Through a software update, released today, the Nvidia Shield now has the capability to stream PC games to the TV in 1080p at 60 fps using the handheld’s console mode feature.  Before the update the Shield could only handle streaming PC games at 720p with the device’s Gamestream technology.  The recent update also improves the 720p streaming mode and the […]

The transition to the next generation of consoles has not exactly been a smooth one.  After the launch of the PS4 there were a few reports of buyers receiving broken systems.  Now after the launch of the Xbox One, the next generation console woes seem to continue as there are now reports that some people are having disc drive issues […]

While boss fights have been a main component of games for years, they still are rarely done well.  There are many reasons that could probably explain why this is the case, but it’s basically because there is no definitive single method to creating a great boss fight.   Whether they underwhelmed you, annoy you, or just make no sense, bad […]

Watch Dogs, one of the most highly anticipated games for 2013, has been delayed until 2014.   The news was revealed via an announcement on the official Ubisoft blog.  It appears that Ubisoft has decided to delay the game in order to further improve it so that it, “embodies what we wanted to see in the next-generation of gaming.” Gary Steinman, […]

David Anfossi, Head of Eidos Montreal, has revealed on the Deus Ex blog a new ambitious project his studio has been working on.  This project called Deus Ex Universe is an on going project aimed at expanding and connecting the world of Deus Ex created from the core games of the franchise.  Anfossi’s vision for this project is to bring […]

A representative from the publisher of Batman: Arkham Origins has confirmed that the Wii U version of the game will sell for $50.  Before you get too excited, there’s a catch.  Unlike the other versions, the Wii U version won’t have a multiplayer mode.  So far there is no explanation as to why the Wii U version did not receive […]

At Tokyo Game Show 2013, on Sony’s stage, Hideo Kojima showed off a 12 minute demonstration of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain gameplay.  The demo takes place during the Ground Zeroes portion MGS 5 and features Big Boss doing what he does best. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain will be coming to the PlayStation 3, PS4, […]

Stand the Xbox One vertically at your own risk Albert Panello, Senior Director of Product Management, warns. According to a report from GameSpot, Panello stated, “We don’t support vertical orientation; do it at your own risk.”  He then mentioned, “it wouldn’t be a cooling problem, we just didn’t design the drive for vertical.  Because it’s a slot loading drive, we […]

Unfortunate news has recently been revealed for anybody who may have been hoping to see Microsoft‘s IllumiRoom in the near future.  According to the head of product planning for the Xbox One, Albert Penello, the cost of IllumiRoom is the biggest problem keeping the technology from coming to our living rooms. Albert Penello tells AusGamers in a recent interview: “I […]

A new trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate shows the caped crusader in a way that we have never seen him before-in 2.5D.  The trailer stylishly sets up the story while also showing off some of the 2.5D side-scrolling action.  Blackgate is headed to the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita October 25th, which happens to coincide with the launch date […]