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Apple to Use Intel Chip in Possible Gaming Console

At this year's annual London Games Festival, some of the topics discussed included the possibility of seeing Apple roll out a dedicated gaming console. The question “When are digital download sales going to overtake sales of 'traditional' boxed games on discs?” was also asked at the event. ...

29 October 2009
06:24 GMT

God of War III Could Have Been Developed as a First-Person Shooter

In basically no time since its launch, God of War has become one of Sony's biggest franchises. The game is already at its third installment in the main series, and has already a few spin-offs on other platforms. But so far the team behind it managed to stay clear of the first-person genre that defines a typical ...

5 October 2009
12:01 GMT

Unity 1.5 for iPhone Available - Download Here

Unity Technologies has released Unity 1.5 for iPhone. The update delivers an array of new features allowing developers to optimize their programs for “the hottest handheld gaming platform.” Unity Technologies is the provider of a development platform that enables console-quality games for the Web, the iP...

26 August 2009
07:02 GMT

GameStop CEO Says PS3 and Wii Price Cuts Will Arrive

Price cuts have been the central point for a lot of rumors, especially since the economic recession has had a big say in just how much money people can spend on items these days, making them a relatively mandatory solution for keeping sales up. The gaming industry is now filled with voices that call for both the Pla...

26 May 2009
02:40 GMT

Only 4 Percent of Wii Games Are Actually Any Good

The console war has seen many battles waged among the top three manufacturers, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony, with arguments ranging from the features of their devices to online interactivity or game lineup, each of them claiming to be the best. We've already reported on Edge magazine's study about the qual...

8 April 2009
11:11 GMT

Overlord II Will Have an Improved Control Scheme

The gaming industry has fallen into some sort of cliche, as almost all of the releases put the player into the shoes of a good character that has to battle with the forces of evil and ultimately save their own home town, country or world.Codemasters took that recipe and turned it 180 degrees, as it has placed the pla...

6 April 2009
02:23 GMT

The Worst of Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death Failures Is Gone

The Xbox 360 is today one of the most popular consoles, largely due to the fact that it has a low price tag, a big library of titles and that it was the first next-generation platform to appear on the market. But its life hasn't been the smoothest, due to a lot of hardware problems, with a big number of users se...

20 March 2009
03:47 GMT

Torque Game Engine Advanced Adds Dual Graphics API, Mission Editor

GarageGames has released a new version of Torque Game Engine Advanced, its next gen 3D game creation platform for Mac. The fresh version of the software adds cross platform support, as well as Dual Graphics API and a Mission editor.Apple's Downloads section reveals that Torque Game Engine Advanced is “the ...

10 March 2009
07:44 GMT

Street Fighter IV Will Have a Challenging 'Trial Mode'

The Street Fighter franchise is one of the most popular fighting series of games out there, winning over a huge amount of fans ever since it was launched in the classic arcades quite a long time ago. The multitude of players, each coming from various parts of the world with the same goal, to become the best fighter, ...

16 January 2009
03:31 GMT

The Xbox 360 Showcases Its European Christmas Sales

There's a pretty tough console war going on out there, with the top three producers, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, fighting for every customer. But it seems that, slowly but surely, the winners are starting to reveal themselves, according to the recent sales charts and studies made by industry analysts. Micros...

6 January 2009
02:37 GMT

Breaking Even Doesn't Mean a Lower Price for the PlayStation 3

The console war is more fierce than ever but the monthly sales charts have been showcasing wins across the board for Nintendo, thanks to its extremely popular Wii console and for Microsoft, which has seen increased sales in a lot of territories where its Xbox 360 hasn't been popular for quite some time, like Jap...

5 January 2009
11:01 GMT

Microsoft Admits That the Xbox 360 Scratches Game Disks

Microsoft is definitely a happy company these days, largely due to the fact that its Xbox 360 console is following a high ascending trend in terms of sales, and is set to bring quite a lot of profit this holiday season. The low price and the fact that it is bundled with a variety of games will certainly attract a lot...

19 December 2008
02:43 GMT

Rumor Mill: The Witcher Gets Console Edition

The RPG (Role Playing Game) genre for the PC hasn't been mind-blowing lately, as a lot of eagerly anticipated titles, like Sacred 2 or Fallout 3 have also appeared at the same time on consoles like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. But one major title has appeared only for the PC, The Witcher, which was met with a ...

