Grand Theft Auto V is looking amazing on multiple levels, and drives the popular franchise into an insanely detailed world that offers much more than just killing cops and starting high-speed chases. A new gameplay video of Grand Theft Auto V has been released, showcasing not only the beautiful graphics and detailed environment but some…
Microsoft Unveils Xbox ‘Summer of Arcade’ Release Schedule
Today Microsoft’s Major Nelson announced the prices and release schedule for Xbox Live Summer of Arcade promotion. While the promotion was announced about month ago, the specifics haven’t bee revealed until today. Check below for everything you need to know to get some exciting new titles at great prices! The Summer of Arcade has been…
Hasbro Buys Majority Stake in Mobile Game Studio Backflip
Well known toy company, Hasbro just paid $112 million for a 70% controlling interest in Boulder, Colorado’s Backflip Studios. Backflip is the studio behind popular mobile titles such as Dragonvale, NinJump and Paper Toss. This move signals Hasbro’s transition into the increasingly profitable mobile gaming market. It seems very likely that new mobile versions of Hasbro’s…
Free to Play Candy Crush Saga Raking in $633,000 Daily From In App Purchases
While some still decry it as a Bejeweled clone, Candy Crush Saga has proven its money-making potential. A new report from Think Gaming shows the popular game is making an estimated $632,867 a day. Its got 6,772,996 daily active users (yes that’s 6 and 3/4 MILLION) and is taking on approximately 100,000 more a day. I think…
Check Out This List of Rejected Names for the Xbox!
Microsoft recently unveiled its Xbox One at this year’s E3, the third device to carry the Xbox name. But, in an interview with Edge, Seamus Blackley revealed it could have turned out very differently. Blackley, one of the founding members of the original Xbox project, gave insight into the naming process and a laundry list…
Magic Media i5,Handheld Android Game Console to Release in China
With the Ouya and Gamestick jump starting the dedicated Android console market, it was only a matter of time before someone created a handheld. Enter the Magic Media i5, reported on today by Spanish site, Androidpc.es While the idea of an Android console might seem counter intuitive, considering the powerful phones and tablets we’re all…
Final Fantasy VII Now Available on Steam!
It’s a 4th of July miracle! Final Fantasy VII is available to download on Steam today. Now you can do more than just dress up FFXIII’s Lightning in Cloud’s gear, you can play as Cloud himself once again! Final Fantasy VII is a fan favorite and considered by many to be the pinnacle of the…
Is Julie Larson-Green the New Xbox Chief?
There’s been a major shake up in the house that Gates built. Xbox head Don Mattrick’s departure for Zynga has left Microsoft’s gaming wing without supervision at a critical time – the launching of a new console. Rumors have flown about Mattrick’s replacement, some folks even claiming it might be Steve Ballmer himself. Today, it looks…
Limbo Brings Spooky Platforming to iDevices
Cult indy hit, Limbo, is finally making its way to mobile. It’s out today for iPad 2 and newer, and iPhone 4S or newer. Limbo on iOS is going for $4.95, about half of what it will cost you elsewhere. It’s well worth it for one of the most stylish titles in recent years. Limbo…
Dead Island: Riptide Download 50% Off
PC gamers, here’s a your chance to get in on some zombie slaughtering fun on the cheap! Dead Island: Riptide is 1/2 off from Gamestop right now! Normally $39.99, a download will only run you $19.99 right now! You’ll need a Steam membership for the download. If you played the original Dead Island, this game…