Console

2005-11-04T04:05:00.000-08:00

New Colecovision console on the way (Joystiq)
Look out, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo! Coleco, the company behind the Colecovision console of yesteryear , have promised that they re working on a new version of the console. No other details are available, so for now, don t get too excited. It s probably not what you think it is. The Colecovision brand is now owned by Chicago-based River West Brands LLC, a company started in 2001 by former

Want an Xbox? On your marks (Tacoma News Tribune)
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 video-game system is already sold out on some Web sites including Wal-Mart's, a sign the company might have shortages when the console goes on sale this month.

Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of (AnandTech)
Microsoft states that they have limited support for the iPod in their new Xbox 360 gaming console. Because of the "unofficial" relationship between Apple and Microsoft on the two devices, DRM enabled audio files downloaded from iTunes to an iPod cannot be streamed to the Xbox 360. Regular AAC or MP3 files can still be...

Rush begins for Xbox 360 (Dallas Morning News)
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 video game machine is already sold out on some Web sites, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., a sign the company may have shortages when the console goes on sale this month.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-11-02T18:31:00.000-08:00

D'oh! "The Simpsons" Got Game (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
America's favorite four-fingered family is coming to a videogame console near you.

Waiting on a Revolution: a look ahead at the next-generation console wars (Ars Technica)
The hardware aside, there's quite a bit more to the next-gen console showdown than who has the best graphics.

2005-10-27T08:37:00.000-07:00

Electronic Arts, Activision set to report (CBS Market Watch)
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Independent video-game publishers Electronic Arts Inc. and Activision Inc. are set to report their fiscal second-quarter earnings this coming week, the last set of results before the arrival of Xbox 360 console from Microsoft Corp.

Epic Games to public: Revolution console will be gimmicky, crappy, cheap (The Inquirer)
Blair is an utterly discredited prime minister. He's a well intentioned fool - David Starkey

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-26T18:48:00.000-07:00

Console Management Switches help manage xSeries servers. (ThomasNet)
Advanced Connectivity Technology (ACT) switches provide alternative to KVM cabling, allowing users to cable, monitor, and manage rack servers. Products are installed outside of server and allow 3 levels of tiering. Conversion options allow switch cable plugging into PS/2 KVM port or USB KVM port on back of server. Scalable solutions support up to 16 servers per chain, up to 2,048 servers when

IBM chip powers new Xbox console (Poughkeepsie Journal)
SAN JOSE, Calif. Less than a month before Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 hits store shelves, IBM Corp. revealed details of the microprocessor that powers the long-awaited video game console.

Tech Ticker (San Jose Mercury News)
IBM is expected to announce today that it has a second source for the chip that it designed for Microsoft's coming Xbox 360 video game console.

PlayStation 3 not 100 percent backwards compatible? [PlayStation 2] (GameSpot)
Recent comments cast doubt on whether Sony's next-gen console will play all PSone or PS2 games.

2005-10-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

MS On 360 Wireless Issues (Slashdot)
Gamasutra reports on an official release regarding the problems at Wal-Mart stores with the 360 console. From the article: "Wal-Mart's 'network-based inventory management systems can be impacted by products using modern wireless signals,' a claim borne out by some of the Wal-Mart employees noting that other wireless devices, such as wireless phones, would accomplish the same thing. Microsoft has

Identify services from a Windows 2000 command console with Sclist (Tech Republic)
There are times when it's very useful to be able to view service status from a command console. Check out how the Sclist.exe utility makes it easier for you to review and manage resources on Windows 2000 machines.

Ubergizmo.com Builds the First Gadget Blog Designed for the Sony PSP Portable Console (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Ubergizmo.com today announced Ubergizmo PSP, the first Gadget Blog designed to run on the Sony PSP portable game console. Ubergizmo PSP lets owners of the portable PlayStation view the latest popular gadget news as it is published on Ubergizmo.com.

2005-10-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Informa Predicts $58.4 Billion Game Industry In 2007 (Gamasutra)
Analyst firm Informa Telecoms & Media has announced the fifth edition of its Dynamics of Games report, revealing that the entirity of the game industry will be worth $35.3 billion in 2005, 5.3% higher than in 2004, and that the console sector represents around half of those game revenues worldwide.

Identify services from a Windows 2000 command console with Sclist (Tech Republic)
There are times when it's very useful to be able to view service status from a command console. Check out how the Sclist.exe utility makes it easier for you to review and manage resources on Windows 2000 machines.

MAT3 crosses finish for GC [GameCube] (GameSpot)
Arcade racer compilation putters onto Nintendo's console nearly a month after PS2, Xbox versions hit retail.

