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22 November 2013
News: To Beat IBM, Amazon Web Services Needs to Build the Next Xbox

CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle isn't suggesting that Amazon get into gaming. Rather, AWS needs to approach IBM and the enterprise cloud the same way Microsoft successfully took on Sony. Otherwise, Amazon risks entering the annals of tech history alongside Lisa, Vaio and Zune.
21 November 2013
Opinion: Ride the rails with Pocket Trains

I'll be very upfront about this: I have invested more time than is probably healthy playing mobile games from NimbleBit.
Opinion: Xbox One: Exploring its synergies in the Microsoft ecosystem

You might think, having pored through all of the early launch coverage of the Microsoft Xbox One, that the new console was some sort of hybrid of a PC and a gaming machine.
Opinion: Roll up those sleeves, we're digging in to Farming Simulator 2014

Ever watch one of those late night jazzercise infomercials? They generally feature a bunch of folks prancing about on screen bedecked in spandex, really getting into the workouts and the music and the whole experience. Out loud you're saying "...Huh" in a derisive sort of way but in your head, deep down, you're wondering--they're all so chipper, aren't they? There must be something I'm missing.
News: YouTube arrives on the Xbox One

A revamped YouTube experience has arrived just in time for the Xbox One launch this Friday, paving the way for unfettered access to awkward advertisements and whatever this mouse is doing from the comfort of your couch.
20 November 2013
News: Microsoft releases SmartGlass Xbox One app for Android, iOS, Windows

Microsoft released its second-screen SmartGlass app for its upcoming Xbox One game console on many platforms on Tuesday, which may be a bit more of a necessity than you might think.
19 November 2013
News: Microsoft delays Twitch TV game broadcasting on Xbox One until 2014

Xbox One owners hoping to broadcast their gameplay to the Twitch.tv video streaming service will have to wait until next year, Microsoft said Tuesday.
News: Valve to reveal its own virtual reality headset and Steam VR plans in January

Valve has big plans for the future of the Steam gaming platform and it's not just about embracing Linux. In January, Valve will show off a prototype virtual reality headset during Steam Dev Days--the company's developer conference. Valve will also share its VR support plans during the conference.
News: Sony working on eye tracking for future PlayStation 4s

At some point, every console noob struggles to line up that perfect shot with just a pair of joysticks. Sony may have found the answer to that problem: eye tracking.
18 November 2013
News: Afterlife of an MMO: Glitch's offbeat art enters public domain

Glitch was too beautiful to die.
News: Sony PlayStation 4 sales cross 1M units on first day

Sony said sales of its PlayStation 4 game consoles crossed 1 million units just 24 hours after the device was launched in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, although some users reported some issues with the device.
15 November 2013
News: Game with friends: Sony goes social with PS4 Facebook integration

Once you unbox the PlayStation 4 you bought today, you can connect it to the Internet and watch the console transform into a social gaming experience with built-in Facebook integration.
Opinion: Stealth Inc. finally brings its speedy brand of subterfuge to iOS

Oh man do I love stealth games. There's something a little magical about lurking in the shadows, picking locks or hacking nondescript terminals and spending inordinate amounts of time crawling through tight spaces. That thoughtful pace, the careful observation of your surroundings, getting the jump on the opposition: great fun if you're the sort of person who enjoys biding their time. For others it's likely an interactive-ish analog of watching paint dry.
Opinion: Rand Miller, the man who made Myst, talks with us about his new project: Obduction

I've been talking to Rand Miller, co-founder of Cyan Worlds and co-creator of the Myst franchise, a lot recently. If you haven't heard, Cyan is back from a long hiatus. They've got a Kickstarter project running for a new game, Obduction.
News: Deep dive with Myst co-creator Rand Miller: The full interview

I recently sat down to talk--at length--with Rand Miller, co-creator of Myst and head of development studio Cyan Worlds. Below you'll find 6,000 or so words on everything from his new game, Obduction, to exploring New Mexico, motion sickness, the Oculus Rift, Jonathan Blow's new game The Witness, the death of first-person adventure games, and more.
News: Origin EON17-S review: This gaming laptop is an absolute beast

I'm a gamer. And, like most gamers, I prefer huge, liquid-cooled, multiple-graphics-card-sporting desktops to laptops (even gaming laptops). But sometimes you need a machine that's as portable as it is powerful, and that's where Origin's extreme gaming laptop, the EON17-S, comes into play.
How-Tos: How to improve fps in games

Want your games to run faster and smoother? Try these tips and tricks before shelling out on a new graphics card or other hardware.
News: Sony PlayStation 4 gaming console finally hits stores

Sony's highly anticipated PlayStation 4 gaming console is finally here.
14 November 2013
Opinion: Diving in to Desktop Dungeons

Just one more click, I say. And that's how they get you, isn't it? "They" in this case being the clever minds behind Desktop Dungeons ($15, PC or Mac), a game that exists somewhere in the gulf between roguelike and puzzler, with a bit of kingdom-building tossed in for good measure.
13 November 2013
News: PlayStation 4 review roundup: 5 things you need to know

Sony's Playstation 4 launched on Friday, and the reviews are starting to roll in.