Wreck-It Ralph Director Really Wants Mario For Sequel Rich Moore, the director behind the popular Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, has announced that he really wants Mario to star in the film, if they are lucky enough to be able to create a sequel. Moore says that he would have loved to have Mario in the original, but they just couldn’t find room for him in the film. via: mynintendonews.com
Scenes From the Surface Pro Launch at the Microsoft Store
Scenes From the Surface Pro Launch at the Microsoft Store Let’s go to the mall, everybody! (And check out the launch of the Surface Pro at the Microsoft Store.) Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet hasn’t exactly been the rousing success Microsoft had hoped for. With estimated sales numbers quite a bit lower that Microsoft’s projections, and the poor reception of Windows RT,… via: www.tomshardware.com
Pwn your computer with these Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
Pwn your computer with these Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts Microsoft’s new OS was designed with both tablet and PC users in mind. While touchscreen users can swipe and tap their way through the redesigned platform, those who prefer the the traditional PC might find the system a bit unwieldy, awkward, and a downright pain to navigate. via: www.digitaltrends.com
I Never Thought I’d See An N64 Controller As Beautiful As This One
I Never Thought I’d See An N64 Controller As Beautiful As This One Funny-looking and with a propensity for their joysticks to break just by looking at them, I think the N64 controller is – and I realise this is a relative award – Nintendo’s worst ever controller. Oh. Except this one, by Zoki64. This one’s wonderful. via: kotaku.com
Releasing a game demo can cut your sales in half, warns Schell
Releasing a game demo can cut your sales in half, warns Schell Schell games CEO and industry analystJesse Schell has warned that releasing a demo of your game before launch can kill your sales. Schell argues his case against releasing a demo at DICE Summit 2013 last week, and he had the stats to back up his claim too. via: www.vg247.com
Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal Black coming to the PSN
Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal Black coming to the PSN It appears as if the original PlayStation classic Twisted Metal and the adored semi-reboot Twisted Metal Black are heading to the PSN tomorrow. Right now, it appears as if (sadly) the latter is not going to be Twisted Metal Black: Online, a re-release of the same game with online play. via: www.destructoid.com
Paper Mario: Sticker Star Wins Best Handheld Game At D.I.C.E Awards
Paper Mario: Sticker Star Wins Best Handheld Game At D.I.C.E Awards Nintendo‘s cherished Paper Mario: Sticker Star for the Nintendo 3DS has walked away with the accolade of best handheld video game of 2012 at this years D.I.C.E Awards in Las Vegas. PlayStation exclusive Journey grabbed eight awards at the event, including Game of the Year. You can view all the winners of the acclaimed event right here. via: mynintendonews.com
Woz: iPhone is “Somewhat Behind” on Smartphone Features
Woz: iPhone is “Somewhat Behind” on Smartphone Features Steve Wozniak commends Samsung for its “great products”. via: www.tomshardware.com
PS4 could come bundled with a “Dual Camera” PlayStation Eye – rumor
PS4 could come bundled with a “Dual Camera” PlayStation Eye – rumor PS4 could be bundled with new PlayStation Eye, which VGLeaks notes is called a “Dual Camera”. According to information dug up by the site, it’s an “evolutionized” HD version of the EyeToy, which uses a pair of wide-angle cameras with 720p resolution. via: www.vg247.com
Sony “Looking Into” Vita Pricing and Marketing
Sony “Looking Into” Vita Pricing and Marketing On an earnings call to discuss Sony’s disappointing third quarter, its CFO acknowledged its need to better promote the Vita. The PlayStation Vita has been on the market almost a year now, and it’s safe to say the handheld is off to a slow start. via: www.escapistmagazine.com