio is going back to what it does best: Designing games with silly cartoon animals crashing into things. Rovio on Thursday officially …
Nintendo Wii U to launch with 23 games on November 18th
What games will buyers be able to pick up for the Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U when it launches on November 18th? As promised by Nintendo, …
Google search data can be used to predict how well new video games will sell
What do Google (GOOG) searches and video games sales have in common? More than we thought. According to a report called “Understanding the Modern Gamer,” there …
Nintendo confirms Wii U is region-locked, won’t play imported games
Bringing tears to the eyes of gamers everywhere, Nintendo (NTDOY) has confirmed to CVG that its upcoming Wii U console and its accompanying Wii U GamePad …
With PlayStation 4 launch looming, Sony says it will support PS3 for at least three more years
Even before the PlayStation 3 launched in 2006, Sony (SNE) decreed the console would have a 10-year lifespan. Six years later, the PS3 is already …
Half-Life 3 rumored to be an open world game set for 2013 launch
Fans awaiting the sequel to Valve’s critically-acclaimed Half-Life 2 might not have to wait much longer. According to Journal Du Gamer, Half-Life 3 is reportedly “well …
Sony says no to PlayStation 3 price cut, shoppers already have plenty of retail deals
Gamers were left scratching their heads when Sony (SNE) announced its new slimmer PlayStation 3 would actually cost more than the model it was replacing. With …
Sony announces new smaller and lighter PlayStation 3, arrives September 25th
While we’re still waiting word on the PlayStation 4, Sony (SNE) is hoping we’ll make do with another revision of its PlayStation 3 console. The …
Hacker improves Kinect accuracy with Minority Report-inspired ‘power glove’ [video]
Anyone who has ever used Kinect to control an Xbox 360’s dashboard knows that it can get tiring thanks to all the air swiping involved. …
Will ‘Project Eternity’ lead to a golden age of Kickstarter-funded games?
If you hang around gaming forums — and, yes I admit I do visit them on occasion — you’ll see a rather large number of …
Rovio’s ‘Bad Piggies’ trailer shows evil green pigs performing Wile E. Coyote-style antics [video]
Let’s face it: Rovio’s last big game, Amazing Alex, was a fairly lackluster affair. But happily, it looks as though Rovio is going back to doing …
Nintendo Wii U preorders are selling out at major U.S. retailers
With no new competing hardware this year from Microsoft (MSFT) or Sony (SNE), Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U appears poised to be a holiday hit. IGN noted that …
Nintendo won’t sell Wii U GamePad in America until 2013
When Nintendo (NTDOY) launches the Wii U on November 18th in North America, please try not to fling your GamePad controller across the room or …
Most Nintendo Wii U games will cost $59.99
Gamers looking for cheaper console games from the next-generation Wii can toss that idea out the window. Nintendo (NTDOY) revealed on Thursday that it will …
Nintendo Wii U specs reveal large capacity discs and lots of RAM
In addition to pricing and launch details, Nintendo (NTDOY) revealed a few key hardware specs for its upcoming Wii U on Thursday echoing earlier rumors …
Nintendo Wii U launches in North America on November 18th starting at $299.99
Nintendo (NTDOY) announced on Thursday its upcoming Wii U console will launch in North America on November 18th starting at $299.99. Nintendo’s Wii U will be sold in two …
Nintendo Wii U price and release date will likely be announced tomorrow
The week’s biggest tech story is no doubt going to be Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5, but Nintendo (NTDOY) is preparing to make a big announcement …
Microsoft’s vision for the future of gaming transforms your living room to make it part of the game
It’s tough to know exactly what Microsoft (MSFT) has in store for its next-generation Xbox (codenamed “Durango“), but that hasn’t stopped PatentlyApple from unearthing technologies that the Redmond-based …
Steam’s ‘Big Picture’ brings PC gaming to the living room [video]
Valve Software announced on Monday that it is finally ready to bring Steam — its popular PC gaming client — to the living room using …
PlayStation 3 ushers in augmented reality ‘Wonderbooks’ on November 13th for $79.99
One of the more interesting technologies Sony (SNE) revealed at this year’s E3 trade show was an augmented reality book experience called Wonderbook. The idea …
Wikipad gaming tablet arrives at GameStop on October 31st for $499
People who enjoy gaming on tablets but hate not having any analog sticks or physical buttons are in for a treat. GameStop (GME) announced on …
Xbox 360 is the top-selling console in U.S. for 20th straight month
Despite fears of video games sales slumping due to the lack of new consoles, Microsoft’s (MSFT) seven-year-old Xbox 360 continues to be the No.1 selling console …
Sony PS Vita exploit opens the door for unauthorized apps, piracy
There’s no game gaming companies hate to play more than cat and mouse with hackers. Proving once again that no gaming hardware is hack-proof, Eurogamer …
