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3D On Your Vita, iPhone and Mac Book?

Posted May 31, 2012 at 5:55PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad, PS Vita Tags: 3D, iphone, nippon system project, picasso 3d film, ps vita 3d

Of all the goods Microsoft has at E3, they don't have a peice of magic film that makes your screen 3D. But I know someone who does...


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You Got Your Steam in my GameStop

Posted May 14, 2012 at 12:11PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: GameStop, Steam, steam wallet, valve

GameStop embraces digital distribution, as long as there’s something in it for them. Surprise!


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Get Your Free PlayStation Suite NOW

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 6:50PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: debug, playstation suite, SDK

Sony's opening up the Developer Program to the public for the time being. The result of that is a fancy and official SDK to go along with it. It's that point along the roadmap and that time of the year where Sony opens up beta testing for that very SDK.


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Sony's New Entertainment Hub Unveiled - It's Nasne, Dontcha Know

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 11:05AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: nasne, Sony, sony entertainment hub, torne

If you're a data hoarder, Sony has you covered. Is 600 GB enough for you?


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Angry Birds Space May or May Not Be Coming to Windows Phones

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at 4:12PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds space, Microsoft, Nokia, rovio, windows phones

Rovio is sending mixed messages regarding whether its latest game will hit WP7 devices. So what exactly is the plan for Angry Birds Space?


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Sony knows everything you do

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 11:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: anonymous, ps3 hacks, security attacks, sen, Sony, wahlin

PSN Security staff are watching everything you do... but why?


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Hitman: Absolution Dev Says Quality Over Quantity is Key in Populating Crowds

Posted Mar 8, 2012 at 1:35PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: gdc 2012, hitman: absolution, IO Interactive

If you thought that stalking the giant chicken in Mardi Gras was cool last time, IO Interactive says you'll be even more impressed when the next Hitman game drops.


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Interview: World of BoneCraft

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 11:40AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, Blizzard, bonecraft, bonetown, d-dub entertainment, d-dub interview, sexuality in games, Starcraft, valve, warhammer 40k, World of Warcraft

Harrison E talks to one of the creators of the popular Bone series and talks about their latest title BoneCraft, sexuality in video games and what's on the horizons for D-Dub Studios.


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Teamwork vs. Squeaky 12-Year-Olds: Do you Use a Mic?

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at 10:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PoV Tags: internet tough guys, video game microphone, video game teamwork

The core of any team-based game is teamwork, which requires communication. But with the anonymity of the Internet, we usually get racist, homophobic, armchair generals or squealing children on the other end of our microphones instead of real teammates. Is it even worth it to use your microphone these days?


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Temple Run Scores 36 Million Downloads

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at 6:45PM EST by Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: angry birds, imangi studios, temple run

Need more evidence that mobile gamers will buy anything? Here it is.


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Press Goes Batshit Over Stealing A Password

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: japanese news, ps3 arrest, ps3 on display, psn theft, ramos, sen

Wow, this is stupid. And batshit.


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Harrison E Visits: Sony Sessions

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 11:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PSP, PS Vita, PS3 Tags: BRAVIA, personal 3d viewer, Sony, sony sessions, sony tablet p, storm surfers 3d

Sony are pretty good people despite all the shit people sometimes talk. Especially when they're showing off and want to get you to buy some stuff. Harrison E got a chance to talk with them about their new products in Sydney at Sony Sessions.


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GameJam Wollongong 2012

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:14PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamejam wollongong, ggj, ggj12, gjwoll, global game jam, ouroboros

Or How I Spent my Weekend watching 20+ people make games in 48 hours.


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Wii U controller: More secrets revealed

Posted Jan 29, 2012 at 9:35AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: NFC, Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, skylanders, wii u

Wii U controller: More secrets revealed

The next-gen console is more than meets the eye.

With the recent announcment of the Nintendo Network.

Via [Gamasutra] http://gamasutra.com/view/news/39877/Wii_U_controllers_latest_secret_revealed.php

Just when you think you know everything about Nintendo's innovative -- and risky -- new Wii U tablet controller, the company throws another factor into the mix.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed this week that the touch-enabled controller will also implement near-field communication (NFC) tech. As an NFC device, the controller will be able to interact with objects equipped with NFC tags.

