- 'The Hobbit': Like One Bad Video Game Richard Lawson - The Atlantic Wire - 7 hrs ago
Perhaps the most exciting thing about Peter Jackson's landmark, blockbuster Lord of the Rings films was that they made fans, through a combination of stunning landscapes … More »'The Hobbit': Like One Bad Video Game
Perhaps the most exciting thing about Peter Jackson's landmark, blockbuster Lord of the Rings films was that they made fans, through a combination of stunning landscapes and intricate special effects and soaring music and dramatic spectacle, feel as though we were seeing an almost impossible elevation of the potential size …
- 'Dishonored' tops a diverse year in video games By LOU KESTEN - AP - 10 hrs ago
The video game universe in 2012 is a study in extremes. More »'Dishonored' tops a diverse year in video games
- Microsoft plots living room domination with 43 new entertainment apps for Xbox 360 Brad Reed - BGR.com - Tue, Dec 11, 2012
Game consoles are no longer simply for video games, as evidenced by last week’s announcement that the PlayStation 3 is the top Netflix (NFLX) streaming device of the … More »Microsoft plots living room domination with 43 new entertainment apps for Xbox 360
Game consoles are no longer simply for video games, as evidenced by last week’s announcement that the PlayStation 3 is the top Netflix (NFLX) streaming device of the year. Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s (MSFT) chief marketing officer for its Interactive Entertainment Division, said this past March that Xbox 360 owners were spending …
- Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 might not launch until 2014 Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Tue, Dec 11, 2012
Nintendo (NTDOY) says its kickstarted the next generation of video game consoles with the Wii U. But considering its graphics and processing power are comparable to Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox … More »Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 might not launch until 2014
Nintendo (NTDOY) says its kickstarted the next generation of video game consoles with the Wii U. But considering its graphics and processing power are comparable to Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox 360 and Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 3, hardcore gamers are holding out for the next Xbox, tentatively dubbed “Xbox 720,” and next-generation …
- 'Angry Birds' Movie Arrives in 2016 From Producer of 'Despicable Me' Brian Anthony Hernandez - Mashable - Tue, Dec 11, 2012
Rovio Entertainment celebrated the three-year anniversary of the Angry Birds franchise Tuesday by releasing 30 new levels for the game and announcing details for the … More »'Angry Birds' Movie Arrives in 2016 From Producer of 'Despicable Me'
- The Wii U uses less than half the power of the Xbox 360 and the PS3 Brad Reed - BGR.com - Mon, Dec 10, 2012
Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii prided itself for being a super energy-efficient console that ran nearly silent and sipped very little electricity. And although Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox … More »The Wii U uses less than half the power of the Xbox 360 and the PS3
Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii prided itself for being a super energy-efficient console that ran nearly silent and sipped very little electricity. And although Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox 360 was originally a loud monster with a penchant for Red-Ring-of-Death-ing itself, the amount of power it consumed was never as much as Sony’s (SNE) launch …
- Syrian rebels now have a tank operated with a PlayStation controller Adam Clark Estes - The Atlantic Wire - Sun, Dec 9, 2012
As Syria's rebels work to overthrow the tank-equipped Assad regime, they've learned that it helps to have tanks of their own. They deserve bonus points for integrating … More »Syrian rebels now have a tank operated with a PlayStation controller
As Syria's rebels work to overthrow the tank-equipped Assad regime, they've learned that it helps to have tanks of their own. They deserve bonus points for integrating video game technology. This is no exaggeration. Have a look at the opposition forces' "100 percent made in Syria" armored vehicle, the Sham II.
