Linked news of the week #1
Plus: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513399, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514116, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514064, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514010, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513959, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514087, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212208
Vita gets price cut in Japan
Vita gets price cut in Japan
Sony announced a sizable price cut for the PlayStation Vita in Japan this morning. Via a special online broadcast, Sony detailed that, starting February 28, both the 3G/Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi-only models will cost 19,980 yen (around $215). That’s roughly a 20 percent price drop for the Wi-Fi only model, and a chunky 34 percent off the 3G/Wi-Fi model.
via: www.joystiq.com
Obama: Let’s give more kids the opportunity to make games
Obama: Let’s give more kids the opportunity to make games
More: Console/PC , Business/Marketing “I think given how pervasive computers and the internet is now, and how fascinated kids are with it, I want to make sure that they know how to actually produce stuff using computers, and not simply consume stuff.” – U.S.
Destiny headed to PS3, X360, “future gen tech” – not PC
Destiny headed to PS3, X360, “future gen tech” – not PC
Destiny is on its way to current-gen HD consoles for sure and very probably next-gen hardware, too – but the PC misses out, with Bungie claiming that “nobody” uses a keyboard and mouse any more. The “MMO-ish” shooter is headed to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and mysterious “future generation technology”,…
Venom Grips Under New Management
Venom Grips Under New Management
The company known as venom grips is now under new management, the company is known for selling Xbox 360 controller accessories such as controller grips and clan logo’s on the controller shell. Over the past couple of months VenomGrips has received accusations of fraud and attacking people who criticize the company or the owner,…
via: ivgaming.co.uk
New Batman: Arkham game coming this year
New Batman: Arkham game coming this year
Time Warner has confirmed plans to release the next game in the Batman: Arkham series in 2013. Speaking during the firm’s fiscal year 2012 earnings call last week, as transcribed by Seeking Alpha , chief financial officer John Martin said:…
via: www.gamesradar.com
Bitcoins can now be used to pay for Domino’s Pizza
Bitcoins can now be used to pay for Domino’s Pizza
Looking to capitalize on hungry computer users that collect Bitcoins, a new online startup called PizzaforCoins launched a simple site that allows consumers to order pizza and pay with the digital Bitcoin currency.
Square Enix host registers Wolfenstein, Legacy of Kain domains
Square Enix host registers Wolfenstein, Legacy of Kain domains
Two domain names were recently registered by CSC Corporate Domains, a URL registration service used by publishers such as Square Enix to mask their upcoming projects while avoiding dreaded URL squatters. So while we can’t say with any certainty that Square Enix and ZeniMax ordered the domain registration, “wolfenstein-spiel.com” and “WarFornosGoth.
via: www.joystiq.com