YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    Gaming News Headlines

    • Steam to show Microsoft how Xbox One game lending should be done Dan Graziano - BGR.com - 19 mins ago

      Critics have blasted Microsoft over its used game policy for its Xbox One gaming console. Games are locked to a user’s personal Xbox Live account and require a persistent … More »Steam to show Microsoft how Xbox One game lending should be done

      Critics have blasted Microsoft over its used game policy for its Xbox One gaming console. Games are locked to a user’s personal Xbox Live account and require a persistent Internet connection for verification. The company also gave developers the freedom to prevent games from being shared with friends or even sold at certain …

    • Nintendo 3DS outsold Xbox 360 in May as Wii U continued to flounder Dan Graziano - BGR.com - 22 hrs ago

      The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming accessories in the U.S. … More »Nintendo 3DS outsold Xbox 360 in May as Wii U continued to flounder

      The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming accessories in the U.S. fell 25% to $386.3 million last month, their lowest level thus far in 2013. Hardware and software sales fell 31% year-over-year to $96 million and $175.1 …

    • What Is This 'Candy Crush' Game and Is It About to Go the Way of Zynga?
      What Is This 'Candy Crush' Game and Is It About to Go the Way of Zynga? Rebecca Greenfield - The Atlantic Wire - 23 hrs ago

      "Maker of 'Candy Crush Saga' Plans IPO," reports the Wall Street Journal today, which very possibly makes zero sense to you. What's Candy Crush? you might ask. How does … More »What Is This 'Candy Crush' Game and Is It About to Go the Way of Zynga?

      What Is This 'Candy Crush' Game and Is It About to Go the Way of Zynga?

      "Maker of 'Candy Crush Saga' Plans IPO," reports the Wall Street Journal today, which very possibly makes zero sense to you. What's Candy Crush? you might ask. How does something with a silly name like that get big enough for a public offering? And did you say Zynga? Because that doesn't sound good. The Atlantic Wire is …

    • Xbox boss says Xbox One is a bargain at $500 Brad Reed - BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      In addition to criticisms about the Xbox One’s connectivity policies, its used game policies, its supposedly invasive Kinect sensor and its policies toward independent … More »Xbox boss says Xbox One is a bargain at $500

      In addition to criticisms about the Xbox One’s connectivity policies, its used game policies, its supposedly invasive Kinect sensor and its policies toward independent game developers, Microsoft has also had to deal with criticisms that the Xbox One is overpriced at $500, which just happens to be $100 more than what Sony …

    • US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new … More »US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May

      NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.

    • A golfer plays a shot on the Golfklubberinn Oddur golf course in Rekyavik
      Golfing in Iceland's midnight sun: lava beds, angry birds, winds Paul Ingrassia - Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      By Paul Ingrassia REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - The names of the world's greatest golf venues roll off the tongue like a putt rolling toward the cup. Pebble Beach. St. Andrews. … More »Golfing in Iceland's midnight sun: lava beds, angry birds, winds

      A golfer plays a shot on the Golfklubberinn Oddur golf course in Rekyavik

      By Paul Ingrassia REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - The names of the world's greatest golf venues roll off the tongue like a putt rolling toward the cup. Pebble Beach. St. Andrews. Valderrama. Then there are Vestmannaeyja and Porlakshafnar. Those names don't trip off the tongues of anyone except the hardy residents of Iceland. Surprisingly, …

    • Microsoft’s Xbox One indie games policy baffles developer Brad Reed - BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      In addition to all the other controversies surrounding the Xbox One, we’re now hearing grumblings from independent developers who are unhappy that Microsoft is telling … More »Microsoft’s Xbox One indie games policy baffles developer

      In addition to all the other controversies surrounding the Xbox One, we’re now hearing grumblings from independent developers who are unhappy that Microsoft is telling them that they need to have a publisher to sell their games on the Xbox One marketplace. Eurogamer last week talked with Lorne Lanning, the head of independent …

    • Despite dismal sales, Nintendo won’t cut the Wii U’s price Brad Reed - BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      Gamers hoping that Nintendo would try to boost poor Wii U sales by slashing the console’s price are in for a disappointment. In an interview with VentureBeat last week, Nintendo … More »Despite dismal sales, Nintendo won’t cut the Wii U’s price

      Gamers hoping that Nintendo would try to boost poor Wii U sales by slashing the console’s price are in for a disappointment. In an interview with VentureBeat last week, Nintendo marketing executive Scott Moffit said that the company has “no plans to change the price of Wii U,” which he described as a “great value” for gamers. …

    • Hasbro become premier licensee for Angry Birds AP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      Hasbro Inc. and Rovio Entertainment said Monday that they've expanded their licensing agreement to make Hasbro the premier toy licensee for the Angry Birds brand. The … More »Hasbro become premier licensee for Angry Birds

      Hasbro Inc. and Rovio Entertainment said Monday that they've expanded their licensing agreement to make Hasbro the premier toy licensee for the Angry Birds brand. The agreement will make Hasbro responsible ...

