Technology
New Features and UI Announced for Xbox One
During a live podcast at Pax West earlier this week, Xbox’s Major Nelson and Windows and Xbox’ s Platform Head Mike Ybarra discussed some of the latest features coming to the Xbox One user interface within upcoming months. Xbox Insiders will have the chance to work out any kinks or bugs in the software before it launches for all Xbox Live users.
Ojo Switch Projector Dock is Genius
This is where I want to see the Switch thrive. Sure, having awesome games is a must and we still really need that Virtual Console, but there are few things more awesome than the accessory possibilities for the system. Yesojo, a Chinese company based out of Shenzhen, is working on what’s called the Ojo Projector. This magical dock will allow Switch players to project their gameplay to just ab...[Read More]
Mewtwo Exclusive Raids Coming to Pokemon Go
Earlier today, Niantic Games released a press statement regarding their Pokemon Go event at Yokohama, Japan’s Stadium. Like Niantic’s event in Chicago, Illinois, thousands of trainers in attendance had the opportunity to catch Pokemon that were previously region locked while also having the opportunity to catch Mewtwo and add it to their Pokédexes. At the moment, there is no word wheth...[Read More]
Deconstructed Xbox One X is Captivating
At this year’s E3, Microsoft displayed diorama of a deconstructed Xbox One X, and boy does it look fantastic and edgy, but mostly, it remains captivating for those lucky enough to be at the Expo to see it first hand.
Project Scorpio – Ultimate Way to Play 360 Games?
Even though Forza looks incredible on the Scorpio, there was one bit of additional news shared on Eurogamer that I found super interesting. Microsoft is making sure to let people know that this new unit will play everything that is currently playable on Xbox One. Yes, that includes the hundreds of Xbox 360 titles that are backwards compatible. This new machine could be the best way to enjoy those ...[Read More]
Playstation Versa Handheld Console Announced
There were a ton of awesome things we got to see at PAX East and while there have been a ton of cool previews and news we’ve covered in the aftermath, there’s been something new leaked by those who had a better connection to Sony. I imagine this information was shared in confidence, but somebody, somewhere online has spilled the beans and I have to admit this could change the handheld ...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Price Discussed
Many of us have been skeptical to say the least about paying for an online service that Nintendo has been providing for free for the past two consoles. Although, having some revenue come in for these services could increase the overall quality of playing online with a Nintendo console, which has been sorely lacking compared to efforts by Sony and Microsoft. A new tidbit shared on Twitter suggests ...[Read More]
GameStop Giving Up To $75 Extra When Trading in Consoles for Nintendo Switch
With the big news happening soon, a big leak has come in the form of an ad for GameStop. The ad gives details on customers getting extra trade credit when trading in a system when pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch. Those who have the Pro Membership (which costs $15 per year) will be able to earn that much more. This means that trading in a 500GB standard Xbox One (which is normally $100 in trade cr...[Read More]
Hyperkin Creates Retro-Inspired Keyboard
Retro gaming fans. Ever sit at the desk, plodding through a term paper on a dull keyboard? How about playing old school games and needing that satisfying click? Well, I can’t say that I ever looked at my own keyboard and needed it to look nice next to my Super Nintendo, but now it’s totally possible with Hyperkin’s Hyper Clack Tactile Mechanical Keyboard. Now you can learn to typ...[Read More]
Zotac Launches VR GO Backpack for a Less Cluttered and Freedom Packed VR Experience
Earlier in 2016 at Computex, Zotac unveiled their newest product, the VR GO Backpack. After a five month wait, the final product is ready for purchase and is a comfortable and elegant solution to the mess and headache a traditional virtual reality setup can create. This is not just a VR backpack, but also a detachable mini-PC with top of the line hardware that is smartly designed for gaming at a d...[Read More]
Luigi Causes Chaos and Creates New 2DS
There are two types of people in this world. The first likes their Nintendo handhelds to have a shell and 3D capabilities. The other likes their handheld to look like a toy, but be significantly cheaper. Well thanks to a certain green hatted mustachioed brother, the latter, the Nintendo 2DS, is now a little bit more colorful.
LiquidSky Launches Cloud Based Gaming Desktop Service
LiquidSky who is a provider of high-performance cloud-based gaming, processing and remote desktop services has announced the launch of their premier Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. What is it you ask? This one-of-a-kind solution uniquely solves the four biggest issues that have plagued other cloud-based gaming services: high latency, high cost, limited scalability and a finite catalog of sup...[Read More]