Ever since ?Tekken? debuted in arcades in 1994, is has been deemed as a classic of the fighting genre. Recently, the ?Tekken? team has joined forces with those of ?Street Fighter? in a mash-up of traditional fighting game goriness. However, for ?Tekken Tag Tournament 2,? fans are in store for an unexpected collaboration with a different type of pop-culture icon from the 1990s.
Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are all pushing for what?s next in terms of technological advancements to enhance gameplay. At E3 2012, some have revealed more about their next generation consoles than others, such as Nintendo whose press conference centered on what the Wii U will bring to gamers.
The Electronic Entertainment Expo taking place in Los Angeles is undoubtedly the biggest week of the year for the video game industry, from the perspective of devoted fans and developers alike. E3 2012 has been packed with news and updates on next-generation consoles and gaming titles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Wednesday amid positive US economic data and the G7 meeting's promise of a closer collaboration to tackle economic problems.
At E3 2012, the focus seems to be on a lot more than gaming. Each console is competing to gain dominance as the prominent entertainment system in living rooms around the globe, with a different approach from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.
On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled a stunning new technology platform at the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles called SmartGlass, which essentially connects the television and the Xbox to smartphones and tablets, letting users consume their media in a much simpler and more fun way.
Nintendo is set to hold its E3 2012 press conference at 12 p.m. EDT, and there is no doubt that fans can expect to hear some revelations about the next-generation Wii U. This may include features, prices, or more titles that will be available on the follow-up to the Wii gaming system. A list of 25 games leaked earlier this spring, but a new rumor suggests a release that fans and analysts have not predicted.
It?s the biggest week of the year for video game fanatics?the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo begins tomorrow June 5. The three-day-long developers? conference will run through Thursday, and will showcase what 2012 means for the video game industry.
Nintendo has made its first official unveil ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, set to kick off on June 5th in Los Angeles. On June 3rd, the gaming company revealed the name of a component to its upcoming next-generation console , the Wii U. The gaming system?s tablet-esque controller will be called the Wii U GamePad, according to PCMag.
The annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, developers' conference may be the most exciting time of the year for gaming enthusiasts. With the conference set for June 5-7, it's time to speculate on what's in store for E3 2012.
Asian stock markets mostly advanced Monday as concerns of potential Greek exit eased after recent opinion polls showed that pro-austerity parties could be able to form a coalition government.
Asian stock markets declined Wednesday as renewed concerns of Greece's probable exit from the euro zone dampened sentiment.
Nintendo?s Wii U console is set for a release date this holiday season, and fans are gearing up for the next generation gaming system?s launch. The latest tidbit to surface indicates that the Nintendo Wii U?s controllers will contain analog sticks, according to photos that leaked in a NeoGaf forum.
One of the biggest and most anticipated IPOs of the year, quite possibly the decade, is ready to hit Wall Street tomorrow, but if you're thinking about buying shares, you're not alone. Not in the least. If you're looking to get a piece of the stock, we're here to help you. But be warned: It will not be easy.
There?s been a lot of hype surrounding video game releases as of late, with titles such as ?Diablo 3? and ?Max Payne 3? quickly approaching. But what about the second half of 2012? With the holiday season being a critical time for retail sales, players should know what they have to look forward to. It?s no secret that ?Assassin?s Creed 3? will be launching at the end of October, but a list of other titles are set to launch around that time as well.
The long-running ?Halo? franchise is more than just a widely-successful first person shooter; it has been a flagship title of Microsoft?s Xbox system for over a decade. And just as the gaming console has evolved since its inception, so has the action-shooter game formerly owned by Bungie Studios. The Official Xbox 360 Magazine UK (OXM) notes that Xbox Live developed alongside ?Halo 2,? and the case may be the same for ?Halo 4? and the next-generation console.
Sony has announced that a white version of the PlayStation Vita will launch in Japan on June 28th. It will sell at the same price as the original black base model and is sold in Wi-Fi only or 3G versions, reported CNet.
Sega?s ?Aliens: Colonial Marines?, which is developed by Gearbox, is set to hit the stands later this year. The game, a first-person shooter, is based on the characters and creatures of the Alien franchise, particularly the film ?Aliens?.
A list of potential titles for Nintendo?s upcoming Wii U console has leaked from Blockbuster UK?s internal point of sale system, according to IGN. The list features alleged photos of 25 titles, and was originally discovered by GoNintendo.
Mass Effect's Jennifer Hale and Metal Gear Solid's David Hayter will be offering their voice-acting talents to the projected iOS game Republique. The game's creators are in the process of fundraising via Kickstarter, which is where the big announcement was made on Friday.
At an investor briefing in Tokyo at the end of April, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said the company will be taking a different approach when creating games for the Wii U. Nintendo seeks to target the traditional hard-core audience rather than casual gamers, and Iwata said that the upcoming console will break new boundaries.
?PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale,? a brawl-out fighting game that will feature iconic characters from PlayStation?s history of titles, was announced last week and will launch during this holiday season. Of course, fans are wondering if this will compare to Nintendo?s widely successful ?Super Smash Bros.? series, which has seen various releases ranging from Nintendo 64 to the most recent Wii Console.