Rumor: Microsoft to replace MS Points with real currency/credit

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It’s been a frequently heard rumor, but we’re hearing it again: Microsoft plans to do away with MS Points.

Sony calls new PS4 teaser ad fake

A video that popped up last night on YouTube claims to show the next-gen PlayStation 4. The teaser ad, which looks fairly professional albeit a bit strange for Sony, shows what could be the design of…

PS4 always online? Never a consideration, says Sony

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Rumors that the next generation PlayStation 4 would possibly require being “always online” were trounced by Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida who spoke with Game Informer in their latest issue. The main reason, says Yoshida, is that “many…

‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ teaser “masks” trailer released

It didn’t take long for Activision to release a teaser trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts, after confirming the game’s intended compatibility with next generation PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 consoles. Don’t expect any gameplay though…

Call of Duty: Ghosts confirmed for next gen consoles, but not Wii

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Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Ghosts, powered by the next generation engine from Infinity Ward, will release for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, as well as next generation platforms (PlayStation 4,”Xbox 720“) on…

PlayStation 4 to include exclusive Assassin’s Creed 4 content

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Ubisoft has confirmed the exclusive content included in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for PlayStation 3 will also be included with the PlayStation 4 edition. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be released in the U.S….

New trailers for Grand Theft Auto V

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Rockstar is out today with three new trailers for their forthcoming blockbuster Grand Theft V.

PS4 Dualshock 4 controller will track user position, Sony video explains

Sony has released this new video explaining how the PlayStation Dualshock 4 controller can track a user’s position in the room, among other new added features. The easiest enhancement to notice is the blue light bar…

Barry Sanders wins ‘Madden 25′ cover honors

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Score one for the over-30 set.

Microsoft to reveal new Xbox May 21

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The next Xbox console will be revealed on Tuesday May 21.

Xbox exec offers obnoxious tweets on Internet connectivity

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Some snobby tweets from a Microsoft leader stir up gamer rage.

Will the new Xbox roll over PS4?

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Will Microsoft’s next Xbox (codenamed Durango) roll over Sony’s PlayStation 4 in terms of software development? Atari founder Nolan Bushnell seems to think so. In this new video (found on Gametrailers) Bushnell says Microsoft has a…

Disney Shutters LucasArts Game Studio

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LucasArts, the game publishing wing of Lucasfilm Ltd., is no more. Disney has ditched the studio and its staff as of today.

Official Grand Theft Auto V cover art released

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Rockstar stays with the classic GTA theme for the upcoming blockbuster.

EPIX app for PS3 launches today

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PlayStation 3 owners finally get access to a premium television network with the launch of the EPIX app today. The movie network boasts blockbuster titles such as The Avengers, Skyfall, and The Hunger Games among the…

PS3′s ‘The Last of Us’ to premiere during ‘The Walking Dead’ season finale

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Sony’s highly anticipated survival horror game The Last of Us will make its commercial debut Sunday night during the season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead

OUYA confirms launch date in US, Canada & UK

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OUYA has confirmed the launch date for their much anticipated open gaming platform will be June 4, 2013. Available first in the US, Canada, and the UK, the OUYA will sell for $99.99 and include a console…

‘Battlefield 4′ confirmed for later this year

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There will indeed be more Battlefield moments in 2013 and beyond.

AT&T U-verse launches WatchESPN Now apps and .com access

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If you subscribe to AT&T’s U-verse TV service you may have been waiting patiently for the ability to watch programming from EPSN on your PC or mobile device. Today AT&T announced WatchESPN Now apps are now…

GameStop Prez Touts Used Games Ahead of Next Gen Consoles

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GameStop president Tony Bartel says most consumers would stay away from the next gen if used games were banned.