It's the same set of standards used in some smartphones and smart cards. By touching an NFC-tagged item -- or bringing it in very close range -- with an NFC device, the objects interact via radio communication.

"By installing this functionality, it will become possible to create cards and figurines that can electronically read and write data via noncontact NFC and to expand the new play format in the video game world," Iwata said during an earnings briefing.

"Adoption of this functionality will enable various other possibilities such as using it as a means of making micropayments," he said, a hint at Nintendo's expanding digital distribution plans.

NFC technology has been around for years. But for game development, one interesting implementation of NFC only recently saw commercial release: Activision's console game Skylanders, in which players can buy NFC-tagged figurines, place them on an NFC-equipped pod, and bring those figurines to life in-game.

Iwata described the tech in terms of the Wii U, but did not give specifics on implementation. "The NFC I'm referring to here is the noncontact NFC standard that is compatible with FeliCa and MIFARE, and is expected to be widely used around the world in the near future," he said.

The next-gen console is more than meets the eye...and the hand apparently.


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Xbox Live Games coming to Android

Posted Jan 26, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: android, ios, Microsoft, windows phone, xbox live

Take that, Windows phones!

Want to play Xbox Live games but don’t have your Xbox nearby? How about an Android phone? According to one developer with a bit of inside information, Microsoft is currently working on an Xbox Live app for Android which will bring many of the service’s functionalities directly to Android users – including the ability to play games from Xbox Live Arcade.

This story actually broke thanks to a job posting on the official Microsoft careers website. The posting indicated that Microsoft had intentions to bring the Live service to Windows Phone, iOS and “other mobile platforms.” A quick bit of calling around, and it was easy to find a developer willing to confirm that Android was on the table. It’s a bit of an odd piece of news, since Microsoft has leaned so heavily on Xbox Live being exclusive to Windows Phone.

However, it’s always good to give your customers more ways to access your service. And while Microsoft isn’t conceding defeat in the mobile wars, they are aware that the Android and iOS markets are trouncing them in terms of mobile game sales. If they want to compete, bringing the Live app to Android and other platforms is essentially the only way to do it.

There’s no information on when we can expect an Android Xbox Live app, but we here at QJ will keep you posted as details emerge.

What do you think of Xbox Live on your Android phone?

[Business Insider]

Take that, Windows phones!


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Android Market Hits 11 Billion Downloads

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 2:10PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: android market, android market downloads

That’s billions, not millions.


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Microsoft Responds to Foxconn Suicide Protests

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at 3:29PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: foxconn, iphone, Microsoft, xbox 360

We talked yesterday about the mass-suicide threat issued by 300 unhappy workers at the Foxconn plant in Wuhan, China. If you didn’t catch the article, here’s the basic breakdown: Foxconn oversees manufacturing for devices such as Xbox 360s and iPhones, and has been repeatedly in the news for poor wages and terrible working conditions. Earlier in the month, workers threatened to throw themselves off a building due to unfair working practices.

Now that news of this mass-protest is breaking into the mainstream press, Microsoft has issued an official statement regarding the matter. The statement is pretty boilerplate corporate dodging and discusses how Microsoft takes working conditions “seriously” and how the company launched an immediate “independent investigation” of the events in Wuhan.

According to Microsoft, the protests arose as the result of “staffing assignments and transfer policies” resulting from a “regular production adjustment.” However, Microsoft made no mention of the original issue cited by the workers – that they requested a raise and were told to either quit with compensation or continue at their current pay (and that the compensation was never paid to those who chose to leave).

Microsoft also had no explanation for why “regular production adjustments” would cause so much stress to Foxconn employees that they saw mass-suicide as their only option. Overall, it looks like your basic big company “we don’t know what happens in our factories” situation, with Microsoft either feigning ignorance or actually unaware of Foxconn working conditions. It’s hard to tell which is worse.

