Most things about personal technology change at a relentlessly fast-forward pace that can make your head spin. Video game hardware design is not one of them.
The three major manufacturers stretch out the useful lives of their …
E3 2012
Sony’s E3: Games, Games, Games
No 3D glasses. Not a mention of Blu-ray. Just a footnote for PlayStation Move. Instead of the familiar kitchen sink sales pitch, Sony went back to basics and spent nearly all of its E3 press conference talking about video …
Microsoft’s E3: A Tale of Two Xboxes
In blog posts and on Twitter, the reaction to Microsoft’s E3 press conference seemed split into two camps: those who care deeply about video games, and those who are more interested in technology.
For the gamers, Microsoft’s …
Microsoft’s Unveils ‘SmartGlass’, Kinect-Enhanced Sequels at E3 2012
From Halo 4 to an Xbox 360-, tablet- and smartphone-augmenting technology dubbed “Project SmartGlass” to a barrage of franchise sequels, Microsoft‘s E3 2012 show brought few surprises and expended most of its 90-minute …
Nintendo’s Provocative Pre-E3 Wii U Reveal: A Tweaked Controller and New Social Network
11 Things to Expect (or Not to Expect) from E3 2012
Here comes E3 2012, like Slim Pickens strapped to the world’s fattest ballistic missile, carrying a bottomless Santa Claus tote full of goodies. Don’t let the June 5-7 dates fool you: The show actually kicks off on Monday June 4, …
Live Coverage of Nintendo’s Wii U Launch at E3
Jared Newman and I will be at LA’s Nokia Theater in person to liveblog Nintendo’s Wii U launch event as it happens. Our coverage starts Tuesday, June 5 at 12pm ET (9am PT) — hope to see you there.
LucasArts Aims for More Mature Gamers with ‘Star Wars 1313’
How can old-school Star Wars fans wash the rancid taste of Kinect Star Wars out of their mouths? Maybe LucasArts’ new game Star Wars 1313 will help.
Instead of a dancing Han Solo, you’ll play a bounty hunter tracking down …