You probably didn't need Satoru Iwata to come right out and say it, mostly because if Nintendo were to abandon traditional gaming inputs they would have done so already when the iPhone blew up instead of adding an analog to the 3DS way after the iPad gained steam, but Nintendo has decided to … [Read more...] about Nintendo Loves Tablets, Not Ditching Buttons
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New Sony Attack Sees Credit Card Numbers Definitely Taken This Time
Remember how Sony said there's no evidence that credit card numbers were stolen during the recent mother of all digital PSN break-ins? Well, they probably weren't. Then. See, Sony just had its servers burglarized again, only it was Sony Online Entertainment this time around. And the interlopers made … [Read more...] about New Sony Attack Sees Credit Card Numbers Definitely Taken This Time
Portal 2 Insane Cube Tricks (video)
If you're still having a few problems getting to grips with the Portal gun in the recently launched Portal 2 game, the video by Schrobotindisguise after the break will show you a few neat tricks that can be performed using the cube. Before the inevitable challenge chambers and leaderboards, … [Read more...] about Portal 2 Insane Cube Tricks (video)
Sony To Restore PSN And Qriocity Services This Week
Sony has released another official statement about the PlayStation Network, following the massive security breach which took the Sony PSN down. Sony has announced that it will be restoring some PlayStation Network and Qriocity services this week. Restoration of Services Sony has stated that it … [Read more...] about Sony To Restore PSN And Qriocity Services This Week
Mario Anniversary Chuck Taylors Look Terrible
Thanks to the Almighty, these will only be available in Japan. In a rare collaboration between Converse and Nintendo, Mario 25th anniversary sneakers will be hitting select stores soon. This is a limited edition gimmick, so if you're dying for a pair, consider traveling all the way to … [Read more...] about Mario Anniversary Chuck Taylors Look Terrible
Free Portal 2 DLC Coming For All Platforms
It's only the first piece of DLC that Valve isn't charging you for, but we're talking multiplayer and single-player content for all three platforms. The update will contain "new test chambers for players, leaderboards, challenge mode for single and multiplayer modes, and more." Not only that, but … [Read more...] about Free Portal 2 DLC Coming For All Platforms
PSN Breach Being Looked Into By FBI & Homeland Security
If this were a Hollywood movie, this is where the guys who breached PSN security would need to start typing extra fast, because Sony is getting a little help from its friends, the US government. We guess FBI and Homeland security are now official members of the Sony Defense Force. Now unless North … [Read more...] about PSN Breach Being Looked Into By FBI & Homeland Security
Marvel Universe MMO Will Be Free To Play
We'd ask what took so long, but we're afraid they'd actually answer. Marvel has finally revealed some new details about its upcoming MMO that's sort of like that other superhero MMO. No, not City of Heroes. And what better time to announce new details about said MMO than now that that MMO is out of … [Read more...] about Marvel Universe MMO Will Be Free To Play
Bethesda Advising Fallout New Vegas Owners To Decline Newest Update
We had been hearing some reports that the new Fallout New Vegas update brought with it some issues, but if Bethesda is telling people to refrain from installing it until they've replaced it, we guess it's pretty bad. That is, unless you don't consider losing your saved games bad. Us, we're pretty … [Read more...] about Bethesda Advising Fallout New Vegas Owners To Decline Newest Update
Gears Of War 3 Might Have Had Master Chief Cameo
If Microsoft wasn't "squeamish" about that sort of thing. The news comes via Gears of War Creative Director Cliff Blezinsky, who says that that fanfic you've got moldering in your dresser drawer, he's already tried to make it a reality. Well, not in those exact words. "I'll let you in on a secret. I … [Read more...] about Gears Of War 3 Might Have Had Master Chief Cameo
Awesome Star Craft 2 Paper Sculptures Will Leave You Speechless
Wow, what nice close-ups of Terran units from StarCraft 2—you might be thinking this. Stop because you're thinking wrong. These aren't close-ups but very detailed handmade (yes) renditions of vehicles and aircraft from the popular strategy game, which is a religion in some countries (hint, … [Read more...] about Awesome Star Craft 2 Paper Sculptures Will Leave You Speechless
Redbox to Start Game Rentals June 17!
If your city is anything like mine, old-fashioned movie rental stores may be very few. All of the major chains have gone out of business in my area, leaving only a handful of Redbox kiosks to serve those wanting to rent a flick. The bad part is that if I want to rent a game, I don’t have any options … [Read more...] about Redbox to Start Game Rentals June 17!
