Playstation Vita Review & Launch Event
This past Friday I got the opportunity to attend the Playstation Vita launch party in Toronto. I have had practically every single gaming system that Sony has produced, be it the original Playstation, PSP, PS2 and now the PS3, so I was very excited to see how the developers at Sony would top it off with their new entry into the hand held gaming segment. Sony has had a lot of success with gaming consoles and hand helds, but with mobile gaming seemingly taking over, Sony has a tall task ahead of it. The event gave us the opportunity to play with the Vita hands on, and these are my first impressions of it. Read more
MLB 2K12 and NBA 2K12 Combo Pack!
Giving sports fans something special to cheer about this season, 2K Sports today announced the MLB 2K12/NBA 2K12 Combo Pack will be available for purchase on March 6, 2012 at participating retailers for the MSRP of $69.99 exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Read more
Kinect for Windows Now Available!
Beginning today, Microsoft invites businesses around the world to innovate with new the Kinect for Windows hardware and software. Microsoft puts the power of Kinect into the hands of companies around the globe, launching the Kinect for Windows commercial program today. Now any business can join innovation leaders, such as United Health Group, American Express, Mattel, Telefonica, and Toyota that already are developing applications with Kinect for Windows. As part of the Kinect for Windows early adoption program, more than 300 companies from more than 25 countries are exploring ways to improve internal operations, build new customer experiences, and potentially revolutionize their industries. Read more
Jose Bautista Named Cover Athlete for MLB 12 The Show
Sony Computer Entertainment Canada (SCEC) announced today the Canadian edition of MLB® 12 The Show™ featuring Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right fielder Jose Bautista as cover athlete for the number-one selling and rated Major League Baseball® (MLB®) game franchise. This marks the first time that MLB The Show has had a separate cover athlete for the Canadian edition. The second runner-up for the 2011 American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, Bautista had another stellar season at the plate leading the Majors in home runs with 43. Read more
Sony PS Vita First Reaction
There are Sony Vita reviews all over the place now after the launch of the Vita in Japan. Nevertheless, this release was not without issues and fewer than two weeks after the initial launch retailers are already discounting Vita’s on the shelves with the intention to sell units. Within the first week, the Vita sold 330,000 units, however in the second week (the week before Christmas) it did not even manage 80,000 gross sales! Read more
Television Purchasing Guide
Deemed as a hot product in the television set market is the 60 inch television. It’s one of the largest sizes available in the market that can still squeeze into a typical family living room area without overpowering any interiors. Due to the popularity, it is easy to locate one in main shops. However, because of the assortment of models, buying one can be a rather daunting undertaking. Choosing which product is appropriate for consumers is typically a big dilemma. Read more
Gears of War 3 Add Ons: Raam’s Shadow
The most critically-acclaimed shooter of the year is poised to immerse fans in a brand new campaign adventure unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Available today on Xbox LIVE for 1,200 Microsoft Points, the second major game add-on for “Gears of War 3,” “RAAM’s Shadow,” delivers more than three hours of new campaign gameplay, and for the first time, features missions on both sides of the Locust war. Read more
Nintendo Wii & 3DS 2012 Video Game Line Up
As some people hunker down for a long winter’s nap, Nintendo is getting things fired up. The first quarter of 2012 offers great new installments in popular franchises for both the Nintendo 3DS™ system and the Wii™ console. Nintendo has something for everyone, from family fun to three-dimensional adventure. Read more
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo Wii)
The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced is set to soar into stores. On Nov. 20, Nintendo introduces The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii™ home console. It’s a sweeping adventure that all players, regardless of the type of video games they play, will want to pick up. Critics are already lining up with their accolades: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has earned perfect-10 reviews from leading outlets Game Informer and IGN. Read more
Crash Canyon Quest Preview
The Crash Canyon Quest PC game releases new content & announces its first Community Cup winner! The Winner’s avatar will be featured in a clip to air on Teletoon at Night. Crash Canyon Quest today announced the release of a new content pack and named the first winner of its Crash Canyon Community Cup. This is the first of five planned expansion packs and features additional quests from fan favourites like Norm Wendell, Vaughn Manderbelt and Frida and Bjorn. Astronaut Colton Steel and his pet Lippy also now have their first quest for players stranded in the Canyon, and they are featured in the newly unlocked mini game entitled “Lippy’s Great Underwater Adventure.” Read more