This story likely isn’t over, and we’ll do our best to bring you information as it breaks. In the meantime, you can read about some of Foxconn’s greatest hits here: Foxconn Plans Safety Nets After 12th Suicide

[Kotaku]

The company issues a statement regarding threatened mass suicides at one of its Chinese factories.


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CES: Microsoft announces Metro and PC Kinect

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 8:50AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: CES, ces 2012, consumer electronics show, kinect, kinect pc, metro, Microsoft, windows 8

Microsoft have priced the Kinect and announced their new interface at the recent CES.


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Microsoft changes XBLIG limits in new year

Posted Jan 7, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft, MSDN, xbla, xblig

New Year, New Limits.


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Infinity Blade Series has Made $30 Million

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at 2:09PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade, ipad, iphone

The success of Epic Games’ iOS slasher shows what can happen if studios spend time creating credible, high quality mobile titles.

We hear a lot of talk about how mobile gaming is the bold future of the industry, but most of the mobile games that actually come out are nothing more than throwaways. Sure, there are a few one-off titles, but mobile developers for the most part aren’t pushing any boundaries.

Epic Games bucked this trend by investing in a top-tier, near-AAA title for iOS devices, one that runs on the Unreal Engine. Infinity Blade is by far the most advanced mobile game we’ve seen developed specifically for the platform, and it looks like Epic’s boldness paid off big.

To date, both games in the franchise have grossed a combined $30 million. Broken down, that’s $23 million from the first game, $5 million for the second, and $2 million for the soundtrack and novel. Epic, in announcing the figures, also stated that they have plans for future iOS games – here’s hoping we’ll continue to see high quality content on our iPhones and iPads.

Do you think these figures will inspire more developers to look at mobile gaming as a place for deep gaming experiences?

[Edge]

The success of Epic Games’ iOS slasher shows what can happen if studios spend time creating credible, high quality mobile titles.


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Sonic 4: Episode 2 coming 2012

Posted Dec 31, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad, PS3 Tags: psn, Sega, Sonic, sonic episode ii, sonic the hedgehog 4, xbl

Another title for the 2012 roster!


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Sony Xperia to support OnLive

Posted Dec 25, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: android, onlive, sony xperia

OnLive will be coming to smart phones but will it work?


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Louvre to Use the Nintendo 3DS for Tours

Posted Dec 20, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds alternative uses, 3ds museum tours, nintendo 3ds louvre

The world-renowned museum is replacing its old-fashioned audio tours with 5,000 Nintendo 3DS units, all of which will include custom developed content.

Audio tours are one of the most interesting ways to browse a museum. With headphones in ear, you can often learn much more about the work you’re browsing than you would by wandering around the museum and conducting your own research. It’s certainly more engaging. However, audio tours may be an endangered activity; museums across the world are looking for ways to improve the interactivity of their exhibits beyond simple headphones.

In Paris, for example, the Louvre has recently announced that it will be replacing its existing audio tours with 5,000 Nintendo 3DS devices. The handhelds will contain special content developed by the Louvre with the help of Nintendo, and will serve to help visitors find their way around the museum and interact with the works of art on display. The devices will also come packed with pre-built itineraries that allow users to explore works by theme and age group.

Apparently, only four percent of Louvre visitors take advantage of the current audio tour system – the museum hopes that offering more familiar and engaging technology will encourage patrons to jump deeper into the experience (and spend a bit more money).

It’s an interesting move, one other museums may mimic if it turns out to be effective. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Would you take a 3DS-guided tour through the Louvre?

[Edge]

The world-renowned museum is replacing its old-fashioned audio tours with 5,000 Nintendo 3DS units, all of which will include custom developed content.


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EFF campaigning to legalize console mods

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at 4:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: console, console mods, eff, electronic freedom fund, intellectual property

The Electronic Freedom Fund wants more freedom for you and your consoles.


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Sony Aims for Vita Flash Support

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 3:20PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: adobe flash, Sony, vita flash

PS Vita will have fill support for Adobe Flash, if Sony has anything to say about it.

