Sentences with phrase «video game console launches»

Video game console launches rarely give us a clear picture of what the machines are capable of in the long run.

When it comes to video game console launches, swaying the favour of passionate hardcore gamers is important, especially during the console's first few months and the first year of it being on store shelves.

Nintendo's Wii U video game console launched on Sunday to an enthusiastic reception, with a packed midnight debut in New York and many stores reportedly selling out quickly.

The FTC matter involved the promotion of the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), which the commission said was a handheld, portable video game console launched in February 2012.

Not exact matches

Japan's Nintendo said it will release a short video later on Thursday of the next - generation game console it plans to launch globally in March — an announcement that sent its shares up more than 4 %.

Innovation and creating new markets: When Microsoft launched the original Xbox console back in 2001, it was the unwanted newcomer in the video game industry.

The same can be said of the Xbox One — the two video game consoles were announced and launched in 2013 with similar specs and target audiences.

The launch of the Switch, the company's latest console, has gone exceptionally well, with retailers unable to keep the system in stock, even though we're still months away from the peak buying season for video game hardware and software.

And it's pinning its hopes on Friday's launch of Switch, a video game console that is intended to reverse a string of failed and mediocre releases that have raised serious questions about the iconic company.

There's no denying that 2017 has been a great year for video games, with no shortage of success for Microsoft, including the release of the Xbox One X. Despite a lackluster lineup of games when the powerful console launched in October, next year is set to deliver some heavy hitting titles.

On Friday, Sony launched the $ 399 PlayStation 4, the second device in the so - called eighth generation of video game consoles (the Nintendo Wii U was the first).

The game has reached the status of being the best selling video game of all time that wasn't bundled with a console on launch.

The Tomb Raider franchise was first launched in 1996 with the original video game for PC, PlayStation and Sega Saturn consoles and is one of the more popular gaming titles.

«The October launch of PlayStation VR is expected to bring renewed excitement to the video game console category,» said Cole.

2017 is generally a phenomenal year for video games, with Nintendo launching a revolutionary new console, Microsoft also releasing one, and indie developers making strides.

Watch Dogs 1 was the video game that ushered in the new generation of consoles by being one of the launch titles for the Xbox One and the PS4, albeit Watch Dogs released on...

Today's Nintendo Switch news: very first TV commercial for the console, Constructor releasing at launch, video for the upcoming games, Nintendo cameos in the Nintendo Switch version of LEGO City Undercover, and video from the Nintendo Switch UK event!

Nintendo announced these and other details during a Nintendo Direct video focused on the Splatoon game, which launches May 29 exclusively for the Wii U console.

The Banner Saga, which launched to much critical acclaim on both PC, console and mobile devices has received several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for «Best Video Game», winner of 2014 Game Developers Choice: «Best Debut» award, finalist placement for «Excellence in Visual Arts» category at the Independent Game...

Sony's recently launched PlayStation 4 Pro promises to bring 4K gaming to more players, as the updated video game console expands the capabilities of the original version.

«Destiny was the biggest launch of a new console video game franchise ever.

The console, which was built from the same guts as SNK's MVS (Multi Video System) arcade hardware, is best remembered for its ludicrously steep price tag when it was released — it was priced at $ 649 dollars when it launched in 1990, while games were nearly half that price — as well as its staggering stable of fighting game franchises such as The King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown and Fatal Fury series.

Watch Dogs 1 was the video game that ushered in the new generation of consoles by being one of the launch titles for the Xbox One and the PS4, albeit Watch Dogs released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 the definitive version was clear right out the gate, coming to 2016, we get a sequel to Watch Dogs 1, but the sequel managed to garner better reviews than the original.

Since the console's launch, it has been one of the most desired video game consoles in many years, with it being added to many people's wishlists.

Fuze has established partnerships with major console game publishers to bring AAA titles to the Chinese market and are even planning to launch their own android based video game console.

It's been nearly five years since the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launched, which has triggered bouts of nervousness and excitement among video game fans who want to know when they'll have to start hoarding pennies for a new generation of consoles.

While the gameplay video showcases the Wii U version of Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild, but the game will also launch for Nintendo's upcoming console Nintendo Switch.

