Iwata and Co. are in the process of prepping for some major internal shakeups. According to the credible Japanese news outlet Nikkei.Com beginning on February 16th Nintendo Co. will be undergoing major restructures internally, particularly within the organization of its console development teams. The core change at play here is that Nintendo is going to scrap their home console and potable console development teams, in favor or creating one … [ Read More... ]
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Release Date for New 500GB Classic White PS3 Includes Instant Game Collection Bundle
Sony is bringing out the $300 500GB Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle, and yes, “Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle” is the official Sony name. That’s a mouthful. This limited edition $300 pack contains a Slim Playstation 3 system in white, a matching controller, and a one-year subscription to Playstation Plus. Playstation Plus subscription includes special access to Sony’s Instant Game Collection, … [ Read More... ]
Say Hello to Nintendo Force, the “spiritual successor” to Nintendo Power
Today marks the official launch of Nintendo Force, the self proclaimed “spiritual successor” to Nintendo’s own Nintendo Power magazine. Nintendo Power was, sadly, put to rest last month after a 25 year run. Nintendo Force, while not in any way directly endorsed by Nintendo, does however look to be pretty promising for fresh and exclusive Nintendo content. The idea seems to have been born in the … [ Read More... ]
Gabe Newell Reveals Details About Valve’s Steam Box
Valve president Gabe Newell shed light on the much anticipated Steam Box at this year’s CES, and yes, he called it a Steam Box. Despite initial predictions that the Steam Box would be a home console, instead it’s a line of streamlined gaming PCs designed to integrate with your TV. Interestingly, it will run Linux and be completely open source which shouldn’t come as a surprise given Gabe … [ Read More... ]