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• GameStick release bumped to next week due to production and logistics delays

  PlayJam has announced GameStick will not be released to the public until next week due to production and logistics delays, says the firm’s chief marketing officer Anthony Johnson.

• GameStick to be released globally in October

  GameStick will be released globally in October, PlayJam has announced. Originally set for a September 30 release, after its initial June delay, the Android console will now release globally on October 29 for $79.99/£79.99. PlayJam has said it will still send out GameStick to its remaining Kickstarter backers before the system lands at retail, and […]

• GameStick to launch September 30 at $79.99, pre-orders open at Amazon, GameStop

  GameStick developer PlayJam has set a September 30 release date on its Android console, along with a $79.99 price-tag.

• GDC Europe 2013: sessions for Nvidia Shield, GameStick, MOGA, others announced

  GDC Europe organizers have announced new sessions for Nvidia Shield, GameStick, MOGA and others.

• GameStick boss is "absolutely certain" the console will be released in August

  GameStick will “absolutely” be released in August, according to Playjam’s head of games, Sameer Baroova.

• GameStick delayed into August due to it taking "longer than anticipated to develop the user interface"

  GameStick has had its release delayed into August, after originally being slated for June after an April delay.

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

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

• Gamestick delayed from April to June by high-volume demand

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

• GameStick: bringing casual to the big screen

  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.

• GameStick gets more console images following pre-order run

  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.

• GameStick pre-orders open ahead of global launch

  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.

• GameHorizon secures Ubisoft, Paradox, Epic and more

  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 […]

• GameStick Kickstarter closes as funding surpasses goal by 648%

  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.

• GameStick final controller design revealed, docking station detailed

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

• GameStick stretch goals include additional memory, more color options

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

• GameStick hits Kickstarter goal within 24-hours

  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 […]

• GameStick - "world's most portable TV Games console", takes to Kickstarter

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