Today on the Wrap; Nintendo announces that they’re not out of the console game just yet, Sony talks a fourth year of consecutive financial losses, Media Apps go free for non-Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and a Kinect-less One is on the way. Nintendo not out of the hardware game yet;…
Read MoreThis May Day edition of the Wrap sees Nintendo releasing a bunch more info about Mario Kart 8 and the E3 happenings it has planned, some strange Amazing Spider-Man 2 happenings on Xbox One, and news about that time ET went to the dump. Mario Kart 8 Nintendo Direct In…
Read MoreCrimes and Punishments brings classic Holmes into the next generation, Zen Pinball branches out into Soccer, a new retro console hits the market and Microsoft talks up Games with Gold for the Xbox One- all in today’s News Wrap. New Sherlock trailer is classic Holmes There’s a lot for Sherlock…
Read MoreOpinion by Nick H. Two rumours have been circulating lately regarding the Xbox One and Kinect, and while both seem credible for a variety of reasons, I have a much bigger problem with one than the other. The first speculates that the Xbox One may come out with a cheaper…
Read MoreOpinion by Matt S. Microsoft has acquired the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games. It didn’t really have a choice but to do so, but it does represent a continued narrow focus from the company with regards to where its game investments lie, and it doesn’t fill me with…
Read MoreBG’s news wrap returns to DDNet for 2014 with a look at some of the biggest news stories of this young year. On tap; SimCity goes offline, the big two (ahem) release their sales figures, Razer debuts the Nabu and Activision and Marvel Comics part ways. SimCity offline mode has…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. The most interesting difference between Sony (and Nintendo) and Microsoft’s approach to the games industry over the years has been the fact that while Sony and Nintendo have been focused on producing or publishing content in-house, Microsoft instead has an active partnering business; and not just…
Read MoreMicrosoft held a party for the dedicated fans of the Xbox (and the media) as it counted down to the midnight launch of the Xbox One in Australia. This event took place at the iconic Luna Park in Australia, and featured plenty of music, games, and alcohol for all who…
Read MorePreview by Matt S. I’ve always been a bit concerned about Dark Souls 2, after I heard it was announced. My concern was always tied in to the budget of the game – Dark Souls 2 clearly has a bigger budget, and that means it needs to sell more copies…
Read MorePreview by Owen S. The Forza series has provided us with some of the greatest racing experiences that can be had. The perfect, flawless cars felt wondrous to virtually drive as they traversed the tracks that always looked better than anything else the competition was putting up. Lauded by both…
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