The brawl between Flash and mobile developers has flashed hot over the last few years, with Adobe recently announcing it would discontinue mobile development to focus on HTML-5 solutions instead. The announcement seemed like a victory for Apple, which for years has resisted bringing Flash applications to its phones and tablets. Flash is still a major part of most people’s web experience, and the software enables thousands of internet users to watch videos and engage interactive content.

Sony seems to disagree with Apple on the subject of Flash’s usefulness, and is currently in negotiations with Adobe to bring the service to the PlayStation Vita. On the one hand, it’s a savvy business move that ensures Vita owners will have access to as much online content as possible. On the other, Adobe’s recent shift in focus to HTML-5 hints that Sony’s push for Flash support may have only been savvy if executed five years ago.

Sony execs have confirmed that they’re still working with Adobe to try to find a solution that will work for both companies, but the tone of the interview doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. Muneki Shimada, development head of Sony’s division two, indicated that negotiations are ongoing and Sony hasn’t “given up.” Something could be lost in translation here, but it certainly sounds like Sony is dealing with an intransigent group of Adobe developers reluctant to develop their software on another device.

Either way, the future of Flash on both the Vita and on mobile platforms is in doubt. If negotiations are successful, however, Vita would earn one more selling point to help put it ahead of its competitors.

Do you think Flash support is an important feature for a handheld gaming device?

[Edge]

PS Vita will have fill support for Adobe Flash, if Sony has anything to say about it.


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Chrono Trigger is Coming to Android/iOS

Posted Nov 22, 2011 at 6:55PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: android market, Chrono Trigger, Square Enix

RPG fans rejoice, for one of the greatest of all time is coming directly to your smartphone.

Chrono Trigger is one of those games that has a near-perfect legacy. Simply mention the title to any gamer that lived through the Super Nintendo phase of the industry and you’ll see wistful look come over them, as they think fondly on their hours spent traveling through time and battling ridiculous foes.

If you haven’t revisited Chrono Trigger in a while, you’ll have the opportunity very soon. And you won’t even have to haggle with the guy at your local resale shop – the game is being released to both iOS and Android through the upcoming Square Enix marketplace.

Naturally, the game is being updated to accommodate the touch-screen controls of modern phones, and we’ll just have to wait and see how effectively the game can be adapted. Other Square Enix ports, such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy I-III, have been sort of acceptable but sort of not, with the controls mostly doing what you need but still feeling a touch sloppy.

There’s no release date for Chrono Trigger as of yet, all we know is that the game is targeted for release sometime in the next couple of months. The iPhone version is expected in December, with Android version to follow.

Are you ready to hang out with Crono again?

[Edge]

RPG fans rejoice, for one of the greatest of all time is coming directly to your smartphone.


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Square Enix posts profit of 3.7 billion Yen

Posted Nov 9, 2011 at 10:59AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: deus ex, deus ex human revolution, Final Fantasy, rpg, Square Enix

Looks like starting a Human Revolution really pays off.


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Capcom Talks Resident Evil Revelations Raid Mode

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 5:58PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: resident evil revelations raid mode, resident evil: revelations

The games giant talks about a special mode found in the latest title in the Resident Evil series, and why gamers will want to play it.

Resident Evil: Revelations is an important title for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s one of the few top-notch games that are headed to the device that aren’t also proprietary brands or based entirely on taking care of fake animals, so Capcom and Nintendo both need to get it right. Though the 3DS has been seeing better sales as of late, strong software choices will help to keep this improvement going.

Resident Evil: Revelations is very much a Resident Evil game, with zombies, monsters and a variety of survival horror traditions, but Capcom is also looking to make the game a little more flexible. They’ve officially announced what they’re calling “Raid Mode,” which is a special game mode in which one or two players are given a set of missions and objectives and graded on completion. The points earned in Raid mode are then used for weapon and character upgrades.

It sort of sounds like the Spec Ops mode in Modern Warfare 2 (and maybe Black Op? I didn’t play that one), where there are short, targeted missions with specific time and points goals.

