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05.17.12
Diablo III Gamers Get an Apology from Blizzard for Error 37 Launch Debacle

Blizzard Entertainment celebrated an epic launch with its much-anticipated Diablo III, only to experience an epic fail due to DRM issues and the dreaded Error 37 message that prevented many players from logging on. As a result of the launch woes, Blizzard has issued an official apology to gamers, which you can see below this exclusive launch video from a Gamestop in Irvine, CA, home town of Blizzard.

07.01.11
Why the Cold Shoulder, Nintendo?

Nintendo has continuously tried to be a game company for everyone.  They want to please the casual fans with accessible games, while still maintaining some sort of outreach to the hardcore fans that grew up with their NES and SNES consoles.  But it's hard to please everyone all of the time.  And its latest decision have left a few of their faithful feeling burned.

05.31.11
Sony to Complete Full Restoration of PlayStation Network Services Before E3 2011
Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will fully restore all PlayStation Network services in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea by the end of this week. That means everything will be operational before E3 2011. The company will also resume Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PlayStation 3 (PS3), PSP (PlayStation Portable), VAIO and other PCs.  Details for Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea as well as the remaining services on Qriocity will be announced as they become available. Gamers will be able to swing away in online games like MLB 11: The Show.
05.15.11
Sony Finally Turns the Games Back On with Newly Secured PlayStation Network
Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will today begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation Network and Qriocity Services.  The phased restoration will be on a country by country basis beginning in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Middle East. The first phase of restored services for these countries and regions will include: sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords; restoration of online game-play across PS3 and PSP; 'Friends' category on PS3, including Friends List, chat functionality, trophy comparison, etc.; and PlayStation Home. The end result is that gamers will be able to play online games like Crysis 2 after a month-long interruption of service.
05.03.10
Black Nintendo Wii Launches May 9 with Special Bundle

A great value in videogames is about to get even better. Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. In addition to the intuitive, motion-sensing Wii Remote controller, Nunchuk controller and popular Wii Sports game that currently comes standard with each system purchase, every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus accessory. In addition, consumers will be able to choose between two color schemes for the Wii console and included controllers: original white, or a new black option. The U.S. suggested retail price of the new system package will remain at $199.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.

04.08.10
New York Yankee World Series Champ Derek Jeter Has Game

Over the past year, more than 350,000 contestants participated in the world’s largest multi-sport gaming tournament on Xbox 360’s Xbox Live.  Now, regional finalists from the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific will compete on four EA SPORTS titles for the Champions of Gaming crown and the chance to go head-to-head with a sports megastar live and in-person on the Champions Stage on April 14