The report that free-to-play games will be coming to Xbox Live next year is an intriguing possibility. They’re obviously big business on the PC, and Sony Online Entertainment has just brought a F2P MMO, Free Realms, to PlayStation 3. Outside of that, there hasn’t been much of a chance for free-to-play games to make a mark in the console space. If Microsoft makes it a real focus, even if only with games aimed towards kids, it could turn out to be a big success.
Today’s highlights:
- Industry pioneer Jerry Lawson has passed away.
- The Grammy Awards will officially recognize videogames.
- Gaming is the most popular activity on tablets.
- Sony has agreed to a settlement in its lawsuit against George Hotz.
- Remembering the Cheesy Mortal Kombat Movie
And here’s what else happened today:
Black Ops Escalation Map Pack Confirmed for May 3
