Jeff Schille

‘Diablo 3′ PS3 Trailers & Screenshots; Sony Console Exclusivity Not Confirmed

Check out a trio of ‘Diablo 3′ PS3 trailers, along with new screenshots of the game and its interface. Currently announced for PS3 and PS4, ‘Diablo 3′ may yet appear on other consoles.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 25, 2013 | 6 Comments
‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Longer Than ‘Heavy Rain,’ No QTEs; Quantic Dream Developing PS4 Game

‘Beyond: Two Souls’ is longer than ‘Heavy Rain,’ skips the quick time events, and benefits from Quantic Dream’s experience with PS4. Check out the latest screenshots and a new gameplay video right here.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 21, 2013 | 2 Comments
Wii U Woes: No ‘Saints Row 4,’ No ‘Dead Island,’ Possibly No ‘Battlefield 4′

Wii U is starving for games, and third-parties aren’t helping. ‘Saints Row 4′ and ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ are skipping the console, and ‘Battlefield 4′ might do the same.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 18, 2013 | 66 Comments
Better, But Not Good: Wii U’s February 2013 Sales

February was another bad month at retail for Nintendo’s Wii U. Microsoft’s Xbox 360, on the other hand, enjoyed its 26th straight month as the best selling console in North America.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 15, 2013 | 17 Comments
Nintendo Loses 3DS Patent Infringement Case

Nintendo is being asked to pay $30.2 million dollars in damages after a federal jury in New York concluded that 3DS’s glasses-free 3D display infringes on a patent held by Tomita Technologies.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 14, 2013 | 4 Comments
Minecraft: Subscription-based ‘Realms’ Incoming, 360 Game Gets New Skins & Retail Release

Mojang is launching a subscription-based service for PC & mobile ‘Minecraft’ players, dubbed ‘Minecraft Realms.’ Plus, the ‘Xbox 360 Edition’ scores a new Skin Pack and a retail release!

by Jeff Schille | Mar 13, 2013 | 6 Comments
Pachter: Nintendo ‘Should Exit The Hardware Business’

According to Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, ‘If Nintendo’s business is trying to make a profit,’ then ‘of course they should exit the hardware business.’

by Jeff Schille | Mar 12, 2013 | 47 Comments
Gioteck FR-1 Freedom Racing Wheel Review

Read our review of Gioteck’s FR-1 Freedom Racing Wheel for PlayStation 3 to find out if this compact, motion-controlled wheel delivers an immersive racing experience.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 12, 2013 | 1 Comment
Miyamoto Wanted ‘Pikmin 3′ Near Wii U Launch; 3DS ‘Pikmin’ Cartoons In Production

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto wishes ‘Pikmin 3′ had come out closer to Wii U’s launch. When the game does arrive, a series of animated ‘Pikmin’ shorts will be released for 3DS.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 11, 2013 | 1 Comment
Ubisoft Wants A Wii U Price Cut; Nintendo Focused on GamePad’s NFC Capabilities

Wii U’s sales have declined precipitously since the beginning of 2013, and Ubisoft thinks it might be time for a price cut. Instead, Nintendo is focused on exploiting the GamePad’s NFC features.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 6, 2013 | 63 Comments
‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ Review

Read our ‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ review to find out if Sly’s debut PlayStation 3 adventure is a worthy follow-up to his excellent PlayStation 2 games.

by Jeff Schille | Mar 5, 2013 | 5 Comments
‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ Review

Read our ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ review to find out if the disparate sensibilities of Platinum Games and Kojima Productions deliver an action game worthy of the ‘Metal Gear’ pedigree.

by Jeff Schille | Feb 19, 2013 | 11 Comments
Fumito Ueda Posts ‘The Last Guardian’ Update, Teases ‘Official Announcement’ [Updated]

Former Team Ico leader Fumito Ueda has posted an update on the long delayed ‘The Last Guardian,’ and advises eager fans to ‘keep an eye out’ for an ‘official announcement.’

by Jeff Schille | Feb 13, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘Rayman’ Creator Ancel Stands With Fans Protesting ‘Legends’ Delay

Michel Ancel, creator of Rayman and Creative Director on ‘Rayman Legends,’ has shown solidarity with fans protesting Ubisoft’s seven month delay of the former Wii U exclusive.

