SlashGear for iPad and iPhone
RSS Feed

‘computer gaming’ Stories

ESports and online gaming gain significant popularity in China

, May 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Online gaming and ESports is starting to gain some significant popularity in China, which is said to be potentially one of the biggest markets for pro gaming, online gaming, and mobile gaming. According to the research firm Niko Partners, the online games market in China will reach $11.9 billion this year in revenue, and it will continue to tack on $2 billion more each following year for the next 5 years. Read The Full Story

RuneScape 3 drops Java in favor of HTML5

, May 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Jagex, the developers of the infamous web-browser MMORPG RuneScape, has decided that it's time to put Java away and welcome in HTML5. The game developer knew that in order for the next sequel of RuneScape, RuneScape 3, to be successful, it needed to transition into a new engine. It considered Adobe Flash, but Flash didn't enough power to run the game, and it thought of Microsoft Silverlight, but Silverlight is limited only to Internet Explorer. Read The Full Story

Star Trek: The Video Game hits Xbox 360 and PS3

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of science fiction and Star Trek, I bet you're really looking forward to the new movie hitting theaters in the next month or so. To go along with the video game, Paramount has announced that the Star Trek: The Video Game for console and PC gamers is now available at retail outlets. The game was designed in conjunction with NAMCO BANDAI Games America. Read The Full Story

SimCity for Mac arriving in spring 2013

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

SimCity is just about a month away, arriving on PC March 5 in the US, with a Europe release on March 8. However, this is Windows only, but developer Maxis announced that the release date for Mac is planned for sometime this spring. The company also notes that both Mac and Windows players will be able play co-op together on the same maps. Read The Full Story

Windows Store now accepting PEGI 18 games

, Dec 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

After initially announcing that the Windows Store would not accept "mature content," Microsoft today announced that they're now accepting PEGI 18 games in the Windows Store. This means that popular games such as Mass Effect 3, Dishonored, Deus Ex, and The Walking Dead are now available for purchase directly from Microsoft's store. Read The Full Story

System76 unveils 17.3-inch Bonobo Extreme Ubuntu-powered laptop for gamers

, Nov 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ubuntu is known for many things: ease of use, regular updates, widespread community support, and more. One thing it is not known for is gaming. This is changing, however, with Steam heading to Linux in the near future. System76's new Bonobo Extreme is Ubuntu-powered and aimed at gamers, boasting some impressive hardware and a hefty price tag. Read The Full Story

Facebook expands App Center in more countries

, Jul 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Facebook opened up the App Center to more English-speaking countries today, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK. In a blog post, Facebook said that users in those countries should be able to find the App Center bookmark located to the left of the Facebook homepage. It can also be found within the Facebook apps section on iOS and Android. Read The Full Story

CEO of online poker site Full Tilt arrested in alleged Ponzi scheme

, Jul 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Raymond Bitar, founder and CEO of poker site Full Tilt, was arrested today for being involved in an alleged Ponzi scheme. The once largely popular gambling site scammed users out of hundreds of millions of dollars and Bitar was greeted today by officials at John F. Kennedy International Airport after returning from Ireland to face his charges. Read The Full Story

Doom 3 BFG Edition coming October 16th for Xbox 360 and PS3

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bethesda has taken to its official blog to announce that a new remastered version of Doom 3 is being released this October. The BFG Edition will be available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, featuring Doom 3 and the Resurrection of Evil expansion pack. In addition, there will be seven new levels for the game called “The Lost Missions.” Read The Full Story

New Tomb Raider trailer shows grittier gameplay

, Jun 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s been a year since it was first announced that Ms. Lara Croft would be rebooted in a new Tomb Raider, and not too long ago we heard news that the refreshed franchise had been delayed to 2013. If you’re still a little bummed out that you won’t be tomb raiding until next year, Square Enix has released a lengthy gameplay trailer to give you a feel for the upcoming game and what to expect from the new Lara Croft. Read The Full Story

Halo 4 Limited Edition detailed

, May 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Wondering what you’ll be able to pick up when Halo 4 is released on November 6th? Wonder no more. The official Halo website has detailed the Limited Edition of the game, available for pre-order starting from today. It might set you back a cool $99.99, but hopefully the features will be enough to entice you. The Limited Edition will offer multiplayer map packs, specializations, and bonus digital content. Read The Full Story

CyberpowerPC announces GeForce GTX 690 integration

, May 3rd 2012 Discuss [2]

High-end PC company Cyberpower Inc has announced that it will integrate Nvidia's powerful GeForce GTX 690 graphics card into a CyberpowerPC-branded desktop system. This is good news for enthusiasts who want to have the most up-to-date and high-end impressive graphics in their computers. It is mostly aimed toward those who spend a lot of time playing computer games, but media enthusiasts will also be able to appreciate its power. Read The Full Story
Pages: 1 2 3 4 Next