Round-Up: Postal Movie, Doom Movie, Nintendo Tops Ethics List (Gamasutra)
Today's round-up includes more unfortunate news on the Postal movie from Uwe Boll and friends, reaction on the box-office receipts for game-based movie Doom , and a particularly alternative look at what console you should buy this Christmas, based on... ethics?

iPodObserver - Microsoft's Xbox 360 VP Wants Full Compatibility with iPods (The Mac Observer)
Microsoft Vice-President J. Allard, speaking with journalists at the end of the X05 trade show two weeks ago, revealed that he wants to make sure the company's upcoming Xbox 360 videogame console is fully compatible with iPods and other portable devices

From Console Game Systems to Handheld Entertainment Systems, EA'S The Sims 2 Is Everywhere (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Electronic Arts , the world's leading interactive entertainment software company, announced that The Sims 2 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube, the Game Boy Advance, and the Nintendo DS, ships to retailers today.

2005-10-24T04:53:00.000-07:00

Best Buy To Sell 360 Titles a Week Early? (Addict 3D)
It looks like Best Buy may start selling Xbox 360 games a week before the console launches. (They even have a couple of games that have been pushed back to 2006 listed for sale early, so take this with a grain of salt.)

PRESS RELEASE: Atari And Rising Star Games Announce PAL Territories Deal (gamesindustry.biz)
LYON, FRANCE 25 October 2005 Atari and Rising Star Games today announced a deal which will see Atari distributing a growing range of console and handheld titles from the new publisher.

2005-10-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

X-traordinary | IndyStar.com (The Indianapolis Star)
Matt Schwartz may not have $300 burning a hole in his pocket, but when he does, he knows what he's going to buy. It's curvy. It's sexy. It's white. And it's Microsoft's newest assault on your living room and your wallet: the Xbox 360 video game console, which goes on sale Nov. 22.

Sony PlayStation2-Linux games development awards for Abertay students (GameInfoWire)
The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

UK Gaming Stars 4 Kings to host tournament at Trueplayerz (GameInfoWire)
4Kings new console team is currently in training for the World Cyber Games UK Final Qualifier on the 29th October with the aim of reaching the World Finals in Singapore in November.

2005-10-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

UK Gaming Stars 4 Kings to host tournament at Trueplayerz (GameInfoWire)
4Kings new console team is currently in training for the World Cyber Games UK Final Qualifier on the 29th October with the aim of reaching the World Finals in Singapore in November.

2005-10-22T03:41:00.000-07:00

Fire Emblem Cuts Path to Stores (RPGamer)
Nintendo of America has announced that it has shipped its GameCube strategy RPG Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to North American retailers. The ninth installment in the long-running series, Path of Radiance marks the first Fire Emblem title to hit a home console since the Super Nintendo's critically acclaimed Thracia 776 .

STaSIS Engineering to be Featured in PGR 3 (The Adrenaline Vault)
Sonoma, California (October 21, 2005) - STaSIS Engineering has reached an agreement with Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Washington to appear in their new game Project Gotham Racing 3 for their next generation gaming platform the Xbox 360. Project Gotham Racing 3 developed by United Kingdom based Bizarre Creations is slated for introduction along with the new Xbox 360 console in November 2005.

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

2005-10-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

Sony awards prizes to university programming students (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony Computer Entertainment has awarded prizes to three students studying at Abertay University, Scotland, in recognition of their outstanding work on console game development.

STaSIS Engineering to be Featured in PGR 3 (The Adrenaline Vault)
Sonoma, California (October 21, 2005) - STaSIS Engineering has reached an agreement with Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Washington to appear in their new game Project Gotham Racing 3 for their next generation gaming platform the Xbox 360. Project Gotham Racing 3 developed by United Kingdom based Bizarre Creations is slated for introduction along with the new Xbox 360 console in November 2005.

Ex-Climax Online Staff Form Monumental Games (Gamasutra)
Three ex-development staff from Climax Online have founded a new development studio dedicated to console and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. Named Monumental Games, the new company is based in Nottingham, England.

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

2005-10-21T08:36:00.000-07:00

2005-10-21T08:16:00.000-07:00

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

Xbox Live downtime planned ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Microsoft has announced a planned single day closure of its online console gaming service Xbox Live and the associated Xbox.com website in order to make changes in preparation for the Xbox 360 launch.

2005-10-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

PlayStation Portable takes over retail spaces around London (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony's new handheld console, the PlayStation Portable, is being shown off at retail spaces in London's hottest shopping districts in the run-up to Christmas - with "pop up shops" already open in two city centre locations.

Ex-Climax Online Staff Form Monumental Games (Gamasutra)
Three ex-development staff from Climax Online have founded a new development studio dedicated to console and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. Named Monumental Games, the new company is based in Nottingham, England.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

Xbox Live downtime planned ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Microsoft has announced a planned single day closure of its online console gaming service Xbox Live and the associated Xbox.com website in order to make changes in preparation for the Xbox 360 launch.

2005-10-21T06:05:00.000-07:00

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

Ex-Climax Online Staff Form Monumental Games (Gamasutra)
Three ex-development staff from Climax Online have founded a new development studio dedicated to console and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. Named Monumental Games, the new company is based in Nottingham, England.

