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Sony Giving PlayStation Plus 3 Games From 2013 For Free!
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
Tomb Raider Launched On iOS
The original Tomb Raider game was released over 17 years ago, way back in October 1996, for the PC and PlayStation.  It was an action-adventure game, developed by Core Design and was published by Eidos Interactive.  The main character was a female Indiana Jones type of adventurer, called Lara Croft.... Read more
LG And Wuaki.TV Team Up
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
Nintendo Doesn’t Care What You Think
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
Angry Birds Go! Angers Players With Exorbitant In-App Purchases
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 Gives Gamers Free Games Due To Xbox One Problems
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
FIFA iOS & Android Apps Launched
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
Xbox One Launches LOVEFiLM App
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
Faulty Disc Drive Problem For The Xbox One
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
Get A Wii Mini For $99
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
Xbox One Could Last 10 Years
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 Pour $1 Billion Into Call Of Duty: Ghosts
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
Nintendo Video App Bringing New Shows To Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo is beginning to breathe new life into the Nintendo 3DS with 5 new shows that will be exclusively available on the handheld device. Nintendo Video, which has been available as an app on the 3DS since 2011 is proud to offer these 5 shows for free, and four... Read more
Oculus Rift Will Change Virtual Reality Gaming Forever
With the upcoming release of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, video games and their consoles seem to be the hot topic of the day. It’s a safe bet to say that gaming has never been as big or as popular as it is today, and if the... Read more
PlayStation 4 To Release on November 15th With 22 Games
The big day is almost here, and I am not talking about Thanksgiving or Christmas. What day then, you ask? November 15th, 2013; also known to PlayStation fans across the country as the release date for Sony’s new PlayStation 4. While not an official holiday on the calendar, one... Read more
Drone Controller Controls Almost Any Game
The video gaming world just keeps on getting better and better, especially when it comes to mobile gaming. Years ago, gamers had to have a console hooked up to their television set at home or they had to go to an arcade to play the latest games. Now, thanks... Read more
Valve Launches Steam Family Sharing
The family that games together…stays together? Have fun together? Engage in massive competition against each other, for sure. If your household is into gaming, and you use Steam heavily, then you will be happy to know that Valve is launching family sharing for the platform. Sharing is always a... Read more
Big Screen Gaming From Tiny GameStick Console
The GameStick console will be the latest release from PlayJam, the UK based interactive casual games network. The tiny 2 inch console is part of PlayJam’s vision to provide easy big screen gaming solutions for the whole family at affordable prices. GameStick is an easy to use, highly portable... Read more