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Microconsole maker Ouya is reportedly readying a new service that will allow gamers to play titles on the Ouya Store through other means than just the platform’s hardware. Founder and CEO Julie Uhrman teased the ‘Ouya Everywhere” feature to SlashDot, though deferred getting into any solid details until the supposed …
Read More »Amazon prepping Android console or set-top box for March – report
Amazon is reportedly readying Android-powered hardware for release in March, though details are fuzzy on what entertainment medium will be the focus. Recode cites multiple sources claiming the console or set-top box would pack access to Amazon’s full library of licensed and/or produced video content, along with other television-focused apps. …
Read More »16GB Ouya console launches in North America
Ouya has released an upgraded version of its Android-powered console, now available to purchase in North America. The updated hardware comes in a new matte black finish and boasts double the storage of the original 8GB Ouya – as well as a refined controller, improved WiFi, and the latest firmware …
Read More »Ouya co-founder departs microconsole firm
Company says goodbye to Muffi Ghadiali as it prepares for the "next phase" of Ouya
Read More »Limited edition white Ouya arriving in time for the holidays
A limited edition all-white Ouya is in the works and will be available ahead of the new year, makers of the microconsole have announced. Along with the new exterior design, the LE Ouya also boasts double the storage over the original release at 16GB. The new hardware will be available …
Read More »GameStick’s latest public release date lines up against PS4
Production delays have forced Android-powered microconsole GameStick’s public release to fall alongside the launch of the PlayStation 4. PlayJam chief marketing officer Anthony Johnson explained the latest delay from November 8th to the end of the current business week is due to logistical issues. "The date was pushed back to …
Read More »GameStick microconsole delayed until November 15th
PlayJam's set to pit Android system against PS4 and Xbox One
Read More »Ouya 2.0 launching next year with updated controller
Android-powered microconsole Ouya’s second iteration will arrive sometime in 2014. Speaking with Polygon, founder Julie Uhrman touched on what the hardware company is looking forward to for the console’s second year – which includes Ouya 2.0 and a new controller to match. "Our plan is to have Ouya 2.0 sometime …
Read More »Tadhg Kelly is Ouya’s new ‘free-to-play guy’
Veteran consultant and designer to evangelize console and boost conversion rates
Read More »M.O.J.O. microconsole to stream PC games
Mad Catz confirms feature, but consumers will have to wait until after launch
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