2005-10-21T05:34:00.000-07:00

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

Kojima working on Rev game? ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima is currently hard at work on a new game for Nintendo's next-gen console. That's according to US magazine Game Informer - the latest issue of which features an article on how the Revolution was received at the Tokyo Game Show last month.

Xbox Live downtime planned ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Microsoft has announced a planned single day closure of its online console gaming service Xbox Live and the associated Xbox.com website in order to make changes in preparation for the Xbox 360 launch.

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

2005-10-21T04:54:00.000-07:00

Kojima working on Rev game? ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima is currently hard at work on a new game for Nintendo's next-gen console. That's according to US magazine Game Informer - the latest issue of which features an article on how the Revolution was received at the Tokyo Game Show last month.

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

Sony Sells 10M PlayStation Portable Units (RedNova)
More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

eBay seller; Zelda III NES cart is real (Joystiq)
Remember that dubious looking eBay auction which claimed to be an unreleased Zelda 3 game for NES? Now that the auction has gone down Richard (the owner), decided to get ahold of a NES console and test the cartridge. He managed to successfully boot the game and play around with it for a bit. The game is very buggy, which is to be expected from a game that is only around 50-60% complete.

2005-10-21T04:22:00.000-07:00

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

eBay seller; Zelda III NES cart is real (Joystiq)
Remember that dubious looking eBay auction which claimed to be an unreleased Zelda 3 game for NES? Now that the auction has gone down Richard (the owner), decided to get ahold of a NES console and test the cartridge. He managed to successfully boot the game and play around with it for a bit. The game is very buggy, which is to be expected from a game that is only around 50-60% complete.

2005-10-21T03:47:00.000-07:00

Microsoft announces one-day closure for Xbox Live (gamesindustry.biz)
Microsoft has announced a planned single day closure of its online console gaming service Xbox Live and the associated Xbox.com website, in order to make changes in preparation for the Xbox 360 launch.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

PlayStation Portable takes over retail spaces around London (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony's new handheld console, the PlayStation Portable, is being shown off at retail spaces in London's hottest shopping districts in the run-up to Christmas - with "pop up shops" already open in two city centre locations.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

Kojima working on Rev game? ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima is currently hard at work on a new game for Nintendo's next-gen console. That's according to US magazine Game Informer - the latest issue of which features an article on how the Revolution was received at the Tokyo Game Show last month.

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

2005-10-21T03:21:00.000-07:00

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

Microsoft announces one-day closure for Xbox Live (gamesindustry.biz)
Microsoft has announced a planned single day closure of its online console gaming service Xbox Live and the associated Xbox.com website, in order to make changes in preparation for the Xbox 360 launch.

2005-10-21T03:04:00.000-07:00

2005-10-21T01:47:00.000-07:00

2005-10-21T01:31:00.000-07:00

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

2005-10-20T23:54:00.000-07:00

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

'Doom' should have been left in the game console (San Francisco Chronicle)
RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Doom: Action. Starring the Rock, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and Ben Daniels. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. (Rated R, 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) It's easy to see why a...

Sony sells 10M PlayStation Portable units (UPI)
TOKYO, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- More than 10 million units of PlayStation Portable, a hand-held computer game console, have been sold throughout the world, company officials announced Friday.

2005-10-20T23:06:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

2005-10-20T22:28:00.000-07:00

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

Xbox Live, Xbox.com Schedule Transition For Xbox 360 (Gamasutra)
Both Xbox Live, Microsoft's unified online service for the Xbox console, and Xbox.com will be undergoing planned downtime on October 24. The services will be offline in order to implement upgrades, which will be in place when both Xbox Live and the website return on the 25th.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

2005-10-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

[2005-04-28] Leaked pictures of Microsoft s next-gen console are likely to be real, claim sources [ more ] (T3)
iTunes Mobile set for summer release! [2005-04-28] Apple s music store coming to a phone near you soon, while iTunes 4.8 nears completion [ more ] Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s!

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

Xbox Live, Xbox.com Schedule Transition For Xbox 360 (Gamasutra)
Both Xbox Live, Microsoft's unified online service for the Xbox console, and Xbox.com will be undergoing planned downtime on October 24. The services will be offline in order to implement upgrades, which will be in place when both Xbox Live and the website return on the 25th.

2005-10-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

HP Asks For Blu-Ray Features, Gates Weighs In (Gamasutra)
With Sony s new Blu-ray disc format (to be used in the PlayStation 3), and Toshiba's HD-DVD format (not yet confirmed for use in any console) still fighting it out in the next generation DVD format war, Hewlett-Packard has opened a new front in the conflict.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

2005-10-20T18:13:00.000-07:00

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

HP Asks For Blu-Ray Features, Gates Weighs In (Gamasutra)
With Sony s new Blu-ray disc format (to be used in the PlayStation 3), and Toshiba's HD-DVD format (not yet confirmed for use in any console) still fighting it out in the next generation DVD format war, Hewlett-Packard has opened a new front in the conflict.

