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xbox 360
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg Talks CES, Xbox 360 In '09 And Beyond
We caught up with Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg, Director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE, to chat about the console's presence at CES, the year ahead and the number 17 million.
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Comment by incredibilistic: Crecente hates Apple? Give me 5 minutes and I'll show you stuff Windows can't do and isn't doing in Windows... 13 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
So Who Won That Sony v Microsoft v Capcom Street Fighter Battle?
Most exciting thing about CES wasn't the games on show. Wasn't the TVs, wasn't the phones, wasn't even the virtual sex...thing. No, it was the epic Microsoft v Sony v Capcom Street Fighter IV battle! More »
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Comment by Ad-hominem: Well, that's it. Console wars over. Sony wins the Seventh Generation. Might as well throw your Wii, 360 and Ps3 in the... 21 Responses | Other threads
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asus
CES 09: Hands On With The Wii... Err, Eee Stick
ASUS hears your cries, PC gamers. They know you're not content with keyboard and mouse controls, that you're desperate to get your hands on a faux Wii-remote to control the seven games that support it. More »
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Comment by Grisaille: Flip it, Ninja!: Oh jeez. Where's the innovation, guys? Damn knockoffs. 8 Responses | Other threads
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nintendon't
CES 09: Your Source For Wii Knock-offs
There's a reason the Gaming Showcase at CES doesn't light the gaming world on fire. It's packed to its borders with subwoofer-filled seating designed for games and lame Chinese knock-offs, like the iSports. More »
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Comment by Ad-hominem: Actually, the sad part is, it doesn't sound as bad as some real Wii games are. 26 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
CES 09: The World's Tiniest Video Game Guitar Controller
Like regular sized Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitar controllers, but far, far daintier, the USB ready Riff Rocker adds hand cramping as an extra difficulty modifier to your rhythm gaming. More » -
xbox 360
IPTV On The 360? It's Still Up In The Air!
2007. CES. Microsoft get a few people excited with mention of an IPTV service for the 360. British Telecom will be the first to offer it. Years pass, however, and we hear nothing. More » -
hands-on
CES 09: Novint Falcon + Pistol Grip + Left 4 Dead = ?
Novint's Falcon doesn't currently support Valve's Left 4 Dead or The Orange Box, but the curious looking controller supported both at CES. How useful is it and the pistol grip in games like these? More »
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Comment by Cheesewheel: So long as I can feel it when Francis screams "RELOAAAADDING," sign me up. 23 Responses | Other threads
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mad catz
CES 09: Hands On With Mad Catz's SFIV FightStick & FightPad
If a $150 arcade stick is too rich for your blood, accessory maker Mad Catz has a few other options for the fighting game fan not content with the standard Xbox 360 or PS3 controller.
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Comment by k!dman: come on Microsoft, let other companies make wireless accessories already! 15 Responses | Other threads
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arcade perfect
CES 09: Hands On With Mad Catz's Street Fighter IV Tournament Sticks
Get ready to change your opinion about Mad Catz. The third-party controller maker may have made one of the best arcade sticks to ever grace these shores, thanks to its Tournament Edition Arcade FightStick. More » -
guitar hero
CES 09: Activision CEO Dazzles CES Crowd With 2008 Line-up, Guitar Hero: Metallica
Good news. If you missed Activision Publishing president Mike Griffith's CES talk this morning, you didn't miss much. Outside of seeing double-bass pedals in action in Guitar Hero: Metallica, Griffith kept Activision's 2009 plans quiet. More »
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Comment by drunkenbeggar: Someone really needs to inform this guy that there's this other game, Rock Band, and it's, uh... It's pretty damn good. 29 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
CES 09: Microsoft Responds To Sony's Console Add-On "Peddling" Claims
Earlier this week, Sony sent us an oddly timed media bulletin, trumpeting the PlayStation 3's value versus the Wii and Xbox 360. It also accused Nintendo and Microsoft of "peddling add-ons." What say you, Microsoft? More »
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Comment by Theoutlet: Personally I'd expect to be doing a lot better if my product was "half the price". This is damned entertaining though. 156 Responses | Other threads
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nvidia
CES 09: I Just Played Guitar Hero III... In 3D!!!
3D gaming is huge at CES 2009. It's a great gimmick that blows the mind of the buttoned down conventioneer glassy-eyed from looking at television monitors and cell phones that are 0.01% different this year. More »
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Comment by ReconToaster.: For some reason, this whole 3-D gaming thing sorta screams "GIMMICK" to me... 29 Responses | Other threads
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clips
CES 09: Relive Sony's CES PlayStation Press Conference
Miss Sony's PlayStation press conference? You're not the only one. Fortunately, G4 was there, cameras in hand, lens pointed directly at the stage, moments captured, off-screen video shot. More »
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Comment by animexplorer: it is great to see that Killzone 2 is exclusive to one platform. 4 Responses | Other threads
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booth wars
CES 09: What Did Microsoft And Sony Bring To Vegas?
