Handheld Gaming Devices Lagging Behind
With the rise of smartphones and tablets, the need for dedicated handheld gaming devices has gone down dramatically, leaving much less business for the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS. The Vita still has usefulness because of its cross-platform capabilities of the PS4, and the 3DS has churned out a couple fun titles such as Super […]
PS4 Releases Some Big Titles at E3
PlayStation 4 is currently leading the Xbox One in sales, and Sony released a number of titles at this year’s E3 that should help keep the system No. 1 in the eyes of gamers. LittleBigPlanet 3, The Order: 1886, Entwined and Helldivers are just some of the best games that will be available for PS4. […]
2014 Origin EON 17-S Review
Origin has released a new version of its EON 17-S gaming laptop, with the updated model featuring Intel’s best mobile CPU. While the performance of the PC is top-notch, its design is both bulky and delicate, making it a less than ideal laptop to travel with. Further, several other PC makers offer similarly performing custom […]
Gaming Industry Preps for E3 2014
E3, the gaming industry’s signature trade show, is set to kick off in Los Angeles next week, and while not as highly anticipated as last year’s event, it should provide many answers to questions that have popped up over the last year. Last year, both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 debuted to much fanfare, […]
Xbox One and PS4 Use Too Much Power
According to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 use much more power than their predecessors. However, this power is not put to good use, as much of the electricity is used up during standby. The Xbox One is particularly inefficient, as it takes up approximately […]
Mario Kart 8 Great for Whole Family
According to Forbes writer Jordan Shapiro, Mario Kart 8, which is set to be released on May 30, is the perfect game for the family, as it is challenging enough for parents to enjoy it, yet simple enough for young children to remain competitive and engaged as well. He also points out that Nintendo has […]
No Handheld Xbox in the Works
Despite rumors that have swirled around for years, Xbox is not planning on developing a handheld system in line with PlayStation’s Vita. Instead, Xbox will focus on developing more content for the Windows Phone and Surface, as smartphones and tablets have largely replaced the need for handheld consoles. Click here to read the rest of […]
Game Consoles Lack Mobile Game’s Ease of Access
For PCMag.com writer Sascha Segan, the Xbox One simply does not measure up to the ease at which he and his family can be entertained by games on mobile devices. While game consoles and PC games offer a richer experience, including state of the art graphics and the ability to bring many people together in […]