Category: Gaming

Engadget Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone

Engadget Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone

Looks like Engadget has the scoop on a possible (probable?) Android/Sony gaming phone.
Here’s some info:
“Here’s what we can tell you about the hardware: if you’re a gaming fan, this is exactly the kind of phone you’ve been waiting for. The device is described as cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go [...]

Amazing Legend of Zelda Multi-Track Music Compilation

Amazing Legend of Zelda Multi-Track Music Compilation

This amazing Legend of Zelda Wind Waker multi-track proves that I have no discernible talent.

Freddie25:
A Christmas project with accordion, flutes and other acoustic “instruments”. The original music is from the Legend of Zelda series. (Mostly from The Wind Waker, full song list below.)
MP3 here: http://www.speedyshare.com/704964519….
0:04 Medli’s Prayer (part of the opening theme)
0:21 Makar’s [...]

Here's To You Mario: Top 11 All Time Favorite Mario Moments by 1UP.com *UPDATE*

Here’s To You Mario: Top 11 All Time Favorite Mario Moments by 1UP.com *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Super Mario Galaxy 2 just hit the all time highest ranked game in existence according to Game Rankings, finally beating out The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time which was made in 1998.
With the release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 and the plethora of spectacular reviews (go ahead, click it…I dare you!) showing [...]

PSP2 to Make an E3 Appearance

PSP2 to Make an E3 Appearance

MCV speculation has it that Sony will unveil the next generation PSP device at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in LA on June 15-17.  This is due to some early knowledge that key publishers for Sony are ramping up marketing plans in the 4th quarter of 2010. Considering how much less PSP sold in [...]

Nintendo Wants to Punch Apple in the Mouth.

Nintendo Wants to Punch Apple in the Mouth.

For the first quarter in over six years, the Japanese giant, Nintendo, lost money. Heads have to roll! It looks like they may have declared war upon Apple, since apparently, they’ve already defeated Sony.
Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, is believed to have told his senior executives recently the war on Sony is victory. [...]

Why The Kids At Hot Topic Need To Get Off Of My Lawn

Why The Kids At Hot Topic Need To Get Off Of My Lawn

In spite of what I tell myself, 35 is old – at least to Bieber-loving 14 year-olds. But as a 35 year-old, I got to play all of the great video game consoles when they came out. Suck on that, Millenials!

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Officially Announced for Spring 2011 Release

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Officially Announced for Spring 2011 Release

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, one of the most demanded fighting games sequels, was announced today by Capcom for release in spring of 2011.
Using what looks to be the Street Fighter IV graphics engine couple with Marvel Universe crossover game play, they undoubtedly will have a winner here.
Kotaku stated:
It’s been ten years since the characters of [...]

6 iPad Games I Want To Play

6 iPad Games I Want To Play

Six must-have games for the iPad that will have the gaming world buzzing.

The Dark Side of... Nintendo?  Pink Floyd's Classic Arranged for NES.

The Dark Side of… Nintendo? Pink Floyd’s Classic Arranged for NES.

This is either the one of the coolest, or geekiest things I’ve ever seen. Dark Side of the Moon, Nintendo style.
Have you ever wondered what Dark Side of the Moon would sound like if Pink Floyd had written it for NES?  Well, here, it is.  Brad Smith, the mastermind behind this, has a modest website [...]

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet - HD Trailer

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet – HD Trailer

Looks like it is only for XBOX Live thus far.
As seen over at Kotaku

Why the PS3's Loss of Linux Isn't Much of a Loss.

Why the PS3’s Loss of Linux Isn’t Much of a Loss.

An actual PS3 Linux user explains why the loss of Linux on the PS3 isn’t much of a loss at all.

An In-Depth Analysis of the Nintendo 3DS

An In-Depth Analysis of the Nintendo 3DS

While the Nintendo 3DS is still shrouded in mystery. We take an in-depth look at existing technologies and analyze how Nintendo may be adding 3D display technology to the 3DS. Parallax barrier 3D displays? Natal-like cameras? Force-feedback 3D controllers? They are all possible..

Nintendo Announces 3DS Next Generation Handheld Hardware

Nintendo Announces 3DS Next Generation Handheld Hardware

Nintendo has announced today that they will be releasing a completely revised handheld device called the Nintendo 3DS. 
Based off of the DSi design, the 3DS will incorporate a  list of new features according to Kotaku:
What We Definitely Know
Here’s the stuff that’s explicitly stated in the press release.
- That a new handheld, called the Nintendo 3DS, [...]

ARM: The Democratization of the CPU

ARM: The Democratization of the CPU

ARM is the democratization of the CPU outside the Wintel paradigm. ARM has become the CPU of choice for mobile devices, and as the demarcation between mobile and immobile gets further eroded by devices like the iPad and Chrome OS, the ARM architecture has become the most viable x86 killer that has ever existed.

NBA Jam Game Trailer, It's on FIRE!

NBA Jam Game Trailer, It’s on FIRE!

He’s On FIRE!!! My friends and I used to have quite the NBA Jam tournaments back in the day. Now, EASports is rebooting the popular game originally by Midway for the Wii.
A video trailer of the upcoming NBA Jam for Nintendo Wii has recently been posted on JoyStiq, to watch the [...]

Gears Of War 3 In April 2011

Gears Of War 3 In April 2011

Bad news: No Gears of War 3 this year. Good news: Gears of War 3 next year.

Rpad Pesters Developers at GDC to Find Nintendo DS Sequel Information

Rpad Pesters Developers at GDC to Find Nintendo DS Sequel Information

Rpad decided that their mission was to uncover any info about the next generation handheld they could by asking developers at the GDC this year.  Here is what he found out:
One of my missions for Game Developers Conference 2010 was to get more information on the successor to the Nintendo DS. I heard some cool [...]

