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About 20 of the Ouya launch lineup games are good

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If you backed the Ouya, then congratulations! You probably have your new system by now and are enjoying the Ouya launch library of games. Then again, maybe not. Though the Ouya does have a packed launch library of over 100 games immediately available, only about 20 are games you would desperately want to play. And, more »

“Always connected” Durango might be a good thing for competitors

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  If there’s anything that EA’s recent Sim City fiasco has taught developers and publishers, it’s gamers absolutely, positively hate DRM and “always connected” policies for their games. However, it seems the news hasn’t trickled down to Microsoft and their next Xbox (codenamed Durango) developers yet. There are rumors making the rounds on the internet more »

Double Fine Adventure is Broken Age and you can still back it

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I have a lot of confidence in Double Fine, but I didn’t kick in to the Double Fine Adventure fund. I’m picky about these kinds of games and wanted to know more. Now that Broken Age, the Double Fine Adventure’s true identity, has been revealed, I feel like it’s well worth my $30. Maybe you’ll more »

Developers can now upload their games to Ouya for launch day availability

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We are three weeks away from the official launch of Ouya. Those who supported the Kickstarter of this Android-based console will begin receiving their units shortly after they ship on March 28. In an effort to really expand its launch line-up, Ouya is asking developers to submit their games before March 28 in order for more »

Leaked poster reveals Watch Dogs release window

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According to a recently leaked poster from a Gamestop, Watch Dogs, the highly anticipated cyberpunk adventure game from Ubisoft, will probably be released during this holiday season. The gameplay trailer for Watch Dogs took the show at last year’s E3, and promises to be one game to look for this winter.

Ouya’s yearly upgrade cycle isn’t a ripoff, it’s a necessity

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Today, we learned from Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman (via Engadget) that a new version of Ouya will be released every year. The $99 Android console is set to be shipped next month and will contain technical specifications that are perfectly acceptable for an Android device at this time. Still, some may feel upset about needing more »

You could technically consider your 2013 Ouya a limited edition

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If you really want to get super technical, each year’s Ouya could be considered a limited edition model. Let me explain. Julie Uhrman, CEO of Ouya, told Engadget that every year there will be a new Ouya. It’s not that the company wants to try and extort more money from customers, but that it wants more »

Here’s where you can buy your Ouya in June 2013

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You’re going to start wishing you either Kickstarted or pre-ordered the Ouya earlier soon. It turns out only people who went through Kickstarter or the official Ouya website will get their systems in April 2013. The rest of us have to wait an extra two months. The official Ouya launch for those who were uncertain more »

Kill Screen Create Game Jam results in over 150 Ouya games

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So you backed the Ouya on Kickstarter or pre-ordered a $99 unit, but now you’re worried and wondering if you made the right decision. Stop fretting and look to the Kill Screen Create Game Jam. It will convince you all is well. This special game jam was designed around the Ouya. All developers involved had more »

The GameStick doesn’t stand a chance against Ouya

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I think Android consoles are a spectacular idea. I love the idea of Ouya and GameStick and both systems will definitely open up the gaming world to new audiences who would normally be dissuaded by console and software costs. However, I think the Ouya’s success means the GameStick will fail even though its Kickstarter was more »