Nintendo has announced that their new 3DS passed 400,000 US sales in just its first opening week. This impressive feat also set a new US day-one record for Nintendo's handheld division. Nintendo released its new 3DS console on the 27th March 2011 and managed a huge 400,000 in March alone. To put … [Read more...] about 3DS Passes 400,000 Sales In First Week
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Microsoft Adds Kinect Support For Netflix
Microsoft has added a new feature to the Xbox 360 that will let users of the Netflix video streaming service use the Microsoft Kinect to control Netflix, and now you will be able to select your favourite movies without the need for a remote control. You will be able to select and play movies, as … [Read more...] about Microsoft Adds Kinect Support For Netflix
Mionix Zibal 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Announced
Mionix has added a new gaming keyboard to its lineup with the launch of the Mionix Zibal 60, which is a mechanical keyboard designed for gamers and it comes with a range of features. The Mionix Zibal 60 features Black Cherry MX mechanical key switches, which are known for their durability and … [Read more...] about Mionix Zibal 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Announced
Nintendo Wii 2 2012 Launch Would Already Be Too Late
Hot on the heels of rumors claiming a new Wii console is on the horizon and apparently one that is "significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360" to boot according to IGN, ubiquitous industry analyst Michael Pachter claims it's coming too late. Too late for what, exactly? For the … [Read more...] about Nintendo Wii 2 2012 Launch Would Already Be Too Late
Yar’s Revenge Comes to Xbox Live Arcade
I didn't really like Yar's Revenge back in the day on the Atari, but it was one of the most popular games on the console. I was more into Pole Position and Asteroids. If you were a big Yar's Revenge fan, you will be excited to hear that a new remake of the game is on Xbox Live Arcade. The game is … [Read more...] about Yar’s Revenge Comes to Xbox Live Arcade
iCade Lands at FCC!
Sometimes the wild products that we see around April Fools make the jump from a joke to a real product after people are so interested in the lie they want the real thing. This is the case with the sweet iCade we talked about back in January. That cool iCade has now crossed the FCC. The FCC … [Read more...] about iCade Lands at FCC!
Activision: Guitar Hero Not Dead, Just Catching Some Shut-Eye
Chances are when Guitar Hero does come back, it won't be the industry-changing juggernaut it was back in the day. Hell, it'll probably never be that big again. What it could be, though, is an antidote to the nostalgia people are sure to feel in a year or so when they start pining for something new … [Read more...] about Activision: Guitar Hero Not Dead, Just Catching Some Shut-Eye
Razer Switchblade Concept Makes The Jump To Production
You might remember the Razer Switchblade gaming console concept that was showcased at CES this year. If you do, you might also be pleased to know that Razer has announced they will be mass producing the device. Razer's partnering with Chinese Internet company Tencent to bring the portable gaming … [Read more...] about Razer Switchblade Concept Makes The Jump To Production
Anonymous Attack On Sony Continuing Despite GeoHot Trial Outcome
Better stick the cork back in that champagne, Sony, you're not out of the woods yet. Remember that pack of hackers, for lack of a better word, you upset when you sued GeoHot for running his own code on his own console that he bought with his own money? Strangely enough, even after that injunction … [Read more...] about Anonymous Attack On Sony Continuing Despite GeoHot Trial Outcome
Valve Unveils Details On Steam PS3 Portal 2 Overlay Features
With Portal 2's launch date edging ever closer, Valve has now released details of how the new overlay PS3 Steam connection will work. Plus, the bonus of every PS3 Portal game coming with a code to enable you to play the game from either your PC or Mac. A list of features that will be coming with … [Read more...] about Valve Unveils Details On Steam PS3 Portal 2 Overlay Features
Microsoft Previews Kinect SDK For Windows (Video)
Microsoft's Kinect has become extremely popular amongst gamers, and it has also garnered significant attention from DIYers and hackers who have created some really cool Microsoft Kinect hacks. The Kinect's ability to track motion and recognize gestures has opened up a world of possibilities beyond … [Read more...] about Microsoft Previews Kinect SDK For Windows (Video)
Darkspore Reaches Open Beta, Download Now Available (video)
Maxis' Darkspore, the new sci-fi action role-playing game where players can upgrade their heroes with various body parts and gear, is now available as an open beta client. This exciting opportunity allows you to play through the first few levels of the highly anticipated action-RPG follow-up to … [Read more...] about Darkspore Reaches Open Beta, Download Now Available (video)
