Humble Bundle Android 5

by Chris West on March 5, 2013

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Humble Bundle for Android 5 was released today. Head on over to the Humble Bundle website to check it out.

The games included so far in this bundle are as follows:
Beat Hazard Ultra
Dynamite Jack
Solar 2
Night Sky HD
Dungeon Defenders + DLC (beat the average)
Super Hexagon (beat the average)

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This Week in Gaming: February 18 – 24, 2013

by Chris West on February 18, 2013

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This week we see two big-name titles being dropped. The first is the highly anticipated third game in the Crysis series, which unless you are playing on a console will be a fun reminder of those PC upgrades you’ve been putting off. The second is the latest installment after 26 years of Metal Gear games. With these and the other games being released this week, you should be busy for a while (at least until next week).

Games listed in alphabetical order. Click the title to investigate.

Crysis 3 by Electronic Arts for 360, PC, PS3 – February 19, 2013
Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi by Aksys for PSP – February 19, 2013
Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear by Mastiff for PC – February 22, 2013
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance by Konami for 360, PS3 – February 19, 2013

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Possible Leaked Images of the New PS4 Controller

by Chris West on February 15, 2013

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Rumors have been flying around the internet since Sony told us all about their big announcement on February 20th. Many sources say it is definitely the PS4, but we are just going to have to find out.

In the mean time, we can take a look at a few leaked images which are supposedly of the new Dualshock 4. Several sources are saying the new controller WILL look similar to the following images. They are reported to be prototypes, but keep in mind the the 20th is probably just the announcement of the PS4, not the release. The final model has plenty of time to be tweaked, changed, and improved.

Found on IGN:
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Found on Reddit:
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We’ll keep you updated with new information as we find out!

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Steam for Linux Now Available – All Titles 50-75% Off

by Chris West on February 15, 2013

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Steam has been beta testing their Linux client for months now, and there is finally an official release of a stable client. Ubuntu users can get it in the download center.

To celebrate the new release, all titles available on the Linux platform are 50-75% off. Windows users get to join in on the party too since the discounts aren’t exclusive to Linux users. Team Fortress 2 players also get a limited edition Tux penguin if they play TF2 on Linux by March 1st.
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This Week in Gaming: February 11 – 17, 2013

by Chris West on February 12, 2013

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So it’s going to be a slow week. This will give you time to play all those Steam games you bought and have never opened.

Games listed in alphabetical order. Click the title to investigate.

Aliens: Colonial Marines by Sega of America for 360, PS3 – February 12, 2013
Evolution Soccer 2013 by Konami for 3DS – February 15, 2013
Omerta: City of Gangsters by Index Digital Media, Inc for PC – February 12, 2013

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So the one game I was looking forward to the most for my increasingly irrelevant Wii U was Rayman Legends. I was so close to getting it, and almost went to slap some money down on a pre-order. Unfortunately, it has been announced that the release date is now September 2013.

Not only has the release date been pushed back, but Rayman’s latest adventure is no longer a Wii U exclusive. Xavier Poix, managing director of Ubisoft’s French studios, said the following in an interview:

When we saw all the comments when we announced the game would be focused on Wii U, all of the people that have both the PlayStation 3 and 360 were really disappointed. So we thought it was making more sense to also bring the game to where it was originally from. That means Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. So we decided to go for a multiplatform launch simultaneously.

Obviously the co-op gameplay involving the Wii U’s gamepad will remain exclusive, but Xbox and PS3 will have co-op similar to Rayman Origins.

It’s a different kind of experience if you have the Wii U. Obviously there will be cooperation on the PS3 and 360, but on the Wii U there is still this magic of having one player that can play on one system with a new experience and the other on the usual game pad. That stays a Wii U exclusive for sure, by definition.

I guess we’ll all have to wait to get our hands on Rayman Legends. Be sure to download the demo from the Wii U eShop to help pass the time.

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How to Jailbreak Your iOS 6.0 – 6.1 Device

by Chris West on February 7, 2013

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The moment the Jailbreak community has been waiting for has arrived with the release of the Evasi0n software. The process of jailbreaking your phone has become pretty painless, and if you follow these steps it should be no problem.
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How to Restore or Reformat Your iOS Device

by Chris West on February 7, 2013

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Maybe your iPhone isn’t performing as well as it used to. Maybe you want a fresh start before installing the latest jailbreak. Maybe you are just a true geek and it brings you pleasure to have a fresh install of ANY operating system. Regardless of your reason, you’re here because you want to know how to recover or reformat your iOS device. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be starting fresh in no time.
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Nexus 7 Tablet from Asus and Google

The news may have came and went, but that’s not stopping us from getting a piece of that Nexus 7 action. The new tablet from Google is boasting some pretty decent specs, and sports an OS that has always intrigued myself (the Vanilla kind). Let me start off with a rundown of specs and then move on to the mushy part where I talk about my feelings.

