Datel to sue Microsoft for banning third party Xbox 360 hardware accessories
Microsoft recently released a new firmware for their Xbox 360 gaming console.
This new firmware added a couple of new features but had some bad news for the console owners.
Microsoft disabled support for third party hardware attachments like memory cards.
Datel is [...]
Microsoft: We did not ban 1 million Xbox Live members
Microsoft has stated that they did not ban as many as 1 million Xbox Live members for connecting to the service using a modded Xbox 360 gaming console.
A company representative said: “We didn’t release the number. I cannot explain to you why people would [...]
Nintendo DSi LL now on sale in Japan
Nintendo has started selling their DSi LL handheld gaming console in the Japanese market.
Nintendo DSi LL features a largest display and is aimed at the elderly.
This edition of the Nintendo DS comes with two touch pens and three DSiWare titles pre-installed.
It is also available [...]
IBM no longer involved in Cell processor development
Industry sources reveal that IBM has decided to no longer involve in the development of future Cell processors.
Cell was developed by IBM along with Sony and Toshiba.
It currently powers the Sony Playstation 3 gaming console in addition to some other appliances like Television sets and [...]
Microsoft updates Games for Windows – LIVE Client
Microsoft has updated their Games for Windows – LIVE Client.
This new edition looks like a cosmetic update as no major new feature has been added.
It is available through Windows Update system connected to the operating system.
Changelog:
An update to the in-game client to support DirectX 11 [...]
Gameloft to develop fewer games for Android platform
Google Android has just started appearing to be a strong enough candidate to challenge Apple iPhone in the smartphone market.
However, this platform has already lost one videogame developer’s confident.
Gameloft has announced that they are now going to develop fewer games than earlier planned for Android.
The [...]
Sony Playstation 2 launched in Brazil for around USD 465!
Gizmodo has an interesting story on the launch of Sony Playstation 2 gaming console in Brazil.
No, there is no typo here. The company has officially launched the last generation PS2 gaming console in this market just now!
And it has been priced at around USD [...]
Facebook app on Sony Playstation 3 now available
Sony has released their latest firmware for the Sony Playstation 3 gaming console.
Gamers can now download and install this update to get Facebook connectivity on their consoles.
They can now update their Facebook profiles based on the activities performed on PS3 and inside games.
Facebook is accessible [...]
Sony Playstation 3 3.10 firmware update would add Facebook support
Sony is working on releasing a new firmware update for the games on Playstation 3.
This new firmware update would add Facebook functionality to the PS3.
Games would be able to connect their Playstation Network account to their Facebook profile.
Sony Playstation 3 would be [...]
Microsoft Xbox 360 social networking update releasing on November 17
Microsoft Xbox Live general manager, Marc Whitten has confirmed that the company would release the much talked about update to the Xbox 360 gaming console on November 17.
This update would add support for social networking services Facebook, Twitter, and Last.FM.
Gamers would get the ability [...]
