We Might Know How Much the PS4 Will Cost
Thursday, 7th February 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: $400, Asahi, console, goes, launch, next-gen, playstation, ps4, report, Sony, yen
Written by: Craig Hunter
A major news organization in Japan has published a report about Sony’s upcoming Playstation 4.
The Asahi Shimbun reported this morning that Sony’s next generation console will launch this year for 40,000 yen (about $428).
According to The Verge, this is the first time we have heard news about a possible cost of the system, and suggests a fairly aggressive price compared to the troubled Playstation 3 launch.
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Your Move, Microsoft: Sony Says It Will Let Beast of Redmond Make First, Next Generation Hardware Move
Monday, 21st January 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: company, generation, launch, new, playstation, said, Sony, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
The last the few weeks have brought on a number of different next generation hardware rumors. Most of the games industry is expecting an announcement sometime later this year and today we get some insight on how Sony will be making the transition.
Although no one knows exactly when we will get to see the next generation Playstation and Xbox, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai has said that the company will let Microsoft take the first step.
Award Winning Free-to-Play Shooter, PlanetSide2, Launches Today
Tuesday, 20th November 2012Posted in Industry
Tags: launch, MMO, mmo shooter, planetside 2, release, shooter
Written by: Paul Nyhart
For fans looking for one of the most massive MMOFPS in gaming history — the wait is over.
Sony Online Entertainment announced today that the award winning shooter is now available in North America and Europe.
PlanetSide 2 takes all the massive multiplayer battles and enourmous landscapes from the original PlanetSide and combines them with the new SOE proprietary MMO engine ForgeLight, allowing players to participate in all the fast-paced action of conventional First Person Shooters inside a massive world with thousands of other people.
Says PlanetSide 2 Creative Director Matt Higby:
“We set out to create a massive, unprecedented game, and we succeeded. PlanetSide 2 will break records for its size and combat…Now, it’s the players’ turn to make history. The war stories of brutal combat, acts of valor, casualties and victories from beta testing have been epic. But, the slate is clean, and the game has launched. It’s time to create legends.”
Part of PlanetSide 2′s reward system allows players to earn battle experience by increasing certifications and unlock access to new roles and customization options. It’s part of an overall experience that Sony Online Entertainment President John Smedley says is unlike anything gamers have ever seen:
“PlanetSide 2 sets the new standard for shooters…With thousands of players fighting simultaneously across several beautiful, massive continents, the size and intensity of PlanetSide 2 has no equal. You’ve never played anything like it.”
In addition to being one of the most massive multiplayer shooters in gaming history, PlanetSide 2 is also the first game to integrate live broadcasting functionality through the streaming site Twitch. Gamers can now stream gameplay directly to the twitch platform with a single click.
PlanetSide 2 is now available as a free to play game, with an enhanced membership option at $9.99/month for players looking for priority log-in status, cash bonuses, scalable gains for resources and passive cert points.
To begin playing, download PlanetSide 2 from Steam here.
And the trailer that DIDN’T make the cut…
Toki Tori 2 Coming To The Wii U on December 20 [Gallery]
Tuesday, 13th November 2012Posted in Preview
Tags: launch, nintendo, Toki Tori 2, Two Tribes, wii u, window
Written by: Craig Hunter
Toki Tori 2 developers Two Tribes has announced today that the title will hit the Wii U eShop over the holiday season on December 20. Now a Wii U launch window game, Toki Tori 2 was originally slated for PC and Mac with distribution through Steam.
Once Two Tribes got involved with development on the Wii U it focused all its time and efforts on creating a great Wii U launch game.
On the developers site it explains that the launch of Toki Tori 2 is extremely important for the studio as it has been its sole focus for well over a year.
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Daily Gaming: Nintendo Rumored To Launch Wii U November 18
Monday, 27th August 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: gamestop, launch, nintendo, November 18, PDP, release, Sunday, Texas, wii u
Written by: Craig Hunter
Today at a Gamestop conference in Texas the official release date for Nintendo’s Wii U may have been leaked. The gaming accessory company PDP said today during its presentation to the Gamestop managers that some of its products would be available just ahead of the Wii U’s November 18 launch date.
