Here we go: another E3, another Zelda. The latest in the Zelda canon is Skyward Sword, a MotionPlus compatible game that mimics the experience of holding a sword and a shield. Link’s on-screen actions mimic your actions completely including the motion of a shield in front of you.
Basically this is a more precise version of the previous Zelda Wii interface. With so many people trying so many… → Read More
Hey, all. I’m here at Nintendo’s E3 event to give live impressions on what we expect to be the announcement of the 3DS, among other things. You don’t have to rely on me for the blow-by-blow, though; we’ve embedded UStream and 1UP’s live video of the event for your pleasure. Watch it here, watch it there, watch it anywhere, but watch CrunchGear, too: we’ll have… → Read More
Just like with Microsoft’s presser yesterday, nearly everyone with a video camera is streaming the today’s Nintendo event. That means you can watch live when the festivities start at 9am PDT. How exciting. Click through for the video feed. → Read More
Gamers listen up. You know that 40-inch LCD you’re proud to show your friends when playing FIFA 11, the one that cost $1100. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a much bigger screen for that same price? Have you forgotten about projectors? → Read More
Our own little Peter Ha had a great hands-on with the PS3 Move at Sony’s HQ in California. Interestingly, Monsieur Ha believes “After seeing what Kinect is capable of, I’m 100% positive that Sony PlayStation Move has won this round.” → Read More
Among the other, more mundane announcements at Ubisoft’s press conference, this one really caught my eye — and the eye of many others. It’s from the creator of Rez, and it shows. I think perhaps he felt it was time to revisit the concept, and to be honest I think Kinect is an absolutely perfect fit for this type of game. We may see more from Sony, as the game may also be for the… → Read More
I’m not sure what I just saw, but at Ubisoft’s press conference, a bunch of people were running around shooting lasers at each other. It’s… Lazer Tag, except it keeps track of your wins and losses. And you can reload, and make your shots different? It’s not clear. The man has an accent, and the concept is bafflingly… familiar. → Read More
Microsoft has been busy over the last year. It was during E3 2009 that Microsoft blew everyone away with what was then dubbed Project Natal. It promised to bring full body motion control to the 360. We’re getting our first real look at the system at E3 today after last night’s theatrical reveal and, well, it’s keeping that promise. That’s not what’s surprising… → Read More
With the release of Rock Band 3, there’s the inevitable flood of third party peripherals (many better quality then the ones that come with the game). Mad Catz announced their latest line of products, including a wireless keyboard, a Fender Mustang Pro controller, and a MIDI adapter that’ll let a musician use their real keyboard to play the Rock Band 3 game. → Read More
Microsoft has been touting its Kinect all morning, and it’s clearly being marketed as a family-oriented device. They demoed quite a few games, covering a lot of territory; gaming rags are already whispering that this is where much of the MS development muscle is going to be applied for the foreseeable future. Not everything is going to be a hit, but among the dozen or so launch titles, there… → Read More
Although there was plenty of news coming out of Microsoft today, the most interesting move is their decision to begin shipping the brand new XBox – it’s basically the old XBox with 802.11n Wi-Fi, a 250GB hard drive, and Kinect support – the same week they announced it. It’s not quite same day, but it’s close.
However, another treat came when they announced all the media at their press event will… → Read More
It’s slim, it’s black, and it’s Kinect compatible (whatever that means.) But will you shell out another $300 or so for the new model? I probably will, mostly because my XBoxen are all dead. → Read More
Here it is: the new Xbox 360. It’s a tad smaller, a whole lot more shiny, and overall a cleaner look — but no slim naming scheme. It comes with built in WiFi and a 250 GB HDD all for the same price. Oh, and they are shipping tomorrow. That is, unless you were at the presser like us… in that case you get one for free. Awesome. What you need to know: Touch-sensitive power and eject… → Read More
In what amounts to the worst-kept secret of E3, Microsoft has just unveiled the Kinect motion controller. Originally called Project Natal, this is the final trade version of the Kinect controller and will be available in November. Pricing is currently unavailable but we will have more information shortly. → Read More
We know that Kinect, the motion control system previously known as Natal, will be announced. Chances Microsoft will unveil the Xbox 360 slim as well. But is that all? Seems a bit light, right? Sure, we’ll see some Kinect demos, but there better be more. 3D anyone? More as we get it. [Update: Live video stream after the jump] → Read More
Fantastic news, everyone. We’re at E3. I know you’re excited. We are. Microsoft has a press conference this morning where we’ll likely get the rest of the details on Natal/Kinect and the Xbox 360 Slim. Nintendo and Sony’s big events are tomorrow and then the show floor opens up. Be sure to check back regularly. This year’s E3 should be good fun and we’re here to… → Read More
I get the feeling that we have just participated in a dare — or the indulgence of a delusion. What else could explain the utterly insane spectacle that just took place in Galen Center here in LA? We were promised an experience. I experienced something, all right. Not something I’m in a hurry to experience again, I’m afraid. Those of you who weren’t present for this… → Read More
E3 is kicking off tonight and our boys are getting into town as we speak. However, Kotaku grabbed some interesting news tonight including a redesigned XBox as well as the move by Microsoft to rename Project Natal to “Kinect.” Get it? Kin-ect? Like the Kin? Get it? → Read More
Your wish is granted, children. GoldenEye is getting a remake for the Wii and DS. It should be announced at E3 and released sometime in November. It’s actually unclear just how much of a remake we’re looking at; straight port? Graphics boost? A “reimagining” even? No one can say for sure, but whatever it is, it’s on its way. [via GoNintendo and VGChartz] → Read More
From the Falcon to the NeuroSky to all these new motion controllers, the world seems to be in a big hurry to replace traditional control methods.
I don’t blame ‘em: we’ve been using the same tools for far too long, but… really, an entire exoskeleton for tracking movement and giving force feedback? I get a sneaking feeling that this may not be the next Wiimote. → Read More
Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
San Diego, CA
Menlo Park, CA
Boston, MA
Disrupt Europe: Berlin Hackathon
Berlin, Germany
