The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox

Explore the hardware powering the world's most iconic video-game systems with The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox by Evan Amos.

No Starch Press is gearing up to release the second edition of our fan-favorite, widely reviewed gamer must-have books. Revised and updated since the first edition’s celebrated 2018 release, The Game  Console 2.0 is an even bigger archival collection of vividly detailed photos of more than 100 video-game consoles. This ultimate archive of gaming history spans five decades and nine distinct generations, chronologically covering everything from market leaders to outright failures, and tracing the gaming industry’s rise, fall, and monumental resurgence. 

Toy Fair 2018: The Playstation Totaku Collection

Sometimes, when the rest of the world packs it in and puts all their merchandise on 1 dollar clearance, you gotta say IT'S TIME TO LAUCH!!! It's our time...like the Goonies...and Goonies never say DIE!! Today, Playstation are our favorite Goonies, teaming up with Think Geek for their own line of Gamestop exclusive, interactive video game figures, much like the Skylanders that came before them. Utilizing Sony's rich catalog of iconic video game characters, the Totaku Collection looks to outlast the pack, much like the steadfast Nintendo Amiibo.

We got our first look at this video game teleporting figure line at the Think Geek booth in the upper levels of UK Toy Fair. You'll note the figure packaging states these are "First Edition" figures, perhaps as a gimmick for initial release? No telling if the shipments following will have any discernible differences until they drop.

The Last Of Us Part 2 Trailer Will Make You Weep

These days, it's not incredibly difficult to create a video game trailer that will bring a crowd to their feet cheering and laughing and celebrating even with a year + to the title's release. Video game fans are vocal and enthusiastic and when they see something they like, they lose their damn minds. On the other hand, it is far more rare to watch a trailer play and know it will cause massive crowds of gamers to fall dead silent. Last Of Us Part 2 did just that today.

E3 2016: Capcom Announces Resident Evil 7 biohazard

At the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) E3 press conference today, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced Resident Evil® 7 biohazard, the next major entry in the renowned Resident Evil® series. Resident Evil 7 sets a new course for the Resident Evil series as it leverages its roots and opens the door to a truly terrifying horror experience. A dramatic new shift for the series to first person view in a photorealistic style powered by Capcom’s new RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 delivers an unprecedented level of immersion that brings the thrilling horror up close and personal. Resident Evil 7 is scheduled for release on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system (the full gameplay experience will also be available via the included PlayStation®VR Mode), Xbox One and Windows PC (Steam and Windows 10 Store) across North America and Europe on January 24, 2017.

Playstation VR For Playstation 4 Priced and Dated

We've seen VR headsets like the Oculus Rift ($599) and HTC Vive ($799) get their pricing and go on pre-order and both are starting to ship in just a couple of weeks. Today it was Sony's turn to unveil the final pricing and release date for their upcoming VR headset for use with the PlayStation 4. Coming this October, the headset is $399, which is either going to sound pretty pricey, or pretty cheap depending on how you felt about the Rift and Vive.

Celebrate 8-bit History with Mega Man Legacy Collection

Mega Man Legacy Collection will be available digitally across North America and Europe starting August 25, 2015 for $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC, and early 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. Physical editions of the game will also be available early 2016 in North America for $29.99 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo 3DS. More details regarding the Nintendo 3DS digital release and the physical editions will be confirmed at a later date.

E3 2015: The Coolest Trailers out of E3

Every year, video game companies release hundreds of trailers for their upcoming video games, and we've watched pretty much all of them! We've already talked about some of the coolest trailers and games, but we'd still like to share with you the best of the rest.

The Last Guardian is a PlayStation 4 exclusive from the same people who made the much loved games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. It mightn't look much different now to how it did when it was slated for PS3, but it still looks as original and touching as ever.

Batman: Arkham Knight Launch Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today revealed the launch trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight.  With the highly anticipated game launching tomorrow, June 23, the trailer highlights what it takes to Be The Batman and features the recently released track “Mercy” from Muse’s seventh studio album, Drones, which debuted at Number One on the Billboard Top 200 Chart last week. 

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Coming to Consoles

The Birdman is back with Tony Hawk’s® Pro Skater™ 5, coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, expected to release later this year. The game retains the timeless, combo-driven energy and tightly designed levels of the Pro Skater games while expanding the experience with online play.