The co-founder of Valve and Steam, Gabe Newell took the stage to deliver his keynote speech during the D.I.C.E. SUMMIT. During his address, which you can view above, he addresses many things, most notably in the way of accessible PC gaming stating that the Steam Box, Valve’s in-home PC streaming console, could eventually get as low as $0. “The price […]
Gabe Newell DICE Keynote: “PC Gaming Belongs in the Living Room”
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Voice Commands Coming to Xbox 720?
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It seems that Microsoft is truly upping their game (I’d like to say no pun intended, but we all know it was), when it comes to the Xbox 720. Today The Verge and IGN are reporting that voice recognition ala Siri will be included in the next-gen Microsoft console. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans […]
Guild Wars 2 Flame and Frost’s Next Installment Comes Feb 26
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The next in a four-part series that is reshaping the world of Guild Wars 2 will be dropping February 26. Flame and Frost: The Gathering Storm will be adding a new PvP map, Two-Team Rated PvP, Guild Missions, and the ability to choose your personal set of daily quests. The situation worsens for the citizens […]
Arcade Classic, Metal Slug 2, Goes Mobile On iOS & Android
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Neo Geo run-and-gun arcade classic is now available in the iOS App Store and on Google Play. After Metal Slug had success on mobile devices, the logical thing to do was pull a George Lucas and jump around in your release numbering and go Metal Slug 3. But fans can now get their hand […]
Redbox Instant To Be Xbox Exclusive
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We mentioned yesterday that the OUYA could really give the major console makers a run for their money should they decide to put Netflix on the $100 box. Well it would seem Microsoft has brought additional media option to the table, and one that’s quite enticing. Redbox (you know, those rental kiosks you can’t spit […]
Civilization 5 Lead Designer Starts New Studio
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The lead designer behind the wildly popular “Sid Meier’s Civilization V” strategy game. Jon Shafer, has announced that he is founding his own game production studio. Conifer Games will be based out of Farmington, MI and has already their first project, “Jon Shafer’s At the Gates.” Set in the waning days of the Roman Empire, “Jon […]
Possible Specs for Xbox 720. To Require Internet?
February 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
According to an article posted this morning at Edge Online report that “sources with first-hand experience of Microsoft’s next generation console,” are saying that the Xbox 720 (or whatever it is going to be called) is going to require a persistent internet connection just to play games. This is to not only avoid piracy, but […]
World of Warcraft Patch 5.2: Thunder King Booms In
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Players of World of Warcraft that want to get a jumpstart on their raids when content goes live will want to jump over to WoW’s private test realm (PTR). Starting today, players can check out what World of Warcraft Patch 5.2 will have to offer including tweaks to the pet combat system, a new quest […]
OUYA Console Gets June Release Date
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The OUYA gaming console that took the Kickstarter world by storm last year, is set to officially launch in June according to their site. The OUYA “A new kind of video game console,” is a gaming console for TVs that promises to bring shooters, platformers, sports, and arcade classics to your living room. The OUYA […]
Sony Breaks Ties With PlayStation All-Stars Devs
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Smash Brothers it was not. When Sony announced that they would be releasing their own 4-person brawler for the PS3 and Vita that would pit the most recognizable characters from the PlayStation Universe against one another it seemed like a good idea. But consumers didn’t seem to agree as when the game was released this past November, […]
