Game Consoles

Gene Simmons confirms Angry Birds KISS incoming

CNET - Sat, 04/02/2012 - 15:00
KISS frontman Gene Simmons has revealed there's a KISS-themed Angry Birds game in the works. Yup.
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PSN down for 18 hours maintenance, back Friday 8am

CNET - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:00
The PlayStation Network is going down for a mammoth 18 hours of maintenance.
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Three reasons PlayStation Vita is no match for iPod touch

CNET - Wed, 01/02/2012 - 10:06
The PlayStation Vita doesn't do enough to compete with Apple, and it doesn't deserve your cash. Here's why.
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Kinect spotted built into Asus Windows 8 laptops

CNET - Tue, 31/01/2012 - 15:21
The first prototype laptops have been spotted with motion-sensing Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect tech built in, made by Asus, running Windows 8.
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Xbox 720 not out this year, says Microsoft exec

CNET - Tue, 31/01/2012 - 10:40
Microsoft has said there won't be a successor to the Xbox 360 out this year.
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Sega Mega Drive named best retro console

CNET - Tue, 24/01/2012 - 17:30
The Sega Mega Drive has been named the most popular retro games console, narrowly beating the Nintendo 64 in classic console combat.
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Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock coming soon to the PS3 and Vita

CNET - Mon, 23/01/2012 - 17:37
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock is coming soon to the PS3 and PlayStation Vita.
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World's biggest NES controller and other giant tech in video

CNET - Fri, 20/01/2012 - 09:49
Bigger is better for the British student who built a record-breaking joypad -- we compare the massive controller with other humungous tech.
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Angry Birds Year of the Dragon trailer teased

CNET - Sun, 15/01/2012 - 10:30
An update to Angry Birds Seasons is on the way, and it's Chinese New Year-themed. Check out the trailer here.
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Razer Project Fiona gaming tablet runs Skyrim in our video

CNET - Thu, 12/01/2012 - 12:00
We've gone hands-on with Razer's bizarre Project Fiona -- check our video to see this weird gadget running Skyrim.
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300 Foxconn staff threaten mass suicide over Xbox pay row

CNET - Wed, 11/01/2012 - 15:46
300 staff working on the Xbox 360 assembly line at a manufacturing plant in China threatened to kill themselves following a pay dispute.
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Cut The Rope now playing for free in your browser

CNET - Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:59
Popular iPhone and Android game Cut The Rope is now available to play in your browser. Clear your schedule and get feeding your Omnom.
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Xbox 720 could record video, hints patent

CNET - Thu, 05/01/2012 - 16:02
The next Xbox could boast video-recording capabilities, if a Microsoft patent is to be believed.
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Nintendo 3DS sells 4m in Japan

CNET - Tue, 27/12/2011 - 12:00
The Nintendo handheld has exceeded 4m sales in Japan, with two Mario titles selling more than a million each too. Pity the poor Vita.
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PS Vita: UK launch games priced, no 32GB memory card

CNET - Fri, 23/12/2011 - 09:00
Sony has confirmed prices for the PS Vita's UK launch titles and accessories. The bad news? We're not getting a 32GB memory card.
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Xbox Live update leaves gamers locked out

CNET - Thu, 22/12/2011 - 18:48
The recent Xbox Live dashboard update has left some disgruntled users unable to access their Xbox Live accounts.
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PS Vita sells 300,000 in two days, some broken

CNET - Tue, 20/12/2011 - 11:40
The Vita sold twice the original PSP on opening weekend, but fell short of the Nintendo 3DS' first two days in Japan.
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PS Vita teardown reveals hefty battery

CNET - Mon, 19/12/2011 - 13:05
Sony's forthcoming gaming handheld has been subjected to a full teardown, being opened and laid bare for our viewing pleasure.
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PlayStation Vita manual is online now, get studying

CNET - Sun, 18/12/2011 - 10:00
Sony has put online the Vita's English-language manual, a full two months before it's on sale in the UK. Well at least you'll be ready.
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PS Vita on sale in Japan, doesn't allow multiple accounts

CNET - Sat, 17/12/2011 - 11:00
Sony's latest handheld has gone on sale in Japan, but make sure you read this before you get yours on import.
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