Gaming

Microsoft is going to release a handful of new applications to XBOX 360s in the U.S. and Canada. For beginners, those of you living Stateside will now have access to Manga Entertainment and MUZU.TV. Manga Entertainment provides access to free video content from its catalog, while MUZU.TV boasts of around 40,000 music videos from current and classic artists ready for users’ viewing pleasure. FOXTEL... Read More »

You could be surfing the Internet using voice and gesture controls on your XBOX 360 gaming console in the very near future. It is being rumored that the software giant Microsoft Corporation is working on a Kinect-enabled Internet browser for the XBOX 360 gaming console. The browser is reported to include Bing voice search, however, it will be limited to media results only. How it will benefit Microsoft? Bringing... Read More »

A new research has proved that playing games on computer can be just as effective as treating a patient of depression through one-on-one counseling. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Auckland by doctors from New Zealand, and the study report was published online by British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week. According to the study, most of the adolescents hate to seek professional... Read More »

The latest rumors making rounds on the Internet indicate that the upcoming Microsoft console i.e. the XBOX 720 is going to come equipped with a 16-core IBM PowerPC chip that was reportedly found in some early development machines. The finished version of the XBOX 720 is reported to come with a 16-core CPU, along with a GPU that will be equivalent in power to AMD Radeon HD 7000 GPU. At first instance,... Read More »

Are you crazy about Angry Birds game? No surprises, as the game truly has everything to keep you interested and busy throughout. The game, which has topped all gaming charts in a very short span of time, is now planning to feature on your TV screen. If sources are to be believed, you can expect the Angry Birds cartoon series featuring on your TV screen in August 2012. Nick Dorra, Rovio animation... Read More »

Angry Birds are not just catapult throwers. They are record-breaking lot as well. As soon as Angry Birds Space launched, a whirlwind of users swept the spatial zones, as if in a hurry. Outcome — 10 million downloads in just three days! The closest record ever to this feat stands for the Draw Something app from OMGPOP that saw 20 million downloads over five weeks. Given this, you can easily imagine... Read More »

Zynga Inc. is reported to have claimed OMGPOP, the creator of engaging game named Draw Something. In just few weeks, Draw Something has become one of the most famous and addictive game apps. The game basically revolves around the concept of drawing an image that is guessed by other partner or friend. It is available in various versions for Android and iOS platforms and can be played on your tablet... Read More »

GAMELOFT has signed a pact with Fox Digital Entertainment and it will come with an all new game based on the animated blockbuster movie series named Ice Age. Each edition of Ice Age movie has been much loved and adored since its first release in 2002 by Blue Sky Studios. The story revolves around the effort of the three mammals to reunite a human baby to its parents. The Ice Age Village game will... Read More »

If you are Baseball fan, you would be happy to know that the best ever Major League Baseball franchise is back with MLB 2K12. Amalgamating certain elements from 2K10 and 2K11, Major League Baseball 2K12 is the finest title up till now from 2K Sports. Featuring state-of-the-art hitting and pitching controls, comprehensive player tendencies, and engaging game modes, MLB 2K12 is certainly meant to captivate... Read More »

EverQuest, an extensively popular game, has completed thirteen years and now there is no subscription attached to it. Sony Online Entertainment expansively outlined the significance for a game like EverQuest by commemorating its 13th anniversary. This March 16th, it was the original release date for EverQuest game. And to make it extra special, Sony Online Entertainment planned out a huge event and... Read More »

XBOX 360 Kinect players have a new platform to sharpen their shooting skills. Microsoft is offering them a new shooting range set in the legendary cowboy-style environment of the Wild West. When gunshots of Colt and Remington pistols roar, you know that you have entered the dangerous world of “The Gunstringer”. Twisted Pixel Games and Microsoft Studios have announced a new installment of add-on... Read More »

The virtual world of video games is about to meet the reality. Gaming experience will never be the same, as it will soon blur the line between virtual and real world. A prelude to such a revolutionary prospect is presented by video game developer David Cage when he introduced “Kara”. Kara is the next level of gaming experience that uses performance-capture technology. David Cage unveiled... Read More »

