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  Sony launched the PlayStation Vita in Japan this weekend and it seems they sold pretty well. According to the numbers from research firm, Enterbrain, Sony managed to sell 321,400 units in the first two days of its launch. This although, is less than Nintendo 3DS’ 371,000 units for the same period, Reuters says Sony [...]

  GTA fans, gather up. Rockstar Games has just released the Grand Theft Auto III 10th Anniversary edition for Android and iOS. Users can delve into the same GTA goodness on their mobile devices which is now optimized for touchscreen interface with improved controls and graphics. The game also supports select USB gamepad controllers. Download [...]

  PlayStation Vita releases on December 17 in Japan and to make sure the new handheld console if compatible with the other PlayStation, Sony will release a new firmware (v4.0) for PS3. The new firmware update will make PS3 act as a content management device that will allow users to copy their content between PS [...]

  We seriously hope Microsoft does not name their next-generation Xbox console as Xbox 720 but its a debate for another day coz a new report claims Microsoft is working on two different variants of the new Xbox. One would be a cheaper “along the lines of a set-top box” with Kinect that will be [...]

  Sony has devised a new program that will help existing PSP owners to play their UMD-owned games on PlayStation Vita. The UMD Passport Program announced by Sony Japan will allow users to register their UMDs and in return get a discounted price for the downloadable version compatible with PlayStation Vita. It’s a bit disappointing [...]

  Well, here it is. As promised, Rockstar Games has released the first trailer of GTA V and boy, it looks good. The trailer does not divulge any details but it does look to be based in a fictional city of Los Santos. You can watch the trailer below.

  Despite the controversies, Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most successful franchise in the gaming history. Now Rockstar Games is teasing on their website a banner of GTA V on their website along with the date of the first trailer which is scheduled for next week. It will be interesting to [...]

  Nvidia has announced its renowned GeForce LAN Gaming Tournament for Indian gamers. Professional and part-time gamers can enroll in the tournament for free to battle it out to be the “Ultimate Gamer.” Unlike the international GeForce LAN tournament that allows gamers to bring their own PC (BYOC), the India-specific GeForce LAN is equipped with [...]

  Sony has set the release date of its next-generation handheld console, PlayStation Vita. Starting December 17, Sony will release the PlayStation Vita console in Japan, which will be followed by other regions. The date confirms Hirai’s previous statement that said “end of 2011” date is applicable only for Japan and UK and US will [...]

  Razer is teasing us with a new site that claims PC gaming is far from dead. The site as well as an open letter published today in the Wall Street Journal says console gaming cannot take over PC gaming and the death of one of the oldest gaming platform is “greatly exaggerated.” We don’t [...]

  Following a price drop in North America and European region, Sony has also reduced the PS3 price in India. Indian consumers will now be able to buy the 160GB PS3 for a price of Rs. 16,990, which is a 15 percent discount from the original price. The 320GB PS3 SKU with Move has also [...]

  Creative has launched a new line of headsets in India targeted at gamers. The line consists of Aplha, Sigma and Omega wireless headsets and are equipped with THX TruStudio Pro audio technology that users advanced algorithms to recreate sound, allowing gamers to hear voices and sound with clarity. All the headsets come with high-resolution [...]

  Wii U won’t be out until next year but to keep consumers interested, Nintendo will roll out a new Wii console with slightly revamped design. Unlike the original Wii, the new Wii has been designed to sit horizontally and will strip off compatibility with GameCube games. Nintendo will also release a Family Edition bundle [...]

  Sony has made its PS3 console lucrative than ever before with the announcement of a price reduction. Effective immediately, Sony’s PS3 console can be bought in North America for a price of just $249. That’s the base model with 160GB HDD. The 320GB variant costs $299 and in addition to it, Sony will launch [...]

  Sony in their Gamescom conference announced to launch a new affordable PSP. This new PlayStation handheld will be restricted to PAL regions and will sport a slightly revamped design. Sony has pegged the PSP at €99 and low price means exclusion of some features, which in this case will be no Wi-Fi. UMD will [...]