Stop crying over the death of Guitar Hero because the iconic game is coming back. How? We are not sure if it will resurrect as a console title, but if we are to believe Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, it could be anything but. According to him, the game is being reinvented for a modern and more demanding audience.
“We’re going to take the products out of the market, and we’re not going to… Read More » 

As you well know, video games will develop as new technologies are being introduced. It might just be a matter of time when current video games using joysticks, controllers or mouse and keyboard will give way to a more intuitive controls such as provided via a multi-touch screen. While you may think that such video games may still be afar off, here is a striking new video game called Fleet Commander that might ju… Read More » 

It was reported by in May that popular strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization would have a Facebook version called Civilization World, which was announced today that it is out on beta version.
Just like in the original version, Civilization World (or CivWorld as it is affectionately called) is a strategy game that allows players to built, expand, and develop their empires that last through different eras, fro… Read More » 

You would have thought Sega was kidding when it first teased about a video game system installed inside urinals, which enables players to control the game using the power of their pee. Apparently, they were dead serious.
The Toylet consists of an LCD screen placed above the urinal and an infrared sensor that tracks both speed, duration, and pressure level of one’s pee stream.
Sega plans on introducing the To… Read More » 

The Nintendo Wii U may be an innovation in gaming, but it won’t be the first one to introduce the touchscreen controller system to consumers. Real Racing 2 HD, a popular race app on iPad, has announced an update to its previous one that enables users to play the game straight to the TV while using the tablet as the controller. This time, there will be no need for wires to connect the iPad and the TV as… [Read More]

There used to be this EVO game console, which supposedly runs on Linux and was shipped to buyers until it was sold out, or so its manufacturer claimed. Now that company, Envizions, is attempting to make its game console relevant with the introduction of the Android-based EVO 2.
The console features an unspecified 1.2GHz Samsung processor, a “modified” Android 2.2 OS, a game controller, and even a TV re… Read More » 

You may have heard of the immensely popular game Angry Birds, but most likely haven’t played it because you do not own a compatible device. Now the physics-based game where the player launches birds against a castle of pigs can be played on a desktop computer as the PC version is free for a limited time though a special offer from Intel AppUp Center and Best Buy.
To get your free copy of Angry Birds for Wind… Read More » 

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Although Guitar Hero has met its demise, video game developer Ubisoft thinks the music game genre is not over and done as it announced its upcoming Rocksmith for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The game is actually a tweaked version of its Guitar Rising title, which has been in development stage for some time now. Rocksmith allows gamers to play the game using real guitars and can even teach beginners how to play a gu… Read More » 

Details about the upcoming video game “Batman: Arkham City” is gradually being leaked by developer Rocksteady, the team behind the very popular “Grand Theft Auto” series. In a recent press event, parts of the gameplay details are being demonstrated.
The villain Calendar Man will appear in the game with script cues based on real time. For instance, if the player visits the character at his … Read More » 

Kids can learn things faster if they consider it as a game. That is why there are now educational gadgets developed that allow kids to learn through playing games. One such example is the new iCam Game Console System for preschool kids.
The iCam Game Console System is an educational gaming console that allows pre-school kids to learn things while having fun playing games. This educational gaming console comes with … Read More » 

Guitar Hero players are mourning as Activision Blizzard announced that it is bringing the curtain down on its iconic “Guitar Hero” music videogame franchise. This comes after the Southern California-based company suffered significant losses in the last quarter as well as “continued decline in the music (video game) genre.”
The company has also dismissed seven percent of its staff, including … Read More » 

Video and console games usually are the same no matter what system you use. Gameplay usually requires the use of typical controllers to move around in a game environment. That is why a unique system of game play only comes once in a while that may look different like what the new Sifteo Game Cubes offer.
Sifteo Cubes may look different in that they are small 1.5 inch cubes that are actually computers. They have ful… Read More » 

Sony Online Entertainment is about to release a brand-new MMORPG based on the characters of DC Comics, which includes the likes of Superman, Joker, and Wonder Woman. DC Universe Online is set at present time, where players assume a hero or villain character and take on quests from their mentors (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman for the heroes; Joker, Lex Luthor, and Circe for the villains) as well as other non-p… Read More » 

Panasonic is looking for a few, bold consumers based in the United States who are willing to try out their upcoming handheld gaming device nicknamed “Jungle.” Not much have been said by the representatives of Panasonic, remaining tight-lipped about its launch date and pricing. What we do know, however, is that the Panasonic Jungle focuses more on online gaming, with upcoming MMOs like Battlestar Galac… Read More »