Microsoft has started testing a new web service that will allow Xbox Live subscribers to switch their region in a much less frustrating fashion. Most Xbox Live features, like gamer tags, gamerscore, subscription level, and achievements are eligible for migration, but region-locked services like TV … [Read more...] about Microsoft Trying Out New Xbox Live Account Regional Transfer
Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
While new console launches are notoriously choked with shovelware and uninspired ports, the Wii U seems to be changing that to some extent. While the Wii U has seen its fair share of them, the unique GamePad features or perhaps Nintendo's own insistence on a certain standard of quality to offset the … [Read more...] about Need For Speed Most Wanted Wii U Fully Playable On GamePad
Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
It's no secret that 2012 has not been a banner year for Sony, and one of the ways it wants to turn that around seems to be by taking on the used games market. A patent filed by SCE Japan describes a novel solution of associating a game copy with a single user account, not through the use of passcode … [Read more...] about Sony Patents NFC-based Second Hand Game Sale Suppression Method
Asus Adopts Leap Motion Gesture Technology For New PCs (video)
We have featured the new Leap motion technology before on Geeky Gadgets, but today Asus and Leap have announced that they will be including Leap motion sensing technology with select computer systems this year. The Leap motion technology is 200 times more accurate than Microsoft's Kinect motion … [Read more...] about Asus Adopts Leap Motion Gesture Technology For New PCs (video)
UK Regulator Ofcom Reviewing Mobile Phone Contracts
UK Regulator Ofcom is reviewing mobile phone contracts here in the UK, and they are considering modifying their general conditions to allow customers to leave their monthly contracts before it is up if the operator makes changes to the contract, for example if the mobile phone operator decides to … [Read more...] about UK Regulator Ofcom Reviewing Mobile Phone Contracts
HTC One SV Sim Free Now Available In The UK
The new HTC One SV went up for pre-order in the UK last month, and now it would appear that the SIM-free version of the handset is now available in the UK for £349.99 including taxes. The HTC One SV is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. This ensures smooth … [Read more...] about HTC One SV Sim Free Now Available In The UK
Jurassic Park Half-Life 2 Mod Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
A dedicated team of Jurassic Park fans have been busy developing a new mod for Valve's Half Life 2 game, which brings to virtual gaming life the Spielberg's classic blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Jurassic Park movie celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and the development team behind Jurassic … [Read more...] about Jurassic Park Half-Life 2 Mod Gameplay Trailer Released (video)
How The World’s Largest Light Painting Was Created (video)
Michael Bosanko created the world's largest ever light painting last year within a 35,000-square-foot aircraft hangar in Coventry, UK using light painting photography. Now he has released an interesting video detailing how the world's largest light painting was created. The light painting … [Read more...] about How The World’s Largest Light Painting Was Created (video)
Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter Project Passes £1.25 Million Pledge Goal
Fans of the original Elite game, first released back in 1984 by Acornsoft for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron computers, as well as new gamers who have pledged for a remake of the awesome game on the Kickstarter website by Frontier Developments, have reason to celebrate. Will be pleased to learn … [Read more...] about Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter Project Passes £1.25 Million Pledge Goal
Skype App For Windows Phone Updated
Microsoft has released a new version of their Skype app for their Windows Phone platform. The new version comes with a number of improvements and bug fixes specifically designed for Windows Phone 8. This update aims to enhance user experience and address some of the issues that users have previously … [Read more...] about Skype App For Windows Phone Updated
Apple To Buy Social Maps Service Waze (Rumor)
Apple's Maps software, which replaced Google Maps on the iPhone with the introduction of iOS 6, has come under quite a bit of criticism. Users have reported various issues, including inaccuracies in location data, poor navigation instructions, and a lack of detail in certain areas. Apple has … [Read more...] about Apple To Buy Social Maps Service Waze (Rumor)
BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica Now Available To Pre-order (video)
If you have been looking for your very own BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook replica, you will be pleased to learn that the one pictured below created by NECA is now available to pre-order. The new BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica should be arriving with you just in time for the release of Irrational … [Read more...] about BioShock Infinite Sky-Hook Replica Now Available To Pre-order (video)
