Next-gen TV—with a 4K "Ultra HD" picture resolution—was this year's hot topic at CES. But its success may be in the hands of console gamers. With leaked details of octal-core processor banks paired with 8GB of RAM, the PlayStation 4 "Orbis" is sounding powerful (just for comparison of RAM alone, the 8GB of system memory ...
Chinese Government Considers Revoking 12 Year Video Game Ban
on 1.28.13
Chinese officials are said to be in the process of reviewing a ban on gaming consoles that was established in 2000, potentially opening up a massive untapped market for the likes of Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, according to China Daily. A source within the Ministry of Culture told the paper: “We are reviewing the policy ...
PlayStation Vita Sales Slip; Sony Needs to Shake Things Up
on 1.25.13
Over the past year, Sony’s PS Vita has been squeezed badly by the dazzling success of the Nintendo 3DS and the overall contraction of the video game market in the United States and Japan. After a brief rebound in sales during the holiday season, the Vita’s lack of pulse became again painfully evident this week. As the ...
Rumor: PS4 To Be 50% More Powerful than Xbox 720
on 1.18.13
A new batch of rumours has surfaced surrounding the next generation games machines from Sony and Microsoft – you'd better get used to this from now on. Gaming site VG 247 has spoken to developers returning from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where they claim to have been briefed on the hardware at secret ...
Shelly Palmer Radio Report – November 23, 2012
on 11.23.12
We’ve officially begun the holiday season, which means food, fun and family for the next several weeks. But after the food has been eaten, the gifts have been opened and the family wants to watch a movie or show on Netflix or Hulu, how do you make that happen on your HDTV? Lucky for you, there are many options. Many newer ...
PlayStation Vita launches PS Plus service on November 19th, free for existing PS3 subscribers
on 11.13.12
Wrapped up in the Sony handheld's version 2.0 update, the PlayStation Vita is finally getting PS Plus. Detailing the offering for European users, the subscription-based service will add four free games per month, with the launch line-up including Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Gravity Rush and Chronovolt. Like its big console ...
Nintendo’s Wii U tablet controller and the death of your TV’s remote control
on 11.12.12
Turning on an Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 / Nintendo Wii: Walk to living room, pick up television controller. Turn on television, select input / applicable volume / etc. Put down television controller. Pick up gamepad. Turn on power. Select profile. Five steps. Let's compare this to Nintendo's new console, the Wii U. Walk to ...
ESRB simplifies ratings process for downloadable games
on 10.24.12
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board's standard rating process involves issuing content guidance to consumers based on viewing a DVD of representative gameplay. But with thousands of games being submitted to participating digital storefronts—including the upcoming Windows 8 Store, Steam, console download services, and ...
Sony’s PlayStation Mobile store launches, available on PlayStation Vita and select Android devices
on 10.3.12
Sony has made good on its promise to launch its mobile PlayStation Store in October, today releasing its gaming marketplace on a number of its own smartphones, tablets but also its gaming console. The company has also included support for a selection of HTC smartphones, which feature a PlayStation Certified Android ...
Sony might sell a PlayStation 3 and PS Vita bundle in the future
on 10.1.12
Despite a solid launch, the PS Vita handheld has failed to become the hit that Sony was expecting. Saddled with a $250 price tag and games that cost as much as $40 to $50, consumers have questioned what value a dedicated gaming portable has in a world where tablets offer quality games for $10 or less. In an interview with ...
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