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
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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
God Of War Ascension Trailer Reveals Multiplayer Hero’s And More (video)
A new God Of War Ascension trailer has been released showing a glimpse at what you can expect from the game's multiplayer characters. God of War Ascension launches on March 12th, 2013 exclusively on PS3, and is available to pre-order now with a few different game packages available to choose from, … [Read more...] about God Of War Ascension Trailer Reveals Multiplayer Hero’s And More (video)
Resident Evil Revelations Trailer HD Reveals New Infernal Difficulty (video)
A new Resident Evil Revelations trailer has been released by Capcom this week, bringing with it a glimpse of what you can expect from the new "Infernal" difficulty mode within the Resident Evil Revelations game. The new Infernal difficulty mode has been added by Capcom to make the game … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Revelations Trailer HD Reveals New Infernal Difficulty (video)
Skyrim Update 1.9 Adds Legendary Skills, Removes Overall Level Cap
A new Skyrim update 1.9 has been rolled out this week by Bethesda for PC gamers via Valve's Steam gaming network, which now removes the highest level cap of characters, which used to stand at 81. The Skyrim update 1.9 brings with it a Legendary difficulty and the ability to make skills Legendary … [Read more...] about Skyrim Update 1.9 Adds Legendary Skills, Removes Overall Level Cap
The Sims 3 University Life Expansion Available Right Now
EA has announced the launch of a new expansion pack for The Sims 3. The new expansion pack is called The Sims 3 University Life Expansion Pack and is available for Windows and Mac computers. The expansion pack can be purchased in retail stores or downloaded digitally via Origin. New Features and … [Read more...] about The Sims 3 University Life Expansion Available Right Now
Mass Effect 3 Citadel Trailer Released (video)
If you are looking forward to the arrival of the new Mass Effect 3 Citadel DLC today, you will be pleased to learn that BioWare has released a new Mass Effect 3 Citadel trailer to whet your appetite a little more before the download's official release later today. The Mass Effect 3 Citadel trailer … [Read more...] about Mass Effect 3 Citadel Trailer Released (video)
Dead Space Series Dropped After Poor Dead Space 3 Sales
A new report published this week has revealed that EA has decided to drop development of a new Dead Space series game and close the franchise completely, after sales of Dead Space 3 failed to reach targets. The development of the new Dead Space 4 game by Visceral Games and Visceral Montreal has … [Read more...] about Dead Space Series Dropped After Poor Dead Space 3 Sales
Wii U Update Adds New User Enhancements And System Stability
Nintendo has started rolling out a number of new system updates for its Nintendo Wii U gaming console, which will update the system's software. Nintendo is planning to release a number of new Wii U updates over the coming months, and today's firmware update brings with it system stability … [Read more...] about Wii U Update Adds New User Enhancements And System Stability
