CES 2010

CES 2010 headlines

• Microsoft: Xbox 360's not even "at the midpoint yet"

  Microsoft has said it’s not in any hurry to create a replacement for Xbox 360, as the console is not even “at the midpoint yet”.

• Bach: "70 or 80% of publishers" developing games with Natal

  Speaking at CES last week, Microsoft’s Robbie Bach has revealed that over “70 or 80 percent of the publishers in the world” are currently working with Project Natal.

• NetDevil releases debut trailer for LEGO Universe

  NetDevil has released a trailer for LEGO Universe, which was shown to the public for the first time during CES this week, and it looks extremely fun.

• Netflix CEO says chances for the service on Nintendo are "excellent"

  Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has said the chances of Netflix coming to Nintendo are “excellent”.

• Sony rep says Heavy Rain graphics "blow Uncharted 2 away"

  A Sony representative demoing Heavy Rain at CES has stated that “graphically” the game “blows Uncharted 2 away”.

• Capcom shows off Mega Man 10 at CES

  Mega Man 10 was shown at CES by Capcom, and below the break you can watch some off-screen footage of the stadium stage for the downloadable game. Filmed by The Mega Man Network (thanks, GoNintendo), three different films shows both normal and easy mode and the differences between ’em. It also reveals that DLC and […]

• Forrester Research analyst calls 3D reports "mostly hype"

  James McQuivey, Forrester Research analyst and VP, has weighed in on all the 3D tech and news floating about, and has labeled it nothing more than “hype”, citing that not even one million US homes in 2010 will own a 3D capable television.

• Razer shows off motion-sensing PC peripheral with L4D2

  Razer showed off its new Razer Sixense Ultra Precise Motion Controller to Engadget during CES, demoing the PC motion-sensing peripheral for PC gaming using Left 4 Dead 2.

• You'll need loads of ammo for Akrid X boss in Lost Planet 2

  Capcom demoed a massive four-player co-op battle for Lost Planet 2 yesterday at CES, showing how the Akrid X boss at the end of the second episode will give you a run for your money.

• Microsoft says we're a "long ways away" from 3D in the living room

  With 3D a huge topic of discussion and demonstration at this year’s CES in Vegas, Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg has decided to throw his two-cents in, saying the technology is not something we’ll see in our living rooms any time soon.

• CES: 20 million people now using Live, says Bach

  Over 20 million people are now using Xbox Live worldwide, Microsoft confirmed at its CES keynote last night.

• CES: Microsoft keynote gets the visual treatment

  Look! Whats that in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane? Jack Bauer? No, it’s Microsoft’s CES keynote. You got the audio earlier, but why stop there? Try watching it.

• Microsoft CES Keynote audio now available

  Nelson’s posted up the audio of Microsoft’s CES keynote held in Las Vegas last night. Get it here. Go, go! You get to hear Ballmer announce Game Room for spring, Natal for the Holidays and that the 360 has sold over 39 million units.

• Sony CES Keynote: Hirai: PS3 sold 3.8 million in December

  Update: PR added. Original Story: During Sony’s CES event, SCE president Kaz Hirai said that over 3.8 million PlayStation 3 units were shipped worldwide in December, with 1.7 million units sold in the US alone.

• Microsoft CES Keynote: 39 million Xbox 360s sold worldwide

  Microsoft confirmed in its CES keynote last night that over 39 million Xbox 360s have been sold worldwide.

• LEGO Universe to be shown publicly for the first time at CES

  LEGO Universe will be shown in public for the first time this Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. According to Massively, there will be hands-on demos, a debut trailer and beta sign ups for the MMO, which is slated for launch during the second half of this year.