Xbox Live, Xbox.com Schedule Transition For Xbox 360 (Gamasutra)
Both Xbox Live, Microsoft's unified online service for the Xbox console, and Xbox.com will be undergoing planned downtime on October 24. The services will be offline in order to implement upgrades, which will be in place when both Xbox Live and the website return on the 25th.

[2005-04-28] Leaked pictures of Microsoft s next-gen console are likely to be real, claim sources [ more ] (T3)
iTunes Mobile set for summer release! [2005-04-28] Apple s music store coming to a phone near you soon, while iTunes 4.8 nears completion [ more ] Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s!

2005-10-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

2003 Honda CR-V LX from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What happened to Honda quality? What things have gone wrong with the car? The driver's door will not close properly. The dealer attempted to fix it, but it still doesn't close. The driver's door console is loose. The dealer attempted to fix it, but it still is loose.

[2005-04-28] Leaked pictures of Microsoft s next-gen console are likely to be real, claim sources [ more ] (T3)
iTunes Mobile set for summer release! [2005-04-28] Apple s music store coming to a phone near you soon, while iTunes 4.8 nears completion [ more ] Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s!

2005-10-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

Videogame console viruses: a new cause of concern for users? (Net Security)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles. The Format.A and Tahen (variants A and B) Trojans are designed to affect Sony s PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS respectively.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

2005-10-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2003 Honda CR-V LX from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What happened to Honda quality? What things have gone wrong with the car? The driver's door will not close properly. The dealer attempted to fix it, but it still doesn't close. The driver's door console is loose. The dealer attempted to fix it, but it still is loose.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

2005-10-20T15:16:00.000-07:00

GameStop up next for 360 kiosks [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Beginning today game retailer joins Wal-Mart with demo stations for Microsoft's new console; all stores outfitted within a month.

2005-10-20T14:54:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T14:35:00.000-07:00

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

[2005-04-28] Leaked pictures of Microsoft s next-gen console are likely to be real, claim sources [ more ] (T3)
iTunes Mobile set for summer release! [2005-04-28] Apple s music store coming to a phone near you soon, while iTunes 4.8 nears completion [ more ] Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s!

Xbox Live, Xbox.com Schedule Transition For Xbox 360 (Gamasutra)
Both Xbox Live, Microsoft's unified online service for the Xbox console, and Xbox.com will be undergoing planned downtime on October 24. The services will be offline in order to implement upgrades, which will be in place when both Xbox Live and the website return on the 25th.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

HP Asks For Blu-Ray Features, Gates Weighs In (Gamasutra)
With Sony s new Blu-ray disc format (to be used in the PlayStation 3), and Toshiba's HD-DVD format (not yet confirmed for use in any console) still fighting it out in the next generation DVD format war, Hewlett-Packard has opened a new front in the conflict.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

2005-10-20T13:48:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T12:09:00.000-07:00

HP Asks For Blu-Ray Features, Gates Weighs In (Gamasutra)
With Sony s new Blu-ray disc format (to be used in the PlayStation 3), and Toshiba's HD-DVD format (not yet confirmed for use in any console) still fighting it out in the next generation DVD format war, Hewlett-Packard has opened a new front in the conflict.

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Xbox Live, Xbox.com Schedule Transition For Xbox 360 (Gamasutra)
Both Xbox Live, Microsoft's unified online service for the Xbox console, and Xbox.com will be undergoing planned downtime on October 24. The services will be offline in order to implement upgrades, which will be in place when both Xbox Live and the website return on the 25th.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

2005-10-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

Coming soon: the PSP Giga Pack (Geek.com)
Some folks believe that bigger is always better, and it appears Sony agrees, as it has announced the introduction of a brand new bundle for its popular handheld gaming console.

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Sony Adds Memory to Holiday PSP Pack (Addict 3D)
Even with the PlayStation 3 not coming until next spring, Sony isn't letting the Xbox 360 steal its gaming thunder this holiday season. The company has put together a new bundle for its PlayStation Portable console, which adds a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and a new PSP stand.

2005-10-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

Panda Software Advises on Videogame Console Viruses - A New Concern for Users? (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over the last few days, PandaLabs has detected the appearance of specific malicious code for two widely used videogame consoles.

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Sony Adds Memory to Holiday PSP Pack (Addict 3D)
Even with the PlayStation 3 not coming until next spring, Sony isn't letting the Xbox 360 steal its gaming thunder this holiday season. The company has put together a new bundle for its PlayStation Portable console, which adds a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and a new PSP stand.

