Friday, December 3, 2010

In Real Life

Let’s Infiltrate Xbox Headquarters

11:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Microsoft’s internal news crew Channel 9 recently paid Xbox HQ a visit, bringing a camera along for the ride. If you’ve ever wanted to see what the place that runs the Xbox looks like, well, you are about to. More »


In Real Life

Predator Camo Comes To Kinect

11:00PM December 3, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

You know in Predator how the creature is able to cloak itself in the surroundings and appear almost invisible? Well, someone figured out how to do that on Kinect. More »


News

This Is The Worst Michael Jackson Video Game Ever

10:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Some publishers of Nintendo DS games like to install their own anti-piracy measures, which while being unable to prevent pirates from physically copying a game, can prevent people from enjoying those pirated copies. More »


News

Japan Gets Tough On Warning Screens

10:00PM December 3, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

On January 1 of this year, Japanese copyright law changed. If you’ve seen this warning screen and you’re downloading DS games from the internet, you might end up in jail. More »


News

The PS2 Isn’t Gone, It’s In This TV

9:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

The PlayStation 2 isn’t dead. It’s just sleeping. Sleeping in the belly of this Sony Bravia LCD television set, with which it’s become a co-habitant in a bargain-priced entertainment solution. More »


In Real Life

Former PS3 Owner Trolls Customer With Letter?

9:00PM December 3, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

For those who don’t have an original PS3, there’s a lid covering the slots on the console’s front. Slots that are perfect for mini SD cards or – better yet – letters. That’s exactly what was found in one PS3. More »


News

Apple Borrows Blizzard’s Biggest Blunder

8:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Earlier this year, Blizzard attempted to introduce a “real ID” system, whereby users on the company’s forums would have their real names shown. It, uh, didn’t go down very well. So why has Apple now done exactly the same thing? More »


New Super Street Fighter IV Trailer Has New Characters

8:00PM December 3, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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It was already known that Yun and Yang were heading to the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV. That’s not who I’m talking about. More »


News

How FarmVille Can Ruin Words With Friends

7:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Zynga, the social games powerhouse behind games like FarmVille, made a significant purchase today, scooping up Newtoy, the developers of super-popular iPhone game Words With Friends. More »


Back To The Future Trailer Will Have Emotions Running At 88mph

6:30PM December 3, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

This is our first look at Telltale’s upcoming Back to the Future series of adventure games. If you enjoyed any of the three films, even in the slightest, you must watch this clip. More »