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01.20.12
Big Games of 2012: Journey Is One Well Worth Taking

Mention the word "journey" to your friends and right away they'll probably break out into an embarrassing round of "Don't Stop Believin'"...and won't shut up until you smack them in the head.  However, that name recognition may change this year, as thatgamecompany, the developer behind such outstanding efforts as flOW and Flower, are putting together an exquisite new downloadable experience for PlayStation Network.  Say hello to Journey.

01.13.12
CES 2012: OnLive Expands Its Cloud Universe With Google TV

The cloud gaming folks at OnLive may not have a booth on the show floor, but it's certainly leaving its mark at the Consumer Electronics Show.  It has announced a partnership not only with Google TV, but also with Razer, in an attempt to bring its gaming services to more devices, other than the PC, MicroConsole and, most recently, iOS and Android devices.

01.12.12
CES 2012: Microsoft Introduces KinectScan Technology With Kinect Rush: A Disney/Pixar Adventure

For its final appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (for the forseeable future, anyway), Microsoft is really going all out with its exhibit, showing off a number of mobile and Xbox 360 games, as well as forthcoming technology.  Among this technology is plenty of stuff for Kinect, including various stations where users can get into their gaming experiences.  And one example of this that stands out is Kinect Rush: A Disney/Pixar Adventure.

01.12.12
CES 2012: The Shift In Facebook Gaming

For those of you who just can't get into console gaming and could care less about owning a handheld system, there is an alternative solution -- your computer.  And no, we don't mean buying games that would run on your hardware.  We mean ones that are actually built into a browser or, better yet, a website.  And it seems like Facebook is getting stronger than ever when it comes to demonstrating this business tactic.

01.06.12
CES 2012: Hints of PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720?

The Consumer Electronics Show 2012 kicks off in Las Vegas in just a few days, and anyone who's anyone in the electronics world will be at the event, showcasing new tablets, TV's and other consumer technology.  That said, expect video games to have a presence as well, with Nintendo attending the event and Sony showing off its PlayStation Vita.  But will there be hints in regards to the next level of video game consoles?  Perhaps...

12.26.11
CES 2012: Why Is Microsoft Cutting Out?

The Consumer Electronics Show, which will kick off once again early next year in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest showcase of upcoming TV's, home theaters and other pieces of home and travel technology.  And each year, a number of companies take part and attract thousands of attendees.  However, the upcoming 2012 show will mark a significant change for one company in particular -- Microsoft.

12.19.11
Nintendo Bringing Wii U To CES Show Next Month

The CES show, which is held every year in Las Vegas, is primarily held to show off the latest in gadgets and electronics, and not really considered much of a "game show", unlike the Game Developers Conference and E3.  However, some game companies still take part, just to show off how far game development has come.  And this year, Nintendo will be making a trip to the event, bringing its upcoming Wii U system with it.