Coming soon: the PSP Giga Pack (Geek.com)
Some folks believe that bigger is always better, and it appears Sony agrees, as it has announced the introduction of a brand new bundle for its popular handheld gaming console.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-20T09:41:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

Coming soon: the PSP Giga Pack (Geek.com)
Some folks believe that bigger is always better, and it appears Sony agrees, as it has announced the introduction of a brand new bundle for its popular handheld gaming console.

Sony Awards Prizes To Student Console Programmers (Gamasutra)
Three computer games technology students at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland have won prizes for their work from computer game giant Sony. The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-20T07:38:00.000-07:00

Sony Adds Memory to Holiday PSP Pack (Addict 3D)
Even with the PlayStation 3 not coming until next spring, Sony isn't letting the Xbox 360 steal its gaming thunder this holiday season. The company has put together a new bundle for its PlayStation Portable console, which adds a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and a new PSP stand.

Mini Hydraulic Excavators provide operator comfort. (ThomasNet)
Producing 3,462 lb of bucket digging force, 301.6C and 301.8C excavators employ 18.1 hp engine and feature variable displacement hydraulic pump that eliminates stalling. C-Series Mini Excavator cab has wide viewing area, suspension seat, console-mounted implement controls, and adjustable wrist supports to reduce operator fatigue. When equipped with optional long stick, max horizontal reach is 12

Xbox 360 demos at Wal-Mart (Geek.com)
If you have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft's next-gen console, you might now have your chance at a local Wal-Mart store, as the megastore now has Xbox 360 demo kiosks on display at many of its locations.

2005-10-20T07:15:00.000-07:00

Coming soon: the PSP Giga Pack (Geek.com)
Some folks believe that bigger is always better, and it appears Sony agrees, as it has announced the introduction of a brand new bundle for its popular handheld gaming console.

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Sony Adds Memory to Holiday PSP Pack (Addict 3D)
Even with the PlayStation 3 not coming until next spring, Sony isn't letting the Xbox 360 steal its gaming thunder this holiday season. The company has put together a new bundle for its PlayStation Portable console, which adds a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and a new PSP stand.

HP Asks For Blu-Ray Features, Gates Weighs In (Gamasutra)
With Sony s new Blu-ray disc format (to be used in the PlayStation 3), and Toshiba's HD-DVD format (not yet confirmed for use in any console) still fighting it out in the next generation DVD format war, Hewlett-Packard has opened a new front in the conflict.

2005-10-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

PRESS RELEASE: UK Gaming Stars 4 Kings to host tournament at Trueplayerz (gamesindustry.biz)
Trueplayerz are proud to announce that the UK's only pro-gaming team 4 Kings will be sending their new console players to Trueplayerz this Sunday 23rd October to host one of the tournaments on the day.

2005-10-20T06:28:00.000-07:00

[2005-04-06] (T3)
PSP vs DS vs Gizmondo vs N-Gage QD vs Zodiac1! T3 brings you the ultimate handheld gaming console face-off. Which is the best of the best? We give you the definitive answer, here!

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

Xbox 360 makes out with XP Media Center [2005-10-18] (T3)
Microsoft releases new update that enables its next-gen console to get jiggy with Media Center-enabled PCs. [ more ] Walkman phones get radio transmitter [2005-10-17] Sony Ericsson cracks out the ultimate accessory for broadcasting tunes from your new handset.

Nintendo Revolution details uncovered [2005-03-11] (T3)
The Big N s next-gen console will support wi-fi and connects with the DS claims the company s president. [ more ] Siemens five phone blitz! [2005-03-09] A handful of new phones were unveiled by Siemens at CeBit, including the company s first entry into 3G.

2005-10-20T05:57:00.000-07:00

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

PRESS RELEASE: UK Gaming Stars 4 Kings to host tournament at Trueplayerz (gamesindustry.biz)
Trueplayerz are proud to announce that the UK's only pro-gaming team 4 Kings will be sending their new console players to Trueplayerz this Sunday 23rd October to host one of the tournaments on the day.

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

2005-10-20T05:23:00.000-07:00

Nintendo Revolution details uncovered [2005-03-11] (T3)
The Big N s next-gen console will support wi-fi and connects with the DS claims the company s president. [ more ] Siemens five phone blitz! [2005-03-09] A handful of new phones were unveiled by Siemens at CeBit, including the company s first entry into 3G.

Mini Hydraulic Excavators provide operator comfort. (ThomasNet)
Producing 3,462 lb of bucket digging force, 301.6C and 301.8C excavators employ 18.1 hp engine and feature variable displacement hydraulic pump that eliminates stalling. C-Series Mini Excavator cab has wide viewing area, suspension seat, console-mounted implement controls, and adjustable wrist supports to reduce operator fatigue. When equipped with optional long stick, max horizontal reach is 12

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-20T04:42:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T04:07:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE: UK Gaming Stars 4 Kings to host tournament at Trueplayerz (gamesindustry.biz)
Trueplayerz are proud to announce that the UK's only pro-gaming team 4 Kings will be sending their new console players to Trueplayerz this Sunday 23rd October to host one of the tournaments on the day.

