Nvidia reveals Shield, a $199 console for 4K TV and gaming
No word on VR headset
Nvidia has revealed an Android-based smart TV console and gaming system that pairs high-resolution video with an accessible interface for $199, plus a…
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Nvidia has revealed an Android-based smart TV console and gaming system that pairs high-resolution video with an accessible interface for $199, plus a…
The virtual reality startup’s system turns Oculus Rift into a full-body experience. Shasta Ventures led the funding round.
Facebook presented data on its gaming platform Monday at the Game Developer Conference, which makes a strong case for cross-platform gaming.
Google is looking beyond Android to boost in-app gaming engagement: The company announced multi-player support for games on Android and iOS at the Game Developers Conference on Monday. Will developers take advantage of the new service?
Leaks show that Amazon has developed a game controller for an Android device. Is it an accessory for the company’s TV streamer, or part of an even more ambitious video game initiative?
Twitch’s latest SDK allows users to livestream plays of their favorite mobile games.
Amazon(s amzn) has acquired video game developer Double Helix Games, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Terms of the deal are unknown, but…
http://kotaku.com/net-neutrality-and-gaming-things-can-get-a-lot-worse-1507677978 I thought I wrote a lot about network neutrality, but this in-depth post over at Kotaku by Comcast gadfly and game…
Despite the hubbub over the revelation that well-known Youtube gaming channel Machinima takes “marketing partnerships” with game companies that essentially amount to…
Umoove is more of a technology demo than a game, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive.
Looking for something new to play this holiday? QuizUp and Ski Safari are good bets that are less than a dollar.
PKPKT utilizes iPhone technology to enable players to “steal” game money from each other.
The deal will help ARM-based mobile devices to support increasingly photo-realistic gaming effects, and Geomerics will also continue development for consoles and other platforms.
These two great apps provide a premium experience at a deep discount, thanks to the Cyber Monday sales sprit.
Nvidia’s Shield almost got my my money but $299 sounded steep. I opted for the $50 Moga Pro wireless controller for my Android phone and tablet instead. A good choice? I don’t regret it for a second.
http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/23/4652518/starcraft-makes-you-smarter-claims-research While scholars and pundits are concerned about the negative affects gaming can have on brain development, a study conducted at University…
Phil Fish has been instrumental in bringing indie games to the mainstream. But his constant clashes with critics and gamers show what’s wrong with the the industry these days.
Youtube super-channel Machinima is raising $80 million to create a subscription-based on-demand gaming channel, according to a new report.
What will iPhone gaming controllers look like? A first clue comes courtesy of Kotaku’s blurry shot of an alleged Logitech iPhone controller, said to be one of the first official Made for iPhone controllers.
Gaming has been downsizing the gadgets over the decades, and is getting close to tapping into the ultimate controller: your brain. The latest tech was on display at the NeuroGaming Conference.
Frustrated by a lack of hardware innovation, gaming fan favorite Valve Software is taking matters into its own hands and is seeking industrial engineering expertise. That could mean that the rumored Valve Steambox is on its way.
As Facebook Payments revenue through Zynga games slows up, the social network is turning to gambling for more direct user money. How will the social network balance responsible behaviour with the need to impress investors?
Ignite Game Technologies, the San Francisco-based online gaming startup that specializes in car racing games, has raised $5 million in new funding, bringing its total investment to $17.5 million. The company makes massive multi-player online racing games in which people compete in real time
Run Roo Run is a simple to learn, yet hard to master side-scrolling game that rewards accuracy. If you were a gamer that toiled over Mario to get the timing of jumping from pipe to pipe just right, then this is the game for you.
There’s no real franchise character with the kind of repeated success of something like Sonic the Hedgehog on the the iOS platform, but one contender wants to change that. Enter the adventures of Ratty, a collection of fast-paced, side-scrolling games by Donut Games.
Grey Area co-founder and CEO Ville Vesterinen, at GigaOM’s Mobilize 2011 on Tuesday, discussed a growing trend: location-based gaming. One of the company’s most significant discoveries about mobile games has to do with how little they seem to actually be played on the run.
In-app purchases, though somewhat of a controversy at the moment, are definitely a hit with mobile gamers and developers alike. But if you think feeding a game money for a shot at reaching the next level is new, consider the glory days of the arcade.
There are half as many venture firms in existence today as there were in 2000 and venture capital fundraising has taken a nose dive from its pre-recession levels. But venture capital veteran William Quigely says it;s all good news for VCs and startups alike.
Many have speculated that Apple could make a move into the console gaming market. I’ve always been skeptical of such an idea, but what if Apple has already made its living room play, and we just have to wait for all the pieces to come together?
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of something that I haven’t done since I first got an iPhone: gaming. Sure, I’ll occasionally pick up Angry Birds when a new major update drops with new levels, but others left me cold. That’s changing, and for the better.
Earlier this week, Facebook introduced changes intended to foster the growth of games on its platform that are less spammy and more engaging. Game developers are worried their games will be less viral, but the good thing is Facebook is finally incentivized to help games grow.
Apple (s aapl) has made significant steps towards cornering the mobile gaming market (though that “premium” games section so far hasn’t come…
“Top Gun” is widely regarded as a classic film, one which seems to retain a sense of timeless prestige as the years…
With the GDC ’09 well under way, there are heaps of announcements being made about video games by pretty much everyone in…
Gaming on a mobile phone is a relatively new phenomenon when compared to the decades that games like Pacman and Tetris have…
One of the barriers to big studios developing big name titles for the iPhone and iPod Touch has been pricing. The kind…
With the move to Intel Macs, Apple set the stage for increased gaming opportunities and went so far as to promise OS…
Spore, the game of origin, evolution, and life, is now officially slated to released simultaneously with its PC counterpart. Spore has had…