According to Kotaku, who has a source that attended the event, the release date slipped out as PDP wrapped up its presentation.
The anonymous source claims PDP was showcasing its fall line up of gaming peripherals and ended its showing by saying that the devices would be available Continue reading “Daily Gaming: Nintendo Rumored To Launch Wii U November 18” »
GameStop To Host Thousands Of Live Streamed Events For Mass Effect 3 Launch
Thursday, 1st March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: bioware, gamestop, launch, live stream, Mass Effect 3, ME 3, preorder
Written by: Craig Hunter
With the highly anticipated Mass Effect 3 releasing later this month, GameStop stores all across the US will be hosting special release events in celebration of the game’s March 6th, Tuesday release.
On top of the usual perks for preorders and dedicated midnight shoppers, GameStop has announced (via Gametrailers) that it will host a number of live events that will stream live to the over 3,600 retail locations across the United States and Canada. From the larger events in Hollywood, Chicago, Boston and Edmonton, the stream will include Continue reading “GameStop To Host Thousands Of Live Streamed Events For Mass Effect 3 Launch” »
‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22
Thursday, 23rd February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, angry, birds, game, iOS, launch, march, nasa, national geographic, PC, Rovio, space
Written by: Craig Hunter
In case you thought Rovio didn’t have anywhere new to take the Angry Birds franchise, Kotaku has confirmed Angry Birds Space will be landing on Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices next month on March 22. Not only that, but we’ve also got the new trailer that Rovio used official NASA footage to make.
Andrew Stalbow Rovio’s North America general manager talked about the new game in an email to Kotaku:
“Our focus is to delight our fans and we’re excited to launch Angry Birds Space on multiple platforms. In the build up to launch, we’re going to make a global Continue reading “‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22” »
Early Mass Effect 3 Copies Launched Into Space, Razer Accessories Unveiled
Friday, 17th February 2012Posted in Blog Archive
Tags: 360, accessories, DLC, ea, GPS, launch, Mass Effect 3, ME3, razer, space, trailer
Written by: Craig Hunter
With playable demos already heating up Xbox Live and PSN, a few pre-release copies of Mass Effect 3, set for release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on March 6, have been launched into space. These copies will be landing in the hands of a few lucky recipients who will get to play the game before it officially hits stores.
USAToday reports publisher EA has launched copies attached to weather balloons over San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and London. You won’t have to aimlessly go looking for a copy that might land near you, as EA will allow you to track the game’s onboard GPS tracker on masseffect.com. Of course, it will be first come first service when the copies ultimately land safely back on terra firma. Continue reading “Early Mass Effect 3 Copies Launched Into Space, Razer Accessories Unveiled” »
Toshiba To Launch First Glasses-Free 3D TV in U.S. in Q1 2012
Friday, 6th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: 2012, 3D, 55-inch, ces, glasses, glasses-free, launch, toshiba, tv, U.S.
Written by: Craig Hunter
With CES 2012 set to kick off next week on January 10, the big talk of this year’s show is smart TVs, mostly due to Apple’s expected entrance into the HDTV market. Due to this, much of the media is picking up the story that 3D won’t be as big of a focus at the show as it was last year.
According to CNET, at least one TV vendor plans to grab some attention with its latest 3D technology– Toshiba is introducing a glasses-free 3D TV and plan to be first to the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2012. Continue reading “Toshiba To Launch First Glasses-Free 3D TV in U.S. in Q1 2012” »
Everything You Need to Know About The U.S. Galaxy Nexus Launch
Tuesday, 6th December 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: $299, android, Galaxy, google, google wallet, ICS, ISIS, launch, nexus, nfc, Verizon
Written by: Craig Hunter
Google’s flagship Android experience has already landed in the UK, and now this month the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be making its way stateside. However, there are still more than a few unanswered questions about what will almost certainly be the most sought after smartphone of the holidays, so we wanted to take some time to clear up a few of the rumors.