Sony wants you to be a part of the grand celebration of its successful launch of PlayStation Vita. You have an excellent opportunity to associate yourself with the unique gaming system by creating your own original portable ID design. Sony has launched an open challenge to explore and express your creativity and come up with the most imaginative portable ID design for PlayStation Vita. For taking... Read More »

What comes to your mind when you think about inter-galactic battles? Probably Star Wars or Star Trek, but this time a new space battle is going to keep everyone taking about it. Surprisingly, it is between birds and pigs! Get ready to be amused, as Rovio Entertainment brings the latest version of the most popular game. Yeah! It’s Angry Birds Space. Rovio Entertainment maintains a good reputation... Read More »

XBOX 360 users now have another reason to boast about their favorite console. XBOX 360 has maintained its top selling title for yet another month. It’s the 14th consecutive month of unprecedented reign of XBOX 360 as the best-selling gaming console in the United States. Microsoft has announced that around 426,000 units of XBOX 360 were sold in the month of February, leaving other console competitors... Read More »

Video games are now no longer exclusive to humans only. Robots are also all set to make their mark and are joining in at the one of a kind video game contest at the FIRST Robotics Competition. The FIRST Robotics Competition will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. More than 60 robotics team will be participating in this unique competition, where they will be using XBOX 360... Read More »

Are you an ardent game developer? If you are, then you cannot afford to stay ignorant about the world’s largest professionals-only game industry event. The Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2012 is the biggest hub of game developers, where ideas amalgamate for the creation of new and innovative games. This grand event, Game Developers Conference 2012, is being held at San Fransisco, CA. The entire... Read More »

EA Canada brings the ultimate extreme skiing game that is going to pump up the adrenaline on your XBOX 360. Skiing could have never been better in the real or virtual world when you slide on the snow of SSX world. Yeah! SSX is undoubtedly the best skiing game ever with a deserving medal of Extreme Sports genre. The game combines all the extreme topographies of snowscape for you to not only awe in... Read More »

Are you the one who are passionate about gaming? Do you come in the category of those ardent gamers, who had tried their hands on almost every game since their childhood? If the answer is ‘Yes’, then here is a lifetime opportunity for you to explore and experience the latest in the world of gaming. Halifax Game Jam has called for all the interested gamers, artists, designers, comic makers, and... Read More »

This is a treat to all Katy Perry’s fan. If you are the one who loved her song, “I kissed a girl,” here is your gift. Katy Perry has partnered with Electronic Arts to launch The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector’s Edition. It is now available for preorder. This game gives all the Katy Perry’s fan, a chance to climb the ladder from rags to riches. They can choose to become anything... Read More »

The 2012 Global Game Jam organized by International Game Developers Association, which took place on January 27—29, saw students, programmers, and game designers from different places come together to create a new innovative and creative video game within a given time. Among the group of participants were students and graduates from Bradley University. This group won the competition by working... Read More »

Machinima, an entertainment network, which streams videos for video gamers, is now considered the most watched channel on YouTube. According to reports, Machinima has already posted more than 160 million videos on its YouTube channel and it has attracted around 125 million viewers. According to Machinima, “Machinima is the next generation video entertainment network for video gamers, providing... Read More »

The research team of UT Dallas Arts and Technology (ATEC) program has been working on a research project called First Person Cultural Trainer (FPCT). The research project has won a national award for the third time and two years in succession. FPCT is backed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command G2 Intelligence Support. With its latest achievement, FPCT has added another feather to its cap. Previously,... Read More »

For every gamer, amateur or professional, the latest Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition is an adventure path in itself. This fifth edition guides you through a number of video games and updates you on the latest records and select images taken from the top game titles from the last year. The book has trivia facts and interesting news reports to amuse you with each of its pages. It... Read More »

The Love Plus game, developed by Konami for Nintendo DS video game, will now be available in 3D. All the Nintendo 3DS owners can rejoice, because the addictive romantic game can now be played with 3D effects without the glasses. It also has more enhanced features compared to the previous version played on Nintendo DS. The ‘NEW Love Plus’ for Nintendo 3DS will hit the market on 14th February 2012... Read More »