This creative and innovative drive came to a climax on December 7th when Nintendo reshaped the home entertainment and video game landscape with the launch of its heralded Wii home video game console.

Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers announced that the launch of Banner Saga 2 on consoles would happen much earlier than expected thanks to a collaborative effort between the developers and first party partners Sony and Microsoft.

OUYA, which brands itself as «a new kind of video game console,» launched a Kickstarter today with the goal of $ 950,000.

The Nintendo Wii video game console will officially launch in Taiwan on July 12, 2008.

About 10 million units of the hybrid console were sold over its first nine months, launching Nintendo back to its dominant position in the video game industry.

Being released as the third installment in the open - world action role - playing video game series, the game will launch only on PC and the next - gen consoles on February 24, 2015.

Coleco returned to the video game console market in 1982 with the launch of the ColecoVision.

Shigeru Miyamoto's arcade classic launched Nintendo's rise from coin - op arcades to console video games.

There's no denying that 2017 has been a great year for video games, with no shortage of success for Microsoft, including the release of the Xbox One X. Despite a lackluster lineup of games when the powerful console launched in October, next year is set to deliver some heavy hitting titles.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, the latest entry of the series developed by CyberConnect 2 launching in two months in all regions on consoles and PC, has received plenty of gameplat videos in the past few weeks, showcasing more of the upcoming game.

Its creators claim it is one of the most powerful gaming consoles on Earth, now the newly launched Xbox One X from Microsoft is after a new accolade - to beat its rival Sony to dominate Christmas wishlists and the hearts of video game players.

The Tomb Raider franchise was first launched in 1996 with the original video game for PC, PlayStation and Sega Saturn consoles and is one of the more popular gaming titles.

Nowâ $ ¦ the much more improved version running in the market is the PS4 (eighth generation of home video game consoles) launched on Nov 15, 2013, in North America and Australia.

The Wii launch package includes the console, a stand to allow the console to be placed vertically, a circular clear stabilizer for the main stand, one Wii Remote, one Nunchuk attachment, one Sensor Bar, a removable stand for the bar, one external main power adapter, two AA batteries, one composite AV cable with RCA connectors, a SCART adapter in European countries (component video and other types of cables are available separately), operation documentation, and, in all regions except Japan and South Korea, a copy of the game Wii Sports.

Sharing in - game photos and videos have been a feature since console launch and the size and scope of its abilities have only grown in time.

Sony has learned a lot about launching video game consoles since the original Playstation 21 years ago.

Upon launch, was the fastest - selling video game console in America, and it would see later iterations with fold out models similar to the original Game Boy design, even coming out with a micro version you can fit in the palm of your hgame console in America, and it would see later iterations with fold out models similar to the original Game Boy design, even coming out with a micro version you can fit in the palm of your hGame Boy design, even coming out with a micro version you can fit in the palm of your hand.

«The original Destiny became the biggest new console video game franchise launch in history, and Destiny 2 surpassed the original's records for engagement and digital sales in launch week.

This has been a pretty interesting week in the world of video games; Nintendo's latest console, the Switch, has been launched, Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass

Speaking to investors last night, CEO Bobby Kotick said that the game has the potential to be Activision's next billion dollar franchise», adding that he expects Destiny will become the best selling new video game IP in history when it launches across Xbox and PlayStation consoles.»

• Microsoft's first console transition • More details on the Silver and Gold subscriptions • What will be new with gameplay - «Gotham TV» etc • New gameplay ingredient called «approachability» in all games to make games easier for novice players • Video chat, movies, music integrated into the platform • 160 titles in development - «great experiences every month» • Titles at launch and the launch window plan... • Connectivity - «we want 50 % of users subscribed» • Media Center in the box, including recorded TV shows.

He has composed for all the launch titles for Nintendo's five consoles, created the two most famous video game melodies of all time, and provided the characteristic sounds that not only defined the Zelda and Mario series, but, to a certain extent, Nintendo and video games in general.

Stunning launch titles for new video game hardware such as Super Mario 64, Battle Arena Toshinden, Sonic Adventure, and Halo go down in history and become forever associated with the consoles that they helped to usher into the marketplace (the Nintendo 64, Sony PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, and Microsoft Xbox, respectively).