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Wii U: New console launches in a sea of gadgets

In the six years since the last major video game system launched, Apple unveiled the iPhone and the iPad, "Angry Birds" invaded smartphones and Facebook reached a billion users.

In the process, scores of video game consoles were left to languish in living rooms alongside dusty VCRs and disc players.

On Sunday, Nintendo Co. is launching the Wii U, a game machine designed to appeal both to the original Wii's casual audience and the hardcore gamers who skip work to be among the first to play the latest "Call of Duty" release.

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Christmas Comes Early with Free Games in Amazon Appstore Christmas Bundle

Who doesn’t love some free festive cheer? To celebrate the season of goodwill, the Amazon Appstore is kicking off a huge Free App of the Day bundle over the Christmas holiday. 40 apps and games available to customers completely free—providing those unwrapping new Amazon Fire and Android devices with an ideal opportunity to stock-up on popular apps.

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thosegamers.com
BattleAxe3410d ago

"providing those unwrapping new Amazon Fire and Android devices"

Blackberry devices also use the Amazon App Store.

purebennyc3410d ago

but there are only about 3 people in the world that use BlackBerry these days

BattleAxe3410d ago

I think more people own Blackberry devices than the Amazon Fire.

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Amazon Kindle Fire OS 3.1 will bring Second Screen To PS4

Amazon has introduced a wide-array of new features in a new Fire OS update this morning, this one called Fire OS 3.1. The free software update for the new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX, is now available. This free, over-the-air update will be delivered automatically in the coming weeks, or you can visit the website below to grab the links.

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theslanted.com
Raccoon3811d ago

so its gonna be kinda like remote play?

FullMetalTech3811d ago

Not to that extent. I think this is more for the PS App and Games that support second screen. Remote Play i sonly for the Vita and Vita TV. If they do add a RP App down the line then that would be interesting.

MatrixxGT3811d ago

My wife has fire hd. Looks like ima steal it from her this afternoon.

Idba3811d ago

Good to see the relationship between Sony and Amazon is growing :)

etownone3811d ago

Hmm....

Wh knows... Maybe with future updates.... Remote play can be used with smart phones and tablets... And using the DS4 and/or Xbox One controller to play next gen anywhere on the go

Indo3811d ago

I'm all good with using DS4 with my tablet but can't stand touch screens controls if used in this instance.

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King's Candy Crush Saga Makes Kindle Fire HDX Debut

The world’s sweetest game is set to launch across all Kindle Fire devices, including the brand new Kindle Fire HDX

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terminalgamer.com