Take-Two Interactive, which wholly owns Grand Theft Auto studio Rockstar Games, says that the games business is still growing, but that it’s also becoming more expensive and risky. “It’s an expensive business, and the risk profile reflects that,” Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told Bloomberg TV. Zelnick also said that the hit ratio for a well-run […]
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Nintendo Bringing a Mii App to Mobile Devices
February 14th, 2015 
Mark Nintendo remains steadfast in its refusal to develop games for mobile devices, but we now know one of the ways it plans to leverage that market to its advantage: a Mii-focused app. In an interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president and CEO Satoru Iwata was asked about the company’s plans for mobile. He reiterated […]
Planetside 2’s Creative Director Departs After SOE Goes Independent
February 14th, 2015 Mark Following Sony Online Entertainment’s recent separation from Sony and subsequent name change to Daybreak Game Company, Planetside 2 creative director Matthew Higby has announced he is stepping away from both the game and the studio. In a post on Reddit’s Planetside subreddit, Higby announced his departure, saying, “Working on Planetside 2 has been the absolute […]
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Comments Off on Planetside 2’s Creative Director Departs After SOE Goes IndependentGet Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris for $8 and More in PSN Valentine’s Day Sale
February 14th, 2015 Mark It’s Valentine’s Day, and Sony is sharing the love with a PlayStation Network Flash Sale with up to 80 percent off on a load of PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita games to enjoy with your loved ones. Some highlights from the sale that you might want to grab include Divekick for $4, Geometry […]
Posted in Xbox360 Comments Off on Get Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris for $8 and More in PSN Valentine’s Day SaleHere’s How to Get Mario Costumes in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
February 14th, 2015 Mark Early adopters of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate are entitled to a free item pack, the highlight of which is a component needed to craft one of two Super Mario Bros. costumes. From now until March 15, Ultimate players can visit the “Gift Area” to download a Starter Pack consisting of items like potions, bombs, and […]
Wirelessly Charge Your Dual Shock 4 With Nyko’s Modular Charge Station
February 14th, 2015 Mark Nyko’s wireless Modular Charge Station makes it easy to charge your PlayStation 4 controllers between gameplay sessions.
Posted in Xbox360 Comments Off on Wirelessly Charge Your Dual Shock 4 With Nyko’s Modular Charge StationA Look at Nyko’s Slick Modular Power Station for Xbox One
February 14th, 2015 Mark Nyko’s Power Station for Xbox One is an easy to use device that makes sure you never run out of batteries for your controllers.
Sunless Sea – GameSpot Plays
February 14th, 2015 Mark Chris shows Danny what it’s like to avoid massive sharks and sell spider webs under the earth’s crust in this GameSpot Plays of Sunless Sea.
New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Guide
February 14th, 2015 Mark The day has finally come: Nintendo’s New 3DS has broken ground across the globe. This update introduces a bunch of improvements to the 3DS family that will ultimately benefit developers as well as players. Additional inputs, faster hardware, and improved stereoscopic 3D are the biggest changes, but there are little touches throughout that make the […]
Google and Toy Maker Mattel Reveal Virtual Reality "View-Master"
February 14th, 2015 Mark Google and toy maker Mattel revealed that they are collaborating on a new version of the classic View-Master toy that uses Google’s smartphone-based virtual reality solution, Cardboard. Like Google Cardboard and Samsung’s and Oculus’ Gear VR, the new View-Master is a headset with a slot that holds an Android smartphone, which will produce the images. […]
