Author: Norman Coordinate

Study Finds Most Moms Play Video Games

Seventy-four percent of moms say they play video games, according to new research released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The report, "Mom Gamers Study: A New Generation of Gamer," found that among moms who play video games, 75 percent do so on a weekly basis, and more than one-third (38 percent) play daily. […]

Gamescom: Wrap Up

After five extraordinary exhibition days, the world’s largest event for interactive games and entertainment, the gamescom in Cologne, drew to a close on Sunday. For the first time in the history of European trade fairs for digital gaming, two companies, Microsoft and Sony presented new game consoles that the consumers were able to try out […]

Borderlands 2 To Head To PS Vita

A fan favorite is now on the move as Sony, Gearbox Software and 2K announces today at Gamescom that the addictive first person shooter-looter mayhem of Borderlands 2 will be coming to the PlayStation Vita. Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, stood on stage at the Rezzed show in the UK a year ago and […]

Meet Didi Of Contrast

Contrast, the platform/puzzler developed by Compulsion Games for PC, the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Arcade is pleased to tell you more about one of the main characters from its cast through a charming, jazzy trailer: Didi, a little girl trying to reunite her parents with the help of Dawn, her imaginary friend. In this […]

Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, now completely remastered in gorgeous high-definition. Based on the International Versions of the games that were previously exclusive to Japan and Europe, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of […]

Gamescom: Microsoft Announces Fable Legends As Xbox One Exclusive

Microsoft and Lionhead Studios announced that a new game called Fable Legends will be an exclusive title for the Xbox One console. The news came at the Gamescom Microsoft press event in Cologne. Director David Eckelberry stressed that the game was not a sequel to the Fable series, but its own game and new IP, […]

Gamescom: New Trailer For The Order 1886

A game that wowed fans at E3 Expo got a new extended trailer for Gamescom. Created by Readyatdawn and Santa Monica Studios, The Order: 1886 will be an exclusive title for the PlayStation 4 console. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=aLDuXhRU4rs

Ballmer To Retire As Microsoft CEO

Steve Ballmer is to retire as Microsoft CEO within the next year. Unlike gaming boss Don Mattrick’s abrupt departure after the Xbox One launch failure, Ballmer is going to stay on and will even have a role in picking his successor, so it may be a year or more before he actually enters retirement. Ballmer […]

ESA To Help Minorities Promote Social Change Through Games

The Entertainment Software Association, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), HHF’s Leaders on the Fast Track (LOFT), and others, today announced a new program to provide minority youths with an opportunity to promote social change through video games. The ESA LOFT Video Game Innovation Fellowship program will award 20 youths, aged 16 to 24, with grants for […]