The last week has raised a ton of questions about the vitality of Nintendo’s platform once Sony and Microsoft invade the casual market with their new motion control bundles. Nintendo has taken the calm and calculating approach to the whole thing. But we know that behind closed doors tons of Wii’s are being thrown against the wall as executives combat a cold sweat. continue reading...
Have you been sitting on the console fence waiting for a deal to arrive? Well it looks like you’ll have one week to cash in on an extremely cheap HD gaming option. continue reading...
Here’s a bit of fluffy news for the morning. According to the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service, The PS3 is still set to win the console war and make good on its ten year console lifespan promise. continue reading...
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Once the bastion for intolerance, The Xbox 360 Console and its live service will no longer be censoring (or in some extreme cases banning people) who identify themselves as Gay or Transgendered. continue reading...
One of the greatest first person shooters and multiplayer experiences on a home console (especially of the Nintendo 64 era) is about to land on a Microsoft Platform. That’s right, Rare Ware was bought out by Microsoft a few years ago, so certain franchises can make the jump to the Xbox. I for one can’t wait to see Elvis again! (He’s your alien companion who likes to wear the American flag). continue reading...
Apparently, the continuous music-game onslaught may slow down in the coming new year. Due to the poor performance of many high profile musical releases, we may be spared from further market over-saturation by the countless Guitar Hero and Rock Band sequels and clones. I think this is good news for gamers, as I myself already have too many instrument controllers scattered around my living room. Besides, too much choice causes gamers to sit on the side-lines when attempting to select a title to play. Maybe that’s why the once 1.4 Billion dollar game category will end 2009 with half that amount in revenue. continue reading...
Launching this October exclusively for Xbox 360, “Forza Motorsport 3″ unites the racing game genre making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. This game is perfect whether you’re a Forza pro or just beginning. All can race, drift and customize some of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Watch as Jeff Rivait of Xbox Games & Accessories shows WatchMojo.com how to drive. Find out more Here. continue reading...
Those hoping for full web browsing capabilities on their Xbox 360 Media system will be left wanting. So while PS3 and Wii owners continue to log into Facebook and Twitter, in addition to every other web page, the Xbox 360 continues to tease only portions of true online. Is anyone else bummed? In a way I’m happy as this keeps my Wii in constant use with its excellent Internet Channel.
Is anyone else out there baffled as to why Microsoft of all companies continues to sit out on a basic media application? Go nuts! continue reading...
Microsoft seems to thinks so, so they set up a new institute to study it. From ItProPortal.com:
Microsoft Corp. has come up with a new learning institute in a bid to help researchers to comprehend the constructive influence of video games on gamers. continue reading...
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