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Green Throttle launches Android-based gaming system with local multiplayer support

Green Throttle launches Android-based gaming system with local multiplayer support
  • Posted March 5, 2013, 1:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming, Mobile Computing With Video
  • Between crowd-funded consoles, gamepads and handhelds it would appear that Android has a bright future in gaming. Today, yet another company is throwing its hat in the ring. Led by Guitar Hero co-creator Charles Huang, Green Throttle aims to turn…

GeForce 314.14 beta optimized for Tomb Raider, SimCity, more

GeForce 314.14 beta optimized for Tomb Raider, SimCity, more
  • Posted March 4, 2013, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Software
  • Gearing up for this month's hottest games, Nvidia has unleashed a new beta driver to help ensure that you have a smooth experience. The GeForce 314.14 beta brings better performance and compatibility across no less than four upcoming releases including…

MSI unveils all-in-one gaming PC running Windows 8

MSI unveils all-in-one gaming PC running Windows 8
  • Posted March 4, 2013, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • CeBIT 2013 is in full swing this week which can mean only one thing: an abundance of new hardware to feast our eyes on. Case in point: MSI was on hand showing off their latest all-in-one gaming PC, the AG2712.…

Only 29% of core gamers to purchase next-gen console at launch

Only 29% of core gamers to purchase next-gen console at launch
  • Posted March 1, 2013, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Gaming
  • The latest report from research firm NPD Group reveals that just 29 percent of core gamers are planning on buying a next generation console as soon as they become available. Those aren’t exactly the sort of numbers that Microsoft and…

Weekend game deals: Borderlands 2 $24, Natural Selection 2 $12.49

Weekend game deals: Borderlands 2 $24, Natural Selection 2 $12.49
  • Posted March 1, 2013, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Tech Deals
  • Topping Steam's recent discount, Get Games offers Borderlands 2 for only $23.99, which might be the cheapest we've seen it outside of services like CDKeysHere, as well as 50% off The Cave, Double Fine's recently released adventure title. Other noteworthy…

Sony's upcoming 4K movie delivery service likely to work on the PS4

Sony
  • Posted March 1, 2013, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Gaming With Video
  • Sony Electronics president and COO Phil Molyneux recently shed some more light on the notion that the PlayStation 4 will be able to support 4K ultra-high definition content. The executive said we will not be disappointed when asked if Sony’s…

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle for $299

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle for $299
  • Posted March 1, 2013, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Microsoft, Gaming
  • Microsoft isn’t letting the fact that next generation consoles are just around the corner as evident by a new Xbox 360 bundle. The Xbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle is now available in the US for a limited time while…

Former Sony engineer sues Nintendo for $9.80 of every 3DS sold

Former Sony engineer sues Nintendo for $9.80 of every 3DS sold
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • A Manhattan district court jury heard opening arguments on Monday about a 2011 patent infringement complaint filed by a former Sony engineer against Nintendo over the 3DS' display technology. Seijiro Tomita, a 30-year Sony veteran who retired in 2002 to…

Ouya shipping on March 28, hires developer Kellee Santiago

Ouya shipping on March 28, hires developer Kellee Santiago
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Ouya announced plans to ship their Android-based gaming console to backers on March 28. A post on the company’s website said parts are already in the factory and the assembly line is buzzing away as they gradually ramp up production.…

Ubisoft reveals Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag box art

Ubisoft reveals Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag box art
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming
  • Earlier today Ubisoft revealed the box art for Assasin’s Creed IV: Black Flag on Twitter, validating a number of rumors that we have heard about the game this week. The main protagonist could be Edward Kenway, Connor’s (from Assassin’s Creed…

EA: micro-transactions will be built into "all of our games"

EA: micro-transactions will be built into "all of our games"
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • It appears micro-transactions -- those enticing in-game unlocks and premium items that typically cost a litte extra cash -- will possibly make their way into every Electronic Arts game in the not-so-distant future. EA says it plans to add in-game…

AMD will sell a stripped-down version of Sony's PlayStation 4 APU

AMD will sell a stripped-down version of Sony
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • At this point we know that Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 4 game console will be powered by an AMD APU that consists of eight Jaguar CPU cores as well as integrated Radeon graphics with a shared GDDR5 memory set. AMD’s head…

Crysis 3 Tested, Benchmarked

Crysis 3 Tested, Benchmarked
  • Posted February 28, 2013, 1:59 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Gaming
  • Crytek has given us another opportunity to hammer some hardware with the arrival of Crysis 3. Built with CryEngine 3, the engine has been updated with improved dynamic cloth and vegetation, better lighting and shadows, and plenty more.

    Plus, PC gamers won't have to wait for graphical extras. Crysis 3 launched with high-resolution textures, DX11 support and plenty of customization options that set it apart from the diluted consoles builds. The result looks incredible and we get the feeling this will prove to be the game that folks who are heavily invested in multi-GPU setups have been waiting for. Here's hoping we aren't woefully disappointed.

