Activision announces Call of Duty Elite, a social network gaming experience [video]
Activision on Tuesday announced Call of Duty Elite, a new social network-style experience that will allow Call of Duty players to interact with one another in …
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Sony PlayStation Network to be fully restored by this weekend in most regions
Sony on Tuesday stated that services associated with its PlayStation Network will be fully restored by the end of this week in all regions outside …
Angry Birds Magic demo shows off NFC capabilities [video]
We can’t say this is the most exciting use of NFC technology we’ve seen in recent history, but at least the team behind Rovio’s Angry …
‘The Heist’ iPhone app hands-on
If you’re a Mac user, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard of Macheist, a deal site that bundles different Mac applications together for a ridiculously …
NVIDIA shows off power of Kal-El quad-core chip with new ‘Glowball’ video
NVIDIA has released a new video called “Glowball” that shows off the power of its upcoming quad-core Kal-El mobile processor — the same quad-core monster …
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY hands-on
We’ve been kicking back and playing (literally) with the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for the past few days, and while we put our full review …
Sony security slump continues, subsidiary So-net Entertainment hacked
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that hackers have accessed the customer accounts of Sony subsidiary So-net Entertainment Corp, an ISP, and have stolen about …
Verizon’s Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY now available for pre-order
Sony Ericsson’s first PlayStation certified phone, the Xperia PLAY, can now be pre-ordered from Verizon Wireless for $199.99. The Xperia PLAY runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) …
Rockstar suggests Sony’s latest PS3 firmware update is causing console to overheat
As if Sony didn’t have enough issues to deal with, Rockstar, the developer behind hits like Grand Theft Auto and L.A. Noir, is reporting that …
Microsoft helps students avoid studying with free Xbox 360 back-to-school offer
Microsoft on Thursday revealed its back-to-school offer for 2011, which is likely to drop students’ jaws and raise parents’ eyebrows at the same time. This …
Angry Birds for Windows Phone launch moved to June 29th
Despite early reports that Rovio would push Angry Birds for Windows Phone out of the nest on May 25th, Microsoft said on Wednesday that the …
Angry Birds creator Rovio sets 2-3 year goal for IPO
Rovio Mobile, the firm behind the hit game Angry Birds, has set a goal to seek an initial public offering (IPO) sometime during the next …
Spy-cam catches Nintendo’s Wii 2 on video
Listen up gaming fanatics. It looks like Nintendo’s Project Café, otherwise known as the Wii 2, has been caught on video thanks to a sneaky …
Sony’s PlayStation Network password reset page compromised
According to reports from numerous gaming sites, the password reset page for Sony’s PlayStation Network has been exploited. Sony built the page in an effort …
Sony execs: We’re still investigating privacy breach, putting new security system in place
Speaking to The New York Times in an interview on Tuesday, Sony’s CEO Howard Stringer discussed the company’s recent security breach, and what his firm …
Sony Ericsson: New Zealand Xperia Play launch delayed; shipment stolen
Here’s something we don’t see everyday — Vodafone New Zealand has tweeted that it’s delaying the launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play after a …
Plants vs. Zombies headed to Android, free for a day from Amazon
PopCap Games announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with Amazon to offer Android games through Amazon’s Appstore. The first title, Chuzzle, will …
Sony begins restoring PSN services
Sony has announced that it’s starting to bring its services back online after a major security breach leaked the credit card data and personal information …
Video game sales elude April showers, grow 20%
Consumer electronics tracker NPD Group on Thursday released its tallies for the U.S. gaming industry, revealing continued console sales growth and rebounding software sales. Last …
Nintendo 3DS eShop and browser landing on June 6th
Nintendo will launch the 3DS web browser and eShop on June 6th during the E3 game tradeshow in Los Angeles. A post on Nintendo’s website …
Angry Birds Rio: Beach Volleyball update coming soon [video]
When Rovio announced Angry Birds Rio, the game publisher promised it would offer a new episodic update each month through November. Later this week, Rovio …
Sony: ‘At least a few more days’ before PSN service restored
On its PlayStation Network blog today, Sony gave an official statement on when the PlayStation Network will be back online. The short answer is “at …
Capcom exec says Sony breach cost his company ‘hundreds of thousands, if not millions’ of dollars
Capcom senior vice president Christian Svensson has voiced his opinion over the Sony’s massive security breach on the Capcom forums. “As an executive responsible for …
Sony to restore access to PlayStation Network by May 31st
Sony will access to its PlayStation Network and Qriocity services by May 31st, Bloomberg is reporting. Sony took its networks offline after a confirmed 101 …
Sony’s CEO apologizes for security breach, will offer free month of PSN service
Sony’s president, chairman, and CEO, Howard Stringer, has issued letter of apology to PlayStation Network, Qriocity, and other Sony users who have been affected by …
Nintendo Wii falls to $150 this month, includes Mario Kart for free
Nintendo has just announced that the Nintendo Wii retail price will drop to $149.99 beginning May 15th, and it will include a free copy of …
Sony responds to congressional inquiry over ‘highly sophisticated’ cyberattack
Sony on Wednesday responded to a congressional inquiry regarding major cyberattacks against its Qriocity, PlayStation Network, and Sony Online Entertainment businesses that leaked loads of personal …
Hon Hai to build Nintendo’s Wii 2; Nintendo to take delivery beginning in October
Terry Gou’s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. is said to have landed an exclusive contract to build Nintendo’s next-generation video game console. According to a …
Call of Duty Black Ops ‘Escalation’ map expansion now available
The Call of Duty: Black Ops map expansion, called “Escalation,” is now available to Xbox Live subscribers. Escalation adds five new maps, including four that …
Hulu Plus for Xbox 360 launching Friday, free until May 6th
Looks like the weekend’s going to start a bit early. Hulu’s subscription-based Hulu Plus service will launch for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 on Friday, and here’s …