1 December 2008
13:01 GMT

Microsoft Says This Generation Will Be the Longest

There's a very tough war going on starring the top console manufacturers, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, the main weapons being statements, offers, and mocking the features of rival products. While fighting, the three have often neglected focusing on a pretty important aspect of consoles - their life span.While N...

28 November 2008
09:01 GMT

Nintendo Talks about New Console Plans

Nintendo will be among the few companies that will surely have a merry Christmas, as sales will keep on increasing during the upcoming holiday season, as a lot of people will want to buy a Wii or a DS console. The ascending trend, that started when the two gaming devices launched, has never stopped and the company mu...

26 November 2008
13:01 GMT

Miyamoto Says New Technology Might Force the Wii to Go HD

Nintendo is one of the most influential console manufacturers in the world, having won the next-gen gaming device war with the Wii. The small white console gained critical acclaim for its unique motion sensitive controls and the complete revamp of old fashion controllers.The massive amount of casual games which appea...

11 November 2008
02:34 GMT

Get Ready for Street Fighter IV This Winter

Street Fighter is one of the most popular fighting franchises all over the world. From Japan to Africa, all it met was success, with many people still flocking to the arcades to play their favorite characters, like Ryu, Ken or Chun Li. Currently we need to get ready for two big titles coming from Capcom, the develope...

23 October 2008
03:49 GMT

Microsoft Needs Two Years to Repair an Xbox

You probably know that Microsoft is not a total stranger to odd Xbox 360 repair stories, consumer service issues and lots of similar problems. Well, it could be that we just found out the most unbelievable story of them all (and it seems that it's also a real one): a gamer and Xbox 360 fan just got his console b...

9 July 2008
05:19 GMT

Weekend Bashing: PC Addiction vs. Console Addiction

Before any other arguments are brought to the stand, we need to clarify the term addict. Are there gaming addicts? This term is mostly used for Internet addiction and I have recently read a study saying that mobile phones produce a similar effect on people. Are there, in fact, PC and console addicts or are we in comp...

4 July 2008
20:06 GMT

How to Install Open Source Apps and Packages with Fink

Each time I hear a new open source application just arrived on the software market I want to be the first to get my hands on it. It may come with the job (we try to bring you the latest and the freshest Mac apps each and every day) but, on second thought, I do remember that it's always been this way: open source...

30 June 2008
02:18 GMT

Weekend Bashing: Consoles Will Fail

It's common knowledge that 65 million years ago an asteroid crashed on earth and life almost went extinct. Only the strong survived and gradually evolved in the present form. It's also a common belief that another one will hit sometime in the future. The debate is not if but when it's going to hit. The...

30 May 2008
20:36 GMT

Turn Your Terminal Into a Quake-like Console

Nowadays everyone needs to have a little eye-candy on their desktop and, although most of the people that use the Mac Terminal can easily be considered as being a little bit on the geek side and will always prefer functionality over good looks, I'm pretty sure that none of them will refuse having a really nice l...

29 April 2008
11:39 GMT

Wii Treats Burn Victims

A hospital in South East England has begun using the Nintendo Wii console as part of the recovery program for some of its patients that have been treated for burns. When the damage done by the burns themselves is light to moderate, the immobilization of the arm needed for treatment can result in sluggish arm movement...

4 March 2008
02:26 GMT

Home Is Where Your PlayStation Is

When someone thinks of a "virtual world," Second Life immediately springs to mind. It is widely popular and talked about in many traditional media outlets. It also sparked debate on a number of issues, from virtual rights of ownership to virtual sexual contact. A team from Sony wants to change all that and PlayStati...

25 February 2008
03:50 GMT

God of War: Chains of Olympus Has Gone Gold!

The game developed by Ready at Dawn was actually ready at midnight or something like that, since this PSP version of the highly acclaimed God of War franchise was initially set for release during last year's Holidays. Still, it's better later than never, so here is the word: God of War: Chains of Olympus ha...

12 February 2008
04:35 GMT

Apple Video Games Console?

