We were inevitably excited when Microsoft announced that its classic PC title Age of Empires would be coming to iOS and Android soon, but it seems that’s the only plans that Microsoft has as far as porting games to mobile devices, other than the company’s own products. Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer confirmed that the
As much as we’d like to talk about Sony’s increasing hospitality toward independent developers, we’re a little too anxious. You see, the company has just added an indie games channel to its handheld console, with Hotline Miami as the flagship title. Users will also be able to grab 53 other titles, like Thomas Was Alone, Sound Shapes and Limbo, but we’re too busy with Hotline Miami to pay attention right now. Sony is also promising that we’ll see Spelunky, Terraria and Hohokum in the next few months, which’ll keep you entertained when you’ve finished, you know, Hotline Miami. If you’d like to catch a trailer showcasing all the new games, head on past the break.
Via: Official PlayStation Blog
Source: PlayStation Indie
Navy robotics engineer Bill Porter designed and built this fantastic Tetris-playing LED tie in a mere four hours to impress a roomful of eighth graders. But the wonderful LED light show that automatically plays Tetris on its own should impress anyone who’s ever had to kill time at work, and didn’t have access to Solitaire.
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On March 15, Saints Row IV’s teaser trailer was made public for all to enjoy, confirming that the game would be making its way into gamers’ hands despite initial fears that it would never come to fruition. Much like GTA III, the Saints Row games give players a universe that is wide-open for essentially doing
Microsoft is selective about where its first-party game franchises appear — outside of lightweight releases like Kinectimals and Wordament, it prefers to use games as technology showcases and system sellers. It may not be picky for much longer, though, as Nikkei claims that Microsoft has reached a deal with Japan’s KLab to develop Android and iOS versions of its first-party titles. The deal reportedly includes adaptations of both PC and Xbox games, and would start with a free-to-play variant of Age of Empires that could launch before the end of the 2013 fiscal year. We’ve reached out to Microsoft to verify the rumor, but it’s clear that the arrangement could be a breakthrough for gamers who aren’t wedded to Microsoft’s existing mobile strategy.
Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Tablets, Microsoft
Via: Reuters
Source: Nikkei (subscription required)
Based on an incredibly simple concept, Jenga is one of those ‘board’ games that will never go out of style. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for branded versions that bring something new to the table. (The table that you’re trying desperately not to bump.)
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Earlier this week, Sony pushed out an update to its PlayStation 3 console that ended up causing problems for a handful of users, reporting that their system was essentially bricked and couldn’t be played on. Sony quickly and embarrassingly yanked the update before it caused more trouble, and they just reported today that they’re pushing
We’ve been hearing bits and pieces about the upcoming Need for Speed movie, which is based on the popular racing game series. However, this is our first look at what to expect when the movie inevitably releases next year in the spring. While it’s nice to see footage from the movie for the first time,
While many gamers have been focusing on the various fiascos surrounding the Xbox One’s used game policy and such (for which Microsoft pulled a 180), one thing that a lot of people have overlooked is the intense focus that Microsoft is putting on its Kinect sensor with the new console. While it can be considered
Ever since Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One and the new Kinect sensor, privacy advocates have been up in arms about how the Kinect watches and listens to its users at all times in order to be at the ready when a voice command or hand gesture is initiated. Lawmakers are also joining in, proposing a
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