Apr 19, 2014 by Keith NoonanPlayStation 4 Sales Pass 7 Million Units and Give Hope to the Console IndustrySony's latest consoles is selling at an impressive rate. How are Nintendo and Microsoft doing, and how healthy is the console industry at large?
Apr 19, 2014 by Keith NoonanGoogle, Amazon, and Facebook Eye an Aerial Robotics RevolutionGoogle and Facebook are snapping up companies that can put robots in the skies and cover the globe with Internet signal. Amazon wants drones delivering groceries to your door. Robotics is about to change the world.
Apr 19, 2014 by Keith NoonanWill Sony Ever Release Another PlayStation Handheld?Sony's PS Vita is quietly building momentum in Japan, but the system is dead in other major territories. Will Sony manufacture a new dedicated handheld or cede the space to Nintendo?
Apr 19, 2014 by Keith NoonanHow Nintendo Co. Opted Out of Partnerships With EA and Activision and Damaged Its Gaming EmpireJust last hardware generation, Nintendo was broadly viewed as one of the most exciting companies in tech. Now, a series of bad decisions and a seeming inability to play nice with potential partners threatens the company's gaming empire.
Apr 17, 2014 by Keith NoonanCan Nintendo Recover From Its Wii U Disaster?The Wii U has erased much of the gains Nintendo made from the Wii and DS. How will Nintendo attempt to regain support from publishers like Electronic Arts and solidify its place as a platform holder?
Apr 17, 2014 by Keith NoonanCan Sony Build a 'Spider-Man' Universe to Rival Disney's 'Avengers''The Amazing Spider-Man' failed to reach the heights of its predecessors, but that hasn't stopped Sony from pursuing additional films in the rebooted universe. How are Sony's efforts stacking up against what Disney has achieved with its comics adaptations?
Apr 15, 2014 by Keith NoonanIs Xbox One Closing the Power Gap With PlayStation 4?Developers are achieving improved efficiency on Microsoft's console, and even bigger changes are in the works. Can the Xbox One catch up to the PlayStation 4 in terms of graphical performance?
Apr 12, 2014 by Keith NoonanConsole Gaming Is Dead in JapanThe latest sales tracking data out of Japan shows Sony's PlayStation 4 is floundering. Can anything save PS4 in Japan and reverse the trajectory of the country's console industry?
Apr 11, 2014 by Keith NoonanWhy a Wisecracking Raccoon Will Lead 'Guardians of the Galaxy' to Box Office GloryDisney's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy remains an untested property. Here's why a gun-toting raccoon holds the key to box office success.
Apr 10, 2014 by Keith NoonanPlayStation 4 and Xbox One Have a Huge Software ProblemThe latest consoles from Sony and Microsoft are posting respectable sales, but a lack of "must-have" software threatens their respective futures.
Apr 8, 2014 by Keith NoonanWill Amazon's Fire TV Disrupt the Console Gaming Industry?Amazon's recently-released set-top box features substantial gaming capabilities. What does this mean for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo?
Mar 23, 2014 by Keith Noonan5 Reasons Why Microsoft's Xbox One Could Still Beat Sony's PlayStation 4The PlayStation 4 has emerged as the clear favorite to win this console cycle, but it's still too early to call. Here's why the Xbox One could win the fight.
Mar 22, 2014 by Keith NoonanWhy VR Headsets Are the Next Big Thing in GamingThe latest gaming consoles primarily offer refinements of previous advancements. However, revolutionary breakthroughs are necessary to keep the gaming industry healthy, and VR headsets are primed to deliver.
Mar 22, 2014 by Keith NoonanIs Sony's PlayStation 4 Flopping in Japan?After posting solid Japanese launch numbers, the most recent sales data shows PlayStation 4 turning in a dismal performance. Is the system doomed to failure in Japan?
Mar 22, 2014 by Keith NoonanPlayStation 4 Narrowly Outsells Xbox One in FebruarySony's PlayStation 4 pulled off a small victory over Microsoft's Xbox One to become the best selling hardware in February. Meanwhile, sales of Nintendo's Wii U saw a notable bump.
Mar 22, 2014 by Keith NoonanWill Wal-Mart Topple GameStop's Used Games Empire?The latest consoles from Sony and Microsoft are already less friendly to GameStop than their predecessors. Now, Wal-Mart is aiming to become a force in used games.
Mar 22, 2014 by Keith NoonanAre Microsoft's Xbox One and Nintendo's Wii U in the Same Sinking Boat? The PlayStation 4 looks to be leaving its console competitors in the dust. Do the Xbox One and the Wii U have bleak outlooks?
Mar 21, 2014 by Keith NoonanIs McDonald's Finally Making the Right Menu Moves?The rise of fast-casual restaurants like Chipotle represents a growing threat to McDonald's. Are Ronald McDonald and company officials making the necessary adjustments to create future growth?
Mar 21, 2014 by Keith NoonanThe Closing of the BioShock Studio Is Good News for the Future of Take-TwoIrrational Games created two games widely heralded as masterpieces, but that couldn't save the studio. Here's why the studio closing its doors is a positive sign for the future of Take-Two Interactive.
Mar 19, 2014 by Keith Noonan‘The Incredibles 2’ and ‘Cars’ Sequel Will Lead Disney to Animation DominationDisney's CEO recently revealed that sequels to "The Incredibles" and "Cars" are on the way. Here's why these latest projects signal an ongoing era of Disney dominance over rivals like DreamWorks Animation.