Sony has issued a statement this week regards the available RAM PlayStation 4 developers will be able to access via the "direct" and "flexible" memory systems. Revealing that only only 4.5GB of the PS4's 8GB GDDR5 memory pool is guaranteed to game developers, however in real terms an additional … [Read more...] about PlayStation 4 Developers Get Access To 4.5GB Of RAM
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X-Arcade Solo Joystick Launches For PC, Mac, Linux And Consoles
Gamers looking for a retro-styled joystick layout complete with an 8-button configuration might be interested in a newly launched controller in the form of the X-Arcade Solo Joystick. The X-Arcade Solo Joystick has been designed to be compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux systems and can also be used … [Read more...] about X-Arcade Solo Joystick Launches For PC, Mac, Linux And Consoles
A Heartwarming Moment in Gaming
Sarah Marie Alida Parries was a five-year-old from Vancouver, British Columbia who liked playing a free-to-play mech shooter called “Mechwarrior Online” with her dad. She would pilot her favorite mech, called a Jenner, and school all the older gamers more often than not. Unfortunately, she wasn’t a … [Read more...] about A Heartwarming Moment in Gaming
Foc.us to be Gamers’ Steroids?
Foc.us is the name of a new gaming headset about to hit the market for gamers everywhere that’s causing a bit of a commotion. Instead of providing the usual headset services, the device provides shocks to the user’s prefrontal cortex in order to stimulate the brain and allow gamers to play better … [Read more...] about Foc.us to be Gamers’ Steroids?
Microsoft Does an About-Face on Self-Publishing Xbox One Games
Back in May, we reported that Microsoft had announced that it would not allow independent developers to self publish video games on the Xbox One game console. It appears Microsoft has had second thoughts on that policy and the company has now announced that it will allow independent game developers … [Read more...] about Microsoft Does an About-Face on Self-Publishing Xbox One Games
New Borderlands 2 DLC Revealed
Gearbox Software has announced some exciting new Borderlands 2 DLC, marking the first new downloadable content for the game in quite some time. The initial DLC offering will be the 'Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2', which will significantly enhance the gameplay experience by raising the level … [Read more...] about New Borderlands 2 DLC Revealed
NVIDIA Shield Shipping On July 31st
Last month, NVIDIA decided to delay the launch of their new handheld gaming console, the NVIDIA Shield, and now they have announced that the device will start shipping on the 31st of July. The NVIDIA Shield is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and comes with Android Jelly Bean. The device also … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Shield Shipping On July 31st
Video Game Sales Drop 15%
It’s not really much of a surprise. Every gamer knows that summer is when gaming usually falls off for a bit, but a 15% drop in retail sales in one month is still huge when hundreds of millions are involved. Total spending on video games in the U.S. last month was $1.2 billion, only about 50% of … [Read more...] about Video Game Sales Drop 15%
Dota 2 Arrives On Mac And Linux Systems (video)
Valve has today announced that Dota 2 has finally arrived on Mac and Linux systems via their Steam Games Network. Dota 2 has been available since July 9th 2013 as a final release and now allows Mac and Linux gamers to enjoy the multiplayer online battle arena. Dota 2 is the stand-alone sequel to … [Read more...] about Dota 2 Arrives On Mac And Linux Systems (video)
Magicka Wizard Wars First Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
The new Magicka Wizard Wars currently under development is not expected to launch until next year, but today its developers Paradox North have released the first trailer of gameplay from Magicka Wizard Wars to whet your appetite. The new Magicka Wizard Wars is a fast-paced action PvP game that … [Read more...] about Magicka Wizard Wars First Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
Strider Game Announced For Next Gen Consoles With Gameplay Trailer (videos)
Capcom has just announced that they are currently developing a new Strider game for the next generation PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, as well as PC and the older PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Polygon was able to get a glimpse of the new game at San Diego Comic-Con earlier today and explained … [Read more...] about Strider Game Announced For Next Gen Consoles With Gameplay Trailer (videos)
New Rovio Account Service Syncronises Your Progress Across All Devices
Rovio, the developers of the massively popular Angry Birds game, has today announced the launch of a new Rovio Account service that will allow you to continue your progress through the Angry Birds series of games on any device. To facilitate this, Rovio has launched a new Rovio Account … [Read more...] about New Rovio Account Service Syncronises Your Progress Across All Devices
