FEATURES • Survival horror returns — A brand new tale in the Resident Evil Revelations saga comes to current and next
generation gaming consoles in the form of weekly episodic downloads, a digital Complete Season and retail disc.
When Microsoft announced its next
generation gaming console in May, it billed the device as the one - box solution for all your entertainment needs.
Not exact matches
Going into the next
generation of
consoles, Microsoft has all the momentum and is the clear leader
in online
gaming and content.
But Jackson argues a shift is underway because next
generation technology is allowing near -
console quality
gaming to be done via chips on devices as small as a smartphone or tablet; coupled with digital distribution via cloud or streaming, it calls into question the need for a
console in the first place.
Skipping an entire
console generation to see a sequel of a memorable franchise thankfully isn't something that happens often
in the
gaming industry.
In an interview with Electronic Gaming Monhtly, Hideo Kojima talked about game development in general and console generations in particula
In an interview with Electronic
Gaming Monhtly, Hideo Kojima talked about game development
in general and console generations in particula
in general and
console generations in particula
in particular.
The Wii is Nintendo's fifth home
gaming console and competed with the Xbox 360 and the Sony Playstation 3
in the seventh
generation of video games.
Looking back at the huge catalogue of racing games that came out
in the 7th
generation of
console gaming, I would say that Codemasters & rsquo; original GRID was certainly up there as one of my favourit...
We're here at E3 2011
in Los Angeles and we just got our hands on Sony's brand new PlayStation Vita — its next -
generation portable
gaming console — and we're impressed with what we've >>
With the recent release of the Next - Gen PlayStation and Xbox, we as gamers tend to be
in awe with the future of
gaming but forget the
consoles and games that paved the way for this
generation to exist and be successful.
Since the explosion
in popularity of the likes of Assassin's Creed and The Elder Scrolls
in the previous
console generation, the AAA
gaming industry, as a whole, has undertaken a marked move towards open - world design.
Following on from Fallout 3 is an unenviable task that few would attempt, as it is quite rightly regarded as one of the most accomplished games on the previous
console generation, a master class
in compulsion
gaming, which was debatably only eclipsed
in Bethesda's later effort Skyrim.
Remasters have been a hot topic
in gaming for the past two
console generations.
We can all agree that March was a blockbuster month for
gaming, kicking off the next -
generation of home
consoles in earnest.
One of the younger members of the
Gaming Trend family, she dabbled
in PC games as a kid but wasn't fully consumed by the hobby until the sixth
generation of
consoles.
To mark this next
generation in handheld
gaming, Nintendo has seen fit to release a new Pilotwings game to go along with the launch of their 3D enabled handheld
console.
Although it is a bit late
in the
console life cycle, with others releasing within a year or two of the
gaming platform on the market, Everybody's Golf represents a new
generation leap
in the series.
I started writing for
Gaming Nexus back
in mid-2005, right before the 7th
console generation hit.
Featuring a world - class soundtrack of more than 60 tracks, access to more than 1,500 additional songs through the
in - game Music Store and the ability to import and play previously purchased Rock Band tracks within the same
console family at no additional cost, Rock Band 4 is the next
generation of the award - winning social and interactive music
gaming platform, launching on 6th October.
Last night the industry shook with a sort of electric vibrancy not seen
in years as the launch of the PlayStation 4 ushered
in the era of next -
generation of
console gaming (sorry Nintendo).
With Google Glass 2.0 set for release
in 2015 and the eighth
generation of
console gaming now
in its element, the wearable technology and
gaming sectors are clearly experiencing considerable growth.
This is a very exciting year for Call of Duty ® but also for
gaming in general, with the next
generation of
consoles launching this November.
This
generation of
console gaming may be a little light
in terms of big AAA - titles so far, but there hasn't been a shortage of things to play thanks to the ever - growing list of talented indie developers who are more than happy to release their games to a community starving for something new.
That goodwill has translated to enormous sales, and for a
generation that many thought would be the final one, we now have a renewed interest
in console gaming, and are starting to look ahead toward the future.
With the next -
generation of
console gaming already here, launch titles are the way to draw
in crowds with new tech and fantastic visuals.
The static life of
console generations has also been a selling point for the
console makers because alternatively,
in the PC
gaming world there is no end to what you should own.
While it may be difficult for a younger
generation to imagine now, with high - powered
gaming PCs and the latest
generation of HD
gaming consoles, at one time the only place you could experience the best
gaming technology was
in an arcade.
Consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 still hold on to their premium price points at this late point
in their lifecycle and therefore there is little incentive to purchase a 7th
generation console at this point whereas 8th
generation handhelds such as the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita are seeing the majority of their audience move to mobile
gaming.
This week, Jonah Falcon and Jordan Lund discuss a little pen - and - paper Dungeons & Dragons, while the
Gaming Flashback this week is the Microsoft Xbox, ending the coverage of the sixth
generation consoles in the past few podcasts.
While we've already been spoiled by the incredible graphics on display
in games such as inFAMOUS: Second Son, Ryse: Son of Rome and Assassin's Creed: Unity, The Order manages to nudge its way into the conversation as a talking piece for how spectacular games can — and will — look on this newest
generation of
gaming consoles.
With a reputable back catalog, the Wii U is a favorable option for a family looking for a next -
generation gaming console with something everyone
in the family can enjoy.
