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PlayStation Network down but Sony records 13 pct increase in PS3 sales

NDP Group report states that Sony Computer Entertainment America recorded a 13 percent increase in hardware sales for the month of April.

Console wars: Sony PlayStation Network outage helping Xbox 360 sales

Xbox 360 when will the new 720 be revealed?

Sony PlayStation Network (PSN) online gamers could not withstand three weeks of downtime and has decided to give Microsoft Xbox 360 a try.

PlayStation Network Down, Xbox 360 Up: Sony's Loss is Microsoft's Gain

The Sony PlayStation Network (PSN) outage has angered and frustrated Sony fans into rushing to retail stores and trading in their PlayStation3 (PS3) consoles for rival Microsoft Xbox 360 systems. Reports from retail stores indicated that more customers have been trading in their entire PlayStation3 set including both console and games for the Xbox 360, mostly for Call of Duty online gamers.

A girl demonstrates the game "Kinectimals" for Kinect for Xbox 360 during a media briefing at the Wiltern theatre in Los Angeles

Analysts: Xbox Will Gain Little From Playstation Network Outage

Xbox stands to gain little in the wake of the Sony PlayStation Network outage according to industry experts.

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Gmail Motion: A prank in search of its creators?

The question is whether the prank, in time, will turn the heat on its inventors, demanding reincarnation in true form. Like, as they say, a character setting out in search of his creator. Think about Google wizards being tormented in sleep by ghoulish Gmail Motion stillborns!

Microsoft to phase out unsuccessful Zune player

Microsoft Corp is not planning any more versions of its unpopular Zune digital media player, but is to continue offering music and video using the same software online, through its Xbox game console and on its Windows phones.

Microsoft Xbox Live Marketplace Hacked For $1.2 M

Hackers recently took Micosoft for $1.2 million by stealing Microsoft Points used in the company's Xbox Live Marketplace.

People play a Kinect boxing game on an XBox 360 gaming console at the Microsoft booth during the first day of the International CES in Las Vegas

Microsoft goes one up on Apple as Kinect gets record for fastest sales

Microsoft's Kinect sensor systems sold ten million units since their launch in November to grab the Guinness world record for the fastest selling consumer electronics device.

Microsoft sells 10 million Kinect devices

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it has sold more than 10 million Kinect motion-sensing game system units worldwide in just over four months, making it the fastest-selling consumer device on record.

Microsoft Releasing Kinect SDK This Spring

Software giant Microsoft said it plans to release a non-commercial Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) this spring.

Shrinking Sales Don't Dim Hope For Video Game Biz

Even with sales shrinking, one analyst sees the video game industry turning the corner this year.

New details on Battlefield 3 surface

Just days after DICE formally confirmed the 2011 fall release of Battlefield 3, the media is abuzz with reports on new leaked details and speculations.

Microsoft has best month for Xbox despite shortage

Microsoft Corp notched its best ever month for the Xbox in December, selling 1.9 million of the game consoles, helped by its new Kinect hands-free system and the latest in the blockbuster 'Fable' and 'Halo' game series.

Microsoft sold over 8 million Kinects in 60 days: CEO

Microsoft Corp sold more than 8 million of its Xbox Kinect motion-sensing game system in its first 60 days since launch, outpacing its target of 5 million and outshining Sony Corp's competing Move.

Ballmer Touts Windows' Ubiquity At CES Keynote

Steve Ballmer gives a keynote address at the CES going over Xbox, Windows PC and Windows Phone 7 capabilities.

Online gaming community explodes with PS3 and Xbox games

Wii, Kinect and Moves may be getting people to flay their arms around but it is still the console games which are exciting the gamers

Best Of Microsoft Kinect Hacks

Thanks to hackers, the Kinect has been popular for more than just gaming.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Sales Top $1 Bln

Activision said its sales of its latest video game Call of Duty: Black Ops have surpassed the $1 billion mark since its launch in Nov.9, as global audiences have logged billions of hours online with Call of Duty games

Call of Duty: Black Ops is the quickest video game ever to reach $1 billion in sales.

Call of Money; Black Ops Hits $1 Billion In Sales

Call of Duty: Black Ops is the quickest video game ever to reach the $1 billion mark.

Could The Kinect Cause Motion Sickness?

New research from Clemson University says helmet-mounted technology, a key component to virtual reality and a new feature in video games, can cause motion sickness.

Consoles: No Longer Just For Gaming

A recent report from Nielsen says gaming consoles are taking over the living room as people use them for a wide range of tasks.

Microsoft profit view lifted at Jefferies

The brokerage maintained its 'buy' rating on shares of the software major with a price target of $33.

U.S. video game sales jump 8 percent in November

A strong turnout by shoppers for Black Friday boosted U.S. video game sales 8 percent last month, marking the strongest November on record, but sales for the whole year are likely to be flat at best, according to retail research firm NPD Group.

Sony To Be A Player In TV, Film And Video Gaming

Sony Corporation of America's CFO Robert Wiesenthal said the company will bridge the gap between the media and Hollywood, as a content creator and an electronics manufacturer.

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs introduces Game Center for iPod at Apple's music-themed September media event in San Francisco

Apple's Game Center Now Asks For Real Name

Apple has updated the terms of service for their Game Center application to display a gamer's real name along with the nickname while sending invitation to friends, a move that is geared towards decreasing anonymity in gaming.

Motorola to unveil a streaming gadget for smartphones

Motorola Mobility plans to launch a video streaming device next year to enable streaming of digital content to smartphones and tablets in their homes.