Ubisoft developer says Wii U GamePad response time is 'crazy' fast
Gamers worried about the streaming latency for the Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U GamePad can finally let out a sigh of relief. In a recent Nintendo Power …
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Nintendo Wii now bundled with Wii Sports, price slashed to just $129
Nintendo (NTDOY) on Monday announced that it plans to cut the price of its Wii gaming console to $129.99 prior to the holiday shopping season. …
Survey shows 23% of all 'app gamers' play exclusively on smartphones and tablets
Given how successful games such as Rovio’s Bad Piggies have been, it’s not shocking that mobile gaming hasn’t peaked yet. According to the NPD Group’s …
Electronic Arts founder says game consoles market will shrink and become a niche
Unless you’re a devout gamer with a penchant for gaming trivia, chances are you’ve probably never heard of Trip Hawkins. Back in 1982, Hawkins founded …
Traditional gaming sales tumble 24% in September
The latest number from NPD Group paint a troubling picture for the gaming industry. In the month of September overall sales within the industry — …
Sony's digital PlayStation Store is getting a massive makeover on October 17th
Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation Store is getting a complete redesign on October 17th. Sony is replacing the old casual blue interface with a darker, more hardcore-looking …
Phony version of Bad Piggies installs malware; 82,000 victims so far
This could be a new low for malware developers: Using the unbridled goodness of Bad Piggies to spread ad-injecting software. Security firm Barracuda Networks has spotted …
Angry Birds Star Wars and the evolution of the app market
Rovio has picked up the pace of its game launches — Angry Birds Star Wars is the third major Rovio title to debut in seven months. …
Angry Birds Star Wars to officially launch November 8th [video]
Who needs the Force when you have cantankerous birds in slingshots? Rovio on Monday announced that the latest installation of its Angry Birds saga, dubbed …
Zynga plans to write off up to $95 million over OMGPOP merger flop
Zynga’s (ZNGA) $210 million purchase of Draw Something OMGPOP is officially a dud. In Zynga’s latest preliminary financial report, the company revealed that its third quarter …
Sold out Nintendo Wii U preorders going for up to $750 on the grey market
Nintendo’s Wii U isn’t due until November 18th, but that isn’t stopping grey market sellers from capitalizing on the sold out preorders. ArsTechnica did a round-up …
PlayStation Mobile launches for PS Vita and select Android smartphones and tablets
Sony (SNE) announced on Wednesday that PlayStation Mobile, its cross-platform mobile gaming service, is now live in major regions across North America, Europe and Japan. …
Rovio’s Bad Piggies reached No. 1 in U.S. iTunes App Store in just three hours
Rovio Entertainment announced on Thursday its Angry Birds spin-off Bad Piggies reached the No. 1 spot in the U.S. iTunes App Store in a little over three hours. …
Sony sees 138% boost in PlayStation 3 sales with new slimmer and smaller console
Sony’s (SNE) “super slim” PlayStation 3 is off to a good start despite the console’s price actually increasing. According the MCV, Sony saw a 138% increase in …
Why Sony’s decision to stop pushing 3D gaming on its users is the right call
After years of trying to push 3D gaming onto PlayStation 3 users, Sony (SNE) is finally waking up and realizing nobody really cared or wanted …
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 …
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 …