The 7-inch Nexus 7 made by Asus has a resolution of 1280 x 800 (216PPI). The screen has a protective Corning Glass coating (Gorilla Glass), and provides a sharp picture according to those who have held it and reviewed it in person. Inside the Nexus 7 you’ll find a quad-core 1.15GHZ Tegra-3 processor, 1GB of RAM, and a choice between 8 or 16GB of on-board storage. If you wanted more, here it is: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, NFC, gyroscope, compass, and accelerometer. The front facing camera is a decent 1.2 MP. The Nexus 7 sports speakers, and a pair of microphones.

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Krater Closed Beta Key Giveaway

by Chris West on May 23, 2012

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Alienware is giving away keys for the closed beta of Krater. At the time of this post, there were still 3000 left, so head on over and get yours before they’re gone! Click Here to get a key (requires registration).

Game description from Alienware’s website:
Core mechanics include:
- Extensive crafting (craft unique abilities, weapons and items)
- Character persistence where both injuries and experience work in conjunction to evolve your team over time.
- Simultaneously control a squad of 3 characters chosen from 4 different main classes with a multitude of specializations.
- Prepare your team of Freediggers for the end-game and try to get as deep as you can into the main shaft, a dungeon crawler of massive proportions.
- Singleplayer/multiplayer which blend seamless with each other. Use your progress from the single player campaign in coop missions and the other way around.

You definitely don’t want to miss out. Get your key to be entered into the beta today!

About the Game
Krater takes place in a lush post-apocalyptic game world, a gigantic impact crater where cities and even nations have has been built on the aftermath of a bomb. It is a colorful game exeperince, where genre-typical deserts are replaced by nordic pine forests and red wooden cottages.

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Krater Website

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Mario Tennis Open

April 8, 2012
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This new title in the Mario Tennis lineup looks to add a new “spin” to the game. There are multiple modes that allow you to hone your skills, and what looks like a few new game modes to add to the challenge. You can even practice by playing some old-school Mario with a tennis ball [...]

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Introducing the New Third-Generation iPad from Apple

March 7, 2012
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Today, Apple unveiled the new third-generation iPad to consumers world-wide at the same price of $499 for the 16GB model. It will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and the US Virgin Islands starting March 16th — pre-order starts today. We think you’ll be [...]

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Official Assassin’s Creed III Box Art

March 2, 2012
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We have seen a few images and some gossip revolving around Assassin’s Creed III, but nothing that seems concrete. Ubisoft decided to get rid of some of the rumors, and give us something real to sink our teeth into. The official cover art for all three versions of the game were released today. So taking [...]

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Angry Birds: Space

February 19, 2012
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For all of you who just can’t fit enough bird flinging action in one day, Rovio has good news! They have announced their latest game, and it will indeed be another Angry Birds. This game apparently will be occuring in space, and will be appropriately named “Angry Birds Space.” The official website suggests a launch [...]

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SEGA Valentine’s Mobile Sale

February 13, 2012
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Be sure to check out these sweet deals on some of your favorite SEGA games for your mobile device. Your significant other would be thoroughly impressed if they were to receive the gift of Sonic! Sale prices are good from 2/11 through 2/14. iOS Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (iPad) – $2.99 Sonic the [...]

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Verizon and Redbox Partnership to Offer Netflix Alternative

February 6, 2012
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It was announced today that Verizon and Coinstar Inc. (owner of Redbox kiosks) have formed a partnership. It is their goal to bring consumers a simple and affordable way to access the media they’re looking for. This new service would offer instant access to online and mobile content, and immediate access to physical media through [...]

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MultiTouch Ltd. Expands MultiTaction® Display Line With 42” Model

February 4, 2012
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We were fortunate enough to speak with the good people from MultiTouch Ltd. at CES 2012 and discuss their 55″ Interactive display. This product showed some real promise in the business sector for those who could afford the near $20,000 price tag. To help expand to a new clientele, MultiTouch has just announced their latest [...]

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Hits Shelves and Downloadable Content Coming February 7th

January 31, 2012
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Fans of the long lived Final Fantasy franchise are busy today. They are hiding in darkly lit man-made caves to provide the optimum gaming experience, while they delve into the latest installment from Square Enix. Final Fantasy XIII-2 for XBox 360 and PS3 is now available at your local retailer for the standard video game [...]

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Check out the iPower Pro from iPowerUp

January 31, 2012
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During our time at CES2012 we saw several cellphone accessories that were great, but many lacked that “wow” effect. Introducing iPowerUP, who was at this year’s CES promoting products that have been in the works for several years. While this was their first year at CES, we don’t think it will be their last. Broadly [...]

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