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Posts tagged ‘Gaming’

25
Nov

Oculus Rift-based virtual reality game could help restore 3D vision (video)


Many will tell you that video games are bad for your eyes, but James Blaha doesn’t buy that theory. He’s developing a crowdfunded virtual reality title, Diplopia, that could help restore 3D vision. The Breakout variant trains those with crossed ey…

25
Nov

Weekly Roundup: Xbox One and Nokia Lumia 2520 reviews, the future of EA Games and more!


You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past seven days — a…

23
Nov

A better, yet more cumbersome iOS 7 gamepad: hands-on with the MOGA Ace Power


Two sticks, four face buttons, a pair of shoulder paddles and a d-pad: the formula for a modern gamepad and the layout of MOGA’s Ace Power controller. It’s a pretty standard assortment of inputs, but this controller happens to be the first fully f…

23
Nov

Xbox One crosses million sold mark in under 24 hours, ‘biggest launch in Xbox history’


Microsoft’s Xbox One launch has seen some bumps in the road but the company has announced it’s already sold more than a million consoles worldwide. Last week, Sony announced the PS4 sold more than one million units in the US and Canada in less tha…

23
Nov

Is Sony prepping a PlayStation 4 and PS Vita bundle for the UK?


It’s the hardware marriage we all assumed (and hoped) would eventually happen. A report over on gaming site MCV claims Sony is planning to offer an ‘Ultimate Edition’ PlayStation 4 bundle that would include its portable console, the PS Vita, as a …

22
Nov

John Carmack leaves id Software to focus on Oculus VR


For veteran gamers who enjoyed Doom and Quake, it’s the end of an era — id Software co-founder John Carmack has left the game studio to concentrate all his efforts on his Chief Technical Officer role at Oculus VR. It was just too “challenging” to…

22
Nov

PlayStation 4 or Xbox One: Which game console to buy this holiday


Today is the day: Xbox One is available in at least 13 territories. The PlayStation 4 launched last Friday to massive sales. The next-gen is officially on, having kicked off last year with Nintendo’s Wii U. Don’t believe us? We even reviewed all t…

22
Nov

Husband and wife become unlikely Twitch.tv stars using just their PS4


Members of the PC gaming elite and console players with add-on hardware have been live streaming their gaming exploits for years, but a new generation of consoles means everyone’s 15 minutes of fame one step closer. While many gamers are unpacking…

22
Nov

Daily Roundup: Lumia 2520 review, Xbox One teardown, day one patch frustrations and more!


You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all ha…

22
Nov

OUYA’s revamped interface now available through ‘Abominable Snowman’ update


OUYA owners who’ve been eager for the console’s big interface upgrade can relax, as it’s reaching systems today. Now known as “Abominable Snowman,” the update gives the Android device a much more visual control scheme that simplifies finding new …