«The response from the global
gaming community for PS4 has been overwhelming and we are truly humbled that gamers are selecting PS4 as their next
generation console of choice,» said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. «The PS4 journey has just begun, and although we are still facing difficulties keeping up with the strong demand worldwide, we remain steadfast
in our commitment to meet the needs of our customers, and surpassing the wildest expectations of gamers by delivering new user experiences that inspire and engage.
The studio's ethos is «to bring the best
in action
gaming to current
generation consoles» - the team already has a deal signed with a major publisher.
With the much - awaited next
generation console gaming hardware just around the corner, the first edition of GAMEHOTEL REPLAY looked at how key games have taken advantage of the creative potential offered by new game
consoles in recent years.
While she has dabbled
in different
gaming generations and
consoles, you'll probably find a copy of Twisted Metal 2 or Harvest Moon: Back to Nature
in her PS3's disc drive these days.
As the much - awaited next
generation console gaming hardware is set for launch, GAMEHOTEL REPLAY looks at how new technology has affected the innovation and creativity
in game design
in recent years.
With the much - awaited next
generation console gaming hardware just around the corner, GAMEHOTEL REPLAY invited the audience to frame
gaming within a larger perspective, and look at how new technology has affected innovation and creativity
in game design
in recent years.
PS4 being the second «next
generation»
console to be announced, they definitely are ushering
in a New Age of
gaming.
For me, retro
gaming is a term used to show respect to the older
generation of
consoles and games... And because of that, I have to include the NES
in it.
Ultimately, Xbox 360 ends what became the longest
generation as the most influential
console on the market - an incredible achievement when you consider Microsoft's first stab at
console gaming: the original Xbox barely made a dent
in the Playstation's armour, and ended its short life as the Halo - and - emulation box.
If you look at the LAST
console generation — PS2 and XBOX
in particular — you see a continuation of previous trends of
console gaming: one or two players for most games (occasionally up to four) sitting together playing the same basic games but at better resolutions with cooler sounds and graphics.
From Nintendo launching its «next
generation»
console to Sony and Microsoft announcing their own, 2013 will be the most intriguing year
in gaming since 2006.
Independent
gaming has been on the rise
in the past few years, coming into significance roughly halfway through the past
generation, and becoming an important part of a
console's lineup a few years later.
The march towards the next
generation of
console gaming just picked up the pace a bit with Sony's announcement of its «See the Future» event on February 20
in New York City.
They helped make the home
console the norm, have ushered
in all new
generations of
consoles, and are responsible for
gaming franchises like Super Mario, Star Fox, and Pokemon.
While online
gaming services have become standard on current
generation consoles and traditional disc - based distribution methods are somewhat inefficient
in this day and age, there are still a few remnants left over from the old days of the demo disc.
However, this is far from the only time that the death of single player has been announced, with the growth of online
console multiplayer and even the expansion of mobile
gaming bringing doomsayers
in previous
generations.
The Xbox
console offers a PC but
in the form factor that many
console gamers love: plug and play, affordability, ease - of - use etc. that has made the
console market such a big section of the
gaming industry since it is these features that continuously appeal to tens of millions of gamers each
generation.
In gaming terms, an entire video game
console generation has come and gone, and massive video game franchises have been introduced and given numerous massive sequels.
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In On Top Titles • Half - Life 2's Real Battle: Theft, Lawsuits Made Getting It to Market A Daunting Task • Halo 2 Ready to Run Rings Around Video Game Industry • Screen Sizzlers: Video
Gaming Industry's Hottest New Titles Aim At
Generation XXX • Problems You Can Shake a Joystick At: War Room to Sickroom, Video Games Are Red - Hot • He's Got Games: Bing Gordon Knows What Plays
in the Interactive Video World • MTV, Gamers Hope Video Clicks With Young Voters • Addicted Gamers, Losing Their Way • Madden NFL Scores Again • A New Player at The Video Screen: Gaming Industry Discovers Girls • Play Fast And Loose: New Portable Game Systems Are Close at Hand • Virtual War, Among Friends: With Cyber Cafes, Games Are No Longer a Solitary Pursuit • GameSpy Sees Room to Play • Video Cards Are Big Players • Handheld Lets Kids Leap Into Learning • Redesigns Add Variety To Games • Games Go Boom: Electronic Entertainment Exposition Showcases A $ 10 Billion Industry • Game Firms Think Small: In a Recent First, No Hot New Console Is Part of E3 • Welcome (Back
in the Interactive Video World • MTV, Gamers Hope Video Clicks With Young Voters • Addicted Gamers, Losing Their Way • Madden NFL Scores Again • A New Player at The Video Screen:
Gaming Industry Discovers Girls • Play Fast And Loose: New Portable Game Systems Are Close at Hand • Virtual War, Among Friends: With Cyber Cafes, Games Are No Longer a Solitary Pursuit • GameSpy Sees Room to Play • Video Cards Are Big Players • Handheld Lets Kids Leap Into Learning • Redesigns Add Variety To Games • Games Go Boom: Electronic Entertainment Exposition Showcases A $ 10 Billion Industry • Game Firms Think Small:
In a Recent First, No Hot New Console Is Part of E3 • Welcome (Back
In a Recent First, No Hot New Console Is Part of E3 • Welcome (Back?)