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

[2005-04-28] Leaked pictures of Microsoft s next-gen console are likely to be real, claim sources [ more ] (T3)
iTunes Mobile set for summer release! [2005-04-28] Apple s music store coming to a phone near you soon, while iTunes 4.8 nears completion [ more ] Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s!

2005-10-20T03:41:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T03:09:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360's new online service explained [2005-09-14] (T3)
Microsoft rejigs its Xbox Live set-up for the upcoming UK launch of its 360 console. And here's how it's all going to work [ more ] nano-friendly AutoPod appears [2005-09-14] Re-juicing your iPod nano on the move just got a glamour injection. This thing's got colour-coded lights n'everything!

Mini Hydraulic Excavators provide operator comfort. (ThomasNet)
Producing 3,462 lb of bucket digging force, 301.6C and 301.8C excavators employ 18.1 hp engine and feature variable displacement hydraulic pump that eliminates stalling. C-Series Mini Excavator cab has wide viewing area, suspension seat, console-mounted implement controls, and adjustable wrist supports to reduce operator fatigue. When equipped with optional long stick, max horizontal reach is 12

[2005-05-17] (T3)
Nintendo Revolution officially uncovered! Will Nintendo s next-gen console live up to its name? Get all the facts, photos and our early verdict here. [ more ]

[2005-04-06] (T3)
PSP vs DS vs Gizmondo vs N-Gage QD vs Zodiac1! T3 brings you the ultimate handheld gaming console face-off. Which is the best of the best? We give you the definitive answer, here!

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-20T02:35:00.000-07:00

Reader Comments (Ars Technica)
Want to know if you can play the Xbox 360 now ? So do the good folks at Joystiq , who got tipped off by a reader that you could go into your local Wal-Mart and play on the console today.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

[2005-04-06] (T3)
PSP vs DS vs Gizmondo vs N-Gage QD vs Zodiac1! T3 brings you the ultimate handheld gaming console face-off. Which is the best of the best? We give you the definitive answer, here!

Nintendo DS: priced and dated for UK [2005-01-27] (T3)
Nintendo officially announces the cost of its touchscreen console for the UK and fixes a European launch date. Get all the details, plus the full list of launch games here...

[2005-07-06] (T3)
PS3: Most expensive games console ever? [2005-07-06] Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Ken Kutaragi hints at PS3 s potentially sky-high price tag. [ more ]

2005-10-20T01:45:00.000-07:00

[2005-04-11] (T3)
Xbox 2 uncovered on 12 May 2005! Microsoft s monstrously powerful next-gen console is set for its grand unveiling on an MTV special hosted by head hobbit Elijah Wood. Seriously!

2005-10-20T01:15:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

2005-10-20T00:37:00.000-07:00

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

2005-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

Gizmondo Tilts At Windmills (Slashdot)
The always excellent Game Over feature on CNN reports on the upcoming launch of the Gizmondo portable console, and what a colossally bad idea it is. From the article: "Assuming you do want to play one of those games, it's going to be a frustrating affair. The system's D-pad controller doesn't lend itself to accurate aiming, particularly in fast-paced games. Of course, you have to turn on the

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

2005-10-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

2005-10-19T22:30:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T22:09:00.000-07:00

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

2005-10-19T21:39:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-19T21:03:00.000-07:00

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

2005-10-19T20:26:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

Gizmondo Tilts At Windmills (Slashdot)
The always excellent Game Over feature on CNN reports on the upcoming launch of the Gizmondo portable console, and what a colossally bad idea it is. From the article: "Assuming you do want to play one of those games, it's going to be a frustrating affair. The system's D-pad controller doesn't lend itself to accurate aiming, particularly in fast-paced games. Of course, you have to turn on the

2005-10-19T19:58:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T19:19:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Gizmondo Tilts At Windmills (Slashdot)
The always excellent Game Over feature on CNN reports on the upcoming launch of the Gizmondo portable console, and what a colossally bad idea it is. From the article: "Assuming you do want to play one of those games, it's going to be a frustrating affair. The system's D-pad controller doesn't lend itself to accurate aiming, particularly in fast-paced games. Of course, you have to turn on the

2005-10-19T18:54:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

2005-10-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T17:57:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

2005-10-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

Gizmondo Tilts At Windmills (Slashdot)
The always excellent Game Over feature on CNN reports on the upcoming launch of the Gizmondo portable console, and what a colossally bad idea it is. From the article: "Assuming you do want to play one of those games, it's going to be a frustrating affair. The system's D-pad controller doesn't lend itself to accurate aiming, particularly in fast-paced games. Of course, you have to turn on the

