Published by Rick Lane in 2011 How 9/11 Influenced Gaming Where does 9/11 stand in the context of gaming culture? Cultural and artistic mediums fall within the neutral zone on the litmus paper of 9/11 influences, somewhere between international politics and equestrianism. While it might seem like games fall closer to the study of horses […]
How Windows 8 Will Change PC Gaming Forever.
When Windows 8 was first announced way back at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2011, it was met with…mixed results to put it lightly. This continues, to this day. Geek Messiah, Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, said: “Windows 8 is a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space.” So why is this? The biggest issue […]
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 […]
Redbox Instant To Be Xbox Exclusive
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 […]
Possible Specs for Xbox 720. To Require Internet?
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 […]
New Digital Gaming Magazine, FirstLook Launches
Cranberry Publishing launched FirstLook today, a free digital magazine all about the biggest game releases for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC. Today’s first issue includes 51 pages of content, including previews of Aliens: Colonial Marines, Dead Space 3, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, as well as an interview with Trion Worlds (RIFT) about the revolutionary new […]
Save Some Green: Microsoft Doing Away With MS Points?
It’s certainly no secret that points systems for purchasing additional content for gaming consoles has been the target of angst among gamers. Some might even argue against DLC aside from full games all together. But it looks like Microsoft may be taking a step in the right direction to make their customers happy.