Games! Or, I should say, games. Mostly older games, but games nonetheless. CES isn't the place for four year-old tech like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. But that doesn't mean they're totally absent. More »
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Comment by Moduserous: Killzone 2 looks to be the first game that makes me spring for a PS3. Games like Little Big Planet... 20 Responses | Other threads
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sucker punch
The Electrifying InFamous CES Trailer
Sucker Punch pulls no punches in this new trailer for their upcoming PlayStation 3-exclusive free-roaming superhero game InFamous, which displays an outstanding disregard for public transportation, and the public in general. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Unfather: Both InFamous and Prototype are going to force me to buy a PS3, but is it just me or do... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Halo Wars Play in the Snow
This detailed glimpse of a bit of Halo War gameplay does more than show off the snowy terrain and unit design. We also get a chance to see how simplified they've made unit selection and description. I'm not sure if I love or hate that when you select a unit it tells you, clear as day, what that unit is good for. -
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Killzone 2 Footage: Ragdolls, Bullets & Bugs
Couple of new Killzone 2 clips from the CES showroom floor (so excuse the quality). The first one, showing the game's ragdoll death physics, is good for a chuckle. The second one? Shows some bugs. More »
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Comment by MadExponent: The second video was not particularly good looking. I mean...hmm. I really don't want to get overly excited for this... 20 Responses | Other threads
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activision blizzard
CES 09: Prototype Impressions: It's Been A While, Alex
Radical and Activision brought a newly previewable build of the open world game Prototype to CES, showing it off in the THX booth. THX? Why? Well, Prototype is THX 7.1 certified on the Xbox 360. More »
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Comment by Neko_Tech: "Prototype is THX 7.1 certified on the Xbox 360." Someone please tell me that was a typo, XB360 can only send... 13 Responses | Other threads
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tweens
CES 09: Wii Accessory Maker Offers New Pink Things For Girls
Good news, girls. You're getting new pink things! Technology is moving forward for things that girls like and we have proof from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Remember when all this stuff was white? More »
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Comment by letsgetacid: Damn. I've never seen such a smooth and slender sword. 8 Responses | Other threads
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playstation home
CES 09: Hands-On With Home's EA Sports Complex
Sony dedicated one of the PlayStation 3s at its CES booth this year to show off its new partnership with Electronic Arts. The publisher's newly announced space in Home, the EA Sports Complex, was playable. More »
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Comment by poochdogg: i would much rather buy a racing game, golf game, and poker game individually then creep around home and play... 10 Responses | Other threads
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4d watch
CES 09: Eyes-On With PlayStation 3 In 3D
Sony's not just focusing on electronic wizardry it can sell you now, it wants to get you pumped up for products it will sell in the future. Like playing games in three dimensions. More »
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Comment by TRT-X: One problem with 3D games/glasses is that I need perscription glasses. Meaning I have no way of comfortably wearing 3D glasses. 25 Responses | Other threads
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playstation
CES 09: Sony Testing PSP As Multimedia Remote At CES
Sony's CES booth holds promise for the wi-fi connected multimedia hound: a PSP that acts as a software remote for networked audio streams. While experimental and not yet confirmed for release, the software looks cool. More »
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Comment by collusioned: Because people who own PSPs listen to Beyonce. 10 Responses | Other threads
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mea culpa
CES 09: Whoops! Halo Wars Release Date Still March 3
The exciting news that North American gamers will get Halo Wars a few days earlier than planned wasn't exactly news. It was a mistake. It's still landing on these shores March 3rd. More »
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Comment by ReconToaster.: SO the end is not so nigh? I hate halowars... 19 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Here's Your 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show officially kicked off today and our very own Mike McWhertor is feet down, hands-on at the show with an eye towards gaming do-dads, announcements and goodies.
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Comment by Colossi: I'm waiting for Mass Effect 2 on the PS3 announcement!! Come on EA don't let us down! 10 Responses | Other threads
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playstation home
The EA PlayStation Home Sports Complex In Motion
Here's the trailer to go along with EA's official announcement of their first venture into PlayStation Home support, the activity-filled EA Sports Complex. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Bildo818: WOW!! looks more fun than what HOME currently is!!! I love the table games! That is going to be AWESOME! 8 Responses | Other threads
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accessories
CES 09: Razer Bringing High-Grade Expensiveness To CES
Razer, maker of all things gaming, shiny and precision-oriented, have a couple of new wares readied for CES 2009 — the Razer Mamba gaming mouse and Razer Carcharias a "circumaural" headset. Oh yeah, they're pricey! More »
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Comment by Fatty Shcock: I have never bothered to want a Razer product, unless someone can give me convincing reasons to abandon my precious... 10 Responses | Other threads
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playstation network
CES 09: MTV Bringing Its Goods To PlayStation Store
Sony announced at its CES keynote today that the PlayStation Network will get a big boost from MTV. The network is bringing 2,000 hours of quality* programming to Sony's video service in February. More »
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Comment by animexplorer: if it is not exclusive to PSN then MS will soon copy this fantastic idea. 17 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
CES 09: EA Moves Into PlayStation Home
Electronic Arts has the keys to Home. SCE head honcho Kaz Hirai announced the mega-publisher's support of the PlayStation 3 virtual space at Sony's CES keynote, with EA backing 'em up with a formal announcement. More »
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Comment by SubGnosis: Home has raked in a million US already? They must be doing SOMETHING right, but it sure stumps me. I will... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sony
CES 09: Kaz Says LittleBigPlanet Has Sold 1.3 Million, PSN Accounts At 17 Million
Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai had some fresh PlayStation data for the CES crowd today. Probably most important to Sony's PlayStation 3 fortunes are LittleBigPlanet sales, which Kaz says now total 1.3 million worldwide.