Here’s what assistant producer had to say about it:

"The story mode in the game is something we created with the single-player experience in mind. I would like everyone to play the game in their bedroom with the lights off and headphones on. That's the way to experience the mode.

At the same time, these games we create, we know they're really enjoyable when you're able to share some of that experience with a friend. Multiplayer is very important and that communication is something that resonates with everyone. We felt putting Raid Mode in, in this kind of structure, allowed us to do that for this game as well.”

Raid mode will function via Wi-Fi and the web and borrows levels from the solo campaign, but we’ll just have to see if it’s a viable multiplayer experience. I think the hard part would likely be finding someone else with a 3DS.

How do you feel about multiplayer in Resident Evil? It’s worked okay in the past, but is it right for the 3DS?

Via EuroGamer

The games giant talks about a special mode found in the latest title in the Resident Evil series, and why gamers will want to play it.


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Vote for Your Favorite Blizzcon Costume

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 2:09PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, blizzcon costume contest, Mike Morhaime

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.

The Blizzcon costume contest is probably the most fun event of the weekend. Costumes that run the gamut from incredible to hilarious are all on display, and the judges often have a tough task in deciding a winner. Now that Blizzcon is wrapped up, Blizzard is giving fans the opportunity to participate in an online costume contest by voting on the Blizzcon costumes they liked the most.

Here’s the rundown on the contest, straight from Blizzard:

We’re giving 20 contestants we weren’t able to recognize at BlizzCon a second chance at sartorial glory, by offering you a chance to vote on your favorites. We’ve added images of each contestant to a brand-new Costume Contest Voting Gallery. Each contestant’s picture is marked with a number. That’s where you come in; just make note of the number belonging to your favorite costume, then head over to our poll to cast your vote.

The costumes that earn the most votes will earn a chance at some impressive loot, including cash prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500. Runners-up will receive a SteelSeries prize package that includes 5H V2 Headphones, a 7G Keyboard, and an Ikari Optical Mouse or a World of Warcraft virtual pet package that includes Lil' Ragnaros, Moonkin Hatchling, Lil' K.T., Pandaren Monk, and Lil' XT.

You can check out the gallery by clicking this link. Hey, it’s not like you have anything important to do today, right? I’m partial to the Minecraft paladin, but I’d also really like to take contestant #4 out on a date.

Which costume do you think is the coolest?

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.


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Nintendo: 3DS to invent "new genres"

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, christmas sales, iwata, Nintendo

Last time I checked, "Headache" was not a type of genre.


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Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nations Coming to Android/iOS

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 3:21PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: Gameloft, modern combat 3, modern warfare 3

Gameloft drops a brand new FPS title to your phone or tablet, bearing a pretty familiar moniker and dancing with Activision’s legal devils.

If you’re following game news (and you’re reading this, so I assume you are), you’re probably familiar with a little title abbreviated as MW3. Activision’s latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise is going to be a sales juggernaut and there’s not much anyone can do to stop it. Gameloft seems to have another idea: capitalize on the hype with a similar looking and sounding game. The title, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nations, is a fully realized FPS aimed at your Android or iOS device later on this week.

The game features a wide array of multiplayer maps, customizable weapons and more than a few perks that will be familiar to the Modern Warfare crowd, such as Sleight of Hand for quicker reloads and scoping. Modern Combat 3 is set for an October 27th release, though it’s important to remember that Gameloft titles usually drop for iOS devices a few days before they hit the Android market. Either way, you’ll be able to play it eventually.

Modern Combat 3 boasts full online play with stats tracking and leaderboards. The game supports matches of up to 12 players and plays out a lot like Call of Duty, with death match and capture games making up the bulk of the experience. If you’re looking for a console-like shooter on your Android device or your thing that starts with a lowercase “i,” this may be the game for you.

What’s really amazing to me is how Gameloft has managed to thrive without being obliterated by lawsuits. I guess as long as they dance around the copyright effectively, they don’t have much to worry about. It’s not like EA or Activision owns the FPS genre, and most shooters are pretty generic nowadays.

Do you think phones and tablets can provide a satisfying FPS experience? There are some that claim consoles can’t even do it right, I shudder to think of how they feel about the iPad. Even high action Wii games are shrugged off as sloppy.

