Entries in 'console' (177)

Double Fine aiming to ditch work-for-hire projects, stay independent

Double Fine aiming to ditch work-for-hire projects, stay independent

Double Fine is looking to prove their crowdfunding success on Kickstarter was more than a flash in the pan for the studio.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 14th 2012 at 7:55AM in News
The 20 games that will save Xmas 2012

The 20 games that will save Xmas 2012

UK games buyers have chosen the 20 games they think will be the biggest blockbusters this Christmas.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 6th 2012 at 2:09PM in News
Ouya console 'around the size of a Rubik's cube'

Ouya console 'around the size of a Rubik's cube'

Ouya won’t be much bigger than a Rubik’s cube, according to its designer Yves Béhar

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 24th 2012 at 6:59AM in News
Ubisoft: Lack of new consoles has "penalised" us

Ubisoft: Lack of new consoles has "penalised" us

A second high-profile publisher figure has bemoaned the extended lifecycles of the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2012 at 10:10AM in News

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Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the Limited Edition halo 4 Xbox 360 console SKU.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
UPDATED: Ouya console raises $950k Kickstarter goal in eight hours

UPDATED: Ouya console raises $950k Kickstarter goal in eight hours

A proposed $99 console built on Google's Android operating system has hit its $950,000 fund-raising target in just eight hours on crowd-funding site Kickstarter.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 9:16AM in News
Former Xbox exec backing $99 "hackable" Android console

Former Xbox exec backing $99 "hackable" Android console

A number of high-profile backers have put their names to a new startup that intends to deliver a $99 Android-based console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 5th 2012 at 10:51AM in News
Report: Sony mulled, rejected download-only console

Report: Sony mulled, rejected download-only console

Sony at one point considered, but ultimately rejected building the PS4 as a download-only console, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 31st 2012 at 5:51AM in News

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US gets racing-focused Xbox 360 bundle

US gets racing-focused Xbox 360 bundle

Microsoft has revealed a brand new limited edition racing-focused Xbox 360 hardware bundle for the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 30th 2012 at 8:35AM in News
ANALYSIS: Are console contracts the future?

ANALYSIS: Are console contracts the future?

Price promotions are an industry staple, but few have got the trade talking like Microsoft’s latest offer. 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 18th 2012 at 9:29AM in News
Rumour: Microsoft bringing full IE browsing experience to Xbox 360

Rumour: Microsoft bringing full IE browsing experience to Xbox 360

Microsoft may be readying open web browsing for the Xbox 360.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 11th 2012 at 7:15AM in News
EA investing $80 million in next-gen development over next year

EA investing $80 million in next-gen development over next year

Another intriguing piece of news to come out of today’s fiscal report from EA is its interest in spending on next-gen development over the next year.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 8th 2012 at 6:32AM in News

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Gamers are "exiting" the console market

Gamers are "exiting" the console market

US analyst PiperJaffray has boldly claimed that "gamers are exiting the [console] market for alternative forms of entertainment and leisure activities".

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2012 at 9:51AM in News
YouTube seeking programmers for next-gen console app integration

YouTube seeking programmers for next-gen console app integration

YouTube is looking to hire next-gen game console programmers in an effort to ‘build the next generation game-console-based TV experience.’

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 18th 2012 at 6:43PM in News
Red PS3 hitting UK early next month

Red PS3 hitting UK early next month

A brand new 320GB Red PS3 console will be released in the UK at the beginning of May.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 11:54AM in News

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RUMOUR: Apple console in the works

RUMOUR: Apple console in the works

Parts of the internet went mental at the weekend after it was revealed that Apple boss Tim Cook had visited the offices of Steam owner Valve.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 10:32AM in News
Japan 3DS sales jump 40%

Japan 3DS sales jump 40%

Sales of the Nintendo 3DS leapt to almost 100,000 units in Japan last week, spurred by the release of Kid Icarus: Uprising.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 29th 2012 at 10:29AM in News
Remedy hiring for unannounced next gen project

Remedy hiring for unannounced next gen project

Max Payne and Alan Wake creator Remedy Entertainment is looking to hire for an unannounced title ‘targeted at future generation consoles.’

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 28th 2012 at 8:19AM in News
Average software price up 5.4%

Average software price up 5.4%

The average price of video games last year was £25.63.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 11:12AM in News
New NeoGeo X handheld console confirmed

New NeoGeo X handheld console confirmed

The rumoured NeoGeo portable is real and will launch in Q2 2012. UPDATED: New picture and revised game list.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 15th 2012 at 2:51PM in News
UPDATE: GAME blocked from stocking Star Wars Xbox 360 console

UPDATE: GAME blocked from stocking Star Wars Xbox 360 console

The upcoming Limited Edition Star Wars themed Xbox 360 hardware SKU will not be stocked at GAME, MCV can reveal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2012 at 9:35AM in News
No more Marvel games coming from Sega

No more Marvel games coming from Sega

Marvel has confirmed that Captain America will be the last of its licenses to be published by Sega.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2012 at 11:14AM in News
Rumor: Valve developing 'Steam Box' console

Rumor: Valve developing 'Steam Box' console

A potential bombshell could be coming from the direction of Valve HQ, following reports last month that the company would consider its own hardware. 

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 3rd 2012 at 7:47AM in News
White Xbox 360 Kinect bundle inbound

White Xbox 360 Kinect bundle inbound

Microsoft is bringing a white version of its Xbox 360 S to the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 29th 2012 at 9:29AM in News