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Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Blu-ray, 8GB RAM, Kinect 2, USB 3.0
Microsoft has finally unveiled its PS4 competitor, the Xbox One. Surprisingly, Microsoft did not name it Xbox 720 as it was expected. Microsoft calls it the ‘Xbox One’ because it’s an all in “one” media center for gaming and entertainment. Unlike Sony, Microsoft revealed the console and didn’t wait until E3. During the conference specs, games, and controller were revealed for the console. The Xbox One is packed with high-end components. The…
Sony teases PS4 console before Xbox 720 announcement (video)
Today Sony decided to release a video teasing their PlayStation 4 console. Sony’s marketing department uploaded the video just one before Microsoft announce the Xbox 720, making the Xbox 720 get less attention tomorrow when Microsoft announce it. The video doesn’t show much detail of the console, only that it’s a square design. The PS4 was announced by Sony on February of this year in an event in…
Sony shows PS4 DualShock 4 controller on video
Although Sony has not shown the PS4 console nor we have any idea how it will look, Sony has demonstrated the DualShock 4 controller for the system many times. The company posted a video showing features of the DualShock 4 and how it will work. Sony’s devs in the video explain news fratures the DualShock 4 have over the DualShock 3 like share button, light bar, and the speaker,…
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for iPhone, iPad, Android devices coming on December 6th
RockStar Games today announced that they will be releasing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition on the App Store and Google Play for Android and iOS devices on December 6th. Both versions – on Android and iOS – will be priced at $4.99. From RockStar: This 10th Anniversary Edition brings the full experience of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to mobile devices, with native high-resolution graphics and…
Microsoft to announce Xbox 720 with Kinect 2, Blu-ray, redesigned controller (report)
Microsoft’s next-gen console – Xbox 720 – will be unveiled next year with Blu-ray support and directional audio, a TV output and input for watching and recording TV shows. These details were leaked by Xbox World magazine which also stated that the next Xbox will be simply called “Xbox”, not Xbox 720. With the new Xbox system, it is also said that Kinect 2 will be introduced along with the new…
Sony unveils new smaller, lighter PS3 model, available September 25th
Sony on Wednesday announced a new PS3 model during Tokyo Game Show. The new PS3 model is another slim PS3 but approximately 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the current PS3 slim, according to Sony. The first new smaller and lighter 250GB PS3 slim will be available on September 25th and will be packed with UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception: Game of the Year Edition. It will be available for $269. The other limited bundle includes a…
PS3 software update 4.20 to be released tomorrow
Sony today announced that PS3 software update v4.2o will be released tomorrow, “which will include a few minor updates in order to strengthen functionality and improve your overall experience.” Update v4.20 will improve sidetone audio in your headset with a new option to “select one out of five levels for microphone audio, or turn the feature off completely.” Sony also says this update will enable virtual surround sound functionality, giving…
Sony’s CEO disagrees to block used games in PS4, calls it ‘anti-consumer’
The few rumors we have for next gen-consoles both have something in common; both Xbox 720 and PS4 points out that both consoles will block used games. Well, that’s a rumor that Sony’s CEO Jack Tretton personally disagrees with. While speaking on GameTrailers’ Bonus Round, Pachter said that when he asked Tretton if this rumors were true, Sony’s CEO stated that he was “opposed to blocking used games.” Tretton also…
Valve’s Portal-like game for iPhone and iPad now available (Wormholes)
iOS developer Jeff Slavitz has created an iPad and iPhone version of Valve’s Portal game for PC and game consoles. The app, called Wormholes, is a very close knockoff to their PC and console versions of Portal. Play through numerous exciting levels Use the A978 Wormhole Gun to travel around the level instantaneously Use cubes and buttons to unlock doors to get to the finish! Although the app is a good imitation…
BlackBerry PlayBook gets Angry Birds Space
Angry Birds Space has finally launched on the BlackBerry PlayBook. PlayBook owners can now enjoy the zero-gravity version of Angry Birds before Windows Phone 7 users. This is what you will get from Angry Birds Space on your PlayBook: 60 interstellar levels! Regular free updates! Brand new birds! Brand new superpowers! Zero-gravity space adventures! Trick shots using planets’ gravity! Hidden bonus levels! Beautifully detailed backgrounds! Angry Birds…