01.17.11
CES 2011: First Look at RIM BlackBerry PlayBook on Sprint 4G
LAS VEGAS -- Research In Motion (RIM) and Sprint used CES 2011 to announce plans to launch a new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet model featuring connectivity to the blazingly fast Sprint 4G network. The BlackBerry 4G PlayBook will be the first BlackBerry PlayBook model to include wide area wireless connectivity, featuring Sprint 4G to give customers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1. This new 4G model is expected to be available from Sprint in the summer. Check out this exclusive video preview below.
01.17.11
CES 2011: Nyko Unveils PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Controllers
LAS VEGAS -- Nyko Technologies debuted its full line-up of new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas. In addition to the previously announced Raven controllers for PlayStation 3 and Charge Stations for PlayStation Move, the following lineup of brand new videogame accessories was on display at the Hilton Hotel next to the convention center floor. Check out this exclusive video preview below.
01.10.11
CES 2011: Rapper T-Pain Talks Video Games and Tech
Mega-platinum Grammy winning artist, record producer and actor T-Pain has joined forces with leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific to launch the innovative I Am T-Pain Mic. Featuring the hugely popular pitch-correcting software made famous by T-Pain and the top artists who feature it in their songs, the I Am T-Pain Mic is a handheld version of the #1 Selling iPhone Music App and #2 Grossing Music Apps of 2010, which JAKKS Pacific debuted in Las Vegas at the CES Showstoppers Media Preview Event.
01.09.11
CES 2011: EA Mobile's Rock Band Debuts on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Phones
LAS VEGAS – Video games were everywhere at CES 2011, especially since the latest mobile phones and tablets open up greater opportunities for visuals and gameplay. EA Mobile’s ROCK BAND, which was created by developer Harmonix, made its mobile debut in Las Vegas at the Verizon Wireless press conference. ROCK BAND will be coming to select 4G smartphones from Verizon Wireless later this year.
01.09.11
CES 2011: NVIDIA Powers Up Hottest Notebooks of 2011 with GeForce 500M
Las Vegas -- NVIDIA used CES 2011 to unveil the GeForce 500M Series of notebook graphics processing units (GPUs), designed to power the Top Notebooks of 2011 new Huron River laptops featuring the next-generation Intel Core CPU. The GeForce 500M GPUs have category-leading performance in media-rich HD, 3D, Web, and Gaming apps and enhanced battery life courtesy of NVIDIA Optimus technology.  
01.09.11
CES 2011: Verizon and Panasonic Debut Streaming Full HD 3D Technology on FiOS TV
LAS VEGAS -- Full-resolution high-definition 3D transmission via a premium TV service provider became a reality at this year's 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2011). Verizon and Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology, streamed Full HD 3D, currently the highest-possible resolution of 3D video, via Verizon's 100 percent fiber-optic FiOS TV service.
01.08.11
CES 2011: Adobe Flash Goes Stereoscopic 3D with Rightware and Animated Media
Rightware, the leader in 3D user interface (UI) technology, and Animated Media Inc. (AMI), a technology company focused on creating Adobe Flash-compatible multimedia software products, announced a partnership that provides their customers with the best of both 3D and 2D UI development and design tools. Rightware’s Kanzi UI Solution provides rapid creation of visually rich 3D UIs with a high performance engine for embedded systems. The Kanzi UI Solution also supports stereoscopic 3D, multi-touch, gestures and physics, and porting to any smart platform that supports OpenGL ES 1.x or 2.0 is an easy and straightforward process.
01.08.11
CES 2011: MasterImage Shows Off Glasses Free 3D Crysis 2 on Mobile Devices
LAS VEGAS -- Ramping up its efforts to drive consumer adoption of 3D on mobile devices, 3D technology company Master Image is showcasing its glasses-free 3D displays for smart phones and tablets in Las Vegas this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2011). The company is showing off autostereoscopic technology similar to what Nintendo is using in its Nintendo 3DS portable gaming device.
01.08.11
CES 2011: Omek Interactive Brings Kinect Gesture Recognition to Panasonic Devices
Omek Interactive, a worldwide leader in gesture recognition and full-body tracking, and Panasonic Electric Works, a global leader in motion sensors and electronic components, are collaborating to enable gaming, digital signage and entertainment providers to create fully immersive 3D experiences for consumers.
01.08.11
CES 2011: Phillips Showcases Portable Audio and Visual Entertainment
LAS VEGAS -- Royal Philips Electronics unveiled a range of new lifestyle products at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that combine award-winning innovation with sleek design and superior audio and video performance. Five products from Philips have received top industry honors from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) as 2011 Innovations Award winners.
01.08.11
CES 2011: Toshiba Introducing Autostereo (Glasses Free) 3D TVs This Year
LAS VEGAS -- Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD) unveiled its most advanced 3D LED TVs for 2011. Featuring exclusive CEVO Engine Technology that includes enhancements for 3D picture quality, the new LED TVs also boast new ultra-thin cosmetic designs with chrome trim that add a touch of elegance to any home décor. In addition, Toshiba demonstrated its cutting edge Glasses Free 3D TV for the first time in the U.S. at CES 2011.
01.08.11
CES 2011: XPAND Innovates with YOUNIVERSAL HD 3D Electronic Eyewear
LAS VEGAS – At CES 2011, XPAND introduced the new YOUNIVERSAL series 3D electronic eyewear that optimizes the 3D experience by modifying the 3D parameters specifically for each user and for different 3D environments. The high-end electronic eyewear offers unprecedented personal optimization, full HD 3D performance, advanced interoperability between all 3D devices and market-leading comfort and style.
01.07.11
CES 2011: Dreamworks Jeffrey Katzenberg Partners with Samsung Electronics on 3D and Beyond
LAS VEGAS -- At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2011), Samsung Electronics and DreamWorks Animation announced a 3D joint venture for more immersive entertainment experiences in 2011. DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg joined Samsung Visual Display President Boo-Keun Yoon on-stage for his keynote speech, during which the two companies described plans for an expanded strategic alliance. Check out this exclusive video interview with Katzenberg.
01.07.11
CES 2011: NVIDIA Stock Up 35% as Tegra 2 Dominates Major CES Tablet and Smartphone Announcements

LAS VEGAS (CES) – NVIDIA’s (NVDA) new Tegra 2 mobile processor, which it just announced at CES on Wednesday, has taken CES by storm as Tegra 2-powered tablets and smartphones have dominated the major product announcements coming from CES. NVIDIA’s major wins in the tablet space has fueled a 22% surge in its stock since the first of the year. Yesterday, the stock closed at $19.33 per share, up 13.8% for the day to close at a new 52-week high and the stock is up over 35% since December 15, 2010.

01.07.11
CES 2011: Video Games and Technology Intertwine at Annual Showcase
LAS VEGAS -- The 2011 International CESunveiled the next generation of consumer technology innovation from 2,700 global technology companies. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CES 2011, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, attracted over 140,000 people from around the globe.
01.06.11
CES 2011: GEAR4 Takes Control with New UnityRemote and Angry Birds Devices
LAS VEGAS – Gear4, a United Kingdom-based iPod and iPhone audio case manufacturer, has released UnityRemote in the U.S. Now available through Amazon, the UnityRemote device turns any iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a universal remote control. The device is one of many products that will be on display at the company’s CES 2011 suite off the convention center floor at the Mandarin Hotel in City Center.
01.04.11
CES 2011: OnLive Expands Cloud Gaming to New Vizio HDTVs, Blu-ray, Tablets and Smartphones

LAS VEGAS (CES) – OnLive and Vizio today announced that OnLive will be available on Vizio’s brand-new VIA Plus HDTVs and Blu-ray players as well as Vizio’s VIA tablet  and VIA smartphone that it is introducing here a few days before CES. The cloud gaming service will support full 1080P 1920 x 1080 HD resolutions wirh stereoscopic 3D and SRS 5.1 surround sound support as well as work with OnLive’s low latency wireless game pads, which are based on the new IEEE 802.15.4 wireless standard. OnLive runs on Vizio’s Internet Apps platform which will be available across all four Vizio VIA product lines.

01.03.11
CES 2011: Vizio Switches to Passive 3D Technology
LAS VEGAS -- America's number one LCD HDTV Company has made the switch in 2011 to passive 3D technology. The consumer electronics giant has introduced their new Theater 3D technology with the launch of the 65 inch Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps. VIZIO's Theater 3D technology provides a superior alternative to conventional 3D by utilizing battery-free, affordable and lightweight 3D glasses causing less eyestrain than the current "Active Shutter" technology. The 65 inch XVT3D650SV is VIZIO's largest HDTV ever.