by Jeff Schille | Feb 12, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘Rayman Legends’ Delay Enrages Fans, Developer; Ubi Crafting New Wii U Demo

Ubisoft’s decision to delay the Wii U version of ‘Rayman Legends’ has enraged fans and, apparently, one of the game’s own developers. As a result, a new demo is on the way.

by Jeff Schille | Feb 8, 2013 | 25 Comments
Next-Gen Report: PS4 Price, Xbox 720 Features, Ubisoft Praise & GameStop’s Response

Today in next-gen news: PS4′s release window and launch price, Xbox 720′s voice recognition features, Ubisoft’s praise for the upcoming systems, and GameStop’s warning about consoles that don’t play used games.

by Jeff Schille | Feb 7, 2013 | 51 Comments
Rockstar Labels ‘Conspiracy Theories’ for ‘GTA 5′ Delay ‘Nonsense’

Rockstar claims that ‘conspiracy theories’ about the ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ delay are ‘nonsense,’ including rumors that the game is bound for next-gen platforms.

by Jeff Schille | Feb 4, 2013 | 12 Comments
EA CEO Believes the Next Generation ‘Is Yet To Come’

Despite the fact that Nintendo’s Wii U has been available for months, EA CEO John Riccitiello believes that the next console generation ‘is yet to come.’

by Jeff Schille | Feb 1, 2013 | 9 Comments
Does Sony’s ‘See the Future’ Trailer Tease a PlayStation 4 Reveal?

Sony has released an enigmatic trailer, dubbed ‘See the Future,’ that indicates something big is happening on February 20th. Is the PlayStation 4 about to be revealed?

by Jeff Schille | Jan 31, 2013 | 17 Comments
Nintendo Direct: Wii U Virtual Console, Shorter Load Times & Miiverse on Smartphones

In addition to a slew of game announcements, today’s Nintendo Direct presentation highlighted forthcoming Wii U features, including Virtual Console games, better load times, and Miiverse for smartphones.

by Jeff Schille | Jan 23, 2013 | 6 Comments
Nintendo Dates (And Delays) Anticipated Wii U & 3DS Games

Wii U’s ‘LEGO City,’ ‘Monster Hunter 3′ and ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ now have release dates, as does ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ for 3DS. Unfortunately, other Wii U launch window games have been delayed.

by Jeff Schille | Jan 17, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Disney Infinity’ Combines Elements of ‘Skylanders,’ ‘LittleBigPlanet,’ and ‘Minecraft’

‘Disney Infinity’ combines the toy-based approach of ‘Skylanders’ with the creation elements of ‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Minecraft.’ Check out the debut trailer and screens right here!

by Jeff Schille | Jan 15, 2013 | 7 Comments
‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Secret Message’ In ‘Cyberpunk 2077′ Trailer Teases ‘The Witcher 3′

Surprise, surprise! The clever team at CD Projekt Red hid a ‘secret message’ in the ‘Cyberpunk 2077′ trailer, including a none-too-subtle hint about ‘The Witcher 3.’

by Jeff Schille | Jan 11, 2013 | 7 Comments
Valve CEO Discusses ‘Steam Box’ OS and Controllers

During the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, Valve CEO Gabe Newell opened up about ‘Steam Box,’ the hardware’s operating system, and its controllers.

by Jeff Schille | Jan 10, 2013 | 8 Comments
Iwata Says Wii U ‘Selling Steadily,’ Pachter Predicts Xbox 360 Dominated Holiday Sales

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata characterizes Wii U’s holiday 2012 sales as “not bad,” but Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter predicts that Xbox 360 dominated the season.

by Jeff Schille | Jan 7, 2013 | 2 Comments
‘BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition’ Surfaces This Month

Six months after it was originally rumored, 2K Games has officially announced ‘BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition,’ a collection of both ‘BioShock’ games, their DLC, and more!

by Jeff Schille | Jan 4, 2013 | 5 Comments
‘Skylanders Giants’ Review

Read our ‘Skylanders Giants’ review to find out if Activision and Toys for Bob have delivered a worthy follow-up to the groundbreaking, wildly popular ‘Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure.’

