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A few new hardware images have been revealed by online retailer, Amazon.com, of PDP’s upcoming Trigger Grips accessories for the PS Vita handheld system.
So, as I was perusing the PSN today, my body atwitter at the potential for new, shiny free PSN+ content, I was greeted with this avatar. And it sent me back on a nostalgic, terrible terrible trip to the past.
According to various members of the company, it appears that the announcement of the PlayStation 4 is definitely not coming at this year's E3. Check out the full article for more details and speculation about the PS4 and Sony's next-gen agenda.
"With every console transition, people ask if there will be another console transition or another successful console platform. We are betting big that there will be. If you look at games like Call of Duty and Gears of War, it's clear that console is the pinnacle of the gaming experience. so we are investing heavily with our engine and game development efforts for the next generation of console technology and games."
"As Apple's iOS App Store has shown, there's huge interest in downloadable games, both on behalf of consumers and developers. You can bet that if Apple's living room devices, either a proper Apple television set, or today's Web set-top box, ever support gaming, there won't be discs involved. And Microsoft itself already supports some downloadable games for the Xbox today, and Windows 8 apps tomorrow, plus plenty of streaming video."
Kojima Productions comments on the Fox Engine’s compatibility with next-generation consoles, increased efficiency it offers for development and more.
Console Domination are now looking at retro console gaming as well, with their first retro review based on one of the best if not the best console of all time the Atari 2600.
"GamingUnion: "The year of 2012 is into full swing, but the gaming industry is still flexing its muscles ahead of an action packed February. With that in mind, we figured it would be the perfect time to share some thoughts about what we feel is going to happen in the world of video games this year.""
Gaming legend Jason Rubin talks to Vivid Gamer about the making of Crash Bandicoot , the conflicts between developers and publishers, and the future of our industry. You don’t want to miss this.
"Instead of being a huge desktop build or some sleek laptop, this piece of hardware is no longer focusing on the desk gamer but rather the couch gamer. This means that the device will sit preferably next to your TV where you can hook it up and enjoy it on the big screen. This is a hybrid of a console and PC presumably combining Windows software and some preinstalled Alienware software to make the experience more console friendly in terms of controller compatibility for instance."
Amazon has revealed several new images of the PS Vita First Edition Bundle, including several shots of the exclusive protective case being included in the package.
""Russia has used copyright laws similar in nature to SOPA for censoring its own internet. And China engages in this type of censoring in order to suppress its population as well. Are these hypotheticals? Yes. But they are all possibilities under SOPA as it stands, which should be enough to horrify anyone with a realistic conception of human nature.""
Google today announced a partnership with OnLive that will integrate the cloud-based gaming service into all Google TV devices. It makes a lot of sense for a company looking to get into gaming.
"If we take the rumors of a 2013 launch seriously, that would put 2012 as the year Microsoft and Sony begin locking down their next-gen consoles.
So with that in mind, for any Sony or Microsoft designers and engineers reading, here is a list in no particular order of some of the changes other than just ‘more power’ I would personally like in the next wave of consoles."
Hypothetical scenario, the Wii U doesnt do very well within the next generation of consoles. Could Nintendo survive as a software developer while maintaining its dominance in the handheld market? Would this be profitable? Would gamers finally see Mario on other consoles and iOS devices? Goozernation explores these ideas
With the recent news about a Chinese man spending a ridiculous $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that's yet to release, Push Start Select takes a look at the growing trend of spending real money on virtual items, and how it can only lead to heart break for gamers.
Every year brings a host of new technologies and 2011 was no different. Here are some of GNVR's most important technological advancements in the past 12 months.
Watch the worlds largest interactive Space Invaders game and 3D projection mapping with “Chelsea Football Club”. 4 team members played the interactive game by shooting and aiming with their footballs.
"The plain and simple truth is that Paul Christoforo is just a bully, but like all bullies eventually you run into someone a bit bigger than you. It was like watching Casey Hines pile drive Richard Gale in slow motion, and I applauded all the same."
"This week on Prime Cut, we talk about the Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Jump Fiesta Trailer, Sony being sued over their “No Sue agreement” in their September TOS, the possibilty of there being Battlefield 2143, and Street Fighter IV getting a complete character rebalance."
The legendary John Carmack of id Software (Rage, Wolfenstein, Doom and Quake) reveals what resolution he prefers for the next-generation of home consoles.
"PushStartSelect :"Apple has been touting their “entrance” into the video game market for some time now. At every turn Apple has been taking credit for exploiting the handheld market, and how they would “improve” the console market. Every press release covers their app sales and the “gamer” percentage that their devices holds. However there are many reasons why none of this holds true.""
EB Games of Australia has priced the Wii U on their website. While Nintendo has stated that it would not be "cheap" the console is currently set at $600.
Microsoft has been getting a lot of slack recently about their most recent Xbox dashboard update. The update makes it all but impossible to find independent games.
Are you still deciding if PlayStation Plus is worth the investment? Sony unveiled the total amount of benefits, perks, and savings that subscribers received in 2011 - and it was a LOT more than the price of admission. More details in the full story on GameRabies.