    • Microsoft promises it won’t jack up prices for Xbox One games Brad Reed - BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      Microsoft doesn’t exactly need any more negative publicity for the Xbox One, which is why the company was eager to quash rumors that it would start charging more for … More »Microsoft promises it won’t jack up prices for Xbox One games

      Microsoft doesn’t exactly need any more negative publicity for the Xbox One, which is why the company was eager to quash rumors that it would start charging more for games on its next-generation console. A Microsoft representative told Polygon late last week that it will sell new Xbox One games for $60 each, the same price …

    • This video game image released by Ubisoft shows a scene from "Watch Dogs."   Ubisoft's "Watch Dogs" is about a super-hacker who can eavesdrop on phone conversations. It is among several games being hyped at the Electronic Entertainment Expo featuring ripped-from-the-headlines realness. (AP Photo/Ubisoft)
      'Watch Dogs' video game a sign of the times DERRIK J. LANG - AP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Across the dizzying, colorful show floor at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo, there were games on display where players could become all manner … More »'Watch Dogs' video game a sign of the times

      This video game image released by Ubisoft shows a scene from "Watch Dogs."   Ubisoft's "Watch Dogs" is about a super-hacker who can eavesdrop on phone conversations. It is among several games being hyped at the Electronic Entertainment Expo featuring ripped-from-the-headlines realness. (AP Photo/Ubisoft)

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Across the dizzying, colorful show floor at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo, there were games on display where players could become all manner of things, like a throat-slashing 18th century pirate, zombie killer, a guardian of the last city on earth, music-making sorcerer, ruthless Roman general, …

    • Show attendees watch a presentation on the video game "World of Warships" at the Wargaming.net booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
      E3 launches the future of video games with a bang LOU KESTEN - AP - Sat, Jun 15, 2013

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since the first battles over "Pong" machines in local arcades four decades ago, video gamers have loved good competition. And this year's Electronic … More »E3 launches the future of video games with a bang

      Show attendees watch a presentation on the video game "World of Warships" at the Wargaming.net booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since the first battles over "Pong" machines in local arcades four decades ago, video gamers have loved good competition. And this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo — the industry's largest annual gathering — presented more thrilling showdowns than ever. Microsoft vs. Sony. Mobile vs. console games. …

    • Beyonce, video game company settle NYC lawsuit AP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce has settled a New York City lawsuit that said she didn't play fair in a deal for a video game structured around her. More »Beyonce, video game company settle NYC lawsuit

      NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce has settled a New York City lawsuit that said she didn't play fair in a deal for a video game structured around her.

    • Video: Daily Show’s Lewis Black mocks Google Glass, Xbox One over privacy Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      With all the controversy over the NSA’s massive data mining operations, comedian Lewis Black has turned his eye toward two of the most potentially invasive new technologies … More »Video: Daily Show’s Lewis Black mocks Google Glass, Xbox One over privacy

      With all the controversy over the NSA’s massive data mining operations, comedian Lewis Black has turned his eye toward two of the most potentially invasive new technologies that are primed to hit the market soon: Google Glass and Microsoft’s new Kinect sensor that can track your facial expressions. On The Daily Show this …

    • An audience member photographs the stage at the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
      The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft and Sony offered new details this week on the game consoles they will start selling before the holiday shopping season. The Xbox One and the … More »The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

      An audience member photographs the stage at the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation Xbox One entertainment and gaming console system, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

      NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft and Sony offered new details this week on the game consoles they will start selling before the holiday shopping season. The Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 will join Nintendo's Wii U, which came out last year, in vying for shoppers' attention and dollars at a time many people are turning to phones …

    • Longtime Xbox bull knocks Microsoft for needlessly antagonizing gamers Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has long been very bullish on Microsoft’s chances for success with the Xbox One and earlier this year projected that it would … More »Longtime Xbox bull knocks Microsoft for needlessly antagonizing gamers

      Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has long been very bullish on Microsoft’s chances for success with the Xbox One and earlier this year projected that it would dominate both the PlayStation 4 and the Wii U in overall sales. But Barron’s reports that Pachter went on CNBC on Friday and was seemingly baffled by some …

    • Xbox One’s $499 price tag called ‘dangerous’ Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      The Xbox One’s $499 price tag might not just be a lot to ask of gamers eager to embrace the next generation of video game consoles, it might be flat-out “dangerous.” … More »Xbox One’s $499 price tag called ‘dangerous’

