World of Warcraft developer Blizzard has announced massive lay-offs, letting about 600 people go. The company says this is the result of shifting "resources" and "overstaffing". 90% of departing staff is said to be non-development personnel and the World of Warcraft team seems to have remained … [Read more...] about Blizzard Lays Off 600 People, Mostly Non-Development Personnel
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Microsoft Flight Now Available for Download
If you're a fan of flight simulation games on a Windows computer, today is the day when you can download Microsoft Flight. We talked about this game on several occasions and mentioned earlier this month that you would be able to download it today. You can hop over to this and download the game now … [Read more...] about Microsoft Flight Now Available for Download
PS3 Killzone 3 Multiplayer Goes Free-to-play (video)
As featured last week, Killzone 3 on the PlayStation Entertainment Network has today gone free-to-play, allowing you to experience the Killzone 3 gameplay without the need to part with any of your hard-earned cash. Named Killzone 3 Multiplayer, the new free standalone product features three game … [Read more...] about PS3 Killzone 3 Multiplayer Goes Free-to-play (video)
PS Vita Fight Stick Mod For Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (video)
If you are lucky enough to already own one of the new Sony PS Vita portable gaming consoles recently launched worldwide, and enjoy fighting games such as Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, you might be interested in enhancing your gaming experience even further. This interesting fight stick mod might be … [Read more...] about PS Vita Fight Stick Mod For Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (video)
Sony Sells 1.2 Million PS Vita Consoles
It looks like sales of Sony's latest handheld gaming console are off to a strong start, as Sony has announced that they have sold more than 1.2 million PlayStation Vita consoles globally since the gaming device went on sale. Sony has apparently sold more than 620,000 PS Vita consoles in the last … [Read more...] about Sony Sells 1.2 Million PS Vita Consoles
EA’s Origin Now Enables Purchased Games To Be Added From Steam And Others
EA has this week announced and enabled a new feature on its Origin content delivery service, that now allows users to add games that they might have purchased on other libraries, Steam in particular. You might have already noticed when logged into EA Origins that EA games you have already purchased … [Read more...] about EA’s Origin Now Enables Purchased Games To Be Added From Steam And Others
PS3 Modern Warfare 3 Elite DLC, Drop 1 & 2 Maps Available Today
PS3 gamers who have been patiently waiting for the latest Modern Warfare 3 Elite maps to land on PS3 consoles will be delighted to know that today they have now arrived. The "Piazza" and "Liberation" maps for Modern Warfare 3 are now available to download and play. The "Piazza" and "Liberation" … [Read more...] about PS3 Modern Warfare 3 Elite DLC, Drop 1 & 2 Maps Available Today
Laser AppTag Transforms Your Smartphones Into a Real-life FPS Game (video)
A new style of laser tag called AppTag has been designed for iOS devices and smartphones by Jon Atherton. The AppTag consists of a plastic gun to which you mount your iPod, iPhone or Android smartphone. Bringing first person shooter console gameplay to smartphones in the real world. Watch the video … [Read more...] about Laser AppTag Transforms Your Smartphones Into a Real-life FPS Game (video)
DIY USB Angry Birds Slingshot Controller (Video)
The guys from Mbed decided to create a DIY controller for Angry Birds that will let you play the game using a real slingshot, and it features an accelerometer and can control the game in the same way as the touchscreen controls. Innovative Gaming Experience The concept behind this DIY controller … [Read more...] about DIY USB Angry Birds Slingshot Controller (Video)
Xbox 360 White Special Edition 4GB Kinect Bundle Announced (video)
Microsoft has today announced the launch of a new all-white Special Edition Xbox 360 4GB Kinect bundle, that has been created for families in particular. The limited edition white Xbox 360 bundle includes a glossy white Xbox 360 4GB console, glossy white Kinect sensor, white Xbox 360 wireless … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 White Special Edition 4GB Kinect Bundle Announced (video)
Next Generation Xbox Codenamed Durango
The information comes from a tweet made by Crytek Technical Designer Sean Tracy which corroborates an earlier Kotaku report revealing the codename for the next Xbox as Durango. "Enjoying the Durango developers summit in London. So far, great swag and interesting talks," read the seemingly innocuous … [Read more...] about Next Generation Xbox Codenamed Durango
NVIDIA Announces Five New Games For Tegra Zone (Video)
NVIDIA has announced five new games which are headed to NVIDIA's Tegra Zone. The new titles include Sonic 4: Episode II, Eden To Green THD, Dark Kingdom THD, Hamilton’s Great Adventure THD, and Golden Arrow THD. These games didn’t come to Tegra 3 by accident. We’ve been working with these leading … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Announces Five New Games For Tegra Zone (Video)
