Monthly Archives: August 2012

Microsoft reveals new logo after 25 years, proves that it’s (still) okay to be square

Remember that time Microsoft teased what most sane humans thought were new logos? That was right around two years ago, but the branding you see above is no mistake — that’s the new Microsoft logo, landing just months after Windows 8′s new flag and m… Continue reading →

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Xbox Essentials Pack coming in October for $80

Even if you didn’t make the cut for the most recent Dashboard beta, Microsoft’s still got some goodies for you. It’s helping budget-conscious gamers with more than one friend swell their collection of accessories with the Xbox 360 Essentials pack. Th… Continue reading →

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Sony sells 2.2 million PS Vitas worldwide, will redirect marketing toward ‘younger audience’

Sony confirmed to us that it sold 2.2 million PlayStation Vitas worldwide as of June 30th, roughly 250,000 a month since it passed the 1.2 million mark back in February. In an interview with PlayFront, German boss Uve Bassendowski blamed the slow sal… Continue reading →

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Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL to hit Japanese shores, require a pre-order for purchase

Nintendo handhelds are no strangers to new coats of paint — or Pokemon, for that matter — and now the firm is readying a Japan-exclusive Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL (officially the LL for locals). The brightly colored clamshell features a white interior … Continue reading →

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GameStop’s cloud streaming will spurn consoles, hang with PCs, tabs and TVs only

When GameStop bought Spawn Labs, it was clear that some sort of cloud-based game streaming was on deck, to compete with the likes of Sony’s Gaikai and Onlive (now allied with Ouya). However, the company has just announced that the service will exclud… Continue reading →

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