The next video feature in the Nintendo Direct series will air tomorrow on the Nintendo Website. The topic for tomorrow’s Direct broadcast will be the Nintendo 3DS. Viewers will get a chance to take a first look at upcoming 3DS titles presented by Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata and Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata. The show gets underway tomorrow […]
Valve Fires Hardware Designer Jeri Elssworth
Off the heels of Gabe Newell’s DICE Keynote where he talked up upcoming hardware, Valve has today fired long-time hardware team developer Jeri Elssworth. Elssworth confirmed this this morning via her Twitter Feed. Elssworth was working on many of the hardware project that have been fluttering about recently including concept ideas for the “Steam Box’s” controller. […]
Cheat Codes to Host 24-Hour Child’s Play Charity Event
Child’s Play charity is an organization that allows gamers to do some real good in the world by helping to raise money for children in hospitals. The organization was started in 2003 and has since branched out to help over 70 hospitals worldwide. One of the most interesting (read: ‘fun’) ways that gamers contribute is by holding marathon gaming sessions, […]
FarmVille TV Series In The Works…No. Really.
The Huffington Post as an article up today revealing that Brett Ratner (X-Men Last Stand, Horrible Bosses) is working on a TV version of ‘FarmVille’ by Zynga. The animated show will be produced by Six Eleven Media. “FarmVille is one of the most exciting brands out there today and its cross-platform opportunities are endless. I am thrilled […]
Big Bad Beta: Next Round of Beta Testing for SimCity Coming Feb 16
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of the next ‘SimCity’ and can’t wait any longer, EA has announced that they will begin their second round of beta testing on February 16. It will begin at 8am Central on the 16th and run for 24 hours. Even if you weren’t in on the first one, […]
First Ever Interactive Nintendo Magazine Coming to iOS
‘Pure Nintendo’ is now available on Apple’s iOS Newsstand. The magazine will be the first ever Nintendo magazine to be fully interactive. At least the tablet version. Readers can receive 6 issues/year for $9.99 or purchase ala cart for $2.99. Our tablet version of Pure Nintendo Magazine is fully interactive. You will immerse yourself in […]
Playfire and Green Man Gaming Giving Away Four Free Games
Starting today, Green Fire Gaming and Playfire are giving away one free game-a-day for the next four days. Each title is available for only 24 hours, so if you want today’s offering you’d best get a jump on it. Here’s a look the offerings Zombies An isometric rampage through the deep, dark, dungeons of bureaucracy. […]
Gabe Newell DICE Keynote: “PC Gaming Belongs in the Living Room”
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 […]
Voice Commands Coming to Xbox 720?
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
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 […]