Via DroidGamers

Gameloft drops a brand new FPS title to your phone or tablet, bearing a pretty familiar moniker and dancing with Activision’s legal devils.


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Will Ice Cream Sandwich Kickstart an Android Gaming Revolution?

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PoV Tags: android 4.0, android games, galaxy nexus, gaming on android, google android, hd mobile games, ice cream sandwich, ios mobile gaming, Samsung

Could the Android 4.0 update, Ice Cream Sandwich, climb the mountain and knock Apple iOs from its perch as mobile gaming kingpin?


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Angry Birds Studio Expands to China

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at 1:28PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, China, rovio

The developer of the runaway mobile gaming hit has chosen Shanghai as the location for its first international expansion, and the decision was no accident.

If you follow the statistics in the iTunes store or the general mobile games marketplace, it’s pretty obvious that one game is still dominating the rest – Angry Birds. The simple, quick and fun gameplay (so familiar to those of us that played games before we owned phones) caught on something fierce, and has turned Rovio into one of the most powerful forces in mobile gaming.

Now Rovio is looking to expand its opportunities in one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the world – China. The Angry Birds game is already a success in China, with 40 million downloads and counting, but Rovio hopes to capitalize on other opportunities offered by the nation.

Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer for Rovio, had this to say on the potential of the Chinese market:

"Rovio chose Shanghai as the first location for an international office because of its uniqueposition as one of the most creative and technologically advanced cities in the world, and also because Rovio wants to show its appreciation to Chinese fans by serving them even better locally.”

One market Rovio is especially hoping to penetrate is that of the “feature” phone, which is industry speak for any phone that doesn’t run off an advanced OS like Android or Apple’s iOS. According to China Daily, which broke the story, there are over a billion mobile phone users in China and almost all of those users still possess a basic feature phone.

This is a largely untapped market, and jumping in early will give Rovio the ability to line itself up as one of China’s premiere game developers. They’re already talking about acquiring smaller studios, so perhaps we’re witnessing the birth of a titan.

Are you a fan of Angry Birds? I’ve known the joy of smashing a few buildings since obtaining my iPad.

Via ChinaDaily

The developer of the runaway mobile gaming hit has chosen Shanghai as the location for its first international expansion, and the decision was no accident.


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Professor Layton Coming to you iOS Device (Sort of)

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: ios, Level-5, nintendo ds, professor layton

Level-5’s Layton Brothers Mystery Room takes an early change in the development cycle and heads to iPhones and iPads in lieu of the Nintendo DS.

If you like solving puzzles and you own a Nintendo DS, you’re probably familiar with the Professor Layton series. In the games, you play as Layton and his assistant, exploring towns and finding clues while solving a greater general mystery. You also meet your fair share of jerks that refuse to help you unless you can work out some sort of puzzle for them, a hilarious but often frustrating hallmark of the series.

Level-5 had recently announced that a Layton spin-off, Layton Brothers Mystery Room, was being developed for the Nintendo DS handheld. The game is similar in style to the rest of the Layton series, but is instead presented in a full 3D environment. You’ll have to explore various rooms, investigating the clues you find to work out what happened.

Now the company has announced that instead of targeting the Nintendo DS, Layton Brothers Mystery Room is instead heading to you iOS system. There’s no real clarification on which systems will be compatible, but I’m hoping it won’t be limited to the iPhone 4S, since my 3GS is still trucking along and I don’t want to buy a new phone just to catch up with Professor Layton.

Either way, it makes sense that the Layton series would head to mobile platforms; the interface has never been much more than tapping on interesting thing and figuring out what they do.

Anyone excited to bring a little mystery around on their phones?

Via Joystiq

Level-5’s Layton Brothers Mystery Room takes an early change in the development cycle and heads to iPhones and iPads in lieu of the Nintendo DS.


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Grand Theft Auto III Coming to Your iPhone

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at 5:17PM EST by Listed in: Wii, iPhone Tags: android, grand theft auto iii, ipad, iphone, Rockstar

Rockstar announces the 10th anniversary edition of its old-school classic, remastered and headed directly to your mobile phone.

