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New Android-on-TV service Gamepop announced. Ouya gets funding, delays launch

pasmith — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Ouya gets $15 million in funding, delays launch and improves their controller. Meanwhile Gamepop offers a subscription-based Android gaming solution for your TV. But many questions remain.

Stream PBS content to your Roku player

pasmith — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

And I finally get around to mentioning the Time Warner Cable Roku Channel, too.

Xbox 720 headed to Gamescom, new Wolfenstein to next gen consoles, but no Battlefield 4 for Wii U

pasmith — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we got word of another confirmed next gen title launching in Q4 of this year. Plus good and bad news for Wii U owners, and Sony gets even more indie-friendly.

Xbox 720 always-connected rumor debunked, PS4 share button nerfed, and Wii U to get mobile apps?

pasmith — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

A trifecta of gaming news shorts today, with the most important being about the much-rumored "always connected" aspect of the next Xbox. Never fear, you'll be able to play single player games without being online.

Give your Wii Balance Board a second life with FitScales for Android

pasmith — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

If you've left the Wii Fit fad behind but still have the hardware, here's a way to put the Balance Board to use that doesn't involve the Wii or a television.

New Call of Duty to be shown at Xbox 720 reveal event, PS4 at GameStop EXPO

pasmith — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

We now know at least one title that Microsoft will be showing off on May 21st. Also GameStop is opening their summer expo to the public and says the PS4 will be on display. Details on how to register inside.

Hulu brags about a good year, Netflix fires back, and Nielsen gets ready to keep score

pasmith — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Yesterday Hulu shared good news about traffic and a few new shows. Netflix wasted no time responding with news of its next new show. Meanwhile Nielsen is finally taking baby steps towards tracking online viewing.

IllumiRoom might let your Xbox 720 games break free from the constraints of your TV

pasmith — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Microsoft research is working on a proof-of-concept system that uses a projector to extend video from a game or movie to the wall around your TV. Will this be the "Project Natal" of the Xbox 720 generation?

Gaming news wrap-up: Xbox 720, Sony PS4, Nintendo and Steam

pasmith — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Sony loves their DualShock 4, Nintendo doesn't love press conferences, Xbox 720 rumor re-runs and Valve gets one step closer to a Steam Box.

Xbox 720 hardware reveal dated. Microsoft says full lineup of games will wait for E3

pasmith — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Microsoft has invited the press to an Xbox event in May. Here comes Durango!

Kickstarter: Using personal power to charge your smartphone

pasmith — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

A pair of Kickstarter projects turn the kinetic energy you generate into a source for charging your smartphone, whether you get around by bike or on foot.

Amazon debuted eight original comedy pilots and I sat through (almost) half of them

pasmith — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Amazon is crowdsourcing the decision of which of fourteen original content pilots (six kid's shows, eight comedies) they'll move forward with. I spent Saturday afternoon checking out four of the comedies and here's what I thought.

Is Google about to unleash a new Android gaming infrastructure?

pasmith — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Also, Ouya units are shipping...slowly, and the MOGA Pro Controller for Android is now available.

Analyst predicts dismal Wii U sales for March, but a system update is coming next week

pasmith — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Nintendo held one of their Nintendo Direct events yesterday. For the most part it was focused on the 3DS, but we did get some news about the Wii U.

Thoughtful speculation on PS4 price, crazy rumors on Xbox 720 internals

pasmith — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

A Sony exec offers hints around the PS4's launch price, and another completely anonymous (and perhaps completely fabricated) and crazy Xbox Durango rumor hits the web.