- New Sony online store offers remote downloads to PlayStation and mobile devices Raymond Wong - BGR.com - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
Continuing its efforts to make buying digital content for PlayStation consoles easier, Sony’s (SNE) quietly flipped the switch on for its Sony Entertainment Network Store. … More »New Sony online store offers remote downloads to PlayStation and mobile devices
Continuing its efforts to make buying digital content for PlayStation consoles easier, Sony’s (SNE) quietly flipped the switch on for its Sony Entertainment Network Store. The new Web store finally allows games, movies and TV shows for the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PSP, Xperia tablets and Xperia smartphones to be purchased …
- Minecraft sells almost 4.5 million copies on Xbox 360 as other indie games continue to struggle Brad Reed - BGR.com - Thu, Dec 6, 2012
Big-budget games such as Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II might brag about how they rule the Xbox 360 in terms of sales, but indie games can also compete – if they’re … More »Minecraft sells almost 4.5 million copies on Xbox 360 as other indie games continue to struggle
Big-budget games such as Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II might brag about how they rule the Xbox 360 in terms of sales, but indie games can also compete – if they’re addictive enough and offer enough value. Take Minecraft, an indie game developed by Markus “Notch” Persson’s company Mojang. According to Mojang, Minecraft, an …
- Zynga moves to enter US gambling market AP - Thu, Dec 6, 2012
Online games company Zynga said it has asked Nevada gambling regulators for a decision that could pave the way for it to enter the U.S. gambling market.This follows Zynga's … More »Zynga moves to enter US gambling market
- H&R; Block, Zynga, Akamai are big market movers AP - Thu, Dec 6, 2012
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:NYSEH&R; Block Inc., up 89 cents at $18.26The tax preparer's … More »H&R; Block, Zynga, Akamai are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:NYSEH&R; Block Inc., up 89 cents at $18.26The tax preparer's quarterly loss narrows, helped ...
- Zynga Wants to Get into the Gambling Business Adam Clark Estes - The Atlantic Wire - Wed, Dec 5, 2012
Zynga recently filed a preliminary application for a gambling license in Nevada. We're not talking about gambling with Farmville credits, either. We're talking cold hard … More »Zynga Wants to Get into the Gambling Business
- Zynga seeks real-money gambling license in Nevada Gerry Shih - Reuters - Wed, Dec 5, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Social games maker Zynga Inc said on Wednesday it filed a preliminary application to run real-money gambling games in Nevada, a significant … More »Zynga seeks real-money gambling license in Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Social games maker Zynga Inc said on Wednesday it filed a preliminary application to run real-money gambling games in Nevada, a significant step in cracking a complex but potentially massive new market that could resuscitate its faltering business. The Nevada Gaming Control Board will now examine …
- 25 top-rated Facebook games from 2012 By The Associated Press - AP - Wed, Dec 5, 2012
reaching 1 billion active users. Game companies such as "FarmVille" creator Zynga Inc. and Rovio Entertainment Ltd. of "Angry Birds" fame seek to tap into that vast … More »25 top-rated Facebook games from 2012
reaching 1 billion active users. Game companies such as "FarmVille" creator Zynga Inc. and Rovio Entertainment Ltd. of "Angry Birds" fame seek to tap into that vast base of users to gain more players for their games.
- PlayStation 3 was the world’s No.1 Netflix streaming device this year Raymond Wong - BGR.com - Tue, Dec 4, 2012
There are dozens of devices that can stream Netflix (NFLX), but only one can machine be crowned the king of the living room. According to Netflix, that device is Sony’s … More »PlayStation 3 was the world’s No.1 Netflix streaming device this year
There are dozens of devices that can stream Netflix (NFLX), but only one can machine be crowned the king of the living room. According to Netflix, that device is Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 3 console. Without revealing any specific figures, Netflix announced on its blog “in the U.S. and globally, PS3 is the largest TV-connected …
- Synacor partners with Zynga to bring social games to pay TV Reuters - Tue, Dec 4, 2012
(Reuters) - Synacor Inc, partly owned by Intel Corp, said it partnered with Zynga Inc to allow pay TV and broadband providers offer social games to their customers. Zynga … More »Synacor partners with Zynga to bring social games to pay TV
(Reuters) - Synacor Inc, partly owned by Intel Corp, said it partnered with Zynga Inc to allow pay TV and broadband providers offer social games to their customers. Zynga shares rose about 3 percent to $2.30 in premarket trading, while Synacor shares were up about 5 percent at $6.60. Synacor said certain pay-TV subscribers …
- How Nintendo Shaped 30 Years of U.S. Gaming Chelsea Stark - Mashable - Mon, Dec 3, 2012
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- Sony’s radical PlayStation 4 controller concept: A motion-control device you can split in half Brad Reed - BGR.com - Sat, Dec 1, 2012
