TennoCon draws hundreds to London, Ont. in celebration of Warframe
Warframe is a free-to-play online game created by London, Ont. developers Digital Extremes. Continue reading
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Microsoft unveils new Xbox console to be released next year
The device will be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X console and be powered by an Advanced Micro Devices chip, the company said during its Xbox E3 conference in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine makes EA Sports NHL 19 cover — in Finland
Winnipeg Jets’ forward Patrick Laine is to be featured on the cover of EA Sports’ NHL 19 video game cover — but exclusively in Finland. Continue reading
Microsoft releases accessible gaming controller for players with limited mobility
The new controller, which will be available at a later date this year, can be connected to external buttons, switches, joysticks and mounts. Continue reading
Sask. RCMP say 911 is for emergencies, not having to pay for Xbox Live
This year’s top 10 list of 911 calls that missed the mark was released by Saskatchewan RCMP on Friday. Continue reading
Microsoft apologizes for hiring scantily-clad go-go dancers for party
Microsoft says it was “unequivocally wrong” for hosting a party with scantily dressed female dancers during a video game developers’ conference. Continue reading
‘Surprised and delighted’ Ontario dad gets full refund for son’s $9k Xbox bill
An Ontario man is “surprised and delighted” to get a full refund after his son racked up almost $9,000 in charges on his Xbox gaming account. Continue reading
Ontario father ‘sickened’ by nearly $9k bill on son’s Xbox game
An Ontario man says he’s “sickened” after getting charged nearly $9,000 for Xbox’s in-app purchases unknowingly made by his son. Continue reading
Video game bar powers up in Saskatoon
A new Saskatoon bar offers its patrons a new social experience that involves around 1,000 video games. Continue reading
Hackers threaten to bring down Xbox, PlayStation networks on Christmas
A hacker group is threatening to ruin Christmas for Xbox and PlayStation users by taking down both of the gaming networks, just as people are busy unwrapping their new consoles and games. Continue reading