It’s hard to imagine, but Grand Theft Auto III, the game generally recognized as revolutionizing what game developers could do with an open world, has been out for 10 years. For a bit of perspective, the number one song in 2001 was Independent Women Part 1, by Destiny’s Child. Beyoncé was still a person in a band when GTAIII hit shelves.

Anyway, this post isn’t about Beyoncé. It’s about Rockstar’s most recent announcement – in celebration of the tenth anniversary of GTAIII, they’re releasing the game not to consoles or direct download, but directly to mobile platforms.

Here’s the currently supported device lineup:

Apple iOS Devices: iPad 2, iPhone 4S

Android Phones: Droid X2, HTC Evo 2, LG Optimus 2X, Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy S2

Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Rockstar notes that this list isn’t complete, and they’ll be releasing a more in-depth list of compatible devices once they’re a little closer to dropping the game on the open market. If you happen to be going to New York Comic Con, you can give the game a test run at the Rockstar booth.

Everyone else will just need to wait until later this fall; there’s no official release but it’s safe to say we’ll see GTAIII on our iPads sometime during the holiday season.

I’m just amazed at how far we’ve come technology-wise. I remember being amazed at the freedom that game created, and it’s incredible to think that I could have the same experience on a device that fits in my pocket.

Anyone planning on downloading GTAIII to their mobile device, or are you sticking to consoles?

Rockstar announces the 10th anniversary edition of its old-school classic, remastered and headed directly to your mobile phone.


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iPhone 4S Locks in Over a Million Pre-Orders in 24 Hours

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at 4:14PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: apple, iphone 4s, sales numbers

Despite a booming negative reaction from critics and fans around the web, Apple breaks its own record and proves that demand is still strong for its iPhone device.

A couple of weeks ago, the internet was all aflutter with rumors about Apple’s next big product launch. Tech lovers were certain that an iPhone 5 was on the horizon, and eagerly awaited the announcement at Apple’s “Let’s Talk Phone” event. Instead, fans of the brand simply got another iPhone 4, albeit with improved hardware. The iPhone 4S looks the same on the outside as its predecessor, but is twice as fast and boasts a more powerful battery.

Naturally, some fans felt let down by the event, hoping instead for a brand new iPhone to fawn over. Reaction was less than enthusiastic, with may iPhone owners seeing the announcement as another cash grab by Apple. These thoughts didn’t seem to have an effect on sales of the device though; the iPhone 4S is being pre-orders at a rate that eclipses that of any other device.

In the first 24 hours, consumers purchased over one million of the new 4S iPhones. The big numbers aren’t entirely a surprise – many Verizon customers were simply waiting for a new iPhone, since the 4 was relatively dated when it game to their network. Additionally, this is the first time the iPhone has been available on Sprint, so the potential customer base has expanded dramatically.

Of course, many iPhone 4 owners are still going to stay away from the product, as it doesn’t represent a significant upgrade from the previous version. A new camera with 1080p video support, faster processor and dual antenna may simply not be enough to sell another expensive phone to someone that’s had theirs for under a year.

Are you purchasing an iPhone 4S, or are you happy with your current mobile platform?

Via 1Up

Despite a booming negative reaction from critics and fans around the web, Apple breaks its own record and proves that demand is still strong for its iPhone device.


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Sony sets sights on Ericsson buyout

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 1:06AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ericsson, Sony

Ericsson stock has jumped, rumours circulating, Sony stands strong in mobile venture.


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PoV: What will Apple unveil on October 4th?

Posted Sep 28, 2011 at 5:32AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: apple, iphone 4s, iphone 5

Apple has confirmed that it will be holding its next iPhone event on Tuesday, October 4th at its Cupertino headquarters.


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Sony comes out with 'revolutionary' 3D headset

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at 5:32AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: Sony

There's usually nothing special with headsets, but with Sony's new accessory, they would like to beg to differ.


