2016-06-16



Here is the latest Gaming News from USA Today.

E3 2016: How VR will boost horror games

VR in Resident Evil, Wilson’s Heart adds to fright of horror games.

 

E3 makes a play for video game fans

Publishers, show organizers host events aimed at giving more fans access.

Virtual reality galore at E3 but no ‘killer app’

It will take time for selection of virtual reality experiences to grow for consumers.

E3 2016: Three things I did in virtual reality

Video games let you pretend to be any one. Here’s how.

‘The Legend of Zelda’ earns ‘Breath’ of new life

Longstanding adventure series undergoes big transformation with ‘Breath of the Wild.’

E3 2016: Inside the return of ‘Spider-Man’

New video game coming from studio Insomniac Games.

E3 2016: Navigating the ‘early days’ of VR

It will take time for selection of virtual reality experiences to grow for consumers.

The 10 biggest moments at E3 2016

A lot has happened at the video game showcase. We break them down.

The 10 biggest moments at E3 2016 so far

A lot has happened at the video game showcase. We break them down.

PlayStation VR to launch October 13

Sony unveils date for its virtual reality headset launch.

Microsoft to introduce private communities to Xbox One

Xbox Live feature launched to help connect players based on interests.

Microsoft unveils new Xbox One consoles

A slim model launching this year for $299, high-end model out next year.

Live at E3: What’s next for the Xbox

Microsoft hosting press event at video game industry showcase.

Virtual reality to take center stage at E3

Virtual reality expected to dominate the talk at video game trade event.

Sony confirms upgraded PlayStation 4 in works

The more expensive version of video game console will support 4K.

‘Toys to life’ market enters new ‘Dimensions’

Next wave of collectibles from Lego, Skylanders bolster market.

Blizzard to support Facebook logins, Live video in games

Players will be able to stream directly to Facebook if they’re on a PC.

Create your own ‘Skylanders’ in ‘Imaginators’

Next game in toys-to-life series launching this October.

Five reasons you need to play ‘Overwatch’

First-person shooter developed by makers of ‘World of Warcraft,’ ‘Hearthstone.’

5 things you didn’t know about Oculus Rift

Virtual reality headset shipped to consumers earlier this year.

‘ELeague’ gives eSports new TV boost

Cable network TBS to run weekly series on prime time Friday nights.

Microsoft reportedly seeking Xbox deal with Oculus

Partnership could involve clearing headset for use on newer models of video game console.

Hit game ‘Minecraft’ headed to China

Microsoft strikes five-year deal to officially launch in country.

Movie based on ‘Tetris’ starts shooting in 2017

Film is a sci-fi ‘epic’ based on the popular puzzle game.

Nintendo’s Mario could return to the big screen

Video game publisher talking with studios about a move into films.

PC market dead? Not for gaming, Razer says

Razer is pushing hard to sell laptops even non-gamers could love.

Details on the next ‘Madden’ game leak

Details of the video game, and possibly next cover star, shown on Web page.

Disney scraps ‘Infinity’ video game franchise

‘Toys to life’ video game franchise first launched in 2013.

‘Battlefield’ video game travels to World War I

Popular video game franchise goes back in history with ‘Battlefield 1.’

Zynga’s Q1 results tops forecasts

Social games company topped estimates on revenue, broke even on earnings.

Zynga’s first quarter tops forecasts

Social games company topped estimates on revenue, broke even on earnings.

‘Titanfall’ creators to work on ‘Star Wars’ game

Development studio working on a third-person action game set in universe.

The next ‘Call of Duty’ ships off to space

Video game ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’ launching on November 4.

New ‘serious’ game challenges players to keep national debt in check

When you get sick of crushing candy and flinging angry birds, maybe you can take on a more significant goal: reducing the national debt.

You can now play ‘Minecraft’ in VR

World-building game is available on Samsung’s Gear VR platform.

Nintendo to launch NX video game console next year

Device will serve as successor to the struggling Wii U.

You can now watch ‘Hunger Games,’ other films on Steam

Valve Software signs deal to stream The Hunger Games, other big movies.

Bud Light to help crown eSports all-stars

Bud Light wants you to help it find five eSports all-stars.

The Xbox 360 era is officially over

Microsoft to end production of the video game console after 10 years.

Gamestop to start publishing indie games

Company partnering with studios through GameTrust venture.

First look: Book celebrates the ‘Art of Atari’

Retrospective takes in-depth look at history of classic video game company.

Nintendo fires woman who became online target

Nintendo says Alison Rapp was fired for moonlighting.

Nintendo’s first mobile app available in U.S. this week

Social app Miitomo available on March 31 for iOS, Android.

Oculus Rift VR is big hit in my house

Oculus Rift is pricey and requires a robust PC. But it’s cool.

Harvard team caught cheating in ‘Heroes of the Dorm’ event

Team disqualified for violating multiple tournament rules.

Big players enter $747M ‘eSports’ market

Competitive video gaming market attracts ESPN, EA, Yahoo.

Big players enter rising ‘eSports’ market

Competitive video gaming market valued at $747 million.

Sony launching company to make smartphone games

Games for mobile devices will initially be available in Japan and Asia.

‘LEGO Star Wars’ unleashes the Force in new trailer

Upcoming game revisits movie story lines and offers fresh gameplay modes.

Head of Xbox apologizes for GDC party with ‘schoolgirl’ dancers

Microsoft blasted for event during Game Developers Conference.

New ‘Battleground’ characters are ‘Infinity’ marvels

Learn the special movies of a new crop of video-game heroes.

Why virtual reality gaming needs women developers

Virtual reality is the next big thing in video gaming.

Sony to launch PlayStation VR in October for $399

Virtual reality device compatible with PlayStation 4 video game console.

Twitch launching food channel with Julia Child marathon

Live streaming video service branching out beyond video games.

Xbox One to support cross-network play

Feature paves way to enjoy games online with users of other consoles or PCs.

Security is tight as SXSW discusses Web’s dark side: harassment

The topic, which has hung over the video-gaming industry for two years, is addressed at SXSW event.

‘SuperBetter’ author explains how games help with extreme stress

USA TODAY talks to Jane McGonigal, who used games to recover from a concussion.

Anita Sarkeesian’s new project: women in history

Series from video game critic focuses on accomplishments of women in history.

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