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

2005-10-19T15:49:00.000-07:00

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

2005-10-19T14:54:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

2005-10-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

2005-10-19T14:23:00.000-07:00

Gizmondo Tilts At Windmills (Slashdot)
The always excellent Game Over feature on CNN reports on the upcoming launch of the Gizmondo portable console, and what a colossally bad idea it is. From the article: "Assuming you do want to play one of those games, it's going to be a frustrating affair. The system's D-pad controller doesn't lend itself to accurate aiming, particularly in fast-paced games. Of course, you have to turn on the

Xbox 360 Controller for PC (1up.com)
Looks just like the one for the console. Today Microsoft announced the introduction of an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC in retail stores.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

360 demo kiosks now playing at Wal-Mart [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Mega-retailer is first to give public a tease of Microsoft's next-generation console; not all stores spinning 360s yet.

2005-10-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Nintendo, McDonald's get wired (The Japan Times)
NEW YORK (Kyodo) Nintendo Co. said Tuesday that users of its Nintendo DS mobile game console will be able to access its wireless gaming service free at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States starting Nov. 14.

GameArts Goes GungHo (IGN PS2)
October 17, 2005 - Online gaming giant GungHo Online Entertainment may soon take command of one of the better known offline console RPG developers.

2005-10-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

China's Shanda readies handheld gaming device (ARNnet)
China's largest online games provider, Shanda Interactive Entertainment, is gearing up to launch a handheld game console equipped with Wi-Fi and the ability to play digital music and video files.

2005-10-19T11:50:00.000-07:00

All Aboard The XBox 360 Developer Bandwagon! Carmack Joins The Parade! (Warcry)
We've covered the developers saying nice things , even to the point of calling it the best console on earth . Well, now god of gaming John Carmack donned a big fuzzy hat and climbed onto the XBox 360 bandwagon , citing its superior development tools. If anyone would like to come running to the defense of the PlayStation 3, we at WarCry(tm) would love to hear it (developers only, please),

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

China's Shanda readies handheld gaming device (ARNnet)
China's largest online games provider, Shanda Interactive Entertainment, is gearing up to launch a handheld game console equipped with Wi-Fi and the ability to play digital music and video files.

Xbox 360 pre-orders hit ebay (Addict 3D)
XBOX 360 pre-orders are already being sold on e-bay, with some reaching prices as high as $1,500. It was only a matter of time before the obligatory new console price gouging began.

2005-10-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

All Aboard The XBox 360 Developer Bandwagon! Carmack Joins The Parade! (Warcry)
We've covered the developers saying nice things , even to the point of calling it the best console on earth . Well, now god of gaming John Carmack donned a big fuzzy hat and climbed onto the XBox 360 bandwagon , citing its superior development tools. If anyone would like to come running to the defense of the PlayStation 3, we at WarCry(tm) would love to hear it (developers only, please),

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

Xbox 360 Controller Now for Windows (Addict 3D)
Microsoft on Wednesday introduced its first controller that would work on both the Xbox 360 and Windows XP PCs. The cross-platform support is another effort by the company to integrate the gaming console as tightly as possible into the Windows ecosystem.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo to offer free online games at McDonald's stores in U.S. (Japan Today)
TOKYO Nintendo Co said Wednesday that Nintendo DS mobile game console users can access its wireless gaming services free of charge at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States, starting Nov 14.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

2005-10-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

All Aboard The XBox 360 Developer Bandwagon! Carmack Joins The Parade! (Warcry)
We've covered the developers saying nice things , even to the point of calling it the best console on earth . Well, now god of gaming John Carmack donned a big fuzzy hat and climbed onto the XBox 360 bandwagon , citing its superior development tools. If anyone would like to come running to the defense of the PlayStation 3, we at WarCry(tm) would love to hear it (developers only, please),

Nintendo to offer free online games at McDonald's stores in U.S. (Japan Today)
TOKYO Nintendo Co said Wednesday that Nintendo DS mobile game console users can access its wireless gaming services free of charge at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States, starting Nov 14.

2005-10-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

Music Studio Allows PSP to Play iTunes (PDA Buyer's Guide)
Fire International today announced the release of their new PSP Music Studio PC software and USB cable for the Sony PSP console.The PSP Music ...

At least other teams at Microsoft and Sony get along... (XBOX365)
Yea and about Windows Media Center 2005 no less. In a Q&A posted on Microsoft's home site, Kevin Eagan, General Manager of Microsoft OEM Division and Mark Hanson, Vice President of Sony VAIO of America talk a bit about how the two work together while their friends do battle in the console wars.

