Facebook Acquires Oculus Rift VR—Now What?
The Facebook $2 billion acquisition of Oculus Rift has caused a massive wave of mixed emotions—anger and disappointment for backers and fans, and a hopeful attitude for the future of gaming and virtual reality for the founders of both Facebook and Oculus Rift.
Minecraft TU14 Released for PS3, Xbox 360 Plus Texture Pack News; Minecraft with Oculus Rift Plan Scrapped
Minecraft TU14 is now out for download for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, while a new batch of skins packs are expected for the PS3 edition. Meanwhile plans for Minecraft on the Oculus Rift may not come to fruition as Notch has already scrapped the plans.
Wii U is Far From Dead with 50 More Unity Games and 'Advance Wars' Debuts on Virtual Console
The Wii U is expecting more games with Unity later this year, while GBA titles are now scheduled to start rolling out via the Virtual Console service.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active to Head for AT&T, Sprint and More, as Galaxy S5 Sees Possible Earlier Release Date
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has been spotted and hinted to head to AT&T and Sprint for starters, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 may enjoy an earlier release date to steer clear of the country-wide South Korean ban on smartphones.
Battlefield 4’s Naval Strike DLC Delayed on Xbox One and PC, Battlelog Updated in Time
Battlefield 4 Xbox One and PC players are faced with the delay of the Naval Strike DLC, set now for an early April release. But they can expect new fixes and improvements for Battlelog in time for the DLC.
PS4 News: PS4 Gets PSone, PS2 Support, PS Vita 3.10 Update Detailed
The PS4 is rumoured to get PSOne and PS2 support according to an insider. Meanwhile, the PS Vita is getting an update treatment, with the 3.10 update, now detailed with the new features.
Xbox One Titanfall Bundle Now Official, The Obama Plays Titanfall Mystery and a PAX East 2014 Appearance
Microsoft has now made the price cut on the Xbox One Titanfall bundle official as it offers a lowered priced bundle in its web site. Also, check out what’s the deal with Obama Plays Titanfall.
Xbox One, PS4 to Get Rentable Games at Redbox, New Exclusive from Japan Studio, and Diablo 3 Coming
You can now rent Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U games over at Redbox, if a recent featured spotted in the web site is to be believed. Also, an exclusive game may come for the Microsoft next-gen console from a Japanese studio, while Diablo 3 may still have a shot at an Xbox One release.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom Leaked Again and Samsung Galaxy S5 Preorders Detailed
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom gets leaked again with listed features coming, while different carriers have different offers for the Samsung Galaxy S5 preorders.
'Titanfall' vs. 'Infamous: Second Son': PS4 Sales Get Boost; 'Titanfall' Bundle Discounted and PC Version Gets Nvidia Upgrades
"Titanfall" and "inFamous: Second Son" are seen to be two exclusives that will help boost sales of Xbox One and PS4, respectively. But which one will do their specific consoles a better job in sales boost? In the meantime, "Titanfall’s" PC version is rumoured to get better visuals.
PS4 News: PS Plus and The Drop Updates and 3 New Games Coming
The PS Plus is introducing another title alongside discounts with the Spring Fever and the list of new titles via The Drop. Meanwhile, PS4 players can expect three new games for Sony’s next-gen platform as announcements have been made by their respective studios.
Gaming News: 'Pokemon Diamond and Pearl' Soundtracks Released, 'Assassin's Creed: Unity' Coming to Next-gen, 'Elder Scrolls' Access Scheduled
Two soundtracks are coming again to iTunes from The Pokemon Company. "Assassin’s Creed: Unity" has already been confirmed by Ubisoft to come to next-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One, while "The Elder Scrolls" has been detailed by Bethesda for early and official access times.
Android 4.4.2 Updates: Moto X a Go, Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2 Unsure; Sony Kitkat Update Mapped
Android 4.4.2 Kitkat is heading for a number of devices like the Moto X, but it may also be cancelled for some popular devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2.
The Good, The Great & The inFamous: A Look at inFamous: Second Son and Why It’s Worth Playing
inFamous: Second Son is now out, and though there are still a few kinks that hinder it from being “the best game ever,” it does bring something new and something worth playing to the collection of next-gen games.
'Minecraft' TU14 New Features and Updates Listed, and Mojang Celebrates a Profitable Game
"Minecraft" TU14 has finally been out for testing for both Sony and Microsoft for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, with the changelog also available for viewing. Mojang has also crossed a milestone of its own with "Minecraft," as it marks a doubling of the profit made by the game.
'Titanfall' Tips, a New Patch and a Cool Chart That Details Weapons
The Xbox One’s anticipated exclusive game has already been played by a number of fans who recommend a few tips to get the noobs through. Also, Respawn has rolled out a new patch for general adjustments, while another player has already listed the stats for the weapons in-game.
