While some games get patched so extensively after launch that they essentially turn into a new product (*cough* Team Fortress 2 *cough*), other games never even get their first patch. Following the collapse of 38 Studios, the studio's first and only game, Kingdoms of Amalur, would seem to be left in … [Read more...] about Kingdoms Of Amalur Never Getting Patched
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Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
If there's one thing Kickstarter runs on, it's nostalgia. And while a lot of original and innovative projects occasionally get funded, the nostalgia vote is always a sure thing, especially when it comes to gratuitous vehicular violence. Was there anyone on the planet not expecting the Carmageddon … [Read more...] about Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
In what can either be described as an indictment of the UN logo's complete lack of memorable features or a testament to Bungie's artists, a BBC news segment on Syria used the Halo UNSC logo to signify the United Nations. An official apology quickly followed, as well as a quick purge of the image … [Read more...] about BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
Facebook Rumoured to Be Purchasing Face.com
It's been rumoured that Facebook may be looking to purchase the facial recognition service provided by Face.com. With prices being circulated, it is speculated that Facebook is looking to pay around $80-$100 million for the acquisition of Face.com and its advanced facial recognition … [Read more...] about Facebook Rumoured to Be Purchasing Face.com
BBC Confirms No iPlayer App Planned For Windows Phone In The Immediate Future
Contrary to a Nokia spokesperson saying that a BBC iPlayer app was currently in development and only a few weeks away from being launched, the BBC has today confirmed that no such app is being planned and that it has no plans to develop one in the immediate future. The BBC has launched iPlayer … [Read more...] about BBC Confirms No iPlayer App Planned For Windows Phone In The Immediate Future
Yahoo Livestand iOS News App Bites The Dust
During the last Yahoo! earnings call, the company revealed that it was going to discontinue or consolidate a number of products across Yahoo!'s technology platforms during the course of 2012. Unfortunately for some, one of those services to be closed down is the Yahoo! Livestand iOS news … [Read more...] about Yahoo Livestand iOS News App Bites The Dust
Nvidia Cloud Graphics Used In Hawken Mech FPS Game Demonstrated (video)
Nvidia has this week released a new video demonstrating next-generation cloud graphics gaming on their highly anticipated Hawken FPS game, which will be launching this fall. Hawken is an upcoming independent multiplayer mech first-person shooter combat game currently under development by Adhesive … [Read more...] about Nvidia Cloud Graphics Used In Hawken Mech FPS Game Demonstrated (video)
Android 4.0 ICS Running On Sony Xperia S (Video)
Sony recently announced that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Sony Xperia S would be released at the beginning of June, and now a video has been leaked showing ICS running on the device. The video of the Sony Xperia S running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was obtained by the guys … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 ICS Running On Sony Xperia S (Video)
SIM Free Nokia Lumia 900 Now Available In The UK
The Nokia Lumia 900 has been available in the UK for a while now with a range of mobile carriers, and we just got an email from the guys over at Unlocked Mobiles to let us know they now have the SIM free version of the Nokia Lumia 900 available. The SIM free Nokia Lumia 900 is available for £445.98 … [Read more...] about SIM Free Nokia Lumia 900 Now Available In The UK
GameStop Now Stocking Android Tablets In Over 1,600 Stores
Following on from the rumour reported earlier this month that GameStop might begin to sell refurbished MacBooks. GameStop has announced this week that they have begun to stock and sell Android tablets at over 1,600 of their U.S. stores. Tablets such as the Acer Iconia Tab A200 and ASUS TF300T and … [Read more...] about GameStop Now Stocking Android Tablets In Over 1,600 Stores
Groupon Testing Mobile Payments Service Similar To Square
It has been revealed this week by the Venture Beat website that Groupon, the deal-of-the-day website that features discounted gift certificates usable at local or national companies, is now testing and developing a payment gateway along the lines of Square, developed and created by Jack Dorsey, … [Read more...] about Groupon Testing Mobile Payments Service Similar To Square
Samsung Galaxy Note Headed To T-Mobile 11th July?
We know that the Samsung Galaxy Note is headed to US mobile carrier T-Mobile, and now it looks like we may have a possible launch date for the handset on T-Mobile. According to TMO News, the Samsung Galaxy Note will be available on T-Mobile from Wednesday the 11th of July, although this date has … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Headed To T-Mobile 11th July?
