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Summer is always a popular time for family vacations, with the kids out of school and the warm weather. A must-have for almost any vacation is a bit of travel time entertainment. Playing “I Spy” and singing “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” will only get you so far, but handheld games have a bit more staying power. For this, the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Vita offer some excellent choices. Read the rest of this entry »

E3 2012 is coming to a close, and while we’re sad to see it wrap up so quickly, it has left behind a lot of exciting news for gamers everywhere. This year’s expo was sprinkled with a little bit of everything, from new games and services to electrifying hardware demos. Read the rest of this entry »

With the recent release of the Sony PlayStation Vita, the handheld gaming sector has some newly fueled competition. The Vita offers some fresh new titles that showcase its graphics superiority and improved features, but Nintendo preempted the Vita with a few new titles as well, intended for the Nintendo 3DS. So what are some of the best handheld titles out right now? Read the rest of this entry »

The PlayStation Vita finally made it to store shelves last month, and while it has already sold about 1.5 million units worldwide, some people are still hesitant to choose it over the Nintendo 3DS. So just how well does Sony’s new flagship handheld stack up against Nintendo’s? Let’s take a look. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple has just announced the New iPad, going on sale March 16^th, leaving many who just purchased the iPad 2 over the holiday season feeling a bit duped. But if you’re an iPad 2 owner, don’t feel bamboozled quite yet. We’ll go over everything the New iPad brings to the table – as well as everything it doesn’t – so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to upgrade. Read the rest of this entry »

The PlayStation Vita has finally seen its North American launch (sorta). Even though the official launch date is February 22^nd, Sony released a First Edition Bundle just yesterday, and already, the PS Vita has climbed to the number one spot on our gaming console charts. Here are a few good reasons why you might want one. Read the rest of this entry »