Crysis 3 Review: Nanosuit-up!

Crysis 3 Review: Nanosuit-up!
  • Posted February 27, 2013, 8:38 PM by Kirk Hamilton | Filed in TechSpot, Gaming
  • The Crysis series of first-person action games mix stealthy sneaking with huge explosions, all draped across lush, exquisitely rendered environments. The games aren't really known for their winning personality, story or characters. They're known, first and foremost, for their sweet tech and using your suit's powers to stalk and kill.

    But every time Crysis games get away from that core routine, things become less enjoyable. Crysis 3, unfortunately, spends most of its time lost in the weeds. There's plenty of hunting, but it's sporadic, and changes made to the formula combine with dodgy AI and odd level-design to make the whole thing feel uncomfortable.

Bad Piggies update delivers 30 new levels, new sandbox and more

Bad Piggies update delivers 30 new levels, new sandbox and more
  • Posted February 27, 2013, 6:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • Rovio has released an update to Bad Piggies that delivers 30 new levels to the popular mobile title. The new maps are part of a bundle called Flight in the Night but the new content doesn’t stop there as players…

AMD unveils TressFX hair rendering technology (pics)

AMD unveils TressFX hair rendering technology (pics)
  • Posted February 26, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • Earlier this week, some of you may have seen the teasers regarding AMD's TressFX physics and rendering technology. Today, the chip-maker unveiled details about TressFX -- its new toolset for creating life-like locks. The system promises a future where rendered…

Razer Edge pre-orders start March 1, ships later that month

Razer Edge pre-orders start March 1, ships later that month
  • Posted February 26, 2013, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Razer has announced their award-winning Razer Edge gaming tablet will be available for pre-order on March 1 at 12:01 AM PST. The company says units purchased at that time will be shipped to consumers later in the month although no…

Ziff-Davis shuts down 1UP, GameSpy as part of restructuring effort

Ziff-Davis shuts down 1UP, GameSpy as part of restructuring effort
  • Posted February 25, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming, The Web
  • Ziff-Davis, owner of IGN Entertainment, recently announced they will be closing three very popular video game websites in their network: 1UP, GameSpy and UGO. The decision is also leaving a number of people looking elsewhere for employment as the company…

Ubisoft and EA pair up, offer each other's games online

Ubisoft and EA pair up, offer each other
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Gaming
  • Electronic Arts and Ubisoft are teaming up, each company planning to offer the other's library of games across their respective Origin and UPlay services. The move could be interpreted as a shot fired across Valve's bow -- the mind behind…

Weekend game deals: Battlefield 3 $10, Dark Souls $15

Weekend game deals: Battlefield 3 $10, Dark Souls $15
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Tech Deals
  • If you've been waiting to take Battlefield 3 for a spin, GamersGate and Origin have the base digital game for only $10 along with healthy discounts on other franchise titles. Conversely, Call of Duty fans who haven't purchased Black Ops…

Nevada is first state to legalize online gambling

Nevada is first state to legalize online gambling
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in The Web, Gaming
  • Nevada's governor has signed into law a bill which legalizes Internet gambling. Consequently, Nevada has become the first U.S. state to legalize online gambling. The AB114 bill (pdf) also authorizes Nevada to make deals with other states, allowing them to…

Microsoft expected to reveal Xbox 720 in April following PS4 unveiling

Microsoft expected to reveal Xbox 720 in April following PS4 unveiling
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • Sony’s “surprise” PlayStation 4 announcement earlier this week reportedly caught Microsoft off guard at first, according to one Sony senior official that asked not to be named. The person in question said they definitely ruffled some feathers which seems likely…

Google unveils Chromebook Pixel, expects you to pay $1,299

Google unveils Chromebook Pixel, expects you to pay $1,299
  • Posted February 21, 2013, 4:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming, The Web With Video
  • Google has just announced the latest addition to its lineup of web-centric Chromebook laptops. Unlike prior variants that drew their main value from their low price tag, the new Chromebook Pixel hopes to entice another set of users who live…

Mobile games outsold handheld games from Nintendo and Sony in Q4

Mobile games outsold handheld games from Nintendo and Sony in Q4
  • Posted February 21, 2013, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming
  • We’ve known for a while now that mobile games were having a serious impact on the traditional handheld industry. This was evident when Nintendo was forced to slash the price of the 3DS to make up for lower than expected…

Sony unveils the PlayStation 4, coming this holiday season

Sony unveils the PlayStation 4, coming this holiday season
  • Posted February 20, 2013, 8:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming Breaking News
  • Sony introduced the PlayStation 4 at a media event on Wednesday evening nearly seven years after launching the company’s current console back in 2006. Some 1,200 members of the press were on hand to witness the unveiling of a new…

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