E3 2010 is just around the corner and Sony is set to reveal a ton of information, including the latest update on Gran Turismo 5. It feels like Sony has been talking about this game for 12 years. Yes, it’s finally coming out this year…but do you guys and dolls still care? (And yes, it’s … Continue reading “Gran Turismo 5 Still Isn’t Out: Do You Care?”
Here’s a video of the Project Natal demo at D8, the All Things Digital conference. It’s interesting to see how the tech crowd reacts to the peripheral. Hosts Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher have a basic understanding of gaming, but are more interested in how Natal can possibly influence the future of general electronics. It’s … Continue reading “Project Natal Shown at D8: All Things Digital”
After nearly two weeks with the HTC Evo 4G, I’m ready to give my closing thoughts, recommendations, and all that good stuff. I enjoyed the process of using the phone and updating my (not a) review on a rolling basis. To me, it was much more useful and accurate than reviews that were based on … Continue reading “HTC Evo 4G (Not) Review Part 6: The Conclusion”
PlayStation Move was allegedly codenamed PlayStation Arc before the name became official at GDC 2010. Obviously Project Natal is a codename and it’s 99 percent likely that MS will unveil its real name at E3 2010. Can you think of any good names for Microsoft’s motion-control scheme? Hopefully the company doesn’t pull a Windows CE … Continue reading “What Do You Think Project Natal Will be Called?”
Microsoft is set to hit E3 2010 in a big way with Project Natal, but could its impact be lessened by the motion-sensing peripheral’s price? According to Edge the standalone cost to Natal will be $149 and the bundled cost will be $299: Natal will launch in the US this October with a price tag … Continue reading “Project Natal to Cost $149, Bundled with Xbox 360 Arcade for $299?”
Last week I wrote about a rumor that Sony will unveil details on a premium version of its PlayStation Network service at E3 2010. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president Andrew House more or less confirmed the announcement. In a Sony Europe Q&A session he wrote: I can assure you that the current PSN as you … Continue reading “SCEE President Andrew House Confirms PSN Premium Announcement”
After three full days (going on four) with the Evo 4G, here are more thoughts on this excellent HTC phone. This time around I’m covering battery life, the kickstand, more thoughts on the screen, streaming video using Qik, and how the phone works as a WiFi hotspot. If you haven’t read my initial impressions yet, … Continue reading “HTC Evo 4G Part II: Battery Life, WiFi Hotspot, Kickstand, and More”
My friend Jason asked me an interesting question about Google TV: “who will be the first console to get GTV built in…hmmm?” Well, Sony already announced that it will offer televisions with Google TV built in, so if it came to any console, wouldn’t it be more likely to hit the PlayStation 3? This is … Continue reading “Would You Like Google TV on Your PS3?”
3D stereoscopic gaming has been getting a ton of press attention since CES 2010 (January). I was really skeptical about the tech until I experienced it in person at GDC 2010 (March). That said, I still think it’s unfeasible — at least for a few years — for a variety of reasons. Square Enix CEO … Continue reading “Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada Says 3D Gaming is “Unstable””
It used to be that you needed a console, a controller, and cartridge/disc to enjoy a game. While the prices of consoles and games haven’t gone up too much over the years, you have to spend more money than ever to play games. On the hardware side you have accessories, on the software side you have DLC, and on the services side you have Xbox Live Gold. All of that stuff adds up!
