FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

Stories by Brendan - Page 9

Fallback

Expensive eBay tag for lost video game

Tue, 21st Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
nintendo
A long-lost piece of video game history has re-appeared and is now for sale – if you can handle the $50,000 price tag.
Fallback

EA approached by buyers

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
eb games
Much-criticised publishing titan EA has reportedly been approached by two apparently eager buyers, according to the New York Post.
Fallback

Gamescom announces new Sony systems content

Wed, 15th Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.
Ai2

Te Papa to showcase the best in gaming this summer

Wed, 15th Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
te papa museum
Te Papa Museum transforms into a gaming haven this summer with over 120 iconic games, featuring legends from Donkey Kong to Sonic.
Fallback

Uncharted 3 releases updates

Wed, 8th Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
uncharted
The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.
Fallback

Video games to aid patient recovery

Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
auckland university
New technology from the University of Auckland will allow recovering stroke patients to regain muscle strength while playing video games.
Fallback

Playstation All-Stars leaks characters files

Sun, 29th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
The beta release of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has allowed some sneaky previewers to discover unannounced details on the game's data files.
Fallback

Microsoft drives next generation Kinect

Thu, 26th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
software development
Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
Fallback

Mists of Pandaria sets release date

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
blizzard
World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.
Fallback

EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
Gettyimages 533998858

Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
x
Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.
Fallback

Runescape hits user jackpot

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
mmo
MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.
Q3k22exn75undqrrodit

Trailer: Metro: Last Light

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
trailer
Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
Fallback

Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
sony
Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
Fallback

Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
Fallback

End of Nations Beta Signups open.

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
beta
Join the battlefield in End of Nations' first beta event! Sign-ups are now open, offering fans a taste of this unique military strategy game.
Unnamed

Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
xbox
Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni's Philosophy's stunning visuals.
Mobile game

Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
xbox
In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
Fallback

Will Dawnguard be the only DLC for Skyrim?

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
xbox
Bethesda focuses solely on Dawnguard, hinting it might be Skyrim's only DLC. As players choose between vampires or hunters, the future remains uncertain.
Fallback

Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
call of duty
An Iranian game titled The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie encourages players to act out the fatwa against the author, sparking controversy.