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 …
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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 …
Next-generation Xbox might be delayed to 2014 due to chip production issues
The Xbox 360 turns seven this November, which is an awfully long time for a console to still be kicking around. According to a report from SemiAccurate, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox …
Ubisoft drops DRM from PC games despite soaring piracy rates
For years, gamers have complained about Ubisoft’s (UBI.PA) poor implementation of DRM for its PC games to no avail. But in an interview published by RockPaperShotgun, Ubisoft …
Nintendo Wii U might launch in mid-November starting at $249.99
With this generation’s unusually long console cycle, all eyes are on Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U to kick off the next generation of console entertainment. Ahead of a …
Rovio announces Bad Piggies for Android, iOS OS X; launches on September 27th
Rovio on Tuesday announced a spin-off to its popular Angry Birds franchise called “Bad Piggies.” Casual gamers will be excited to learn that Bad Piggies …
Madden NFL 13 sells franchise-record 900,000 copies during first day
Electronic Arts (EA) has apparently succeeded in convincing gamers that the newest version of its popular Madden franchise is more than just another roster update. …
Windows Phone 8 gets a huge gaming boost with Unity3D graphics engine support
The next generation of Windows Phone devices will reportedly support the high-caliber Unity3D graphics engine. WMPoweruser notes that Unity3D developer Unite Technologies has announced it …
Sony’s PlayStation 4 to support 4K resolution
Sony’s (SNY) plan to introduce an 80-inch XBR LED television set with 4K resolution is said to be the start of a larger scheme to …
iPhone gambling apps: The cutting-edge way to blow all your cash
Watch out, Las Vegas: app developers are aiming to take your most tech-savvy and/or lazy customers away from you. Bloomberg reports that mobile gambling apps, which turn …
iOS and Android are stomping on Sony and Nintendo’s portable game businesses
Why spend money on a mobile gaming platform when you can play lots of high-quality games on your tablet? That’s the reality that portable game …
Sony announces new PlayStation Mobile details: Buy a game once, play it anywhere
Earlier this year, Sony (SNE) revealed that its PlayStation Suite for mobile devices had been renamed to PlayStation Mobile. The gaming service, which launched in …
EA gives Microsoft a reprieve from game developer anger, embraces Windows Phone 8
Although some outspoken game developers have recently delivered some harsh criticism of Microsoft’s (MSFT) impending Windows 8 personal computer platform, Electronic Arts (EA) thinks that the …
Blizzard hack exposes millions of accounts
Anyone who plays Starcraft, World of Warcraft or Diablo online will likely need to change their passwords soon, as Blizzard (ATVI) on Thursday acknowledged that …
Android gaming console startup Ouya raises $8.6 million from Kickstarter
On Thursday, Ouya’s Kickstarter campaign came to an end with the project having raised nearly $8.6 million from 63,416 backers. The startup is led by …
The next-generation Xbox is 18 months away, at most
Gamers who are tired of Microsoft (MSFT) hyping Windows 8 and the Surface without spilling any beans about the next-generation Xbox can chill: a new …
Microsoft reassures companies that Windows 8 won’t destroy their businesses
Microsoft (MSFT) is finally stepping up to address the loud complaints from both OEMs and gaming companies about the impact Windows 8 will have on …
Facebook gambles on real-money gambling apps to increase revenue
Desperate to impress Wall Street, Facebook (FB) now allows users 18 and older in the United Kingdom to play games for real money, TechCrunch reported …
Valve: Agree to not sue us or lose access to Steam
Gamers beware: Valve Software, the firm behind immensely popular gaming portal Steam, wants you to waive your right to sue before you continue gathering games …
Gaming isn’t the boys club it once was; almost half of all gamers are female
The stereotypical gamer is often thought of as a young male who possibly lives in his parents’ basement. In reality, this isn’t the case. According to …
Wikipad gaming tablet gets unmasked
VentureBeat has a scoop on the Wikipad, the new tablet being developed by a company of the same name that also doubles as a video game …
Are middle-aged women taking over the iPad?
One of the most interesting topics in the app market right now is the divergence between iPhone and iPad application markets — over the past …
Next-generation Xbox developer hardware leak may reveal Xbox 720 specs
This past weekend, a supposed Xbox 720 “Durango” developer kit was posted on an obscure developer forum and offered to the public for the price …
40-hour Diablo III binge blamed for sudden death of 18-year old gamer
An 18-year-old Chinese gamer, identified only as Chuang, died after a 40-hour Diablo III gaming binge, according to the Australian Associated Press. The teenager reserved a …
Nintendo continues to dominate portable console gaming as U.S. 3DS sales top 5 million
Nintendo announced last week that sales of its 3DS portable gaming console surpassed 5 million units in the United States, a 500,000 device increase from …
Amazing Alex, the App Store’s No.1 paid app, will hit more platforms soon
Windows and Mac users worried about not being able to play Rovio’s new hit iOS and Android game Amazing Alex can rest easy: Rovio has not …
Amazing Alex first impressions: It’s clever but it needs some bad guys
When the history of gaming is written, Rovio’s Angry Birds will to be touchscreen device games what Super Mario Bros. was to 8-bit consoles — …
