SimCity server issues are continuing to plague EA and prevent players from logging onto their game. Yesterday, players were facing waits of up to half an hour to find a free server to play on, while today EA has announced it will be turning off non-critical parts of the game until it can get the … [Read more...] about SimCity Leaderboards, Achievements Turned Off Until Server Issues Are Resolved
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Tomb Raider 2013 Caves And Cliffs Multiplayer DLC Landing March 19th
Crystal Dynamics, developers of the latest Tomb Raider 2013 game, have this week announced that the new Caves and Cliffs multiplayer map pack will be arriving on March 19th. The Tomb Raider 2013 Caves and Cliffs DLC will include four new game modes: Rescue, Cry for Help, Team Deathmatch, and Free … [Read more...] about Tomb Raider 2013 Caves And Cliffs Multiplayer DLC Landing March 19th
Victory World War II Action-Strategy Game Hits Kickstarter
If you're a fan of action-strategy games set in the World War II realm, you'll probably appreciate the game Victory that's on Kickstarter right now. The game is trying to raise $700,000 for development costs and has about $16,500 in pledges as of right now. So far, 283 people have pledged money to … [Read more...] about Victory World War II Action-Strategy Game Hits Kickstarter
Rovio Makes Angry Birds Free On iOS
Rovio has made its Angry Birds gem free on Apple's iOS platform for the first time, and it looks like Rovio is about to announce that Angry Birds is the number one app of all time. Both the Angry Birds game for the iPhone and iPod Touch and the Angry Birds HD game for the iPad are now available for … [Read more...] about Rovio Makes Angry Birds Free On iOS
Microsoft Wants Kinect In Tablets, Laptops Eventually
After making the leap to PCs and getting an SDK, the Kinect will soon be a ubiquitous part of most consumer electronics if Microsoft has its way. But Microsoft's R&D still has a long way to go overcoming the obstacles inherent in making Kinect hardware smaller, lighter and usable in various … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants Kinect In Tablets, Laptops Eventually
“World of Warcraft” Film Former Director Sam Raimi Reveals Why He Left
With constant news of big-name directors and writers becoming attached to films based on high-profile video game IP only to soon leave the project, the narrative of Hollywood snubbing the new kid on the block seems to emerge. Turns out sometimes it's the other way around, at least to hear Sam Raimi … [Read more...] about “World of Warcraft” Film Former Director Sam Raimi Reveals Why He Left
Tomb Raider Film In The Works Based On Franchise Reboot
Tomb Raider 1 and 2 were some of the first breakout video game films. The films achieved a degree of success that put the category on the map, despite mostly halting efforts even today. So it's only fitting that a new film is coming featuring Lara's new image, one that will move forward from the … [Read more...] about Tomb Raider Film In The Works Based On Franchise Reboot
Sim City Players Facing Up To Half Hour Wait Due To Overwhelmed US Servers
EA's launch of its latest online-only entry in the Sim City franchise did not go smoothly, as the game's servers were immediately strained to their breaking point. The publisher's controlled review environment for the game also meant press reviews couldn't give consumers an accurate picture of the … [Read more...] about Sim City Players Facing Up To Half Hour Wait Due To Overwhelmed US Servers
RetroN 4 Console Plays NES, SNES, Genesis And Now GBA Games
A new and updated version of the RetroN 4 games console has been unveiled this week, building on the technology and multi-gaming principles of the RetroN 3 Console we featured here on Geeky Gadgets back in 2010. The new RetroN 4 console allows you to play cartridges from the Nintendo Entertainment … [Read more...] about RetroN 4 Console Plays NES, SNES, Genesis And Now GBA Games
SimCity Hits Retail and Digital Download
If you are a fan of the SimCity franchise, after a ten-year hiatus EA and Maxis have announced that the new game in the franchise is now available to purchase. The new SimCity game is currently available for PC gamers at retail outlets across North America. The game is also available as a digital … [Read more...] about SimCity Hits Retail and Digital Download
Battlefield 3 End Game DLC Unveiled By DICE And EA (video)
EA and DICE have this month unveiled the fifth and final digital expansion pack for their Battlefield game, in the form of the Battlefield 3 End Game DLC. The Battlefield 3 End Game DLC includes two new games modes that includes capture the flag, together with a new Air Superiority mode. Watch … [Read more...] about Battlefield 3 End Game DLC Unveiled By DICE And EA (video)
Valve Steam Box To Be Tested On Steam Users In 3-4 Months
Valve's chief executive Gabe Newell revealed in an interview with the BBC ahead of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Games Awards. That Valve is hoping to start sending out prototypes of its new Valve Steam box gaming hardware to Steam users within the next 3-4 … [Read more...] about Valve Steam Box To Be Tested On Steam Users In 3-4 Months
