Yahoo has acquired a gaming company specializing in virtual worlds called Cloud Party.  Cloud Party launched in 2011 and their aim was to provide a three-dimensional, multiplayer gaming platform that could run directly inside a Web browser without plug-ins. Users could build their own avatars and worlds. They then... Read more
The battle between Xbox and PlayStation has always been full of passion – that of the respective console’s enthusiastic fans – and it continues to rage with the launch of the latest versions: Xbox One and PS4. Naturally, we can expect the respective sides to highlight each console’s advantages... Read more
Interactive applications are all the rage these days, with gesture control at the forefront. With devices such as Leap Motion and Kinect, people are discovering even more fun ways to go about their tech activities. In general, though, gesture interface control is not focused on mobile devices. After all,... Read more
According to reports from Bloomberg, Nintendo is considering a “new business structure” which will involve smart devices. Despite declining sales, this new business structure doesn’t involve a management reshuffle. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said in a press conference: “We are thinking about a new business structure,” Iwata said at... Read more
Old school gaming giant, Nintendo, has drastically cut its profit forecast pointing the finger to weaker than expected sales of its new Wii U console.  The Japanese company has said it now expects to make an operating loss of 35bn yen for the year end, this is against a previous... Read more
To get 2014 off to a good start, Sony has announced it will be giving some of 2013’s best games to PlayStation Plus subscibers. Some of the top titles that have been selected for PS3, which will be added to the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection are: Bioshock Infinite,... Read more
The ability to stream content to your home television is a wondrous thing isn’t it? With online services such as Netflix and LOVEFiLM paving the way for the masses to consume all the entertainment they will ever need, is there room for other services to get a look in? ... Read more
At the end of the day, Nintendo doesn’t really care what their fans think. This is the message many are getting after the President for Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime, basically said just that in a recent interview. In a market now dominated by Sony and Microsoft, one would... Read more
Have you had enough of Angry Birds yet? I am one of the countless who fell for it hook, line, and sinker – and more, if possible – but by the time Angry Birds Space came around, I was rather sick of it. It seems, however, that Rovio is... Read more
Microsoft’s Xbox One released on November 22 with unparalleled results. The console sold over 1 million units within the first 24 hours alone, making it Microsoft’s best-selling console at the time of its release. Even the $499 price tag did not deter those who were determined to get their... Read more
Soccer or football as we like to call it here in the U.K. is, apparently, a gentleman’s game, played by hooligans. But when I used to play, it was a hard game, with even harder players! For the love of the game, I still follow the occasional match and... Read more
We all love movies, don’t we? And whether or not we watch them on our TV, PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone or Games console, we want the content to be the best quality audio with crystal clear visuals! Amazon knows this and in anticipation of a massive new customer base,... Read more
Microsoft has admitted that owners of the Xbox One console are having problems with the disk drive. However in a statement the company said: “The issue is affecting a very small number of Xbox One customers. We’re working directly with those affected to get a replacement console to them... Read more
If you’re a parent looking to get your child a video game console not made by Sony or Microsoft (hint: PlayStation 4 or Xbox One), there is another much more cost effective option coming your way this holiday season. If your family does not already own a Nintendo Wii... Read more
With the PlayStation 4 releasing imminent, excitement about the future of next-generation gaming is clearly in the air. While the Xbox One doesn’t officially release until November 22, 2013, that doesn’t stop it from making news today. Craig Flannagan is the director of marketing for Xbox Canada, and he... Read more
Retailers have set a pretty lofty goal with the release of the latest Call of Duty game. Just how lofty? Well, they have been shipped $1 billion worth of Call of Duty: Ghosts to sell. As CNET reports, this doesn’t mean that they’ve actually made that much money from consumers,... Read more