E3: Gaming's Cutting Edge
E3 HIGHLIGHTS
'Project Natal' Won't Be Released Early: Microsoft Chief
While Microsoft is still riding a wave of goodwill after its unveiling of “Project Natal” to consumers, the company says it does not plan to rush the technology — and is willing to wait as long as necessary before putting the new gaming control system on store shelves.
While Microsoft is still riding a wave of goodwill after its unveiling of “Project Natal” to consumers, the company says it does not plan to rush the technology — and is willing to wait as long as necessary before putting the new gaming control system on store shelves.
Nintendo President: 'We Have Scuttled New Hardware'
In its two-month history, the Nintendo DSi has sold more than 1 million units. It is, by any definition, a runaway hit. But it wasn’t the company’s first effort at extending its handheld marketplace lead.
In its two-month history, the Nintendo DSi has sold more than 1 million units. It is, by any definition, a runaway hit. But it wasn’t the company’s first effort at extending its handheld marketplace lead.
Apple: A Gaming Contender At Last
The iPhone and iPod Touch have nearly 11,000 games available via the Apple App Store. And many show more creativity than anything coming from any of the major video game companies.
The iPhone and iPod Touch have nearly 11,000 games available via the Apple App Store. And many show more creativity than anything coming from any of the major video game companies.
Gaming To Go: Sony Unveils New, Smaller Portable
Sony is not backing down in the increasingly competitive field of portable gaming devices. The company today officially unveiled the PSP Go, a completely revamped version of its PlayStation Portable gaming device, which it hopes will better compete against the Nintendo DSi and Apple iPhone.
Sony is not backing down in the increasingly competitive field of portable gaming devices. The company today officially unveiled the PSP Go, a completely revamped version of its PlayStation Portable gaming device, which it hopes will better compete against the Nintendo DSi and Apple iPhone.
Nintendo Unveils 2 New Mario Games, Updates Wii Fit
While its competitors focus on new hardware and new peripherals, Nintendo is focusing entirely on the games — new Mario games, an update to the Wii Fit, and updates to two big existing franchises.
While its competitors focus on new hardware and new peripherals, Nintendo is focusing entirely on the games — new Mario games, an update to the Wii Fit, and updates to two big existing franchises.
'Arkham Asylum' Explores Batman's Angry Side
Superhero games on the whole have a pretty sorry history. Batman, in particular, has had to endure some really crappy titles bearing his name. That inauspicious streak could end with "Arkham Asylum."
Superhero games on the whole have a pretty sorry history. Batman, in particular, has had to endure some really crappy titles bearing his name. That inauspicious streak could end with "Arkham Asylum."
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