Looks like the practice of region locking is alive and well at Microsoft, as games for its newly announced console have been confirmed to only run on machines from the same territory. It's worth mentioning that while all previous Xbox incarnations have been region locked, Sony's PS3 did away with … [Read more...] about Xbox One To Be Region Locked
Ridiculous Fishing Dev Vlambeer Helps Sled Dog Saga Indies Find Success
Dan FitzGerald and Lisa Bromiel, two indie developers who are making an indie game about dog sledding of all things, say they've received a lot of help and inspiration from Rami Ismail, who runs Dutch studio Vlambeer. Despite having no previous experience in the game industry and working on their … [Read more...] about Ridiculous Fishing Dev Vlambeer Helps Sled Dog Saga Indies Find Success
Gamestop Loses 19% Of Stock Value
Monolithic US used game retailer Gamestop has seen a sharp drop in stock prices, culminating with a massive 19% drop. 11 points of that were lost just today as Microsoft, after announcing a new used game solution that would circumvent much of a traditional retailer's control over used game sales, … [Read more...] about Gamestop Loses 19% Of Stock Value
25 Million Xbox 360s To Be Sold Yet, Microsoft Hopes
With the next generation console hand now at least partially played and the two remaining reveals out of the way, it's easy to forget that the vast majority of people won't care about the new Xbox or PS4 until they need something to feed Netflix into their TV and occasionally keep the kids quiet. … [Read more...] about 25 Million Xbox 360s To Be Sold Yet, Microsoft Hopes
OUYA Gets First GAME Appearance Via Indie
An indie developer gave the OUYA its first retail run, setting up a demo unit in-store and allowing people to play both his game and a variety of others on the console. James Coote, the indie who demo-ed the console in a GAME store, says the experience was a positive one for most people, though he … [Read more...] about OUYA Gets First GAME Appearance Via Indie
Halo Bootcamp Is Something Halo-Related Coming To PC
It's a sure bet that Halo-related products will be in steady supply now that Microsoft has revitalized the franchise via its fourth game in the series and by announcing a new live-action TV series helmed by Steven Spielberg. And Microsoft doesn't disappoint, as something called Halo Bootcamp is … [Read more...] about Halo Bootcamp Is Something Halo-Related Coming To PC
Curiosity Ends With UK Winner, Prize Tied To Godus
Peter Molyneux's experimental cube-tapper has come to an end, with the content of the last cube revealed. The last tap came from Bryan Henderson from Edinburgh who, it was revealed in a video featuring a tiny version of Molyneux himself, will be playing God in 22 Cans's new title GODUS while also … [Read more...] about Curiosity Ends With UK Winner, Prize Tied To Godus
Bondsy Brings Back the Barter System
Bondsy, a new mobile app, has brought the barter system back from the grave. While sites like Ebay are great for getting rid of stuff you don’t want or need, it only allows you to get rid of items people are willing to buy. Usually things people are already looking for. Bondsy makes it easier for … [Read more...] about Bondsy Brings Back the Barter System
Apple I Sells for $670,000
There are only about six working Apple I computers still left in the world. Earlier this week, one shattered the record of the Apple I at auction by over $30,000 dollars when it sold for $671,400. The previous record for the Apple I’s price at auction was set just last December at $640,000. They … [Read more...] about Apple I Sells for $670,000
NASA Maps Titan
NASA scientists have tons of telescopes and the top-of-the-line imaging technologies at their disposal, but we hardly ever get to see what they see. Recently, NASA gave us a little glimpse by creating a topographical map of Titan, which is the largest moon around Saturn. How’d they map something … [Read more...] about NASA Maps Titan
Scientists Find New Use for Graphene
Graphene, a pure carbon material, is used to make a variety of items that span from solar cells to cans. Before now, it was mostly used as a metallic mineral for its carbon; but scientists have found a new use for the thin flat layer of graphite. It can now be used to create lasers. It works … [Read more...] about Scientists Find New Use for Graphene
Lost Moon Dust Found
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did more than just step on the moon. They also brought back a bunch of moon rock and dust samples for scientists to study. These samples were crucial for understanding the moon's composition and the broader history of our solar system. However, when they got … [Read more...] about Lost Moon Dust Found