Video games are becoming more popular with the passing of each day. No wonder Apple makes new ones available for its iPod lineup every week (and pretty good ones at that). But think about this: the company has the technology, while the consumer population is asking for more all the time, so what's to stop Apple ...

11 February 2008
03:17 GMT

Guide to Hardcore Wii Accessories

There weren't too many supporters for the Wii console from Nintedo before the launch. Sure, it sounded great on paper (or better yet online), but the low processing power and the simplicity of the design and concept were a deterrent. After the console hit the market, things started to change and, slowly but sure...

30 January 2008
11:04 GMT

Teen Goes Crazy, Strangles Father with Gamepad Cable

There are moments when even the calmest of the calm lose their minds for a second while playing video games, when the power goes off and all your unsaved game progress is lost. Things happen, people get mad, but usually the situation is still under control. This situation right here is not the same, this one is crazy...

11 January 2008
05:40 GMT

2007: The Video Game

It's been a full year for everyone involved with video games, from developers to publishers, to peripheral manufacturers and, ultimately, to gamers. Now we can finally look back and remember the many events that have further shaped a continuously expanding industry, which touches entire generations using a conce...

31 December 2007
09:59 GMT

ALL PlayStation 1 (PSX) Games Now Available on PSP Through Remote Play

You've probably heard about the latest PSP and PS3 firmware versions, hitting your consoles yesterday. Well, aside from the features list we've already shown you, they bring a couple of extra goodies that fans of the old PSX games will surely love. While checking out PlayStation Forums and their updates on...

19 December 2007
06:43 GMT

Nintendo Loses $1 Billion this Christmas, Due to Wii Shortages

We've informed you about Nintendo's issue before, but now it seems that the Wii shortage problem is getting serious and it might even cost the company about $1 billion at Christmas time. According to the analysts quoted by New York Times in their story about Nintendo's console shortage, they should be...

18 December 2007
05:52 GMT

Call of Duty Console Cheats Part 1 (PC)

Call of Duty is an intense first-person action game transporting fans into a gripping, movie-like World War II combat experience, as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers, enduring as a squad the chaos of battle. Created by Infinity Ward, which is comprised of over 20 individuals who developed Medal of Honor: A...

17 December 2007
05:32 GMT

What Are YOU Thankful For in Gaming?

Don't you just love video games? Of course you do, that's why you read gaming news, but isn't it that sometimes you're so proud of your gaming system and the titles you play on it that you just want the whole world to know? Everyone's thankful for something in gaming, but someone in particula...

17 December 2007
03:09 GMT

Wii For Therapy

An U.S. hospital uses Wii consoles to help patients recover from strokes or other serious conditions. The hospital has been using the Nintendo Wii for four months now, in their quest to help patients build balance, coordination, endurance, or upper and lower body strength.. The Ohio State University Medical Center&#...

7 December 2007
06:36 GMT

Dreamcast 2 - Not Going to Happen

There was some rumor today regarding a possible new launch of a Sega console, Dreamcast 2, to be more specific. All this started after some gamers across the Internet have spotted an updated trademark of the Dreamcast title that described "home video game machines; player-operated electronic controllers for electroni...

7 December 2007
05:39 GMT

Get a Free Wii on eBay ... if You're Lucky

"This is either a major deal or a connery" you might be thinking right now. Who would do such a thing when it's almost Christmas time? It's probably one of those eBayers who likes to take advantage of the Wii shortage and promises all of us a free Wii... with a catch. He offers 20 envelopes for auction on ...

6 December 2007
03:07 GMT

Is World of Warcraft the "Train" Driving PC Game Sales?

John Carmack is a name known by most of the people that are somewhat involved in the gaming industry (as product consumers, as well). When such a person speaks, his words will produce some big waves, especially if he talks about the gaming industry, the one he knows so well. In an interview done by Gamasutra, he disc...

23 November 2007
04:59 GMT

High-definition Porn Advertised With PS3

We all know that sex sells and that sex can sell just about any product in the world. But what about selling sex-related products with the aid of an already famous brand? That's the case of a Japanese retailer selling 40GB PS3 consoles while mentioning that the console can also play Blu-ray porn movies. The que...

20 November 2007
16:40 GMT

Let The Xbox 360 Furry Fight Begin!

