Microsoft Patents Yet Another Game-Changer: 'Wearable Controllers'
You'd better start believing Microsoft is planning something big in the years to come. Forget perfunctory add-on motion controls for a moment, because a patent filed by Microsoft has been uncovered alluding to technology that may just break new videogame ground in the Xbox 720.
Wii U Receives Release Date, To Retail Upwards Of £250
It’s been a long time coming, but today Nintendo finally lifted the lid on the proposed release date of its latest home console, the Wii U. Retail prices have since followed, raising more than a few eyebrows...
Black Ops 2 Leaked, Up For Download On Torrent Sites
It seems Activision’s super-tight security still isn’t quite up to scratch, as the publisher today confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops has been leaked onto popular torrent sites ahead of the game’s launch.
The Mystery Over Valve’s Hardware Deepens, New Job Ad Spotted
Despite previously shooting down rumours that the company was working on a Steam-powered console that could prove a worthy rival to the Xbox 360 and PS3, a new job listing spotted online now seems to confirm Valve Corporation is thinking extremely seriously about hardware in some form, whatever that may bring.
Capcom Responds To Stolen Batch Of Resident Evil 6. Copy Listed On eBay
Capcom today issued a statement in which it promised to undertake “a thorough investigation” into how copies of Resident Evil 6 made their way into consumers' hands a whole month prior to its official street date of October 2nd.
Vita Continues To Struggle, Sony Admits Lack Of Developer Support
We like the PlayStation Vita, we really do. Just take a gander at our early-look review and you'll understand why; an impressive 5-inch OLED display, strength in performance and, finally, those long-awaited dual analogue sticks. But despite that, the Vita is a £200-odd purchase now haunting our bank balances. Why? The games just aren't there.
'Xbox 720' Sells On Ebay For $20,000
The long-rumoured next generation Xbox is seemingly well on its way, with strong indications Microsoft has been shipping out ‘Xbox 720’ devkits to next-gen developers for some time. Now, what appears to be an authentic 720 devkit has sold on eBay for a sum topping $20,000.
Is The Videogame Industry On The Decline?
Once labelled 'recession proof' by the more optimistic industry players of the world, the videogame industry is now an industry finding it difficult to move with these economically tough times. Under an immense struggle to show any signs of the powerhouse it was just a few years ago, the question has to be asked: how has this happened?
UK PEGI Rating System Becomes Law
For the first time in a while I've seen a story in the main stream media that's about video games and doesn't make me rather angry at the sheer ignorance of aforementioned media. The PEGI (Pan-European Game Information) system will now be legally enforceable in the UK, meaning retailers can now be prosecuted for selling titles to those under age.
Super Mario Recreated In Stop-Motion With 7,000 Post-it Notes
The Post-it note: great for jotting down reminders, leaving notes for other people and pixelated art, recreating the characters of old. But taking this a step further into filmic existence, Zach King has created an amazing stop-motion clip focused on Super Mario.
HEALTH - Max Payne 3 OST Review
Californian noise-rock outfit and capitalisation enthusiasts HEALTH dabble with cinematic electronica in their soundtrack for Max Payne 3 - the latest in the acclaimed and much loved videogame series - while still paying tribute to their experimental roots.
‘Project Holodeck’ Hoping To Bring Full 3D Virtual Reality To Gaming
Labelled ‘Project Holodeck’ after the virtual reality system at the cutting-edge heart of the Star Trek films, a team from the University of Southern California are working on a system that will bring full 360-degree, full-body VR to gaming.
HMV Promotes Non-Existent Nintendo 3DS XL With Two Analog Sticks
So the Nintendo 3DS XL has been gathering promotional momentum in the portable gaming market. But it seems the excitement has got to HMV, as they have put up ads in their stores promoting a version of the console which doesn't actually exist.
Battlefield 4 Is Coming, Will Likely Be Next-Gen
Don't act too surprised, but a follow-up to the immensely popular shooter Battlefield 3 from EA DICE has now been confirmed by its publisher, and those who pre-order Medal of Honor: Warfighter will have early access to the beta.
From The Guys Who Brought You 'Date A Gamer' Comes Shag A Gamer.com!
From everyone's favourite gamer dating site (not entirely verifiable) Date A Gamer comes a new match-up website dedicated to just one thing: bringing together geek gamer boys and girls for, in their own words, a “quick shag”. Chivalry really might be dead...
Monumental eBay Videogame Collection Sells For €1 Million
As videogame collections go, few would be able to match this frankly staggering listing by eBay seller collectors_king (a well-deserved moniker, if ever there was one). In full, the sale includes all games ever released for Nintendo home systems (from the Famicom to Gamecube), all games ever released for Sega systems, and every single game for NEC systems – all ‘factory sealed’. And now, it has sold, for a truly staggering €999,999.99 with €1,000 shipping charge.
Gameplay Video Of Cancelled Star Wars Battlefront 3 Leaked
A beta build of Free Radical's Star Wars: Battlefront 3, cancelled during development due to concerns around budget, has been shown via a video captured and shared by Past to Present Online.
An Open Letter to “Adam C” of Airborne Gamer
Dear Adam,
We hope you are enjoying those hits you're most probably receiving for this idiotic piece of sexist prose. A personal metaphorical pat-on-the-back from us: you've attracted attention and revenue to Airborne Gamer with the journalistic equivalent of deliberately trapping your balls in a car door.
This Week In New Releases [Week Of 29th June 2012]
It's back. We all need a gentle reminder from time to time. This Week In New Releases from New Rising Media aims to do just that – remind you of the biggest, best and hottest new media releases to look out for this week. From the latest big screen blockbusters, to this week's most anticipated Blu-Ray discs, via details of the next big triple-A videogame to reach consoles. This isn't a total run-down of everything new this week, though, these are carefully hand-picked for your viewing/playing pleasure entirely by us, enjoy.
Civilization II Played For Ten Years. Humanity's 'Nightmare Of Suffering' Revealed
The world has always been predicted to come to a rather horrifying demise due to various different acts of tyranny by the human race. While we may have listened and ignored in the past, one redditor and his decade-long playthrough of Civilization II has made us think differently.