Within Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 Preview, the company has rolled out a new version of its DirectX 11.2 software, which brings a host of new features to improve performance in your games and graphics apps. This update is a significant step forward in enhancing the visual and computational … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 Preview Introduces DirectX 11.2
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Surgeon Simulator 2013 Receives Oculus Rift Support (video)
If you enjoy playing Surgeon Simulator 2013, you might be interested to learn that it now has been linked with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to provide an even more immersive game. The Surgeon Simulator 2013 game is a darkly humorous, over-the-top operation sim game where you become Nigel … [Read more...] about Surgeon Simulator 2013 Receives Oculus Rift Support (video)
New Gaming Giant
Right now the gaming community is dominated by three companies – Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. It’s been that way since Microsoft came out with the Xbox more than a decade ago; however, a new player may come onto the scene to challenge the three for gaming’s top spot. Google is apparently working … [Read more...] about New Gaming Giant
The PS4 was Originally $499?
To many of us, when Sony announced that the PS4 would cost $399, it was a sign that the company learned its lesson with the PS3’s horrendous launch. While the company has initially received critical acclaim for its upcoming price-point, that price came at cost. Apparently, the console was … [Read more...] about The PS4 was Originally $499?
More Radical Changes By Microsoft
Even after announcing a 180-degree turn on its upcoming used gaming policies, Xbox has continued to fall behind in popularity with both gamers and developers due to Microsoft’s – arguably greedy – business practices. In an effort to appease developers and keep up, Microsoft has decided to stop … [Read more...] about More Radical Changes By Microsoft
Valve Voice-Actor Infographic Helps You Put Faces To The Voices
Have you ever wondered which actors are responsible for some or all of the voices included in games created by Valve? If you have ever wondered who was responsible for a certain character's voice within a Valve game, a new detailed Valve voice-actor Infographic has been created that will allow you … [Read more...] about Valve Voice-Actor Infographic Helps You Put Faces To The Voices
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Sells Over 500,000 Copies In Just 2 Months
Ubisoft has announced today that their new Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon retro 1980's themed resin of the Far Cry 3 game has sold more than 500,000 copies in just the first two months after release. The new Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon game even helped to cross-sell the original Far Cry 3 game, Ubisoft … [Read more...] about Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Sells Over 500,000 Copies In Just 2 Months
Red Dead Redemption Fan Movie Launches (video)
Red Dead Redemption fans might be pleased to learn that the new fan-made Red Dead Redemption movie called The Hanging of Bonnie MacFarlane has now been finished and released on YouTube this week. The 15-minute Red Dead Redemption movie combines a love for Spaghetti Westerns and a bit of the old … [Read more...] about Red Dead Redemption Fan Movie Launches (video)
Microsoft Will No Longer Charge Developers For Xbox Updates
Microsoft has been charging developers for updates to games on Xbox Arcade, although it would appear that this is now a thing of the past and it would appear that Microsoft stopped charging developers for updates back in April. "Microsoft eliminated fees for Title Updates on Xbox 360 Arcade games … [Read more...] about Microsoft Will No Longer Charge Developers For Xbox Updates
Microsoft Creating Xbox One Headset Adapter for Xbox 360 Headphones
Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed that their new next-generation Xbox One games console will not be shipping with a headset included in the box. The reason for this, Microsoft explained, was that the bundle includes a Microsoft Kinect motion gesture control, which also features a built-in … [Read more...] about Microsoft Creating Xbox One Headset Adapter for Xbox 360 Headphones
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection Trailer Released (video)
Metal Gear Solid fans or new gamers to the series might be interested in this new trailer for the Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection, which is set to launch next month on July 9th, 2013 exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. The Complete Metal … [Read more...] about Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection Trailer Released (video)
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Trailer Reveals New Battle Focus Interface (video)
A new gameplay trailer for the upcoming The Bureau: XCOM Declassified game has been released today, revealing a glimpse at how you can expect the game mechanics to function during gameplay using the new Battle Focus interface. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is the latest game in the XCOM series and … [Read more...] about The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Trailer Reveals New Battle Focus Interface (video)