PS4 Exclusives: 'Watch Dogs' and 'inFamous: Second Son'; 'The Order: 1886' to Have Collector’s Edition?
The PS4 has some pretty good exclusive content for "Watch Dogs" as well as an additional campaign from Sucker Punch Productions for the anticipated "inFamous: Second Son." In addition, "The Order: 1886" is also looking at a possible collector’s edition.
DirectX12 Unveiled for Xbox One and Demoed in Forza 5, More 1080p Games Coming
Microsoft has unveiled that DX12 will be coming to bring in improvements across the board for all Xbox One games, with the Forza 5 demo being the first of the wave. Also, will this mean that more 1080p games and better performance-quality titles coming to Xbox One?
PS4 News: 'Titanfall 2' May Come to PS4, Not Exclusive to Microsoft; April to Introduce Game Pre-loading?
"Titanfall" may no longer be exclusive to Microsoft come its second installment, according to a rumour. Also, the PS4 may allow for game pre-loading when April hits, as hinted by "inFamous: Second Son" studio creator.
'Criminal Minds' Season 9 Episode 19 Recap: Stockholme Syndrome or Psych Syndrome?
"Criminal Minds" Season 9 Episode 19, "The Edge of Winter," tells a story of a young woman who has been tortured and captive—but one who also has a hidden side that remains a key to the case.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Cheaper Than S4 at Launch, Compact Version Spotted and Experience App Released
The Samsung Galaxy S5 may actually come in at a lower price compared to the Samsung Galaxy S4 at launch, proving previous rumours to be true. In addition, another variant of the Samsung Galaxy S5, a more high-end compact version, may have been spotted, while the Galaxy S5 Experience app has been made available at the Google Play Store.
'Battlefield 4' Shows Off Naval Strike Gameplay, Dragon’s Teeth Details; 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Free Weekend Onslaught DLC
"Battlefield 4’s" Naval Strike DLC is already dated for March 25, while the next DLC has already been hinted to have a two-hand shield that may introduce a new dynamic to the gameplay. Meanwhile, Activision is holding a free weekend for "Ghosts" fans.
Minecraft TU14, PS3 Texture Packs Teased, New Snapshot 14w11b Released
More updates on the Minecraft TU14, PS3 texture packs, a new Snapshot 14w11b, and the profitability of the game for Mojang.
Gaming News: 'Titanfall' on Xbox 360 Delayed, 'Halo' from 343 Industries in the Works, Next 'Assassin’s Creed' Leaked
"Titanfall" on the Xbox 360 will be delayed for two more weeks to improve on some areas. "Halo 5" from 343 Industries may be seeing some progress with new job posts, while leaked screenshots of the next "Assassin’s Creed" hint at a new world.
Samsung Updates: New Samsung 8.4-Inch Tablet Coming, Note 4 Waterproof and Gear 2, Gear Fit Prices Confirmed
Samsung has more news for its upcoming devices, including the teased 8.4-inch tablet, the waterproofed treatment for the Galaxy Note 4 and confirmed pricing for the Gear 2 and Gear Fit.
PS4 News: Sony Announces Affordable VR Headset, Upcoming PS4 Update Detailed
Sony has finally showcased its VR headset, touted as the Project Morpheus. Will this pave the way towards a VR-inclined gaming experience, and will the competitor also try to expand their gaming offers to include a similar approach?
Xbox One to Make VR Headset and Set to Release in 26 Countries in September
Microsoft may be trying to match Sony even in the virtual reality gears department, as rumours now point to possibility that it is working on additional VR devices for the Xbox One. In addition, Microsoft’s next-gen will be heading to 26 countries later this year.
Criminal Minds Renewed for Season 10, Season 9 Episode 19 Teased, and The Office Star Gets Killer Role
Criminal Minds is heading off to another season as the BAU team goes into Season 10. An actor of The Office will be filling the shoes of a criminal in a latter episode leading to the finale, while the next episode gets a teaser.
Twitch Plays Pokemon Takes After Flappy Bird with Bird Jesus, A New Inspired Game
Twitch Plays Pokemon has taken on the Flappy Bird Fever with the iOS and Android game Bird Jesus, a game inspired by both the Internet gaming sensation and the short-lived mobile craze.
HTC One 2014 Dated for March 25, Sales Go Up ASAP; HTC One Gets Software Update and Captain America Feature
The HTC One 2014 may go on sale as early as March 25 after its unveiling in London, though this may be limited to certain stores in the area. Also, European handsets can get the new update for Kitkat. Those who are catching Captain America may be interested to know that the HTC One may have a cameo appearance in the movie.