Or more likely, the announcement of an announcement and countdown to a countdown as these things go. The announcement was made on Larry Hryb's Major Nelson blog and is captioned with the phrase "And it’s on…", while the countdown is currently set to 158 days with E3 as the end date. There's a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Starts Countdown To Potential E3 Announcement Of New Xbox
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Microsoft Trying Out New Xbox Live Account Regional Transfer
Microsoft has started testing a new web service that will allow Xbox Live subscribers to switch their region in a much less frustrating fashion. Most Xbox Live features, like gamer tags, gamerscore, subscription level, and achievements are eligible for migration, but region-locked services like TV … [Read more...] about Microsoft Trying Out New Xbox Live Account Regional Transfer
Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
While new console launches are notoriously choked with shovelware and uninspired ports, the Wii U seems to be changing that to some extent. While the Wii U has seen its fair share of them, the unique GamePad features or perhaps Nintendo's own insistence on a certain standard of quality to offset the … [Read more...] about Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
It's no secret that 2012 has not been a banner year for Sony, and one of the ways it wants to turn that around seems to be by taking on the used games market. A patent filed by SCE Japan describes a novel solution of associating a game copy with a single user account, not through the use of passcode … [Read more...] about Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
Jurassic Park Half-Life 2 Mod Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
A dedicated team of Jurassic Park fans have been busy developing a new mod for Valve's Half Life 2 game, which brings to virtual gaming life the Spielberg's classic blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Jurassic Park movie celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and the development team behind Jurassic … [Read more...] about Jurassic Park Half-Life 2 Mod Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter Project Passes £1.25 Million Pledge Goal
Fans of the original Elite game, first released back in 1984 by Acornsoft for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron computers, as well as new gamers who have pledged for a remake of the awesome game on the Kickstarter website by Frontier Developments, have reason to celebrate. Will be pleased to learn … [Read more...] about Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter Project Passes £1.25 Million Pledge Goal
BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica Now Available To Pre-order (video)
If you have been looking for your very own BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook replica, you will be pleased to learn that the one pictured below created by NECA is now available to pre-order. The new BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica should be arriving with you just in time for the release of Irrational … [Read more...] about BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica Now Available To Pre-order (video)
Tomb Raider Multiplayer Details Revealed
Following on from the confirmation that the latest Tomb Raider reboot will include multiplayer modes for gamers to enjoy, today the first details of what will be included within in the multiplayer modes has been revealed. The multiplayer support was officially announced by Eidos Montreal this week … [Read more...] about Tomb Raider Multiplayer Details Revealed
5ft LEGO NES Controller Actually Works (video)
Master LEGO builder Baron von Brunk has unveiled his latest creation in the form of a massive 5Ft LEGO NES controller which he has built. The 5ft LEGO NES Controller is also wired-up so can be used to play your favourite NES games, as long as you have enough space for the controller. Watch the … [Read more...] about 5ft LEGO NES Controller Actually Works (video)
Microsoft Buys R2 Studios
Microsoft has made another acquisition, this time it is a small startup that both Google and Apple were interested in, R2 Studios, and along with the purchase of the company Microsoft has also acquired a number of patents. R2 Studios was founded by Blake Krikorian in 2011. Blake was previously … [Read more...] about Microsoft Buys R2 Studios
GameStick Portable TV Android Games Console Hits Kickstarter (video)
Along similar lines to the Ouya Android open source gaming console we have featured here on Geeky Gadgets, PlayJam has created a new style of TV games console called the PlayStick which has started in journey on the Kickstarter website this week. The GameStick has been designed to provide a … [Read more...] about GameStick Portable TV Android Games Console Hits Kickstarter (video)
Tomb Raider Multiplayer Mode Confirmed (video)
Tomb Raider fans looking forward to the latest reboot of the franchise of the action-adventure platform video game currently being developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. Will be pleased to learn that a Tomb Raider multiplayer mode within the game has been confirmed by Eidos … [Read more...] about Tomb Raider Multiplayer Mode Confirmed (video)
