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Xbox 720 revealed today, new Xbox music show next week, and an out of focus PS4 video

Posted May 21, 2013 - 06:00 am

Today's the day Microsoft wows us (I hope) with it's next generation Xbox. So how does Sony combat that? With an ineffectual teaser that comes across as just sad...
New Android-on-TV service Gamepop announced. Ouya gets funding, delays launch

Posted May 10, 2013 - 06:00 am

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

Posted May 09, 2013 - 06:00 am

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

Posted May 08, 2013 - 06:00 am

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?

Posted May 07, 2013 - 08:30 am

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

Posted May 03, 2013 - 08:30 am

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

Posted May 02, 2013 - 08:30 am

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

Posted May 01, 2013 - 08:30 am

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

Posted Apr 30, 2013 - 08:30 am

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

Posted Apr 26, 2013 - 08:30 am

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.

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