Nintendo has entered a divisional patent for Game Boy emulation to be utilized in mobile devices, PDAs, in-flight entertainment, PCs, and more. The patent was initially … Read more…
With the holidays coming up we’ve decided to throw out a batch of Amazon deals you may just want to snatch up for stocking stuffers … Read more…
Earlier this year, video service YouTube hinted at support for 48 and 60 fps (frames-per-second) video playback on the popular site. While a few videos … Read more…
The launch of the Xbox One gaming console, the first foreign video gaming devices to be sold in China, has been delayed. The Chinese market is a huge electronics market and Microsoft is hoping that the Xbox One will be able to grab a foothold for the company there. The initial release date for the console was to be September 23rd but it has been pushed back with no definitive date given and is set to launch in China on September 29th.
A new phishing scheme on Twitch which prompts users to enter a phony raffle is actually malware that will drain their Steam wallet. Dubbed “Eskimo” … Read more…
Last week, Playstation users got a leg up on their Xbox counterparts with early access to Destiny in Beta. After a 2 day shut down (technically … Read more…
If Brandon Winfrey’s recent Sunset TV episode is to believed, Xbox One digital pre-orders are coming soon. This is great news for Xbox One fans … Read more…
I remember years ago when I bought an XBox strictly for access to Halo: Combat Evolved. I was an avid Playstation and Nintendo fan and … Read more…
Leo’s Fortune, the award winning iOS game, will be landing in the Google Play store this July 1oth so be ready Android users! I reviewed the game on the iOS platform here on Techaeris and it’s an absolutely fabulous piece of art! From the music and characters to the stunningly beautiful graphics you will want to buy this game. I’m not sure how they will offer the game up on Android but on iOS it’s a one time purchase with no in app purchases or any advertisement. Things may be a little different on Android but either way, the game is absolutely brilliant. Check out the Leo’s Fortune trailer after the break.
Playstation has announced that all games available for pre-order on the Playstation Store will also be pre-loaded up to several days in advance of that game’s official launch.
Once the game has been pre-ordered, the PS4 will automatically pre-load the game by default if the Playstation 4 is in standby mode.
ROCCAT has returned with a new line of precision gaming equipment – The Kone Pure Military Mouse and Sense Military Mousepad. These models are based on the Kone Pure Color editions released in 2013, but with a military themed visual style. Read on for more information from the press release.
The Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles has been rife with product announcements. On June 10th, Roccat has announced the Sova, a first of it’s kind gaming lapboard. Keep reading after the break for more info straight from Roccat.
We’re no strangers to video games here at Techaeris HQ. Some of us are casual gamers and others are a little more hardcore. Whatever level gamer you are there is one thing we all have in common. We are geeks. And as geeks, we love to understand and see how the things we love work and how they came into being. Check out the video after the break and see how developers made Assassin’s Creed Unity. There is some amazing technology and amazing talent at work in this video.
I’m not going to lie, seeing Nintendo floundering as they have recently makes me sad. This is a company that was a part of so many of our childhoods that just can’t seem to figure out how to pull themselves together. Bloomberg is reporting that Nintendo has posted an even greater 4th quarter loss than analysts forecast, even after slashing expectations significantly.
Last week Drew Sanders brought you his review of Dragons and Titans the Steam powered game from WyrmByte, you can check out his full review HERE. This week WyrmByte is sweetening the pot by offering up 25 Hellfire Starter Packs to our readers here on Techaeris. Full details on what’s included after the break.
First things first, this review is going to assume a certain level of knowledge of the MOBA genre. I am intentionally not getting mired down with the minutia that is shared between practically every title in the category. If you are unfamiliar with these types of games, I would recommend reading up here, before proceeding further into this review.
I recently found a Kickstarter campaign for a very novel (pun completely intended) idea. Storium is a web-based multi-player story writing game. Take a second and re-read that last sentence, I’ll wait. From the Kickstarter page:
We’ve all seen the headlines – Violent Video games Cause Aggression! But what if they didn’t? Video games and gaming in general have grown significantly in a relatively short amount of time. It’s easy to see how games, and the people that play them can be misunderstood. The University of Rochester has conducted a study and found that the cause of most aggression in gamers stems from their failure and frustration during gameplay, not the violent content of the games they play.
CNET is reporting that Gamestop will be opening another 300-400 stores over the next year. But these stores will be selling Apple products and other mobile devices. We all know GameStop as one of the biggest gaming retailers out there, they’re not hard to find. Well, the company is aiming for a broader growth footprint branching out from gaming products to technology products. GameStop’s “Technology Brands” division already operates 200 of these types of stores in the United States and they generate around $63 million dollars in annual revenue. And let’s face it, technology products, especially mobile, wearable and portable products, are just growing in popularity and demand so it seems a natural way to go.
Wal-Mart is jumping into the world of video game trade-in’s starting next week. CNBC is reporting the retail giant will start accepting used video games … Read more…
Are you ready to get Stinky? I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into when I agreed to review the Stinky gaming footboard by Stelulu. I must’ve missed their successful Kickstarter campaign last year, so I had to do a bit of research while I was waiting for my review unit to arrive. The Stinky is a USB foot controller for PC – console models may be available in the future. It currently allows any keystroke from the keyboard to be bound to one of four Cherry MX switches on the footboard. I play a lot of PC games, and have feet, so I waited patiently for my Stinky to arrive.
Amazon has this Xbox 360 bundle on sale for Black Friday now, hit the link to get yours. Xbox 250GB 360 E Console: The Xbox … Read more…
Microsoft is having a Black Friday sale on their Xbox Gold membership. Save $20 now on a 12 month membership, now just $39.99! Head over … Read more…
And the deals just keep rolling in today. If you have a little one you can snag the LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorer at WalMart for $29.99. … Read more…
Better hurry in on this Groupon! Here’s the details and link below. This latest title in the Call of Duty series imagines a future where the United … Read more…
So how about a Google/Nexus made gaming console? A little concept video popped up on YouTube showing just that. The “Google” Nexus Orbit. The concept … Read more…
Microsoft’s Xbox team is hitting the road with the Xbox One giving user the opportunity to experience their new gaming system. Starting October 1st through the end of 2013 the Xbox team will have gone through 75 different cities worldwide, they’ve dubbed their world tour “The Area One” tour .
