Sony has announced they will be taking the PlayStation Network offline for around 13 hours today, to carry out essential maintenance work. The outage will commence on Monday, April 16th, starting at approximately 6:00 am PDT / 9:00 am EDT and will be returning around 7:00 pm PDT / 10:00 pm … [Read more...] about PlayStation Network Going Offline Today For 13 Hours
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Microsoft To Implement Additional Xbox Live Monetization
Gleaned from a Microsoft Product Manager's LinkedIn profile comes the news that far from feeling the heat of Sony's free PSN model, Microsoft will be rolling out additional measures aimed at bringing Xbox Live revenue up to an even billion. Details on the new strategy are not mentioned, but a … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Implement Additional Xbox Live Monetization
EA Pursuing Need For Speed Movie
Looking to break the pattern of great games made into shoddy movies, EA has apparently decided to see what sort of film a shoddy video game might yield. Hopefully, the film will steer clear of Need for Speed The Run's storytelling ambitions, and at least aim for Fast and the Furious-style … [Read more...] about EA Pursuing Need For Speed Movie
Icewind Dale Could Follow Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition Success
Considering the dearth of hardcore old school RPGs not only on both their home platform, PC, but hugely promising ones like consumer tablets, using the potential success of Beamdog's upcoming revamp of the legendary CRPG franchise Baldur's Gate as a springboard for development on other beloved … [Read more...] about Icewind Dale Could Follow Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition Success
Malware On Fake Angry Birds Space Will Make You Really Angry As Well
You will put the Angry in Angry Birds Space. How? Why, a little Malware from a dubious site might help. Angry Birds impostors dressed up their Malware nest to look, feel, and sound like the newest game from the franchise: Angry Birds Space. If you got your game from a shady unofficial app … [Read more...] about Malware On Fake Angry Birds Space Will Make You Really Angry As Well
Awesome Mass Effect 3 Fan Made Alternative Launch Trailer (video)
BioWare did a great job at creating their version of the Mass Effect launch trailer, but YouTube user and Mass Effect 3 fan, Luke Ritson, has taken first place from BioWare with his alternative version of a Mass Effect 3 launch trailer. Combining elements from both the first and third Mass Effect … [Read more...] about Awesome Mass Effect 3 Fan Made Alternative Launch Trailer (video)
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Battle Edition Chassis Unveiled
If you are a fan of Theraltake's Level 10 GT computer case, you might be interested to know that Thermaltake have announced a new addition to their range in the form of the new Thermaltake Level 10 GT Battle Edition chassis. The new Battle Edition Level 10 GT case sports all the same excellent … [Read more...] about Thermaltake Level 10 GT Battle Edition Chassis Unveiled
Resistance: Burning Skies Multiplayer Trailer (video)
Sony has this week released a new trailer for its upcoming PS Vita game Resistance: Burning Skies, a console quality FPS, currently being developed by Nihilistic Software. The latest trailer provides you with a first look at the new multiplayer features included in the game, allowing 8 players to … [Read more...] about Resistance: Burning Skies Multiplayer Trailer (video)
Nintendo Grabs SuperMario4.com
If you're a fan of Super Mario from Nintendo, you will probably be excited to hear that Nintendo of America has purchased a new domain called SuperMario4.com. The new domain will definitely be the place for the new videogame when it launches. Sadly, we have no idea when the game will … [Read more...] about Nintendo Grabs SuperMario4.com
Diablo III Monk Character Detailed (video)
Over the last week, Blizzard has started releasing videos detailing the characters that will be available in their new Diablo III game. This highly anticipated game is set to launch on May 15th, 2012, after experiencing a few delays along the way. Blizzard has already introduced us to the Demon … [Read more...] about Diablo III Monk Character Detailed (video)
Valve Advertising For Specialist Electronics Engineer, Possible Steambox Development Position?
Even though Valve firmly denied the company was currently developing or had plans to develop a hardware device along the lines of a Steambox to run its Steam gaming network on, Valve has this week been busy advertising a new job position and is currently looking to recruit an Electronics … [Read more...] about Valve Advertising For Specialist Electronics Engineer, Possible Steambox Development Position?
Xbox 720 To Be Equipped With 16 Core CPU?
Even though Microsoft has no plans to reveal their next-generation Xbox gaming console at E3 later this year, it hasn't stopped the rumor mills from providing theories on what the new gaming console from Microsoft will include. Today, Xbox World has reported that Durango developer kits were sent … [Read more...] about Xbox 720 To Be Equipped With 16 Core CPU?
