Video game playing may fulfill innate human need
Playing video games can satisfy deep psychological needs and, at least in the short term, improve people’s well-being, new research shows. The more a game fulfilled a player’s sense of independence,...
View Article20 Gig Playstation 3 Discontinued?
In a bit of investigative journalism, I have recently taken it upon myself to answer the question of, “where have all the 20 gig Playstation 3 models gone?” In a rather silent disappearance, it seems...
View ArticleAnother Sony blunder
As if dismal PlayStation3 sales weren’t bad enough, Sony recently threw a party in Greece to celebrate the launch of a new Playstation2 title, God of War II. According to reports, this party featured...
View ArticleEA unveils “The Simpsons Game”
There have been at least 21 tries before to make a successful video game based on the hit Simpsons TV show. All have flopped. The Simpsons Game is now under development by EA and will release for the...
View ArticleXbox 360 warranty extended to 3 years, including previous repairs
The Xbox 360 has come under criticism for its high hardware failure rate. Microsoft has said its around the industry average of 3-5%. However, other unconfirmed sources have put the figure closer to...
View ArticleOne Million Xbox Live Users Banned
Microsoft is tired of piracy – and they’re doing something about it in a very big way. In a statement released by the company, they state: All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and that...
View ArticleGamer Girl Scholarships
Are you a girl who loves video games? Have you also perhaps thought of a career in video game design? If so, I have some excellent news for you! Sony Online Entertainment is now accepting applications...
View ArticleWhen’s the last time you played a flight simulator game?
In the early days of computers and computer games, flight simulators were king. The latest versions were waited for with eager anticipation. Realism in gauges, physics and controls left even seasoned...
View ArticleFree Angry Birds Game for up to Four of your PCs
Intel’s AppUp has offered a PC version of Angry Birds for $4.99 for some time now. Recently, they began offering it free if following a special link from Best Buy. This game supports touch in Windows,...
View ArticlePhone Stacking Meal Game–Dinner 1.0
You know that guy, maybe you are that guy. At dinner with friends, even a romantic dinner always checking your smart phone. AT&T even portrayed ‘him’ in a recent commercial: Too much face time with...
View ArticleCan’t get an Xbox One Series S/X? Upgrade your old one!
There are plenty of stories about people refreshing their web browser for hours, only to find an anticipated shipment of Xbox One Series S or Series X selling out online in seconds. Easy to understand...
View ArticleError Trying to Claim All Access Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox Series X / S
Xbox All Access offers free hardware up-front, and Game Pass Ultimate for a 2-year subscription price of $24.99 for Series S, or $34.99 for Series X. Game Pass Ultimate includes xCloud streaming,...
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