Posts Tagged ‘games’
First Windows Phone 7 games revealed »
Microsoft has unveiled details of the first games for the new Windows Phone 7 operating system at this week's Gamescom 2010 conference in Germany. The OS's gaming credentials are based around Microsoft's own Xbox Live infrastructure, with over 60 titles being made available for it in its early stages. The most notable of these titles ...Read On »
Xbox’s Kinect to launch in Ireland on 10th »
Microsoft has given an official date for the arrival of the Kinect in Ireland (and the rest of Europe); Wednesday, 10th November. The motion-sensitive accessory for the Xbox 360 will launch with a price-tag of €150, including the Kinect Adventures game, and will have 15 first party titles available for it in the run up to Christmas. The ...Read On »
Sony Ericsson making an Android gaming platform says »
Mobile phone-maker Sony Ericsson is developing a mobile gaming platform based on Android, according to US tech site Engadget. Details are sketchy at the moment but the report says the platform will offer 3D graphics and will run on Android 3.0, the next major version of the OS which is scheduled for a late 2010 release. Android has been ...Read On »
Opinion: Why is gaming still a second-class hobby? »
Much has been made of gaming's move to the mainstream but in reality the hobby is as frowned upon as ever, says Adam Maguire. Roger Ebert has admitted he was wrong to say gaming could never be art; but not because he has changed his mind. Instead the legendary film critic has said it is an opinion he still holds, albeit one he should have ...Read On »
Gamestop to start selling 3 mobiles in-store »
Games retailer Gamestop have announced a deal with 3 Mobile, which will see them stock handsets from the phone network in its 50 Irish stores. Gamestop has recently spread its wings somewhat, taking phone and CD trade-ins on top of its traditional market of games and DVDs. This agreement means the retailer will now also stock pre-pay ...Read On »
E3 2010: Playstation Move to retail for $50 »
Sony has said its motion controller - the Move - will retail for $50 dollars when it launches in the Autumn, with the controller itself costing just $20. While no Irish price is currently known it is likely to translate pretty directly across to Euro, if not costing a little more. Sony said a number of existing games will be able to get ...Read On »
E3 2010: PS3 to have 20 3D titles by 2011 »
Sony has said it will launch 20 native 3D titles for the PS3 by 2011, as it marks HD 3D as the future of home entertainment. At its E3 address the company showcased a number of 3D-specific games with Killzone 3 taking top billing. The game is due to be released in February 2011 and will be fully compatible with the Playstation Move, the ...Read On »
E3 2010: Nintendo showcase the 3DS handheld »
As expected Nintendo has taken the wraps off the 3DS, the new handheld console which allows for 3D gaming. Looking much like the existing DS, though with the addition of an analogue stick and a wider top screen, the handheld will allow for 3D gaming without the need for glasses. The device has a 'depth slider', to allow people to set the ...Read On »
E3 2010: Nintendo unveil many new titles for Wii »
This evening is Nintendo's turn at E3 and they've started their conference with a string of new title previews. Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - a follow on from Twilight Princess utilising the Wii MotionPlus to allow for more accurate weapon control. Not due for release until 2011. Mario Sports Mix - Similar to previous Mario Sport ...Read On »
E3 2010: Microsoft’s Natal becomes the »
Microsoft has finally given some detail on its Project Natal peripheral, the first bit of which is its proper name - Kinect. Set for a November launch the device will have at least five launch titles, namely: Kinectimals - where players can train and play with different types of cats (big cats, not just the household type) Joyride - A ...Read On »