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too (ZDNet)
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the Xbox 360 console and for computers.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

2005-10-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T07:22:00.000-07:00

All Aboard The XBox 360 Developer Bandwagon! Carmack Joins The Parade! (Warcry)
We've covered the developers saying nice things , even to the point of calling it the best console on earth . Well, now god of gaming John Carmack donned a big fuzzy hat and climbed onto the XBox 360 bandwagon , citing its superior development tools. If anyone would like to come running to the defense of the PlayStation 3, we at WarCry(tm) would love to hear it (developers only, please),

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

Xbox 360 Controller Now for Windows (BetaNews)
Microsoft on Wednesday introduced its first controller that would work on both the Xbox 360 and Windows XP PCs. The cross-platform support is another effort by the company to integrate the gaming console as tightly as possible into the Windows ecosystem.

Landmark system cemented Nintendo's reputation as home console of choice. (MTV Music Television)
There was a time when Super Mario was voted least likely to succeed. game industry burnt out by the early '80s rise and failure of Atari and Intellivision.

2005-10-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Photo: Xbox 360 controller (CNET)
Device will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console, as well as with computers that have the Windows XP operating system.

2005-10-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

ICO director confirms next project to be on PS3 [PlayStation 2] (GameSpot)
Fumito Ueda reveals plans for his next project to appear on Sony's next-gen console.

Nintendo with those fries? (PhysOrg)
Nintendo players can now get free WiFi with their fries at McDonald's.The company announced Tuesday an agreement with Wayport, a provider of wired and WiFi high-speed Internet access in public locations, to extend WiFi service to Nintendo DS handheld games console users at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Landmark system cemented Nintendo's reputation as home console of choice. (MTV Music Television)
There was a time when Super Mario was voted least likely to succeed. game industry burnt out by the early '80s rise and failure of Atari and Intellivision.

2005-10-18T17:00:00.000-07:00

2005-10-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo with those fries? (PhysOrg)
Nintendo players can now get free WiFi with their fries at McDonald's.The company announced Tuesday an agreement with Wayport, a provider of wired and WiFi high-speed Internet access in public locations, to extend WiFi service to Nintendo DS handheld games console users at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States.

Call Of Duty: Big Red One (TotalGames.net)
There's no denying that Call Of Duty: Finest Hour was an excellent console FPS, but compared to its PC brethren, it really didn't compete.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Playing the controversy game all too familiar for the software industry (Collegiate Times)
I remember the good old days when video games didn t have ratings, when parents constantly harped at their children because they were ruining their eyes (and their thumbs) from constant hours spent in the glow of the television set and when companies like Nintendo, Sega and their respective software developers were still pioneering the art of console game making.

CA Announces Release of Protection Suites (Small Biz Pipeline)
Computer Associates announced the second release of its Protection Suites, which use a common Web-based management console and an intuitive desktop dashboard.

2005-10-18T14:20:00.000-07:00

Nintendo, Wayport to offer Wi-Fi gaming in McDonalds (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Video game console maker Nintendo Co. on Tuesday said wireless access company Wayport will provide Wi-Fi service at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants in the United States for the video game console maker's handheld Nintendo DS.

Playing the controversy game all too familiar for the software industry (Collegiate Times)
I remember the good old days when video games didn t have ratings, when parents constantly harped at their children because they were ruining their eyes (and their thumbs) from constant hours spent in the glow of the television set and when companies like Nintendo, Sega and their respective software developers were still pioneering the art of console game making.

2005-10-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

Nintendo, Wayport to offer Wi-Fi gaming in McDonalds (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Video game console maker Nintendo Co. on Tuesday said wireless access company Wayport will provide Wi-Fi service at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants in the United States for the video game console maker's handheld Nintendo DS.

Nintendo with those fries? (PhysOrg)
Nintendo players can now get free WiFi with their fries at McDonald's.The company announced Tuesday an agreement with Wayport, a provider of wired and WiFi high-speed Internet access in public locations, to extend WiFi service to Nintendo DS handheld games console users at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States.

CA Revamps Protection Suites (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
The new versions, designed for small and medium businesses, sport a common Web-based management console.

2005-10-18T13:01:00.000-07:00

2005-10-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

Call Of Duty: Big Red One (TotalGames.net)
There's no denying that Call Of Duty: Finest Hour was an excellent console FPS, but compared to its PC brethren, it really didn't compete.

2005-10-18T12:13:00.000-07:00

Landmark system cemented Nintendo's reputation as home console of choice. (MTV Music Television)
There was a time when Super Mario was voted least likely to succeed. game industry burnt out by the early '80s rise and failure of Atari and Intellivision.

CA Revamps Protection Suites (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
The new versions, designed for small and medium businesses, sport a common Web-based management console.

After a cold spell, hockey's back on your game console, too (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
With the NHL lockout now over, hockey fans might end up watching games instead of playing virtual ones. But this year's crop of hockey video games is worth some time on the TV, too.

Nintendo's NES game console turns 20 (ZDNet)
It's been 20 years since the NES first hit American shelves. And today, Mario's still going strong.

CA Announces Release of Protection Suites (Small Biz Pipeline)
Computer Associates announced the second release of its Protection Suites, which use a common Web-based management console and an intuitive desktop dashboard.