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Welcome to Geek Native's command centre for console gaming. This is your hub for the latest news, reviews, and discoveries from the biggest names in the business. We're plugged into the worlds of the Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation to bring you highlights from the latest blockbusters and indie gems. If you mash buttons and explore digital worlds, this is your home for gaming culture. Power up and dive in.

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Console Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Console reporting (Archive Page 30).

Borderlands 2: Play Mount Jackmore and win stuff

September 14, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Mount Jackmore is a new online game, that’s not just free to play, but gives you a chance to win Borderlands 2 loot – including the Limited Edition Loot Lockers. These Loot Lockers are, like the rest of the collectible Borderlands 2 stuff, are now very rare, highly sought over and worth fighting for. The […]

Filed Under: Console, PC Tagged With: 2k games, Borderlands 2, competitions, Gearbox

Mega Post: All of today’s Wii U game trailers

September 13, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Today was a big one for Nintendo. They pulled off a live stream preview of the Wii U via Nintendo UK. I was more impressed than I thought I’d be – but my expectations were pretty low. However, it was clear that there would be plenty of titles available at launch and that games like […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: assassin's creed, Avengers, call of duty, cthulhu, darksiders, interview, lego, mario, marvel, nintendo, trailers, wii u, zombies

A look inside: ZombiU – launching November 30th in Europe

September 13, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

ZombiU will be a launch title for the Wii U in Europe on November 30th. In fact, you can buy a premium pack of the game which includes a Black Wii U console and GamePad. ZombiU is an online survival horror with some nice touches. If you die while playing ZombiU then you become a […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: nintendo, wii u, zombies

Wii U coming to Europe: November 30th

September 13, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In today’s Wii U live stream Nintendo confirmed November 30th as the launch date for the next generation console in Europe. This seems to be before the December 8th launch date for Japan. The cost of the console will vary according to retailers. Nintendo Land will be one of the launch titles, along with Battle […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: nintendo, wii u

Watch Nintendo UK’s Wii U live stream preview here

September 13, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Live video from your Android device on Ustream The player above, from uStream, is for Nintendo UK’s preview of the Wii U. Airing at 3pm (UK) on September 13th this will be one of the world’s first chances to get a good look at Nintendo’s next generation console. The console comes out in December 8th […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: nintendo, wii u

Sponsored Video: The Pokemon Typing Adventure

September 12, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

It’s going to be a big winter for Nintendo. This week we’ll see a special Wii U preview in the UK. Many people think of the Wii U’s GamePad when the next gen console is mentioned and what sort of games it might support. Nintendo’s cleverness with accessories isn’t just limited to the Wii U, […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: ads, nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, pokemon

The Wii U will debut in Europe this week – September 13th

September 11, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Nintendo UK site has announced that Thursday, September 13th at 3pm for a Wii U preview presentation. It’s expected that September 19th will be date at which we’ll get price details, launch titles and the important release date. Some leaks suggest three models; $249, $299 and $349. So, is the UK getting a look […]

Filed Under: Console Tagged With: nintendo, wii u

Big Picture: Steam on your TV

September 10, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

We know Valve is serious about hardware but we don’t yet have a Steambox. Today, though, we certainly narrow the gap. Valve has announced “Steam’s Big Picture”. Start with a dedicated PC (and, yup, many gamers have something spare… I may have a laptop or two tucked away), one HDMI cable and you’re ready to […]

Filed Under: Console, PC Tagged With: connected tv, Steam, valve, Xbox 360

Valve job listing seems to confirm hardware ambitions

September 4, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

There have been rumours about Valve getting into hardware before. Fans seem to rather want a Steambox console but so far all such whispers have turned out to be false. It’s also the case that Valve are worried about Windows 8. The prospect of a Windows 8 store (one that might grow like an apple) […]

Filed Under: Console, PC Tagged With: jobs, Steam, valve, windows 8

New Guardians of Middle-earth trailer pitches Sauron against a hobbit

August 31, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Guardians of Middle-earth from Warner Bros is a multiplayer RTS or online battle. The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit game lets players pick from about 20 iconic characters – like Gollum, Galadriel, Legolas (these elves do live a while) in a PVP arena. You can also play a hobbit (called Hildifons) or Sauron. […]

Filed Under: Art, Console Tagged With: lord of the rings, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network, the hobbit, trailers, Xbox Live

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