How the low-tech Wii won this year’s console war

As one of the most fascinating years in videogame history draws to a close, there is one story that stands out: the return of Nintendo. It ’s almost impossible to believe that earlier this year journalists were unsure how the public would react to the Wii, with its motion-sensing gimmick and dated technology.

How the low-tech Wii won this year’s console war

Sony Loses Another Exclusive: Virtua Fighter 5

Here’s a little more salt on the already oozing, pussing wound that just won ’t seem to close for Sony. SEGA announced today that Virtua Fighter 5 wil be coming to the Xbox 360 towards the end of summer 2007. But, PS3 owners will be able to play the game first when it’s released in February 2007.

Sony Loses Another Exclusive: Virtua Fighter 5

XFPS 360 Final Testing Completed

XCM announced today that its engineering team has reached an important milestone in the development of the XFPS 360.

It is with great pleasure that we announce final testing of the XFPS 360 has been completed successfully! Please refer to the image below as a testament to the completion of the XFPS 360 and one of our engineering staff happily firing away. Full stock of the XFPS 360 will be shipping to retailers very soon, but until that time comes we’d like to quench your thirst with an important announcement: The XFPS 360 is fully customizable!
We’ve been literally inundated with masses of e-mails inquiring whether users can create their own custom button configurations in addition to the default setting. The answer is a resounding yes!

XFPS 360 Final Testing Completed

The History of the Home Video Game Console (w/Pictures)

Great time line of ALL the major and minor consoles that have formed what we have today. Includes images and history for each console

The History of the Home Video Game Console (w/Pictures)

DIY Black XBox 360 Controller Guide

A guide to make your XBox 360 controller black (or any other Plasti-cote color at your local auto parts store.) Looks very sweet....might have to try this one myself!

DIY Black XBox 360 Controller Guide

Ken Kutaragi sez: I "promise" an AV-centric PS3

Interesting story from engadget. "This just in from our Tokyo bureau: according to an interview conducted by Japan's Impress, Sony's Ken Kutaragi has gone on record with a "promise" for what he's calling an AV-centric PS3. In other words, audio and video capabilities first, gaming second (if at all)"

Ken Kutaragi sez: I "promise" an AV-centric PS3

Report: 'Supply Glut' for PS3?

A report from online stock tracker NotifyWire has indicated that supply for Sony's PlayStation 3 is currently higher than anticipated, not necessarily because Sony has been shipping more than expected, but because consumers may be put off by the price.

Report: 'Supply Glut' for PS3?

Halo 3 NEW 7 min Video Documentary!

The documentary will run for almost exactly seven minutes (coincidence? UNLIKELY!) and contains a first peek at the bad guy you will grow to love and hate in Halo 3. Well, mostly hate, but you will love fighting him. You ’ll see what amounts in a way to the first glimpse at Campaign content. Availible on the marketplace now!

Halo 3 NEW 7 min Video Documentary!

The illustrated history of the FPS. It all started in 1974 (!)

Read (and see) how 3D first-person games evolved from "Spasim" and "Maze War" to id's genre defining DOOM.

The illustrated history of the FPS. It all started in 1974 (!)