by Jeff Schille | Dec 19, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘Street Fighter X Mega Man’ Available Now; ‘Mega Man’ 1-6 Coming To 3DS eShop

In honor of Mega Man’s 25th Anniversary, Capcom has released ‘Street Fighter X Mega Man’ as a free PC download, and the first six ‘Mega Man’ games are coming to the 3DS eShop.

by Jeff Schille | Dec 17, 2012 | 10 Comments
‘Rayman Origins’ & ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Demos Hit Wii U eShop

Two new demos, ‘Rayman Legends’ and ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed,’ have been added to the Wii U eShop. Each is restricted to a limited number of uses, and Nintendo explains why.

by Jeff Schille | Dec 13, 2012 | No Comments
‘Rayman Legends’ Releases February 2013 In North America; Demo Next Week

Ubisoft has announced the worldwide release dates for ‘Rayman Legends,’ and revealed that a playable demo of the game will hit the eShop next week.

by Jeff Schille | Dec 7, 2012 | No Comments
‘Journey’ Soundtrack Earns Grammy Nomination

Composer Austin Wintory’s score for thatgamecompany’s ‘Journey’ has been nominated for a Grammy award, marking the first time a full-length video game soundtrack has received a Grammy nomination.

by Jeff Schille | Dec 6, 2012 | 5 Comments
Nintendo Direct Wrap-Up: ‘LEGO City: Undercover,’ ‘Pikmin 3,’ Google Maps & More

The latest Nintendo Direct video is full of information on ‘LEGO City: Undercover,’ ‘Game & Wario,’ ‘Pikmin 3,’ ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,’ and a Wii U version of Google Maps. Check it out right here!

by Jeff Schille | Dec 5, 2012 | 2 Comments
Fils-Aime Reflects On North American Wii U Launch

Two weeks after the North American launch of Wii U, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime offers his thoughts on the system’s massive day-one patch, and the difficulties of releasing new hardware.

by Jeff Schille | Dec 4, 2012 | 6 Comments
Molyneux Finds Wii U ‘Good’ But ‘Not Great’

Peter Molyneux has spoken out about Nintendo’s Wii U. Compared to ‘amazing technology’ like the Kindle Fire, Molyneux finds the system ‘good,’ but ‘not great.’

by Jeff Schille | Nov 30, 2012 | 15 Comments
Iwata Teases 3D Mario & Zelda Games for Wii U, Apologizes for Day-One Patch

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata promises that announcements about 3D Mario and Zelda games for Wii U are coming ‘in the future,’ and has apologized for the Wii U’s day-one patch.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Wii U Review

Read our ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of of Two’ review to find out if Junction Point’s second Mickey Mouse game addresses the shortcomings, and builds on the strengths, of its predecessor.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 2012 | No Comments
Wii U Launch Week Sales Reach 400,000

According to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, 400,000 Wii U systems were sold during the console’s first week at retail.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 26, 2012 | 16 Comments
‘Nintendo Land’ Review

Read our review of ‘Nintendo Land’ to find out if this collection of mini-games based on classic Nintendo characters and franchises is an effective showcase for Wii U’s GamePad controller.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 22, 2012 | 1 Comment
Wii U Review

Read our Wii U console review to find out if the new system and its tablet-inspired GamePad controller are a worthy follow-up to Nintendo’s best selling home console, the Wii.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 21, 2012 | 16 Comments
Wii U to Launch With More Systems Than Wii

Just days before the Wii U’s North American launch, Nintendo has revealed that the system will be available in greater numbers initially than was true of the Wii.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 15, 2012 | 3 Comments
Microsoft Celebrates 10 Years of Xbox LIVE With Free Xbox 360s

In honor of Xbox LIVE’s 10th anniversary, Microsoft has been sending out free, custom Xbox 360s to some of the service’s most long-standing subscribers.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 14, 2012 | 12 Comments
‘Forza Horizon’ Review

Read our review of ‘Forza Horizon’ to find out if Playground Games’ open-world racer is a successful departure from the established ‘Forza Motorsport’ formula.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 12, 2012 | 11 Comments
Opinion: ‘Halo 4′ Deserves Better Than ‘King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’

iOS App ‘Halo 4: King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew’ tasks gamers with scanning bags of Doritos and bottles of Mountain Dew at 7-Eleven Stores. Frankly, we think ‘Halo 4′ deserves better.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 2, 2012 | 9 Comments
Rumor Patrol: New Orbis (PS4) Development Kits Reveal Hardware Details