First of all, we already know (as Google has confirmed) that the device will be landing on Verizon. No matter what you read on any number of Android centric blogs, no one has a solid release date. The only thing we know for sure is it’s coming this month, and we know Toronto is getting the device a day before the expected December 8th Canadian launch with a special one day event at the Bay and Dundas BestBuy location. That will be your first chance to get your hands on the device in North America. Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know About The U.S. Galaxy Nexus Launch” »
#ThoughtsOnGaming: Avoiding Buying Games at Launch May Not Be A Bad Idea
Tuesday, 8th November 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: arkham, bugs, day-one, launch, month, multiplayer, MW3, patches, release, skyrim, SkywardSword, wait
Written by: Craig Hunter
Written By Jordan Kahn
If you’re like me, you probably feel a sense of urgency to purchase a game the first week, or even the first day it’s released. Aggressive marketing campaigns months in advance of a game’s release certainly helps build the anticipation, but is it really worth NOT waiting for the inevitable price drops, patches, and reviews in the weeks following a title’s launch? In my experience, it rarely is.
First of all, the majority of games will see a price drop within the first three months of release, many much sooner. If that isn’t reason enough, the deal gets even sweeter when devs end up bundling previously paid DLC into the retail copy of the game– sometimes for even less than the game originally debuted for without Continue reading “#ThoughtsOnGaming: Avoiding Buying Games at Launch May Not Be A Bad Idea” »
Samsung ships more smartphones than Apple, but how many have they sold?
Friday, 28th October 2011Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: 4S, analyst, apple, estimates, iPhone, launch, million, samsung, shipped, sold, units
Written by: Craig Hunter
Have sales of the Galaxy S II (practically an iPhone 4 clone) allowed Samsung to pass Apple as the top smartphone vendor?
If the analysts are to be believed, Samsung did just exactly that, surpassing Apple during the third quarter with 27.8 million smartphone shipments in contrast to Apple’s 17.1 million. These numbers account for Samsung capturing 23.8 percent of the global smartphone market (in shipments) and Apple with 14.6 percent, this according to a report from Strategy Analytics market research firm. Continue reading “Samsung ships more smartphones than Apple, but how many have they sold?” »
Apple’s iPhone 4S lands safely from space but fails in drop test
Monday, 17th October 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: 4S, apple, balloon, drop test, Galaxy, ii, iPhone, launch, launched, space, video
Written by: Craig Hunter
Since the iPhone 4S was launched to the public on Friday, October 14th, it has already broken pre-order records, been taken apart, and now launched into space as a tribute to Steve Jobs and smashed to pieces in a drop test against the Galaxy S II.
The guys over at Final Cut King just posted this video (below) showing two iPhone 4Ss going into space attached to a weather balloon and landing safely thanks to a parachute and cases from OtterBox. Some are calling this video out as being a fake, however, as FinalCutKing is known for his visual effect and Final Cut Pro skills. You be the judge. Here’s an explanation uploaded with the video: Continue reading “Apple’s iPhone 4S lands safely from space but fails in drop test” »
iNVADERCADE: A Space Invaders arcade cabinet for iPad
Monday, 12th September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: atari's, cabinet, invadercade, invaders, ipad, launch, official, space
Written by: Craig Hunter
We told you a little while back about Atari’s plans to release an official arcade cabinet accessory for iPad, publisher Taito must have been taking note as they now too have a Space Invaders inspired arcade cabinet of their own.
iNVADERCADE, as it’s called, will be as close of a replica to the original Space Invaders cabinet from the 70′s as possible, only this time scaled down and powered with an iPad running the official Space Invaders HD iPad app. Continue reading “iNVADERCADE: A Space Invaders arcade cabinet for iPad” »
iPhone 5 production already up to 150,000 units a day, public launch imminent
Thursday, 8th September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: apple, explains, fourth, foxconn, iPhone, iPhone5, launch, production, release, report, supplier
Written by: Craig Hunter
If you had any doubt that Apple intends on releasing a next-gen iPhone in the coming months, today’s report from Digitimes claims that the company’s main supplier Foxconn has already ramped up production to 150,000 units a day. Continue reading “iPhone 5 production already up to 150,000 units a day, public launch imminent” »
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