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Comment by .endejas.: Haha, wow. Kind of a slap in the face of Microsoft, no? Congrats Sony, and here I thought you were much... 59 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES
Debuting along with a few Wii charge kits at CES 2009, The Wand is Nyko's answer to the Wii Remote, featuring the ability to electrically replicate vibration feedback and control in attached devices. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by eddienoteddy: why would anyone ever buy any of these third party products? 5 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
There Are 25 Million Copies Of Halo In The Wild
Yup, more from Robbie Bach's supporting role during yesterday's Microsoft CES keynote. While rappin', he announced that since the release of the first Halo, over 25 million games in the series have been sold. More »
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Comment by CatboyMac's angry girlfriend: Halo is my 3rd favorite Video Game character, right next to Metroid and Kid Icarus. 14 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Kodu CES Presentation Clip
Kodu is Microsoft's crack at this whole user-generated content thing. Technically, it looks promising! But my Lord, XNA title or not, those visuals need some work.
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Comment by akaklo: This thing looks like it wouldn't even survive the last generation of gaming (PS2/XBOX/GC). Graphically it's ugly, simplistic and lacks... 10 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Microsoft Inch Further Up The LittleBigPlanet Bandwagon With Kodu
Remember last year, we brought word of "Buko", an XNA title that Microsoft were quietly showing off which sounded suspiciously like LittleBigPlanet? Well it's not quiet anymore, they just showed it during the CES keynote. More »
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Comment by MikeJames: Im calling it rite now.LITTLEBIGPLANET KILLER. KODU will take SACKBOY to school. 28 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
[Update] Halo Wars Demo Dated, Release Brought Forward
Microsoft's Robbie Bach just announced during the company's CES keynote that a demo for Ensemble's swansong title, Halo Wars on the 360, will be made available for download on Xbox Live on February 5. More »
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Comment by Ranzell: I've never played a good console RTS, and I doubt I ever will. All strategy games are meant for the... 24 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
CES 09: Liveblogging Microsoft's CES Keynote: Just The Games
Keynotes have changed. Microsoft's 2009 CES keynote is being helmed by CEO Steve Ballmer, the first not to be delivered by founder Bill Gates. It's also going to be light on video game content. More »
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Comment by Jaclo: Why do corporate execs think that we care about all of these figures? They mean nothing to us. 6 Responses | Other threads
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harmonix
CES 09: Don't Count On Rock Band 3 This Year, Expect Beatles Game Instead
Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos says that Rock Band may be taking the year off in 2009, with the developer focusing its efforts on the Beatles game it announced in October. Instead, expect more music. More »
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Comment by Silveth: I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus's garden.... with this game. 34 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live arcade
CES 09: XBLA Doritos Game Downloaded Almost 1 Millon Times
Advergaming is huge. At least that's the takeaway from Microsoft's John Kroese, who revealed that the Mike Borland and Ninja Bee developed Doritos' Dash of Destruction racked up almost a million downloads in December. More » -
electronics
CES 09: Audiovox Puts PlayStation 2s In Your Car, Dawg
Yo, dawg, Audiovox heard you like the PlayStation 2 and car ownership. So it co-branded with Sony on a PlayStation 2 for your car so you can play games while you drive. More »
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Comment by dae_giovanni: Is that 'Yo, Dawg' business a callback to Pimp My Ride? Or a thinly-veiled expresion of your belief that black people... 30 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Mad Catz' Hits CES With Street Fighter, HAWX Controllers
Mad Catz is unveiling their new controllers for Street Fighter IV, a HAWX compatible flight stick and their latest PC flight stick at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. More »
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Comment by Christoph: Am I the only one who thinks that this kind of controller would only make it harder to play? 14 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Rock Band Branded Memory Cards Come to the Wii
SanDisk today unveiled a Rock Band branded 2GB memory card for the Wii. More »
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Comment by ncsbert: 50 megs for one song? That seems a little steep. They should sell these with some bonus tracks pre-loaded. 16 Responses | Other threads
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