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Sony Release PlayStation 4
Sony have released the PlayStation 4 during a press conference at E3 in Los Angeles. We knew there would be one on the way after an announcement made by Sony in February. They began to develop the new version of the device as soon as the PlayStation 3 was... Read more
Microsoft AllowsTrading Of Their Xbox One Games
Xbox One players can trade their games but 3rd party publishers cannot. Microsoft announced on Thursday in an online statement that players will be allowed to trade their Microsoft Xbox One games at “participating retailers” without paying extra fees.  However, it can’t say the same for other publishers’ titles.... Read more
Razer Blade: The Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop
Razer, the PC peripherals manufacturer, are making bold moves to break away from the current gaming-laptop pattern. They have announced the release of something slim and light that still packs plenty of gaming prowess. The new Razer Blade is a gaming laptop that is just 0.66 inches. It will... Read more
Is Yahoo Looking To Make Waves In The Gaming Scene?
Yahoo is undeniably a member of the old guard of the Internet, but recent changes in the company has resulted in lots of noise both within and without. From acquiring mobile news aggregator Summly to extending its revenue per search agreement with Microsoft to acquiring Tumblr (which may or... Read more
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 Faster Than Xbox One
Everyone’s all excited about the next generation gaming console from Microsoft, the Xbox One. It is common knowledge that any decent hardcore gamer would always go for the Xbox over any other console, but when it comes to gaming, the PC still reigns supreme. And that’s what Nvidia knows... Read more
Microsoft’s Kinect For Xbox One Also To Come To Windows
The official reveal of Microsoft’s Xbox One was surrounded by a lot of hype, quite naturally; and when the news was finally broken, enthusiasts and critics alike were not lacking for things to say. For one thing, the name was not exactly what practically everyone thought it would be.... Read more
EA Has No Titles in Development for Wii U
Nintendo’s Wii U already had a hard time claiming a significant market share when facing such tough competition from Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation. The last thing it needed then was a stab in the back from what was supposed to be one of its strongest partners: Electronic Arts.... Read more
Xbox One, an All-in-One Entertainment System
The wait is finally over and hopefully, so is all the speculation. Microsoft has finally unveiled its next generation console, the Xbox One. And the new device is a lot more than just a gaming platform, it is designed to be an all-in-one entertainment system. Xbox One was presented... Read more
Will New Xbox & PS4 Embrace Free-to-Play Gaming?
There is no doubt that all eyes in the gaming industry are now on Microsoft, set to unveil its next generation Xbox console tomorrow. The move will hopefully put an end to all the recent rumors about the console’s features and confirm or deny reports that the next Xbox... Read more
Smartphone Apps for Nintendo Wii U?
Despite all efforts and good intentions  Nintendo’s Wii U console was not as successful as expected. This was partly blamed on the rather slim library of games for this platform, so the Japanese company is planning to solve this issue by making the console compatible with smartphone applications and games.... Read more
Video Game Slows Down Mental Aging
Next time somebody tells you you’re spending way too much time on your hidden object adventure games, show them this story. Researchers have confirmed that a brain-teasing game challenge now and then can actually help slow down mental decay associated with the aging process. Iowa City University scientists came... Read more
Is Google Taking On The Gaming Scene?
There is no doubt that Google is the biggest name in the world of online search. Additionally, no one can deny that Google has made a lot of progress in niches other than search. While Google Glass can do search, it also is being touted as the next big... Read more
Call of Duty Ghosts to Be Released November 5
The title of next installment in the widely popular Call of Duty franchise has been officially confirmed by publishers Activision, which also announced a release date for the game. Call of Duty Ghosts will hit the shelves on November 5. The game will be first released for PC, Xbox... Read more
SimCity Patch Comes with More Bugs
It seems the end of trouble is nowhere in sight for Electronic Arts’ city building simulator SimCity. The game already had various bugs, but the patch released recently just added more errors instead of fixing them. It’s true, however, that some of the new bugs that came with SimCity... Read more
Omni Device Creates Immersive VR Gameplay
Traditional game movement controls may soon become obsolete, as players will be offered a truly immersive virtual reality gaming experience with the help of the Omni: a multi-directional treadmill paired with an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Developed by Texas based company Virtuix, the Omni allows users to become... Read more
Nintendo Announces New 3DS Releases & Wii U Updates
Here’s a blast from the past for videogame console players, as Nintendo has announced that it will revive some of its most popular NES franchises of the 1990s for a 3DS release. New installments of “Legend of Zelda,” “Super Mario Bros.” and “Donkey Kong” will be available for the... Read more
Always-on Xbox Console Controversy Swirls
Ever since it was rumored that Microsoft’s next Xbox console will have an always online requirement, the Internet has been abuzz with controversy. The gaming industry is largely split between those who reject the idea and those who believe audiences are ready for always-on consoles. Will the so-called Xbox... Read more
Ubisoft Eyes Free-to-Play Game Sector
French publisher Ubisoft has completed its acquisition of German game developer Related Designs, in a move that signals its willingness to invest in the free-to-play online game sector as well. Set up in 1995, Related Designs is one of the best game developers in Germany, best known for its... Read more