“Halo 5” Announced, “Halo 5: Guardians”
The News We've All Been Waiting for or Something More?
Master Chief is back. Read more »
Capcom Announces Release Date for “Ultra Street Fighter IV”
A New Challenger Has Appeared!
After almost of year of hyping up the release of the latest upgrade to the already amazing “Street Fighter IV,” Capcom has finally announced a hard release date for “Ultra Street Fighter IV”. While not a full game on its own, “Ultra Street Fighter IV” promises to enrich gameplay with five new characters--Poison, Hugo, Elena, Rolento, and Decapre. The former four characters have been included in previous “Street Fighter” games, but “Ultra” marks the first inclusion of Decapre (one of M. Bison's "Dolls") as a playable character. Read more »
Nintendo Sued Over Motion Patent
Wii and Wii U Allegedly Infringes on Philips Motion Technology
Electronics company Koninklijke Philips (or just Philips) has alleged that Nintendo infringed on Philips’ motion-sensor patent when they developed the hardware for the entire Wii line of consoles and accessories which includes motion sensor technology. The lawsuit, filed May 14, spells financial trouble for the Japanese video game company, which has already faced abysmal sales in Q1. Read more »
“Far Cry 4” Confirmed for Nov. 18
Cross-gen Title Heading to the Himalayas
The newest iteration in the "Far Cry" series is confirmed for Nov. 18 in U.S. and Nov. 20 in EMEA territories. It will be cross-gen, seeing release on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. Read more »
“Flappy Bird” Is Making a Comeback
The Yellow Bird Is Ready to Flap Back into Our Hearts
Are you ready for the "Flappy Bird" craze is creeping back up on us. "Flappy Bird" is gearing up to return to the big stage. Developer Dong Nguyen confirmed that the game will be making its return in Aug. 2014 on the iOS. He also stated that this time it's going to be "less addictive" and even have a multiplayer option. Read more »
“Among the Sleep:” The Terror is Real
“Among the Sleep” In Development for PS4 with VR Support
Norwegian indie developer, Krillbite Studio, recently confirmed that they are developing their latest title “Among the Sleep” for PS4 in addition to the previously announced platforms of PC, Mac, and Linux. Not only will “ATS” be available on PS4, but it will also be compatible with Project Morpheus, Sony’s answer to the Oculus Rift virtual reality technology. Read more »
Microsoft Ends Gold Subcription Requirement for Streaming Services
Good News for Xbox Users Running Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube
Starting in June, Xbox 360 and Xbox One users will no longer need a Gold subscription to access streaming services. According to Microsoft, Netflix, HBO Go, Twitch and many other apps will no longer require users to pay for their online service to utilize them . The chart below gives you a better idea on what is being offered with and without a Gold membership. Read more »
Microsoft to Sell Kinect-less Xbox One
Version Without Camera Peripheral Retails at $399
Microsoft confirmed this morning via their newswire that a price-reduced Xbox One will be shipping without the Kinect starting in June. Read more »
EA Prepares to Shut Down Over 50 Game Services
GameSpy Closure Ends 50 Games from Publisher
EA Games announced yesterday they intend to shut down over 50 games on June 30 following the end of their contract with GameSpy. EA tackled the issue with GameSpy in a statement. Read more »
“Killing Floor 2” Announced
Now With 50 Percent More Gore!
You're in England. Everything is destroyed. You have a gun. Throw in waves of horribly mutated freaks that explode with guts and "dosh" (that's "cash" in proper English) like so many fleshy-pinatas, and you basically have the recipe for "Killing Floor." Now, almost exactly five years later, Tripwire Interactive has announced "Killing Floor 2." Read more »