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has been busy innovating with unique controllers on the Wii and Wii U, Sony’s (SNE) DualShock controller for its PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and … More »Sony’s radical PlayStation 4 controller concept: A motion-control device you can split in half
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has been busy innovating with unique controllers on the Wii and Wii U, Sony’s (SNE) DualShock controller for its PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 has remained virtually the same since 1997. A newly discovered patent reveals Sony might be planning on a radical overhaul of the DualShock …
- Is Facebook planning to develop its own games? Revised Zynga terms open the door Raymond Wong - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
As Zynga (ZNGA) continues its free fall into irrelevancy with layoffs and its one-hit social games, the gaming company has revised its contract with Facebook (FB) to … More »Is Facebook planning to develop its own games? Revised Zynga terms open the door
As Zynga (ZNGA) continues its free fall into irrelevancy with layoffs and its one-hit social games, the gaming company has revised its contract with Facebook (FB) to free it from being “forced to launch games exclusively on the Facebook platform” and “obligated to use Facebook Credits for Zynga game pages,” according to AllThingsD. The …
- Microsoft updates Android Xbox SmartGlass app for 7-inch tablets Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has chosen to create second-screen experiences with the new Wii U GamePad, Microsoft’s (MSFT) strategy for the Xbox 360 involves bringing your … More »Microsoft updates Android Xbox SmartGlass app for 7-inch tablets
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has chosen to create second-screen experiences with the new Wii U GamePad, Microsoft’s (MSFT) strategy for the Xbox 360 involves bringing your own devices (BYOD) with the Xbox SmartGlass app for Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. One of the more frustrating things initially about the Xbox …
- Zynga stock falls after Facebook terms change AP - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
Shares of Zynga slumped Friday after it disclosed with its partner Facebook that they have loosened their close ties to one another. More »Zynga stock falls after Facebook terms change
Shares of Zynga slumped Friday after it disclosed with its partner Facebook that they have loosened their close ties to one another.
- Zynga shares slide after privileged status with Facebook ends Reuters - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
(Reuters) - Shares of gaming company Zynga Inc fell as much as 10 percent, a day after the "Farmville" creator reached an agreement with Facebook Inc that reduces its … More »Zynga shares slide after privileged status with Facebook ends
(Reuters) - Shares of gaming company Zynga Inc fell as much as 10 percent, a day after the "Farmville" creator reached an agreement with Facebook Inc that reduces its dependence on the social networking giant. The companies reported in regulatory filings on Thursday that they have reached an agreement to amend a 2010 deal …
- The Xbox 720 Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Anticipated Rebecca Greenfield - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
After almost three years without an update, and with Windows 8 sales flailing, Microsoft will release a new Xbox just in time for Christmas next year, sources told Bloomberg's … More »The Xbox 720 Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Anticipated
After almost three years without an update, and with Windows 8 sales flailing, Microsoft will release a new Xbox just in time for Christmas next year, sources told Bloomberg's Dina Bass and Ian King. Last year Microsoft had said that it wouldn't release a new version of the gaming system "anytime soon," with other sources …
- Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox again said to launch ahead of 2013 holidays Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
More than a dozen reports to date have suggested Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox console will launch ahead of the holidays next year, and Bloomberg now becomes … More »Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox again said to launch ahead of 2013 holidays
More than a dozen reports to date have suggested Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox console will launch ahead of the holidays next year, and Bloomberg now becomes the latest publication to chime in. Citing multiple unnamed sources, Dina Bass and Ian King report that the new console will launch in time for the Thanksgiving …
- Angry Birds Star Wars updated with 20 additional levels, Princess Leia cameo Dan Graziano - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Rovio on Thursday updated its immensely popular Angry Birds Star Wars game to include 20 additional levels. The latest game in the bird-slinging franchise was released … More »Angry Birds Star Wars updated with 20 additional levels, Princess Leia cameo
Rovio on Thursday updated its immensely popular Angry Birds Star Wars game to include 20 additional levels. The latest game in the bird-slinging franchise was released earlier this month and was an instant hit, topping the iTunes App Store in less than three hours. In the most recent update, gamers must help the birds escape …
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