Tag Archives: GameStick

Fri, May 31, 2013 | 17:22 BST

Alternative E3 event EToo taking place in London June 10-13

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A UK-based alternative to E3 will take place in London during the US event, and it has been sponsored by PlayStation.

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Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 03:59 BST

Gamestick delayed from April to June by high-volume demand

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Citing unanticipated demand, the makers of Android-powered microconsole Gamestick have pushed the hardware’s expected launch date back to June.

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Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 08:48 BST

GameStick: bringing casual to the big screen

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PlayJam brought Android console Gamestick to an offsite event at GDC last week. If you’ve ever wanted to play your favorite smartphone games in your living room, this may just be the device for you. Stephany Nunneley reports.

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Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 12:16 GMT

GameStick gets more console images following pre-order run

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GameStick, the gaming console inside a controller, has received a new batch of product images that show off its dainty frame. The images come as GameStick pre-orders began last week.

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Fri, Feb 15, 2013 | 11:42 GMT

GameStick pre-orders open ahead of global launch

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GameStick creators PlayJam have opened pre-orders for its games console, which earned a staggering 648% of its Kickstarter funding goal earlier this month. It seems a lot of people want the device.

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Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 21:52 GMT

GameHorizon secures Ubisoft, Paradox, Epic and more

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Annual convention GameHorizon has signed up Bossa Studios, Epic Games, GameStick, Paradox Interactive and Ubisoft. GamesIndustry reports Ubisoft Reflections managing director Pauline Jacquey will give the opening keynote, and Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester will give a session on niche gaming. The event is sponsored by CCP and Epic Games among others; it takes place at The Sage in Newcastle on May 8 and 9, and many events will be livestreamed.

Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 17:34 GMT

GameStick Kickstarter closes as funding surpasses goal by 648%

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PlayJam’s GameStick has announced its Kickstarter project has closed, with the portable games console raising $647,658 – 648% above its initial $100,000 goal.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 14:56 GMT

GameStick final controller design revealed, docking station detailed

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PlayJam has been hard working hard on its GameStick controller. The final design was revealed today, alongside details of the docking station.

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Wed, Jan 09, 2013 | 16:18 GMT

GameStick stretch goals include additional memory, more color options

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PlayJam has announced new stretch goals for its GameStick Kickstarter campaign.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2013 | 19:27 GMT

GameStick hits Kickstarter goal within 24-hours

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GameStick, PlayJam’s portable Android games product, has reached its Kickstarter goal within 24-hours. The Android-based system has 1,091 backers who have pledged $102,529 toward its $100,000 goal – and there’s still another 28 days left on the project. Other than a sincere thank you from the developers, as of press time new stretch goals haven’t been announced, so keep an eye on the Kickstarter page for more information.

Wed, Jan 02, 2013 | 15:50 GMT

GameStick – “world’s most portable TV Games console”, takes to Kickstarter

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PlayJam, the Smart TV platform company, has taken to Kickstarter to fund a new, portable Android games product called GameStick.

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