Sony PS3 Firmware v3.41 Restricting New Hard Drive Installation

When the PlayStation 3 gets updated, and something not-so-nice happens, its usually something that many would consider big enough to scratch their head in confusion. This time around, with the latest release of version 3.41, which was supposed to be a minor update, it looks like folks are being told that installing a new hard drive is a no-go. Version 3.41 was supposed to include some minor ...

Makers of 'BlackLight: Tango Down' Anticipate Video Gaming's Downloadable Future

"BlackLight: Tango Down" is a first-person shooter focused on multiplayer online skirmishes, in the vein of mega-hit "Modern Warfare." The difference? "BlackLight" can only be downloaded and costs just $15, far less than a boxed game. Fast Company asked Marcus Beer, Director of Public Relations, and Shane Bettenhausen, Director of New Business, at Ignition Entertainment, about their strategy in ...

Video games - The year ahead

To everyone who got a new game console at Christmas, welcome. There's never been a better time to jump into gaming's next generation.

Metalocalypse Game for Xbox 360, PS3 Canceled

The Metalocalypse game that was to be released by Konami has been canceled, according to online reports. Based on the Adult Swim series, Metalocalypse: Dethgame was to be a beat-em-up released digitally on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It was being developed by Kick-Ass and Screwjumper! developer Frozen Codebase .

Gaming: Madden Super celebration to feature the president

This week, EA Sports made history when it announced that its Madden series will have President Barack Obama make an appearance in this years game.

Nintendo Has First-Quarter Loss on DS Demand, Yen

Nintendo Co., the worlds largest maker of video-game consoles, posted its first quarterly loss in more than two years as the stronger yen cut the value of overseas earnings and demand for DS handheld players fell.