Nintendo is shutting down its loyalty-rewards program, will replace it at a "later date"
Nintendo is shutting down its Club Nintendo loyalty-rewards program after more than six years of service.
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GameStop has been repairing, reselling red-ringed Xbox 360s since 2009
The Xbox 360 remains a favorite among millions of gamers even nearly 10 years after its November 2005 debut. Unfortunately for Microsoft and buyers alike, the console was plagued by a high failure rate over an issue that became known…
Internet Arcade adds nearly 2,400 classic MS-DOS games, free to play in your browser
The Internet Archive launched a campaign to preserve classic console games a little over a year ago. In that short amount of time, the non-profit digital library has amassed quite a collection of titles which are playable right in your…
Weekend Open Forum: What's the worst game you've ever played?
Last week, we asked everyone to share the best game they played this year with Dragon Age: Inquisition, Hearthstone and Wolfenstein all receiving multiple nods from the TechSpot faithful.
Nintendo granted patent to bring Game Boy titles to other platforms but don't expect it anytime soon
Nintendo was recently granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that would allow the company to use custom software to emulate Game Boy games on other platforms. The patent lists specific examples such as a…
EA has already started Origin's Black Friday games sale
Black Friday doesn't officially start for another couple of days, but that hasn't stopped EA from launching a sale through their Origin game delivery service a little bit early. The Origin Black Friday Sale (or Mega Sale as it's known…
Redbox raises rates as physical rental market continues to decline
It’ll soon be a bit more expensive to rent movies and games from Redbox. Starting December 2, the price to rent a DVD at one of Redbox’s nearly 44,000 kiosks will increase by 25 percent, from $1.20 to $1.50 per day.
Chromecast adds family-friendly games, Showtime Anytime, Starz and more
Unlike some other companies content with releasing a product and simply letting it ride the wave of success until it fades away, Google has taken a proactive approach with Chromecast. The HDMI dongle that captured the interest of geeks everywhere…
Weekend Open Forum: What are your most anticipated video game releases for holiday 2014?
Well its November again, and many of the biggest yearly game releases are about to drop. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has already received fairly positive reviews across the board for its future tech, multiplayer customization and a surprisingly enjoyable campaign.…
Play more than 900 classic arcade games in your browser, no quarters required
The Internet Archive, a non-profit tasked with building a digital library of the Internet, has added a number of different mediums to its archives over the years. For example, they added a wealth of classic 70s and 80s console games…
YouTube opens up 60 FPS support for all, game clips look incredible
YouTube officially added support for 60 frames per second videos back in June yet up to this point, the option was limited to select video partners. The world’s most popular video sharing website recently enabled 60 FPS support for all…
Humble Bundle partners with Mozilla to offer browser-based PC games
Humble Bundle fans may have noticed that this week’s offering features some games that were part of previous bundles. If the title of the bundle – Humble Mozilla Bundle – didn’t already give it away, all of the games in…
Square Enix's 'Dive In' app will let you rent mobile games on your smartphone
Square Enix is preparing to launch a mobile games streaming service called Dive In that’ll allow Android and iOS gamers to rent titles right on their phone or tablet. The service will initially launch with three titles: Final Fantasy VII,…
GameStop is simplifying trade-ins and will offer you more money
Trading used games in at GameStop will soon be a much easier (and more lucrative) process. Starting August 18, the retailer will offer a flat rate for every game you sell with the value only varying depending on whether you…
GameStop will give you store credit for unused gift cards from other retailers
Gift cards are a close second to cash in terms of a universally acceptable gift. The only problem is that if you don't shop at the store or dine at the restaurant where the gift card is accepted, it's about as…
Ouya is now offering a 12-month pass to 800+ games for $59.99
Ouya recently launched an All-Access Pass in which buyers can gain access to more than 800 titles for the price of a typical console game. The package will let gamers play any qualifying title for the next 12 months but if you…
Valve's Steam Summer Sale is prepared to feast on your wallet
Grab your wallets, boys and girls, as Steam’s annual Summer Sale has finally arrived. Now through June 30 is your chance to score epic discounts on some of the industry’s hottest games.
Two out of every three players abandon free-to-play games within the first 24 hours
Free-to-play has been praised by gamers and developers alike but the findings of a recent study cast a pretty big shadow on the popular model. According to Swrve, a company that helps developers monetize their apps, two out of every…
Unreal Engine 4.1 update includes support for Linux and SteamOS
Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4.1 update is coming later this month with a healthy helping of new features and bug fixes. Chief among them is support for Linux and Valve’s SteamOS / Steam Machines according to a recent blog post…
Avid collector receives Guinness World Record for largest video game collection
Some people like to collect coins, stamps, baseball cards or even vehicles, but for Michael Thomasson, video games are his passion. His collection recently earned him a spot in the Guinness World Records 2014 Gamer’s Edition for having the largest…
Hello Games office devastated by flood waters
Hello Games, the creative minds behind the stuntman action/puzzle/racer series Joe Danger, had a disastrous Christmas Eve when their development studio was devastated by flood waters. The UK-based office is located in Surrey, where a recent flood burst through the banks…
Steam Autumn Sale starts, wallets begin to cry
It's that time of the year again, where your wallets scream as you throw your money at a Steam sale. The 2013 Steam Autumn Sale has begun and will continue to run until December 3, offering the usual fantastic deals…
Did that PC game come out resolution locked? Don't worry this guy will fix it for you
Sometimes, when a game publisher releases PC ports of its console titles there are certain features PC gamers have come to expect that don't always make the cut. Sometimes the game's resolution is locked and there are a minimal set…
PlayStation 4 will launch with 22 games, but few blockbusters
Sony has confirmed the launch day game line-up for the PlayStation 4 today, just a few weeks from the launch of the console. Gamers who purchase a PS4 on day-one will have the ability to purchase at least 22 titles,…
Roundup: The 12 Best Games for Android Phones
Screw Apple, you say. You don't need to enter their closed system to taste sweet mobile bliss! Look, you have a perfectly fine Android handset or tablet on your person. It's still wrapped in plastic, even. Once you remove that protective layer, it's Fun City! We've got you covered on games, you non-conformist rebel.
Google's mobile OS keeps proliferating on more and more handsets and the games hitting that hardware keep getting better. Among our picks are Angry Birds Star Wars II, which is a mild improvement over the original but an improvement nonetheless, as well as Reaper, Temple Run 2, The Room, and more.