Playstation 3 Final Fantasy XIII Reviews Roll In

Playstation 3 Final Fantasy XIII Reviews Roll In

Final Fantasy XIII has been released and the reviews are pouring in. 
The New York Times stated:
“But the real star of Final Fantasy XIII is its visual design and animation team, which has created some of the most impressive, compelling digital animation on the planet.
I’ll just put it this way: I recently invited several friends to [...]

Why Sony's Move Controller is FAR Better Than Nintendo's Wiimote Motion Detection

Why Sony’s Move Controller is FAR Better Than Nintendo’s Wiimote Motion Detection

Sony has officially announced the motion controller add-on device that will be available fall of 2010 for the PlayStation 3.  What started as the Sony “Gem”, then became the “Arc” (my favorite) has now landed as the Sony Move.  By far the lamest of the name options in my opinion.  Most of the net sites are [...]

FFXIII: PS3 Over XBox 360

FFXIII: PS3 Over XBox 360

My amateur opinion is that the PlayStation 3 version has a slight edge over the XBox 360 version.

Video Games Are The New Hollywood (UPDATED)

Video Games Are The New Hollywood (UPDATED)

The line between video games and movies has never been more blurred with a spate of games that rival anything Hollywood has to offer in terms of visuals, sound, acting, writing, and immersiveness. And with ticket prices always on the rise, video games have never seemed like such a good value for your entertainment dollar.

Portal 2: This Cake is No Lie

Portal 2: This Cake is No Lie

After dropping some hints via a software update to Portal, the existence of Portal 2 is now confirmed by Game Informer.

Sexual Orientation Now Permitted in Gamertags on Xbox Live

Sexual Orientation Now Permitted in Gamertags on Xbox Live

Microsoft announced today that sexual orientation will now be permitted in gamertags on Xbox Live.
This seemed enevitable considering the direction the games themsleves have taken over the past couple years.  Sites like GayGamer have been around for a while and have quite the sizable following.

Rockstar created an entire extension of their popular Grand Theft Auto series [...]

Uncharted 2: Honor Amongst Thieves Game Review by The Jaded Gamer (PS3)

Uncharted 2: Honor Amongst Thieves Game Review by The Jaded Gamer (PS3)

Greetings jaded Tomb Raider clientele. Wanna get your spelunking on, sans boobs (on the main character at least), yet with a lot more fire arm fighting? Welcome to the show, courtesy Naughty Dog.

Jokes MA Only by Jay Mohr Host of the Interactive Achievement Award Show

Jokes MA Only by Jay Mohr Host of the Interactive Achievement Award Show

Jay Mohr hosted the Interactive Achievement Awards show and the jokes here are not the worst of the bunch.
-”You guys might notice we have some women here voluntarily tonight. That’s a big moment for us. ”
-[After calling attention to a few female game developers in attendance] “These ladies are all presenting [awards] tonight, just to prove [...]

Metal Gear Solid Arcade 3D!

Metal Gear Solid Arcade 3D!

Game play footage and pics after jump.

Motion Sensing a Possibility for Next Generation Nintendo DS2

Motion Sensing a Possibility for Next Generation Nintendo DS2

Computer & Videogames has a quick blurb about the next gen Nintendo DS2.
The rumoured DS2 development kits are in the hands of select developers in Japan – and include a motion-sensing function, CVG can reveal.
The biggest of the firms working with the device is The Pokemon Company, which CVG understands was the first business to [...]

The 13th AIAS Video Game Awards:  The Big Winner?

The 13th AIAS Video Game Awards: The Big Winner?

With 13 awards, we have a new reigning champ at the more serious of award shows. The 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

Analysis: Sony's Patent for "Universal Game Console Controller"

Analysis: Sony’s Patent for “Universal Game Console Controller”

Sony patents a touch-screen based “Universal Game Console Controller” that lacks physical buttons. Sony’s previous patent filing could give a better hint on what they are planning.

Super Street Fighter IV Dudley, Makoto, And Ibuki in Action

Super Street Fighter IV Dudley, Makoto, And Ibuki in Action

What can I say? I’m a Street Fighter fan. Videos after the jump.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Gameplay Video Leak

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Gameplay Video Leak

Just a few weeks ago Sega surprised plenty of people when they announced Sonic 4, the first numbered title in the series since 1994’s Sonic 3, would be coming to PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 in episodic form starting this summer. That announcement left plenty of questions in the minds of Sonic’s many rabid fans. [...]

Sony to Show the PS3 Motion Controller at GDC

Sony to Show the PS3 Motion Controller at GDC

According to the description, the “soon to be released Motion Controller for PlayStation 3 will allow developers to create new game play experiences, by allowing players to interact with their console in high definition using their bodies.” How that will be done will be explained by David Coombes and Kirk Bender of SCEA, who will [...]

Mass Effect 2 Game Review by The Casual Gamer (XBOX 360)

Mass Effect 2 Game Review by The Casual Gamer (XBOX 360)

Mass Effect 2 proves to be the first must-have game of 2010. It is part of what may be the best RPG series since Final Fantasy.

Somethin' Smells Wallabishy Around Here Nintendo

Somethin’ Smells Wallabishy Around Here Nintendo

Luke over at Kotaku, made a very interesting observation via deductive reasoning, and I agree with him.  It seems that the million+ (US equivallent) dollar fine demanded from the Australian man who uploaded the New Super Mario Bros Wii game onto the Internet, was actually settled out of court with Nintendo. 
Now, most likely under a gag order, [...]

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