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Classic PC Star Wars Games are Getting Re-Released
I love playing video games. I actually have to be careful with the amount of video games I play, because it’s easy for me to get into an all-out video game addiction where that’s all I want to do with my life. And since it’s not very productive to... Read more
Xbox One $50 Cheaper Until End of the Year
Folks, there really has never been a better time to go out and purchase an Xbox One system. Last week, Techbeat reported that Microsoft was offering some special Assassin’s Creed Xbox One bundles for the holiday season. However, if you’re not at all a fan of Assassin’s Creed and were feeling... Read more
Xbox One Giving Free Assassin’s Creed Bundles for Holidays
Know anyone who loves the Assassin’s Creed games and wants an Xbox One this holiday season? Getting an early start on this year’s Christmas season, Microsoft has announced a couple of really good bundle options when it comes to purchasing their newest gaming console. Beginning on 11/2/14 (a Sunday),... Read more
The Most Popular Games Of 2014 So Far
Although 2014 isn’t over yet, we’ve been taking a look at the most popular, if not arguably the best games of the year so far. We’ll be sure to update the list as new and exciting games get released but in the meantime make sure to tell us your... Read more
Student Spends 2 Years Creating Minecraft City
Have you ever got lost in a game? What I mean by that is, have you ever been so immersed in a game that you lose track of time? I’m sure, if you play games, then all of you have. But what about spending two years on a game? Duncan... Read more
Free School to Teach Using Gaming Principles
Veteran of British games industry, Ian Livingstone, has officially applied to open a free school with the lessons being built using video gaming. Mr Livingstone is most famous for being known as the man behind epic gaming franchises of Tomb Raider and Warhammer. If the application is successful, the... Read more
Destiny Bug Reveals Two DLC Packs On Disc
Destiny has hit a bit of controversy in the past week, with questions on where the original 2013 story went after Joe Staten, the Creative Director for Destiny, left the studio to work at Microsoft Studios. To hit the icing on the cake for people who don’t like the... Read more
Xbox One Gets Plex

Xbox One Gets Plex

GamingNews October 9, 2014

Plex has a massive fan base. In fact, it’s huge, mainly due to Plex’s powerful and versatile streaming media capabilities.  Doubtless you will have a few video files that are knocking about on your computer and with Plex you’ve got a reasonable chance that Plex will be able to... Read more
Blizzard Cancels Project Titan After Seven Years Of Development
Blizzard have a reputation for dropping hyped up titles, even if they do not reveal a lot about the title. We are always reminded how much Starcraft: Ghost and Warcraft Adventures were loved by the community, even though both projects were cancelled way before final release. This week, CEO... Read more
Happy 18th Birthday Nintendo 64!
Man, don’t I feel old. This week, the Nintendo 64 turns 18-years-old – as if I needed any help to feel older than I already am. 18 years ago, this week, the Nintendo 64 was first released to the excitement of kid (and adult) gamers everywhere. And while I... Read more
Man Killed Over PS4 On Craigslist
A man from Roswell, Georgia, is dead after he attempted to sell his PlayStation 4 on Craigslist last week. The man, Daniel Zeitz, a 28-year-old, put an ad up on Craigslist to sell his PS4 and found some interested buyers, and they set up a time and place to... Read more
Xbox One Launch Stalled in China
While the Xbox One has been available in the United States for almost a year, gamers in China haven’t been so lucky. In fact, they haven’t been lucky at all since the year 2000 in the video game department – that was when China decided to outlaw foreign video... Read more
Videogame History Museum Coming to Texas
Sometimes, history is boring – I get that. There’s so many people, dates, and places you have to remember, and after a while everything can start jumbling together. Then, given the fact that “history” takes place in the past, it can sometimes seem so far away from us that... Read more
NBA 2K15 Scans Your Face to Create a Player
I’ve played a lot of sports games in my life – in fact, some of my favorites come from the Madden and NBA 2K titles. There’s just something awesome about dominating in a virtual sport even when I’d have no chance on a real football field or basketball court. While I’d... Read more
5 Incredible Minecraft Creations
Following the news that Microsoft is officially buying Minecraft for $2.5bn, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Yet with millions of dedicated fans, this popular game has helped to create some of the most intricate and complicated designs ever seen. Check out our pick of the... Read more
Check Out This Bluetooth Nintendo Controller
Modern day consoles are awesome, but they can’t really compare to the original Nintendo. I love the Xbox and PlayStation, but they can’t hold a candle to how I felt about the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). For me, the Nintendo had everything I could ever want in a... Read more
Microsoft Acquires Creator Of Minecraft For $2.5 Billion‏
Microsoft has officially acquired the studio behind Minecraft, Mojang, for $2.5 billion. This comes after weeks of speculation, with the Minecraft community going a little sour at the news a corporation will be picking them up. The news was broke in a video, by Xbox Chief Phil Spencer, explaining... Read more
Comedian Will Ferrell Calling out to Gamers for Cancer Battle
Comedian Will Ferrell announced on Wednesday of this week, an effort to battle cancer by offering gamers a chance to participate in a two-hour gaming event with him in San Francisco. The initiative was launched on Indiegogo and it aims to raise US$375,000 for non-profit organizations, Cancer for College and Donate Games. ... Read more