After buying IGN, Ziff Davis is shutting down UGO, 1UP, and GameSpy
Publishing company Ziff Davis is shutting down iconic gaming news sites UGO, 1UP, and GameSpy, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Vivek Shah today.
Redbox Instant gains support for Xbox Live
Sorry, PlayStation 3 owners, your console doesn't get first dibs on Redbox Instant.
Déjà vu: New bill would give ESRB video game ratings the force of law
Congressman Jim Matheson (D-Utah) has introduced a bill – H.R. 287 – to the United States House of Representatives which would give the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s rating scheme – heretofore a voluntary, self-regulatory system – the force of law and make it illegal to sell “Mature” or “Adults Only” titles to minors.
Ad giant Interpublic invests in mobile-rewards startup Kiip
Kiip has formed a strategic partnership with one of the biggest holding companies for ad agencies in the world.
PlayStation Network picks up Epix library of movies
Sony reached a new deal with streaming video service Epix that will bring its library of movies to both PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.
GameLaunched is the new gaming-only crowdfunding platform
No watches or heavy iPhone docks -- this new Kickstarter alternative is only for games and gaming devices .
Xbox 360 to get 40 new entertainment apps on Xbox Live
Why should you play games on your console anyway?
Sony testing a web-based PlayStation store for movies & games
Sony quietly launched a web-based version of its PlayStation digital media store today, but it has yet to make an official announcement.
The future of mainstream machinima films: A panel discussion inside Second Life
Will machinima films ever become mainstream? Check out this panel discussion held inside the Second Life virtual world.
Hulu Plus comes to the Wii U’s second screen
Hulu brings its video service to the Wii U with a unique combination of big-screen and little-screen controls.