Gaming Guru

EA Sports' Morrisville studio has a hit with NASCAR Kart Racing

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:36:54 -0500

Even beginners can get behind the wheel. The team spent a lot of time working on the controls for this game to appeal to the more casual NASCAR gamer.

EA Sports' Morrisville studio has a hit with NASCAR Kart Racing

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:24:53 -0500

NASCAR fans won’t have a new simulation game this year, but EA Sports has shipped the new family-oriented NASCAR Kart Racing for Wii. The game is the second title, and second consecutive NASCAR game, from EA’s local Morrisville studio. So far, the 10-man team that has created NASCAR 09 on PlayStation 2 and NASCAR’s answer to Mario Kart on Wii has been a great success. The new Wii game has garnered a MetaCritic.com rating of 70 from major game outlets. When it comes to NASCAR games, critics don’t matter, but it’s nice to have positive momentum.

Sony has new games coming; PS3 price cut expected

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:07:00 -0500

The key to any console’s success is its exclusive games and its price point. Sony has been delivering great exclusive games like the just-released "Killzone 2." If the price cut comes to fruition this week or by this summer, the PS3 should build some momentum heading into the holidays.

Sony has new games coming; PS3 price cut expected

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:12:07 -0500

Sony Computer Entertainment America’s hosting its annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation this week, which is taking place in Arizona. As a result, there’s been a lot of news emanating from the desert. There have also been rumors floating around that Sony could cut the price of its PlayStation 3 by $100. The PS3 currently retails for $400.

Nintendo launching new Nintendo DSi on April 5

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:56:29 -0500

It's much more than a game system. In addition to a more streamlined look and feel, the Nintendo DSi comes with two built-in cameras, new sound capabilities and the ability to download media to an SD card.

Nintendo Launching new Nintendo DSi April 5

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:23:58 -0500

Nintendo has dominated the handheld gaming space since it launched its Game Boy black-and-white portable. With the Nintendo DS still selling like hotcakes in the U.S., the Japanese game maker is bringing over its new advanced Nintendo DSi portable to North America on April 5. Already a smash success in Japan, where it launched last fall, the new gaming device will sell for $170 in the U.S. and will be available in black and blue colors.

Slam dunk – Going gaming with the NBA All-Stars

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:23:21 -0500

"Jam Session" draws players and fans for fantasy on the court, including a "Slam Dunk Theater."

Gaming with the NBA All-Stars

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:01:15 -0500

PHOENIX, Arizona --More than any professional sport, NBA players love to play videogames. A whopping 85 percent of NBA pros consider themselves gamers. This weekend at the 57th NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, NBA pros too to the virtual hardwoods before performing under the lights of the US Airways Center. EA Sports, 2K Sports and Sony Computer Entertainment America all took part in the NBA Jam Session and various videogame contests and activities throughout the weekend.

Videogames still selling strong in recession

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:13:00 -0500

Hardware sector remains strong, too. Nintendo continues to sell out of Wii hardware as quickly as it stocks retail shelves. And there’s no slowdown for its portable Nintendo DS, either.

Videogames still selling strong in recession

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:44:58 -0500

As more people stay home to save money, they’re continuing to spend money on videogames. Following a record year in the U.S. that saw total videogame sales top $22 billion, January game sales raked in $1.3 billion according to The NPD Group. That’s up 13 percent over last January, which kicked off the record year.