New Orbis (PlayStation 4) development kits are allegedly being shipped out, and unnamed sources are revealing specific details about the hardware.

by Jeff Schille | Nov 1, 2012 | 24 Comments
‘Modern Warfare 4′ Not Confirmed? Infinity Ward Denies Talking To Actor

In a carefully worded tweet, Infinity Ward has denied speaking with Captain Price voice actor Bill Murray about ‘Modern Warfare 4.’

by Jeff Schille | Oct 31, 2012 | 15 Comments
‘Halo 4′ War Games Map Pass Delivers 9 Maps Over 6 Months

Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced the ‘Halo 4′ War Games Map Pass, a season pass which grants access to three upcoming paid DLC packs for ‘Halo 4′

by Jeff Schille | Oct 24, 2012 | 7 Comments
‘Borderlands Legends’ Bound For iPhone & iPad [Updated]

‘Borderlands’ is making the jump to mobile platforms, and soon! Look for ‘Borderlands Legends’ before the end of the month, and check out the first details right here.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 22, 2012 | 7 Comments
‘Fable: The Journey’ Review

Read our review of ‘Fable: The Journey’ to find out if it legitimizes Kinect as a control interface for genres other than mini-game collections and dance simulators.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 20, 2012 | 8 Comments
‘F1 2012′ Review

Read our ‘F1 2012′ review to find out if Codemasters’ latest sim-racer is strictly for fans of the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship, or a game anyone can enjoy.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Darkstalkers Resurrection’ Announced For PSN & XBLA

Capcom has announced ‘Darkstalkers Resurrection,’ a collection of two Darkstalkers arcade games coming to XBLA and PSN. Check out the first trailer and screens right here!

by Jeff Schille | Oct 12, 2012 | No Comments
Gaikai Website Updated with Images of PS3 Games

Sony’s plans for cloud gaming service Gaikai remain unknown, but Gaikai’s website has been updated with a few familiar faces, including Sackboy and Kratos.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 11, 2012 | 2 Comments
‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Cover Art Reveals Green Lantern & The Joker [Updated]

The box art for NetherRealm Studios’ DC Universe fighting game, ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ reveals two previously unannounced characters: The Joker and Green Lantern.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 10, 2012 | 17 Comments
‘Tomb Raider’ Pre-Order Content Offered In Stages

Square Enix is offering customers who pre-order next March’s ‘Tomb Raider’ up to three batches of retailer-specific bonus content. Check out all the details right here.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 9, 2012 | 3 Comments
Demo Stations Offer A Glimpse At Wii U’s User Interface

Wii U demo units are now on display at the Nintendo World Store in New York, and footage of the system’s user interface has been posted online. Check it out right here.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 9, 2012 | 2 Comments
Rumor Patrol: Xbox Music To Debut This Month

Microsoft unveiled Xbox Music during its E3 2012 Press Conference. New rumors peg the service’s launch for later this month, alongside Windows 8 and Surface.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 4, 2012 | 14 Comments
‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Season Pass Subjects Players to ‘The Tyranny of King Washington’

The ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Season Pass is official. Check out the first details on the game’s DLC, including alternate history campaign ‘The Tyranny of King Washington,’ right here.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 3, 2012 | 18 Comments
‘Forza Horizon’ Launch Trailer & Demo Details

Microsoft, Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games have released the launch trailer for ‘Forza Horizon.’ Check it out right here, along with details on the game’s forthcoming playable demo.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ DLC Details Revealed

BioWare has come clean about the DLC that will be packed-in with the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy,’ and players who hoped for a truly complete collection are apt to be disappointed.

by Jeff Schille | Oct 1, 2012 | 22 Comments
Fils-Aime Promises Unannounced ‘Big Games’ for Wii U, But What Are They?

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime promises that unannounced, first-party games are currently in development for Wii U, but what could they be?

by Jeff Schille | Sep 28, 2012 | 4 Comments

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