Entries in 'gaming' (201)
E3 2012: Gaikai denies Sony takeover deal
Gaikai boss David Perry has denied that his company is in talks with Sony over either a streaming games deal or a takeover.
E3 2012: OnLive claims "millions" of users, 100% uptime since launch
OnLive has claimed that it has “millions of subscribers worldwide”, but has once again decided not to reveal the number of gamers paying to use its service.
E3 2012: Gaikai strikes Samsung Smart TV deal
Gaikai is to provide cloud gaming services to owners of Samsung’s internet connected Smart TVs.
Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition
In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands.
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PlayStation cloud gaming service rumoured for E3
Sony will strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai at E3 next month for PlayStation cloud gaming, according to reports.
Japan outlaws social gaming payment system
The Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency has officially deemed the ‘Complete Gacha’ social games payment system illegal.
EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games
Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has unleashed a vicious verbal assault on leading global publisher EA.
Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'
Bolton-based PC gaming retailer Scan Computers International is selling a £21,000 PC – which doubles up as a desk.
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Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"
Forget the recession: our depressed retail market is thanks to pressure from free apps and mobile games.
Jay-Z launches Facebook game
Hip-hop star Jay-Z is to expand his empire with the release of a Facebook game called… Empire.
Gaming safe from upcoming Sony chops
Sony will not bury the axe into its games division as the company prepares to slash some 10,000 jobs from its global entertainment empire, Develop understands.
HMV ramps up games marketing "to attract former GAME customers"
A video games themed in-store marketing campaign will kick off at entertainment retailer HMV later this month.
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Entertainment overtakes gaming in Xbox 360 usage
US Xbox 360 owners are now spending more time using Xbox 360’s multimedia functions than they are gaming.
The Sun: Terrorists using COD to "plot attacks"
Pay attention Daily Mail – this is how you troll the games industry.
Facebook gaming on the decline
Just one year ago it seemed that Facebook WAS gaming, but 12 months down the line and it looks as if playing games on the world’s leading social network is ...
Top five kids gaming sites' share of TV ad market
Children's social gaming sites such as Moshi Monsters accounted for almost ten per cent of all video game TV advertising last month.
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UK gaming café plans nationwide expansion
Cornwall-based video games café Loading wants to open new bars in London.
Games becomes second-fastest growing TV ad sector
Video games has become the second fastest growing TV advertising market in the UK, behind office equipment.
Alienware reveals dedicated gaming PC
There’s a new console hoping to muscle its way under your TV – Alienware’s X51 gaming PC.
Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain"
Today’s copy of UK newspaper The Independent carries word of new research that suggests an addiction to the internet and online gaming could actually alter the brain.
Razer's Project Fiona brings traditional gaming to tablets
A brand new gaming tablet revealed this week at E3 looks to marry the ideal of traditional hardcore gaming and the convenience of a tablet PC.
Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy
Cloud gaming company Gaikai is now providing its demo service to Ubisoft and Best Buy following deals with YouTube, EA and more.
Diablo III accessories go on sale
A branded mouse, headset and mats have hit shelves well ahead of the release of Blizzard’s PC RPG Diablo III.
Games TV ad lengths: 2010 vs 2011
Generation Media takes a look at why more games TV advertisements are longer than ever, with a year-on-year comparison.
OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"
OnLive appears eager to end its direct competition with the established home consoles, with one of the company’s executives openly encouraging Sony and Microsoft to incorporate the cloud game tech.
