Nintendo DS Web browser set for summer in the US

Opera Software has announced that the overdue US release of the Nintendo DS Web browser will hit store shelves on June 4.

New PS3 update adds download queueing, Folding@Home

Corresponding with the European launch of the PS3, Sony will launch one of its biggest firmware updates for the console on Thursday.

Sony launches Euro PS3 backward compatibility site

People from areas of the globe that will see the PS3 for the first time on Thursday can now check to see if their PS2 collection will work on the next-gen console.

Nintendo "struggling" to meet Wii demand

Nintendo says that it is trying very hard to meet the unexpected demand for its latest game console.

Nintendo Wii remains the top selling console in February

The Nintendo Wii has continued to outsell its rivals the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 during the usually quite lean month of February according to data released by the NPD group.

Nintendo sets price, date for official DS headset

Corresponding with the first DS titles to have online voice support, Nintendo has set an April release date for its official headset for the portable device.

Wiki, Malware and Technopreneur enter Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has released its latest update, and new words entering the lexicon officially for the first time include "wiki", "malware" and "technopreneur."

Eidos lets off some Steam

Eidos today announced a new digital download agreement, allowing users to download PC games from Valve's Steam service.

Delutube allows you to view deleted YouTube videos

A site called Delutube has taken advantage of the fact that "deleted" videos on YouTube apparently remain available for viewing up to an hour or so after they can no longer be accessed on YouTube.com itself.

Creative announces 2 megapixel webcam

Creative announced what the company calls the "most advanced webcam on the market".

PlayStation 3 joins Folding@Home

PlayStation 3 owners will soon be able to help find the cure for Alzheimer's and other diseases with a new Folding@Home plugin.

Studies show racing games promote risky driving

Two separate studies, one in Germany and the other in the United Kingdom, have concluded that playing racing video games promotes risky driving behavior, particularly among men.

JoWood to bring Sam & Max Episodes to retail

Austrian-based publisher JoWood has announced that it will be publishing Season 1 of the new Sam & Max episodes, distributing them to retail for the first time.

UMD movies near extinction as retailers close out stock

Although Sony Pictures studios are still actively releasing movies on the PSP's proprietary format, they're running out of places to sell them.

PS3 store updates with trailers, demos

After GDC triggered a week off for Playstation Store updates, a handful of free downloads have been added to the digital PS3 store today.

Subliminal messages attempt to cure video game addiction

Xtive, a Korean start-up company, has proposed a system of sending subliminal audio messages to gamers telling them that their time is up and they should stop gaming.

Halo 2 puts PC gamers on Xbox Live

Microsoft has announced that Halo 2 will be the first game to allow cross-platform play when it is released for the PC later in the year.

AMD gets cozy with the PS2, puts YouTube on your TV

AMD to put the Internet on your living room screen.

Screenwriter sues Midway for copyright infringement

William L. Crawford, an unknown Hollywood screenwriter, is suing Midway Games because he claims the publisher lifted the story for the game Psi-Ops from a screenplay that he wrote.

Gamespy confirmed as the company behind Wii online

After a successful stint so far with providing the middleware for online DS games, Gamespy today confirmed that it will be the provider for online multiplayer services for future Wii titles.