News - Gaming and Culture

Nintendo Black Friday: DSi with $20 in DSiware

Don Reisinger — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:25:00 PST

Nintendo has made a Black Friday splash by announcing two DSi bundles that will launch on Friday with more than $20 in DSiWare content bundled with the hardware.

Originally posted at Crave

Nintendo launches paid video content for Wii

Dave Rosenberg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST

New survey statistics and new revenue streams suggest the Wii still has plenty of room to grow.

Originally posted at Software, Interrupted

NASA signs 'The Rock' to make it seem cool

Chris Matyszczyk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:00 PST

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who plays an astronaut in the new movie "Planet 51," is NASA's latest endorser, reminding people just how useful space travel really is. The Rock? Really?

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Parents take away Xbox; boy dials 911

Chris Matyszczyk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:00 PST

It can be upsetting when your parents take away your Xbox. One teen reportedly decides it's all too much for him and calls 911 to ask whether they have the right to do so.

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

EA closes Pandemic Studios unit

Lance Whitney — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:51 PST

Electronic Arts shuts Pandemic Studios facility, bought in 2007 as part of an $860 million deal. Shutdown follows announced cost cuts and layoffs for struggling EA.

Modern Warfare 2 tops entertainment industry, not just games

Don Reisinger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:58:00 PST

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was one of this year's most anticipated titles, but Activision figures now estimate that its launch was even bigger than expected.

Originally posted at The Digital Home

Wii and Wii Fit make their way to Sports Authority

Don Reisinger — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:03:00 PST

Nintendo can add another victory to its long list: Wii and Wii Fit Plus will now be offered in Sports Authority stores. But does the company's game justify its existence in a sports store?

Originally posted at The Digital Home

Nintendo's Dunaway: What, Wii worry?

Lance Whitney — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:00 PST

q&a Despite a rough several months for Nintendo, sales and marketing exec Cammie Dunaway maintains an upbeat attitude about her company.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 banned in Russia

Chris Matyszczyk — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 PST

Russian gamers and politicians are offended that Russians are portrayed as somewhat terroristic, so they ban the console version and force edits in the PC and Steam versions.

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Is Ohai the next big thing in social games?

Dave Rosenberg — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:55:00 PST

Gaming start-up is bridging the gap between MMOs and social networks with compelling results. Is the future of gaming Flash-based vampires?

Originally posted at Software, Interrupted