Valve CEO Confirms Linux-Based Steambox
In an interview with The Verge, Valve CEO Gabe Newell has confirmed the rumors that it is building its own “Steambox” with a Linux OS. The box will act as a local server for all of the players’ screens. Newell said the technology is designed to work across multiple platforms in the home, bringing convenience to users. With the new hardware users could have, “one PC and eight televisions and eight controllers…We’re used to having one monitor, or two monitors — now we’re saying let’s expand that a little bit.” Newell said.... read more
Listen to Low's "Just Make It Stop," Produced by Jeff Tweedy
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Grossed Over $500M in First Day
The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops II was released this week and had a record breaking first day in sales. According to Hollywood Reporter the video game grossed more than $500 million during its first 24 hours on the shelf.... read more
Best Buy's Call of Duty: Black Ops II Play It Early
Last night, gamers who couldn't wait for the midnight release got a special sneak peek of Call of Duty: Black Ops II three hours before the franchise's latest release at Best Buy stores across the country. read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of October 8, 2012.... read more
Unmanned, Hokra Win Big at IndieCade Awards
More than 500 games from five different countries took part in the IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games earlier this month in Culver City, Calif. Molleindustria took top honors, winning the Grand Jury Prize for Unmanned, a game that takes players through a day in the life of a drone pilot, and Ramiro Corbetta’s minimalist sports game Hokra received the Audience Choice Award. “The IndieCade awards celebrate the unique artistic vision and talent across the spectrum of independent games. This special event serves as an important platform to support the next generation of independent games, and highlight their incredible quality,”... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of October 1, 2012.... read more
Watch the First Skyfall Clip
In accordance with today’s 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, fans of the iconic British Secret Agent have been given plenty of new material to celebrate with. With just one month until Bond’s return to the silver screen in Skyfall, the first clip from the highly anticipated film has been released. Furthermore, gamers have been granted an exclusive look at the opening credits for the latest Bond video game, 007 Legends.... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of September 17, 2012.... read more
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Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of September 10, 2012.... read more
Nintendo Announces Release Date, Price for Wii U
After nearly a year of anticipation, Nintendo announced on Thursday the release date for their new console, the Wii U. The brand new gaming system will be available in the United States on Nov. 18. The console features a tablet-sized touch-screen controller and will be offered in two separate bundles.... read more
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Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of September 3, 2012.... read more
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IndieCade Announces 2012 Nominees
The IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games will take place from Oct. 4-7 in Culver City, Calif. It is the nation’s only solely independent game festival, and in addition to the workshops, meet-and-greets, keynotes and endless opportunities to experience the latest in indie gaming, IndieCade doles out a number of independent gaming awards each year.... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of August 13, 2012.... read more
Listen To Three New Beck Songs on Sound Shapes
Last month, we reported that Queasy Games’ newest, Sound Shapes, would feature three previously unreleased Beck songs. As the videogame came out last week, all three songs have hit the Internet, complete with gameplay videos.... read more
Ouya Console is Now Available for Pre-order
The Ouya has finally closed out its Kickstarter with a whopping 8.5 million under its belt, and interested buyers can now preorder the tiniest lil’ console ever. The system comes with one controller and totals $109 for customers within the states and $119 for international buyers, due to an extra $10 for shipping.... read more
Resident Evil 6 Achievements Revealed
It’s almost time for Resident Evil fans to reunite with Chris and Leon, but not before getting a look at what they’re in for. Xbox 360 Achievements has posted Resident Evil 6’s 50 game achievements.... read more
ArmA II Mod DayZ To Become PC Game
The world’s longtime and slightly disturbing zombie fetish continues as DayZ, a popular mod for the military simulation PC game ArmA II, is being develop as its own separate game. Bohemia Interactive, developers of ArmA II and the DayZ mod, stated on the game’s tumblr: “This is the fairy-tale outcome for a mod that many would have said impossible four months ago. Development and updates of the mod will continue in parallel with the development of the game, so anyone who is playing the mod now will be able to continue to do so. The project will follow the Minecraft... read more
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