News tagged with videogame consoles

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US shops see videogame sales drop in May

US videogame industry sales at real-world shops slumped in May on a light line-up of new titles and shifts to digital content offered for download on the Internet, according to NPD Group.

Technology / Business

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Ubisoft going online with 'Ghost Recon' videogame

Ubisoft is crafting a free-to-play online version of its popular "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon" shooter videogame.

Technology / Software

created May 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony cuts deal with PlayStation 3 hacker

Sony on Monday said a US hacker has agreed to stop breaking into PlayStation 3 (PS3) videogame consoles as part of a deal made to drop a lawsuit filed by the Japanese consumer electronics giant.

Technology / Business

created Apr 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 27

Sony adding music to PSP videogame gadgets

Sony revealed that it was adding a streaming music service to PlayStation Portable handheld gaming gadgets next week.

Technology / Business

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Sony reports hot demand for PlayStation 3 motion

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) said that it has a hit on its hands with its new Move motion-sensing controllers for PlayStation 3 videogame consoles.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US videogame sales slip in May: NPD

US videogame sales slid anew in May with lower console prices proving a boon to buyers but eating into industry revenue.

Technology / Business

created Jul 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Bioshock' sequel returns to morally-battered Rapture

Thousands of US videogame shops will be open the instant Tuesday arrives for expected hordes of "Bioshock" fans eager to return to the grim, morally-tattered undersea world of Rapture.

Technology / Software

created Feb 08, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Microsoft launches Windows 7 (Update)

Microsoft's much-heralded Windows 7 went on sale around the world Thursday as the US software giant seeks to reboot after the disappointment of its previous generation operating system Vista.

Technology / Software

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (13) | comments 2

US gun maker arming Wii shooter game

Legendary rifle maker Remington Arms Company said Friday it has teamed with videogame maker Mastiff to put virtual versions of its guns in a hunting title tailored for Wii consoles.

Technology / Software

created Oct 03, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 12

Nintendo DSi users get to share pictures on Facebook

Nintendo said Monday that it is updating DSi software to allow users to upload pictures from the camera-equipped handheld videogame devices to hot social-networking website Facebook.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sony cuts PlayStation 2 price to $100

Sony is cutting the price of its older generation PlayStation 2 (PS2) videogame consoles to 100 dollars (US) in a move prompted by tough economic times and a desire to lure fans to the platform.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Americans spend eight hours a day on screens

Adult Americans spend an average of more than eight hours a day in front of screens -- televisions, computer monitors, cellphones or other devices, according to a new study.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

US online videogame play on the rise: NPD Group

US online videogame play is on the rise as growing numbers of teenagers turn to the Internet for opponents and game software, according to an NPD Group report released on Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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