After making a mint from indie blockbuster Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson offered to fund development for a sequel to Double Fine's brilliant Psychonauts. The negotiations were kept out of the public eye, but ultimately fell through when Tim Schafer's studio asked for more than Notch was … [Read more...] about Psychonauts 2 Not Getting Funded By Minecraft Creator Notch
Activision Promised Axl Rose Guns N’Roses Game
Back in 2010, Axl Rose and Activision were at odds over Guitar Hero's depiction of Guns N' Roses band member Slash as the singer on "Welcome to the Jungle". A $20 million dollar lawsuit was filed by the Guns N' Roses frontman against Activision, three years after the incident that sparked the legal … [Read more...] about Activision Promised Axl Rose Guns N’Roses Game
OtterBox Announces Custom Color Cases for iPhone and Galaxy S III Smartphones
OtterBox has made some of the best protecting cases for smartphones and other devices for a long time. One of the things that a lot of people like about the OtterBox line is that the cases are also available in stylish colors. The company has now announced that users can customize the Defender … [Read more...] about OtterBox Announces Custom Color Cases for iPhone and Galaxy S III Smartphones
Skylanders Swap Force Launches This Fall
Skylanders turned out to be a rather surprising hit for Activision, earning a nice return on investment for the video game. The franchise also turned out to be very popular with the action figures selling in impressive numbers. Activision has announced a new title in the franchise that will launch … [Read more...] about Skylanders Swap Force Launches This Fall
Amazon Launches New Virtual Currency Amazon Coins
Online retail giant Amazon has today announced the launch of a new virtual currency called Amazon Coins which it has created for purchasing apps, games, and in-app items on their Kindle Fire tablet. Amazon Coins will launch in the US during May 2013 and will provide Kindle Fire owners a new way to … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches New Virtual Currency Amazon Coins
Kindle Fire vs iPad Screens Compared By Amazon (video)
Amazon has launched a new advertising campaign this week comparing their Kindle Fire vs iPad, specifically focusing on both the tablets' screens. With the price of a Kindle Fire less than an Apple's iPad, Amazon is pushing the idea that there is little difference between the two screens, and … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire vs iPad Screens Compared By Amazon (video)
Chrome And Firefox Communicate Via WebRTC (video)
Google and Mozilla have today released a WebRTC demo video showing how their two browsers, Chrome and Firefox, can now let users communicate via video and chat using WebRTC. WebRTC has been developed as a new set of technologies that allows clear, crisp voice, sharp high-definition video, and … [Read more...] about Chrome And Firefox Communicate Via WebRTC (video)
Sniper Elite V2 Officially Landing On Wii U
This week, 505 Games has announced that their latest Sniper Elite V2 game will officially be landing on Nintendo's Wii U games console later this spring. Sniper Elite V2 was launched last year on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360, and is a tactical shooter video game developed by Rebellion … [Read more...] about Sniper Elite V2 Officially Landing On Wii U
Fuhu Nabi Jr And Nabi XD Tablets For Kids Start Shipping From $100
We have featured Fuhu tablets previously on Geeky Gadgets, and if you have been waiting for them to start shipping, you will be pleased to learn that the Fuhu Nabi Jr and Nabi XD Tablets for kids are now available to purchase from $100. The new Nabi XD, pictured below, features a 10.1-inch screen … [Read more...] about Fuhu Nabi Jr And Nabi XD Tablets For Kids Start Shipping From $100
VESA DisplayPort Dual-Mode 1.1 Standard Introduced With 4K Support
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has today announced the release of the latest DisplayPort Dual-Mode Standard, which comes with 4K support. The new DisplayPort version will function with the highest HDMI 1.4a resolutions like Ultra HD (4k), 3D 1080p 60 and 1080p with millions of … [Read more...] about VESA DisplayPort Dual-Mode 1.1 Standard Introduced With 4K Support
Android 4.0 MA-107 Smartbox Now Available
Archos have recently added a new touchscreen device to their range in the form of the Archos SoundPad, and in a similar vein, a new Android MA-107 Smartbox has been created and is on sale for around $200. The Android MA-107 Smartbox is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen and runs Google's Android … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 MA-107 Smartbox Now Available
MoviePass Lands On Android
MoviePass cost around $30 a month and it gives you unlimited access to cinemas in the US. There has been a version of MoviePass available for Apple's iOS device for a while, and now the app is available for Google's Android platform. MoviePass for Android will work on Android devices running … [Read more...] about MoviePass Lands On Android
