Nintendo bringing out new 2DS handheld for $129

Always one for unconventional product design and moves, Nintendo expected to launch a new 2DS handheld on October 12th. This dual-screen and dual-camera console will play all exisiting 3DS games but without the 3D element and it will ship with a 4GB SD Card. Geared towards younger users, the 2DS has an unusual non-clamshell form factor.

Source: Nintendo UK

Video: A look at Batman Arkham City Armored Edition for Wii U

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Like many people, I didn't 'get' the idea of the Nintendo Wii U or the need for the Gamepad. During a recent event hosted by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, I got the opportunity to  check out the console for the first time and see some of the games.

I also got the chance to speak with Ans Beaulieu, Producer of Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, made by Warner Brothers Games Montreal. Ans explains how the Gamepad is complementary yet integral to the game which was designed from the ground up for the Wii U.

The Gamepad serves as Batman's Bat-Computer giving him clues and activating weapons and gadgets. Users can also take the game off the HDTV and play on the Gamepad while someone is watching TV. 

Sony's future of mobile gaming is the NGP, a PSP on steroids

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced its next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), which delivers the ultimate portable entertainment experience.  Sporting Wi-Fi and 3G, Sixaxis motion control, touch sensitive OLED screen and dual analog sticks. The device's rear is also a huge touchpad. NGP will make its debut at the end of the year 2011. Hit jump for details, photos and a video from Sony.

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PlayStation3's motion controller to shake and vibrate in fall 2010

Game On: PS3 is going after Nintendo's Wii

 Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it will release its new Motion Controller (tentative name) for PlayStation®3 (PS3) computer entertainment system in fall 2010 in Japan, Asian regions and countries, North America and Europe/PAL territories together with an extensive line-up of exciting software titles.

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