Category: Gaming
Playstation Home has finally been evicted
Remember Playstation Home? The weird PS3 avatar pseudo-game that Sony released back when it was in a panic about the appeal of the Wii and its Mii characters. Yesterday, Sony finally pulled the plug. According to Develop Online, the service has finally been switched off for European gamers - following the North American and Japanese…
Twitch mobile app update adds “persistent” video player
Twitch has just announced updates to its apps on iOS and Android which should help those with itchy fingers. The update essentially rips off the clever thing Google has done with the YouTube app, which allows you to continue watching one video, whilst browsing around looking for what you're going to watch next. Now you…
Google Maps doubles as Pac Man. April Fool or just really good fun?
It's probably just yet another April Fool's joke (they do get a bit tiresome don't they). But Google Maps actually has a Pac Man icon in the bottom left that turns the streets where you live into a giant arcade game and it's really good fun (unfortunately if you live somewhere really rural you will…
How is speed running like science?
One of my favourite YouTube channels is the PBS GameShow, which takes a more thoughtful look at gaming than average. In the latest episode, Jamin looks at the phenomenon of speed runs - and draws an interesting parallel with scientific research. Check it out!
WATCH: Rainbox Six Siege “Operator” Trailer
After the gameplay leak last week, it was surely only a matter of time until Ubisoft published something official to satiate gamers' appetites. And so this morning we have a new trailer for Rainbow Six Siege, focusing on the "operator" role. Check out the video above to see how the game is being positioned as…
WATCH: Call of Duty Exo-Zombies Infection Trailer
A new trailer for the latest CODAW DLC has just hit and features John Malkovich, Bill Paxton, Rose McGowan, and Jon Bernthal playing the starring roles in Exo Zombies. It certainly looks very exciting - let's hope the gameplay lives up to it!
Spotify launches on PS4 and PS3 in the UK
Today's the day: Streaming music service Spotify has launched on Sony's games consoles. Spotify for Playstation gives Spotify Premium subscribers the ability to listen to tracks and playlists on the PS4 - which could be a straightforward way to get your tunes on the living room speakers. On PS4, the app runs in the background,…
WATCH: Portal, the musical!
FINALLY! As spotted by NowGamer, some enterprising theatre types have adapted one of the most heartwarming stories in videogames into a musical. Portal The Musical is an entirely unauthorised adaption of the game - and you can watch the highlights above.
WATCH: How much do you know about the NES?
"Did you know Gaming", a YouTube channel devoted to obscure and interesting bits of trivia has posted the above video about the Nintendo Entertainment System. Did you know the eject button didn't actually do anything? Or that the NES had an internet add-on in Japan? I certainly didn't. Check out the video for more.
Surprise! Zelda WiiU delayed.
In a move that will surprise no one who has ever followed the development of a Zelda game before, Nintendo has announced that the WiiU's instalment of the series is being delayed. In this case, it seems that it probably won't hit the Christmas 2015 release date it was aiming for. Check out the video…
