Posts Tagged ‘nintendo’
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 »
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 »
Opinion: Google TV? How about Google Games »
Google's announcement that it would bring Android to TV sets changes the game significantly, not least by putting the search giant head-to-head with games console makers, says Adam Maguire. The announcement that Google would make a TV platform has been met with quiet interest as the industry tries to gauge exactly what this will mean for ...Read On »
Microsoft’s Natal confirmed for October launch »
A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed that its Natal peripheral for the Xbox 360 will have an international launch this October, just in time for the lucrative Christmas market in Ireland. Speaking on GamerTagRadio Syed Bilal Tariq, Microsoft's marketing manager for Saudi Arabia said an exact date would be announced at next month's E3 ...Read On »
3DS will be a new platform says Nintendo exec »
Nintendo's mooted 3DS handheld will be a whole new platform as opposed to a tweaked version of the existing DS, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Speaking in an interview with BusinessWeek Fils-Aime said the launch will be the company's biggest since 2004, when the original Nintendo DS first hit shops. "We have ...Read On »
Feature: Ten trends for 2010 »
February is already upon us but as fast as the months seem to go, the tech world moves ten times faster. As January has already suggested, 2010 is shaping up to be an interesting techy year. Here Adam Maguire lists the ten tech trends that are likely to catch people's attention in the months ahead Computing in tablet-form Apple's big ...Read On »
Sony delay PS3 motion controller »
Sony has delayed the launch of its motion-sensing controller for the PS3, pushing it back to Autumn 2010 at the earliest. The company says it has done so to ensure there are good titles available for the device at launch. The as-yet-unnamed device, which is Sony's response to the successful 'Wiimote' controller on the Nintendo Wii, uses a ...Read On »
