Valve has the power and motivation to move PC gaming into the living room, but the challenge is going to be converting new PC gamers, not moving the existing audience. The best way to do that may be to do the unthinkable: close down the open nature of PC hardware. It's very possible the path to more gamers includes fewer choices. Read More
GameStick is yet another Android console, comparable to the infamous OUYA. Where others fight on power, GameStick is relying on its tiny size and convenience to make a splash. We speak to the company's CEO, and get excited at the possibilities. Read More
The Razer Edge is all things to all people. It's a tablet, but with the proper accessory it can also be a laptop. An optional dock turns it into a TV-ready console. An optional controller makes it a portable Windows 8 gaming PC. It's a little bit of everything, but it's also one thing above all others: Insane. Read More
Is this the fabled Steam Box? Valve has invested in Xi3 Corporation, a company that is showing a small, modular PC designed to run Steam in Big Picture mode in our living room. We don't know the price or the specs, but the possibilities of this tiny box are exciting. Read More
Android consoles are dropping from the sky! Nvidia has announced an upcoming Tegra 4-based Android portable called Project SHIELD. The device will play Android games, stream PC games, and includes a nice variety of ports and buttons. It's an interesting product, but who is it for? Read More
Well, it looks about the same, but we'll walk you through the process of sending back a bricked system and how it was returned to us. Bonus: if I wasn't under warranty the repair would have cost $175. Read More
Two developers working with the OUYA talk about the system's performance, the early version of the controller included with dev kits, and the tricks used to squeeze the most gaming performance out of an operating system primarily used in phones and tablets. The good news? The $100 Ouya stands up to Android devices that cost much more. Read More
Hackers claim to have found a hole in the 3DS' armor. Is the system officially cracked? And if so, what does that mean for everyone involved? Where some developers see and fears piracy, others see opportunity. Read More
Developers who are supporting the OUYA hardware don't seem to worry about piracy, are excited about a new platform for their game, and are hopeful about the Android device. While OUYA may still fail, the risks are low for indie developers, and the rewards for supporting the hardware may be great. Read More
The OUYA development kit was unboxed and detailed in a few official blog posts last night, and the new details show a system that looks promising for those who like to play with the possibilities of an Android console, but the reality remains unfriendly to professional developers. Read More
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Learn MoreAs the senior editor for the PA Report, Ben travels around the world talking to incredibly interesting people and playing a ridiculous amount of games. His job is to share those experiences via the PA Report while he raises his three kids in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife.
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