Let’s talk

In yesterday’s article, I talked about how the Internet is changing the way we play our games. I also talked about how Fable 2 is introducing a new, seamless co-op experience, on and offline.  However, Fable 2 is doing something else as well, something much more revolutionary. As Peter Molyneux announced at GDC last month, [...]

The problem with online connectivity for video games

In this generation of game consoles, it has become apparent that the Internet is the wave of the future when it comes to gaming. The Xbox helped to establish the idea of the connected console through its Xbox Live service and, although there may have been consoles before it that offered various connectivity options, none [...]

Integrated media

The age of integrated media is upon us. It is now possible to do virtually any media-related task on one box. Take for instance the PS3 or Xbox 360. Both systems have placed a heavy emphasis, not just on being great gaming machines, but entertainment hubs as well. Sony and Microsoft want you to use [...]

Taking out the trash

We all know what it’s like, you buy a brand new computer, only to have it bogged down by useless bloatware. How would you like it if you could buy that new computer without the useless software attached? With Sony’s Fresh Start optimization program, you can. Sony recently announced its bloatware removal program for select [...]

Five reasons why the iPhone won’t compete with the DS and PSP

In yesterday’s article, I talked about the iPhone SDK and how it could revolutionize the handheld gaming industry. I went on to list five specific aspects of the iPhone which Nintendo and Sony should be worried about. Today, I am going to look at the other side of the story and list five reasons why [...]