This looks so fluffy and all, but it is so damn wrong! Why would somebody skin alive a cow to stick its fur on an Xbox 360 console controller? Well, the answer is because it makes the game more natural. In fact, the console faceplate comes in various versions, such as tiger print and more. Why cute face plates? Becau...

13 November 2007
07:06 GMT

"Mr. Modchips" Gets Caught and Fined

Piracy-related news surface every day, as the phenomenon has gone loose, giving massive headaches to all game and console producers. Taking that into consideration, every victory or justice over modders and hackers can be enjoyed to the fullest. This is also the case of "Mr. Modchips", or 39-year-old Neil Stanley Hi...

26 October 2007
08:48 GMT

Fix Your Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death" Issue Now!

It appears that a group of skilled gamers have found a way to fix the Xbox 360's greatest issue, the "Red Ring of Death", which has troubled many console owners. A fixing guide was made available, but it's not free, so you'll spend $24.95 for a PDF document that teaches you how to repair your gaming d...

21 September 2007
04:13 GMT

GP2X F-200 Handheld - Now On The Market

GamePark GP2 handheld gaming platform was launched yesterday, a little earlier than expected. It is a Korean product based on Linux made by GamePark Holdings, that over the years created a strong community around it, especially of persons who created their own games and then shared them.The new version GP2X F-200 wil...

20 September 2007
03:21 GMT

Microsoft Wouldn't Buy a PlayStation 3 or a Wii

Microsoft's UK marketing manager for the Xbox 360 hardware, Dan Cornelius talked about the competition on the console market on MCV's site, mentioning the advantages of the Xbox 360 console. He mentioned that Sony plunges the noob gamers into fresh technology like Blu-ray or wireless gaming, without giving...

13 September 2007
03:31 GMT

How to Unbrick a PSP. Bad Mods Can Be Fixed!

Yes, I know that modding your PSP is illegal, but is fixing it after a failed modding attempt illegal too? After all, it's just a second shot given to those noobs that bricked their PSP consoles... The bottom line is that now there's hope for every bricked PSP in the world as a group of hard-working homebr...

24 August 2007
08:46 GMT

Double Fusion Japan to Get Funding from Sedona Capital

Double Fusion (independent game advertising provider) has revealed a funding transaction from Sedona Capital (Japan-based digital media and entertainment investment fund), for Double Fusion's subsidiary Double Fusion Japan. The report I'm currently scrolling through says that this investment provides local ...

9 August 2007
09:07 GMT

Linux Console 1.0.2007 Now Available

Yann Le Doaré, the main developer of the Linux Console project, has recently announced the availability of the latest Linux Console version, more exactly the 1.0.2007 version.Linux Console is an independent Linux distribution (compiled "from source") and it is best-known especially for the fact that it deals pretty ...

26 June 2007
03:53 GMT

The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles Cheat Codes and Glitches (PC)

The expansion pack takes place in the "Realm of Madness", also known as the Shivering Isles, a realm of Oblivion ruled by the daedric prince Sheogorath. The realm is divided into two sections: Mania, which is bright, colorful and over-saturated; and Dementia, which is dark, depressing and claustrophobic. Near the ea...

12 June 2007
03:55 GMT

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon Cheats and Console Codes (PC)

The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon is the second expansion pack for Bethesda Softworks' The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. While it was originally released as an expansion set for Microsoft Windows, Bloodmoon is included within the Morrowind: Game of the Year edition for Microsoft Windows and the Xbox. Unlike the ...

12 June 2007
02:46 GMT

Virtua Tennis 3 Unlockables (PSP)

Virtua Tennis 3 (Power Smash 3 in Japan) is the second arcade sequel to Sega's tennis game franchise. The arcade version of Virtua Tennis 3 is powered by the PC-based Sega Lindbergh arcade system board. Ports for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 consoles are also available, with a tradi...

8 May 2007
10:57 GMT

Console Gamer or PC Gamer Brat - Which One Are You?

Here are a few hints to let you know whether you're a real gamer or just a snob. This was GameSpy's idea and a good one at that, which may just ease off the tension between joystick adepts and mouse-and-keyboard fans.Reason number six I found to be quite interesting and true at the same time: "Kids' Pl...

19 April 2007
06:04 GMT


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