      The Xbox One’s $499 price tag might not just be a lot to ask of gamers eager to embrace the next generation of video game consoles, it might be flat-out “dangerous.” Microsoft has had a rough couple of weeks following the debut of the Xbox One. The console’s controversial game-sharing and used game policies have drawn a …

    • Xbox One’s $499 prce tag called ‘dangerous’ Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      The Xbox One’s $499 price tag might not just be a lot to ask of gamers eager to embrace the next generation of video game consoles, it might be flat-out “dangerous.” … More »Xbox One’s $499 prce tag called ‘dangerous’

      The Xbox One’s $499 price tag might not just be a lot to ask of gamers eager to embrace the next generation of video game consoles, it might be flat-out “dangerous.” Microsoft has had a rough couple of weeks following the debut of the Xbox One. The console’s controversial game-sharing and used game policies have drawn a …

    • Is Xbox One the ‘future of PRISM’? Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      The Xbox One has been a public relations nightmare so far for Microsoft. The console’s debut was marred by unclear policies and misinformation, and gamers haven’t been … More »Is Xbox One the ‘future of PRISM’?

      The Xbox One has been a public relations nightmare so far for Microsoft. The console’s debut was marred by unclear policies and misinformation, and gamers haven’t been shy in letting Microsoft know how they feel. But it’s not just the used game policy, game-sharing limitations and connectivity requirements that have people …

    • The Xbox One > PS4 
      Why Microsoft's Xbox One has already lost to Sony's PS4 The Week's Editorial Staff - The Week - Fri, Jun 14, 2013

      When it comes to owning games, the old ways are best More »Why Microsoft's Xbox One has already lost to Sony's PS4

      The Xbox One > PS4 

      When it comes to owning games, the old ways are best

    • Nintendo CEO blames poor Wii U sales on company’s own subpar games Brad Reed - BGR.com - Thu, Jun 13, 2013

      Sales of Nintendo’s Wii U console have been calamitously bad so far but the company’s CEO isn’t about to start blaming the rise of mobile games. Instead, AllThingsD reports … More »Nintendo CEO blames poor Wii U sales on company’s own subpar games

      Sales of Nintendo’s Wii U console have been calamitously bad so far but the company’s CEO isn’t about to start blaming the rise of mobile games. Instead, AllThingsD reports that Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata thinks that the Wii U has sold poorly because Nintendo isn’t providing gamers with enough top-notch titles to draw them …

    • Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Still way too early to declare a winner Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Thu, Jun 13, 2013

      If the winner of the next-generation console war were to be decided today, Sony would undoubtedly walk away victorious. The Xbox One debut has been an unmitigated PR … More »Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Still way too early to declare a winner

      If the winner of the next-generation console war were to be decided today, Sony would undoubtedly walk away victorious. The Xbox One debut has been an unmitigated PR disaster for Microsoft, which didn’t bother to ensure that it had simple, clear explanations in place for its various confusing policies surrounding used games, …

    • Rovio teases Mario Kart-style Angry Birds racing game Brad Reed - BGR.com - Wed, Jun 12, 2013

      Rovio looks set to change its longtime formula for Angry Birds games. In a new website launched this week, Rovio teased a new game called Angry Birds Go! with a short … More »Rovio teases Mario Kart-style Angry Birds racing game

      Rovio looks set to change its longtime formula for Angry Birds games. In a new website launched this week, Rovio teased a new game called Angry Birds Go! with a short Flash movie depicting one of its famous birds speeding down some sort of racetrack. From the looks of things, it seems that we’re about to get our first-ever …

    • Xbox One policies called ‘a big deal’ that ‘will impact adoption’ Brad Reed - BGR.com - Wed, Jun 12, 2013

      In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft’s Xbox One policies on connectivity and used games have caused a little bit of controversy among gamers. And now Piper Jaffray … More »Xbox One policies called ‘a big deal’ that ‘will impact adoption’

      In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft’s Xbox One policies on connectivity and used games have caused a little bit of controversy among gamers. And now Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Olson has told The Wall Street Journal that Microsoft’s decisions may have upset gamers enough for him to consider cutting his sales forecasts …

    • Reggie Fils-Aime, President and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, addresses the media at the Nintendo Wii U software showcase during the E3 game show in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
      Will Donkey Kong and Zelda get you to buy a Wii U? Jason Gilbert - Yahoo! News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013

      Nintendo banks its hopes for a smashing console surge on throwback titles. More »Will Donkey Kong and Zelda get you to buy a Wii U?

      Reggie Fils-Aime, President and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, addresses the media at the Nintendo Wii U software showcase during the E3 game show in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

      Nintendo banks its hopes for a smashing console surge on throwback titles.

     

    Follow Yahoo! News