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10 million subscribers strong for Konami's social games

Posted Sep 11, 2011 at 7:11AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags:

When you have over 10 million subscribers, you know you're in good shape. That's the number that Konami proudly presented in relation to their social games scattered about different platforms, which, unsurprisingly so, yielded them a massive increase in revenues.

Social games, so it appears, are to be the ones to thank for this success. Specifically, Dragon Collection, which has players going up against each other via smartphones and GREE, has pulled in a strong four million into the Konami fold.

Meanwhile, the other title raking in the big bucks for Konami is the Sengoku Collection, which has so far gathered some two million registered users.

It's a successful venture, as it turns out, for Konami. Social gaming may not be as "hardcore" as some gamers would want it to be, but hey, what's undeniable is that it does make money, and for as long as it does, it's going to be the way devs and publishers will be taking.

As thanks for this humongous support from the fans, Konami will be holding a special event at the Tokyo Game Show next week, to celebrate this historic mark in the publisher's history.

Via [Siliconera]

When you have over 10 million subscribers, you know you're in good shape.


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Limited edition Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 has huge HD, free Gold subscription

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at 4:28PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Activision, Microsoft, modern warfare 3

If the special editions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just aren't enough fo you, here's another purchase to consider.


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Twitter interface on PlayStation Vita outed

Posted Aug 30, 2011 at 1:36AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony, Twitter

The PlayStation Vita is not about to be left behind in the social networking trend. After confirming that the new Sony handheld will be joining on board the Twitter wagon, we now have here the first look of the app on Vita.

On top of Twitter, it's also confirmed that Facebook and Foursquare will be integrated.

Based on the image released (as seen below), the Twitter interface for the PlayStation Vita basically looks similar to the one on smartphones. Facebook, on the other hand, is said to be donning a brand new look specially designed for Vita.

It won't be till next year, though, that North American gamers can get their hands on this new platform, as confirmed by the SCEA President.

Via [PSPGWeber]

The PlayStation Vita is not about to be left behind in the social networking trend.


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Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation announced

Posted Aug 27, 2011 at 6:55AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: android, app store, Gameloft, modern combat 3: fallen nation

Gameloft has announced the third installment of the Modern Combat series on smartphones, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation.


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PoV: Can Steve Jobs departure affect Apple's mobile dominance?

Posted Aug 25, 2011 at 6:36AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: apple, Steve Jobs, tim cook

It could leave the field wide open for its rivals to crawl back in, but with a right guy in hand, I think the company will just keep chugging along.


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PoV: Can PS Vita lure mobile gamers?

Posted Aug 19, 2011 at 5:44AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: John Koller, Sony, vita

Does it have what it takes to compete with the ever booming mobile market now dominated by smartphones and tablets?


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PoV: Should Nintendo expand to mobile platform?

Posted Aug 12, 2011 at 6:33AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: Nintendo, Satoru Iwata

Things aren't really looking up at the Nintendo headquarters these days. With its latest handheld suffering from a lackluster start that eventually lead to a desperate price drop and specific details about the Wii U still under wraps, the big N has suffered yet another set back, as some investors and analysts now wants the company to venture in the booming mobile platform.


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David Perry: Consoles, handhelds facing huge competition from Apple

Posted Aug 9, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: apple, David Perry, Earthworm Jim

The Earthworm Jim developer sees Apple as a huge competetor to modern consoles and handhelds.


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Codemasters: Nintendo needs to be smart with Wii U price

Posted Aug 4, 2011 at 4:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii U Tags: Codemasters, Nintendo

Nintendo can't make the same pricing mistake with Wii U, says Codemasters.


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Iwata talks digital distribution, micro-transactions, and flexible billing

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at 2:20PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii U Tags: Nintendo, Satoru Iwata

A recent transcript from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed how he feels about digital distribution, micro-transactions, and flexible billing.


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Amazon director defends current Appstore pricing model

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at 12:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: aaron rubenson, Amazon, amazon appstore, android, applications, google android, ios, iphone, nokia blackberry

Amazon's current pricing model for the Android Apps are a bit off, but apparently we have an explanation for it.


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