Nintendo’s backward YouTube policies are emblematic of why it’s getting killed by Xbox and PlayStation
Let’s just come out and say it: Nintendo these days is a backward company that is getting killed by Microsoft and Sony because it refuses …
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Apple is forcing developers to make their games compatible with the Apple TV remote
Sadly, the fourth-generation Apple TV is not going to shake up the game industry as many fans and bloggers predicted before Apple’s ‘Hey Siri’ event …
Save $15 on DualShock 4 PS4 controllers for a limited time on Amazon
If you have a PlayStation 4 and you’re not maxed out on controllers, now is the time to complete your set. Sony’s wireless DualShock 4 …
Watch 10 minutes of leaked footage from the ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ closed alpha
Two weeks ago, EA announced that it would hold an open beta for Star Wars Battlefront in early October. For fans of the series, it’s …
Forget PS4 and Xbox One: I’m not sure the Apple TV can compete with the iPhone
Look, we all knew that the reports of the Apple TV potentially trumping the PS4 and Xbox One were overblown, but all along, I was holding …
Watch: The video game evolution of Nintendo’s beloved Mario
30 years ago today, Super Mario Bros. was released for the NES in Japan and the world of video games would never be the same. …
Legendary Nintendo designer explains the secrets behind Super Mario Bros.’ iconic World 1-1
In the annals of video game history, there’s perhaps no game more recognizable nor more iconic than the original Super Mario Bros. title for NES. …
Your Xbox One is getting a huge overhaul this November – what you need to know
One thing that kept Xbox 360 ahead of the curve throughout its lifecycle was Microsoft’s willingness to dramatically change the user experience in the years after launch. …
Apple TV vs. Xbox One vs. PS4: Can Apple’s hobby take on the established gaming giants?
Apple unveiled a brand new Apple TV during the iPhone 6s event, a major refresh in years that’s expected to offer users a new take on …
Pokémon for iOS: Watch the most epic trailer ever for something that is definitely not epic
Nintendo might not have had anything to announce at yesterday’s Apple event, but just a few hours later, The Pokémon Company held a press conference in …
5 iPhone games we desperately want to play on the new Apple TV
As early reports predicted, the new Apple TV serves as an exciting new chapter in Apple’s attempt to steal away gamers from the PlayStation 4, Xbox One …
The new Apple TV means the clock is ticking for Nintendo
The new Apple TV set-top box is going to bring Apple’s formidable catalog of iOS games to the big screen. While this isn’t a threat …
Former Xbox boss says there will be ‘another generation’ of game consoles
There have always been concerns about how long Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo can continue pushing out $300-500 machines every few years, but the former head …
NYT: New Apple TV will rival Xbox One and PS4, but with a big twist
A revamped Apple TV device is going to be one of the new products Apple unveils on stage during its enormous media event on Wednesday. …
Watch the trailer for the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ documentary Rockstar tried to shut down
If there’s one surefire way to drum up interest in a movie or documentary, try using the court system to have the entire project scrapped. …
Super Mario Maker review: Building blocks
I’ve never aspired to design games. I love to play games, write about games and talk about games, but I also know that I lack …
This next-gen charging station for your next-gen PS4 controllers is just $15 on Amazon
Here you are with your brand new next-generation PlayStation 4 console, and you’re still plugging your DualShock 4 controllers into a cable to charge them …
Here’s how you can play ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ before it launches this fall
One of the most highly anticipated releases of the holiday season is getting a beta. PlayStation announced on Tuesday that the PS4 beta for Star …
‘Uncharted 4’ finally has a release date
The list of PlayStation 4 exclusives for the remainder of 2015 is worryingly slim, but gamers will be pleased to know that the elusive Uncharted …
The Xbox One Elite Bundle is the perfect package for hardcore gamers
Microsoft has been the king of aggressive bundles this console generation. Gamers have had countless opportunities to pick up an Xbox One and get a newly …
All I want to do is drive around in Final Fantasy XV’s enormous open world
I haven’t stopped thinking about Final Fantasy XV ever since I played through the demo earlier this year. It has some kinks to work out, …
Video reveals how claw machines are rigged to steal your money
Most people, I think it’s fair to say, have something of a love/hate relationship with claw machines. Typically overflowing with plush stuffed animals and even …
Fatality: Mortal Kombat X for Xbox 360 and PS3 officially cancelled
When NetherRealm Studios unveiled Mortal Kombat X last summer, porting the game to the Xbox 360 and PS3 was part of the original plan. Now, …
After $2.5 billion buyout, Minecraft creator has never felt more isolated
For many developers, the allure of creating a hit application and raking in lots of money is enough to justify long hours and months, if …
Watch the first gameplay footage from Cliff Bleszinski’s new game LawBreakers
After months of hints, teasers and newsletters, we finally got a first look at LawBreakers, the new game from Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski. …
Arnold Schwarzanegger’s ‘Terminator’ character was almost in Mortal Kombat X
Mortal Kombat X, the tenth installment of the wildly successful video game franchise, has been well-received by both critics and gamers since hitting store shelves this …
Take your gaming to the next level with a wireless Turtle Beach headset on sale for half off
Have you ever wanted to take your gaming to the next level? Well if you play Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V, or any title …
We’re giving away a custom ‘Gears of War: Ultimate Edition’ Xbox One!
In celebration of the release of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One, we’re teaming up with the Xbox team and Ultimate Edition developer The Coalition …
How I got to play tennis with (a virtual reality) Maria Sharapova
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play tennis with international star Maria Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam title holder? Well, if …
Hearthstone is becoming increasingly cost-prohibitive, but Blizzard refuses to adapt
Hearthstone is one of my favorite games in years. I complete my daily quests every day of the week, I pore over upcoming cards when …
