The PSVita is locked and loaded at GamesCom2011, ready to blow everything else out of the water. Continue Reading »

This handheld console from Sony will cost you about Rs. 8, 000 and games are typically priced between Rs. 499 and Rs. 1, 599. It has a 4.3 inch LCD screen, Wi-Fi, IrDA, Bluetooth and USN for communication and a TV out port for external displays. Continue Reading »

There are three handhelds from Nintendo in the market that are officially supported and marketed. Nintendo DSi comes in a clamshell design with two 3.25-inch screen and two built-in cameras. Out of the two screens, one of them is a resistive touch-screen that is usually operated with the bundled stylus. Continue Reading »

Nintendo has announced significant cut in the price of its 3DS handheld console that has so far performed dismally compared to its predecessors. After spending the last few years, basking in the glory of number-one spot, the Japanese console manufacturer and game publisher seems to be going through some dark days. The company has dropped its annual profit forecast by an astonishing 82% and has reported Q1 net loss of ¥25.5 billion. Continue Reading »

We're almost half way through the year 2011, which seems to be a good time to look back at all the amazing games that have entertained us, earning a 9/10 rating or above in our reviews. We've played a lot of games so you don't have to, only 12 games made the cut. We haven't stuck to any particular platform or genre - reccomendations include a $1 app, which deserves a mention as much as standard PC and console fare. Continue Reading »

God of War provides the perfect template for game developers to rehash and repackage. Movie game tie-ins, with tight delivery schedules seem to do this the most. The Wolverine game did it, the Transformers game does it and now it’s Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters’ turn do the angry God of War macarena. Continue Reading »

Do you know how many puns and popculture references can be made with Vita. It's like the Wii announcement all over again, except with more mature jokes. Continue Reading »

During this year’s Sony E3 press-event, Kazuo Hirai was at hand presenting the next generation of handheld gaming console that will henceforth be referred to as PlayStation Vita. Mr. Hirai was also thoughtful enough to explain why they picked a name that is reminiscent of vitality pills for men with failing libido. As it turns out, Vita means life and Sony’s new console has been designed to be another one of those devices whose sole purpose is to blur the lines between reality and entertainment. This reality altering device will be available in two models—a Wi-Fi only model that will retail for USD 249 and a 3G model that will cost USD 299. Continue Reading »

Lots of NGP (which could be named PS Vita) demo videos shown at E3 flaunting the power of the system. Uncharted of course was the pick of the lot, which was shown a few months back, except now it's got an official name Uncharted: Golden Abyss. The game is no slouch on the NGP, looking as good as its PS3 compadre. There was also the new Wipeout for the NGP which looked stunning. There was a neat game called Shapes and Sounds demoed which was pretty interesting. Continue Reading »

Sony’s future entry in the console market, tentatively dubbed Next Generation Portable, made an appearance at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference. The company reps at the conference gave live demonstrations of Uncharted, Little Deviants, and some of the handheld's “augmented reality” capabilities. Continue Reading »