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I have been pretty vocal in my feelings over the prospect of a device like the Apple TV taking away meaningful market share from Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo in the home console market. I really don’t think that those companies have much to worry about in the near future.
It's only October 8 but Sony has just ensured that their PlayStation 4 will win the holiday season. Target accidentally leaked a hint that this was coming, and today The Verge reports that Sony's console will indeed drop $50 starting tomorrow. Over the past 23 months
Ben Thompson on Apple TV gaming: (subscribe for the full article) I think the games market has already bifurcated between the high-end and casual; the former won’t be tempted by the Apple TV, particularly given the fact Apple didn’t even put its most powerful processor in it nor
There are many comparisons that can be made between the upcoming Apple TV and Nintendo’s Wii gaming console. They are each platforms that promise accessible, simple games with a focus on motion controls. The Wii is a great example of disruption in the tech industry, as it truly made
One of my pet peeves is reading a tech reporter discuss how video games are dying and smartphones are going to take over the gaming space. A quick Google search brought up this gem from M.G. Siegler: Color me officially bearish about the latest generation of video game consoles.
2015 has been a truly great year for games. While we have gone though some slower years to kick off the PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One generation, 2015 saw a wealth of great games that have made this a special year for all gamers. The best news is that we
Guillermo del Toro on why he's swearing off making video games - VG247 I have proven to be the albatross of video games. I joined THQ, and THQ goes broke. I join Kojima, and Kojima leaves Konami. I have decided, in order not to destroy anyone else’s
Destiny is reworking how their leveling system works in The Taken King, coming September 15. The short of it is that they will no longer have "light levels." If you don't play Destiny, this probably doesn't mean anything to you, but it basically means
Nintendo announced their earnings (PDF) this week and they included a game release roadmap for what’s coming soon from the company. They had games kill Star Fox that is coming out this fall and the new Mario and Sonic at the Olympics game coming out in 2016. Notably missing
Nintendo announced they are ending their Nintendo TVii service on August 11. After almost 3 years of finding, watching and engaging with Nintendo TVii, we will be ending the service on August 11, 2015 at 3:00pm PT. At the same time, we will be closing the Nintendo TVii Miiverse
I'm going to be honest, I thought this was one of those "come on guys, really?" conspiracy theories, but after actually watching it I think I'm on board.
Watch Dogs changed Ubisoft's approach to showing pre-release games - Destructroid (emphasis mine): According to Guillemot, Ubisoft took the mindset at E3 2015 of "Let's make sure the games are playable, that they’re running on the target machines. When we show something, we ask
Batman Arkham Knight for PS4 was the best selling video game of June The latest Rocksteady outing helped drive a 19% year-on-year surge in monthly software sales, and after just 12 days on sale during the tracked period became the second highest-selling release of 2015 behind Mortal Kombat X. We
On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer. - Iwata at GDC 2005 Nintendo released a very brief statement today to announce the unexpected passing of Nintendo of America CEO, Satoru Iwata. Iwata
Limited Edition Destiny: The Taken King PS4 Bundle Out This September – PlayStation.Blog The package will include a white Destiny-inspired 500GB Limited Edition PS4 system and a physical copy of Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition, which includes Destiny, Expansions I and II, and The Taken King. I really liked