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EA’s poor-performing console, iOS game servers being shuttered

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [7]

Electronic Arts has announced that beginning at the end of March and for a couple weeks thereafter, it will no longer be supporting online gameplay options for a large number of Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and iPhone/iPad games. The company noted that the affected titles, though seemingly large in number, only accounted for less than 1% of all peak online gameplay connections. The maintenance of keeping those servers running just wasn't worth it. Read The Full Story

Neo Geo X handheld official for expensive Q2 launch

, Mar 16th 2012 Discuss [3]

There were previous rumblings that a portable version of the Neo Geo was due to be released sometime this year, and today that has been confirmed. Blaze have announced that they’ve inked a deal with SNK and Tommo that allows them to launch the Neo Geo X. Blaze say the device will arrive in time for the Neo Geo’s 20th anniversary, and will be priced “in a more affordable manner”. Read The Full Story

Epic Games thinks a controller will help Apple beat consoles

, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [10]

When Tim Cook took the stage on March 7th to announce the new iPad, he controversially said that the tablet would be a good replacement for a traditional home console. Some haven’t taken kindly to that notion, even if Apple are positioning themselves in that direction, with the ability to push out games in realtime via AirPlay to Apple TVs. Read The Full Story

Three Battlefield 3 expansions announced for 2012

, Mar 7th 2012 Discuss [15]

This year you're going to be pumped up to the max if your favorite video game is Battlefield 3, not because the game is just awesome in and of itself, but because three new expansions for the game are coming out before this year's end! Each of them are set to bring you a whole new level of pain, their name describing just such a reality: Close Quarters, Armored Kill, and End Game. Will you be able to resist dropping a bit more cash on each new installment? Read The Full Story

Medal of Honor: Warfighter announced with scant detail

, Feb 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Electronic Arts and Danger Close have released information showing their next title, coming soon - Medal of Honor: Warfighter. This game is set to be detailed heavily in the next few weeks, up until then gaining scant information including a full visual representation, likely the cover art, here in full color. This game will be the next chapter in the undeniably successful long-standing line of Medal of Honor first person shooter games and will be dropping this summer or late spring. Read The Full Story

XBOX 360 at 66 Million Worldwide, Kinect Nearly Doubling at 18 Million

, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [3]

The post-holiday sale numbers are looking good for Microsoft's XBOX 360 and Kinect. By the end of Q1 Microsoft reported 57.6 million units were shipped. That number has increased by almost 10 million, with some thanks going to the recent holiday season. In a 2011 roundup video released by Microsoft, the XBOX 360 has sold 66 million units. Read The Full Story

2D fighter ‘Phantom Breaker’ heading to North America

, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [2]

Known for its video games, Japan can be the envy of those not living on the small island the size of California. Buying a video game or certain systems comes with certain restrictions. If you buy a Nintendo 3DS in Japan, for example, you won't be able to play games you pick up at a GameStop in the US. The joys, rather headaches, of region-locked or region-specific games and systems. If you follow the Japanese fighter game market, you may be excited for a North American release of Phantom Breaker. Read The Full Story

Analogue Interactive unveils Neo Geo joystick and new console color

, Nov 22nd 2011 Discuss [2]

Back in the day I wanted a Neo Geo so bad I could taste it, but the parents wouldn't go for it. If you have Neo Geo or just want to have one, only made from wood Analogue Interactive is the place that you need to check out. The company makes a wooden Neo Geo and matching joystick. The company has announced a few new products. Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 Media Remote and Bluetooth Wireless Headset Announced

, Jul 26th 2011 Discuss [4]

It's time for some more Xbox bits and pieces! Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson, aka Larry Hyrb has a personal message for you in the video below, showing off the headset side of this equation, letting you know that the "Xbox 360 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth" will be available November 2011, just in time for the holidays, and it'll be US ERP (estimated retail price) at $59.99. This device, says Hyrb, will go on to replace the current Xbox 360 Wireless Headset, but whether or not that means the original headset will cease to work / degrade / explode into flames in November is still yet to be seen. Read The Full Story

Calibur11 Makes Case Mods a Snap

, Jun 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

Ever since the creation of consoles, gamers have been modifying their systems for multiple reasons. Some were seeking more performance, others were unlocking game secrets, or some just wanted to make their console look cool. Calibur11 delivers on the latter. They have some killer designs that can totally change the look of your Xbox, and there are some mods for Wii and PS3 in the works. Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 Remains King in 2011

, Apr 14th 2011 Discuss [25]

As of March 2011, Xbox 360 is and remains the number one selling console in the entirety of the United States. This is judged based on console and software sales as well as continued consumer demand for the accessory known as Kinect, aka the fastest selling consumer electronics device in 60 days in recorded history. Sounds pretty impressive, yes? Let's go through a few highlights that'll continue to make your brain melt all over the floor. Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 replacement in 2015 hints IEB designer

, Mar 21st 2011 Discuss [3]

Microsoft could be looking to a 2015 replacement date for the Xbox 360, according to the personal portfolio of a designer working with the company. Ben Peterson was brought on in March 2011 to working with the IEB (Interactive Entertainment Business) Design group on "investigating future user experiences and hardware for 2015." Read The Full Story
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