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10.14.11

Well lookie here. After AT&T and Sprint had record sales days of iPhone 4S sales, famed iOS hacker Steve Troughton-Smith has managed to port Siri, the killer feature of Apple's new iPhone 4S over to the iPhone 4. Merely a proof of concept but it's only a matter of time before iPhone 4 owners get to ask Siri ridiculous questions that you've seen on YouTube.

10.06.11

While there is no crew in this years NBA2K12 title, players have already found an exploit to max out all of their stats, money and make modifications in their height and weight. According to Se7ensins forum, a forum notorious for hacking and modifications, a few forums members have created a command-line tool and a GUI version that allows players to edit their stats easily and then import their My Player back into the game.

10.02.11

An upcoming RPG of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones was no secret, but Cyanide - the small Parisian studio behind the project - might ensnare you in the intrigues of Westeros sooner than you thought.

10.01.11

For fans of BioWare's Mass Effect 3,the announcement of details is an event in itself, and one has been promised in next month's issue of Xbox World magazine. What might the Canadian giant have up its sleeve for one of the big games of 2011?

09.08.11

One of the must watch companies at this year's Tokyo Game Show is Square Enix, who've begun teasing one of their reveals for the event. The game is listed as a "Brand New Title Of Hell" and even has a little mini game to go along with it. Read on for a link to the site and more info about it.

09.06.11

One of the big improvements the PS Vita is getting over the PSP, in addition to the improved feature set and graphics capabilities, is a second thumbstick. Well, it sounds like Nintendo's rather fond of this idea, too, as they're adding a second thumbstick to the 3DS. The source comes in the form of a Japanese magazine scan, and is likely the hardware reveal Nintendo is prepping to announce before Tokyo Game Show. Read on to get your first look at it!

08.15.11

Hideo Kojima may have just revealed a 3DS Zone of th Enders title. Shortly after mentioning that Twitter "is a different kind of danger from blog," the Metal Gear Solid creator posted a picture that may hint at something Kojima studios has in the works. Read on to see!

07.18.11

Capcom, creators of the Resident Evil and Megaman franchises, have decided to cancel the latest entry in the Megaman Legends franchise. This no doubt comes as a surprise to many fans. To see Capcom's full announcement, read below.

07.12.11

PopCap Games, developers of such popular titles as Bejeweled and Plants Vs Zombies, has just been acquired by EA, one of the leading publishers in the game market. EA has already been focusing more on the casual market, with such games as Risk: FACTIONS and a host of iPad and mobile games they've published. With this in mind, and the recent rumors that PopCap Games was being bought by an unnamed group, this announcement makes a lot of sense.

07.11.11

A number of sites are reporting that the Xbox 360 games could be playable on the next Windows operating system, Windows 8. While not yet confirmed, it could have many implications if true. For our take on the rumor and what it means for the future of the Xbox 360 if true, read below.

06.06.11

Kinect Fun Labs shows off some of the cooler technologies the Kinect has including the ambitious scanning that it showed off at its announcement.

06.06.11

At Microsoft's Press Conference they just announced that Mojang's Minecraft will be available on the console before the end of the year. What's more interesting is that they are going to support the Kinect.

06.03.11

Whenever a new system is announced, the rumor mill kicks in full gear. Legitimate information is lost amongst the sea of speculation, and it becomes impossible to tell fact from fiction. As we approach E3, now just a few days away, it's finally time for the truth to be revealed, and Japanese website Nikkei has leaked details on the controller for Nintendo's next console.

06.03.11
After the Playstation Store went back online yesterday, the next big question is when will the Welcome Back program kick in? Everyone has been eager to get their hands on some free games, but haven't had the chance to. That all changes today as Sony has made the Welcome Back program go live. However, the Playstation Store is having some connection errors, so you will have to wait a little bit before claiming your free goodies.
06.02.11

THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC Undisputed 3, the new installment in the critically acclaimed and best-selling mixed martial arts videogame franchise based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.  Poised to take players inside the virtual Octagon with extensive focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the introduction of PRIDE Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters, UFC Undisputed 3 is currently in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, with a scheduled release timing of January 2012.

06.02.11

As Sony promised, the Playstation Store is finally back online, and with an update. The update includes a huge lineup of downloadable games, demos, themes, and more. Playstation Plus has seen updates as well, including new discounts. For more info on the update, and what to expect in the store's immediate future, continue reading.

05.31.11

Earlier today, we went into great detail about the new service that Activision is launching alongside Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, a premium service that will feature various social networking, and stat tracking aspects. To those who are quick on the trigger finger, Activision is offering Beta Sign-ups for the new service.

05.26.11

Shinobi, the iconic ninja franchise, is making a comeback after eight years. Sega has announced a new entry in the series for the Nintendo 3DS, using the system's glasses-free 3D to give the traditional sidescrolling gameplay an extra kick. Alongside this announcement are a host of screenshots and a trailer, both viewable below.

05.25.11

NVIDIA posted a video on its YouTube channel early Thursday announcing that YouTube 3D videos and channels now run and support NVIDIA's 3D Vision active shutter 3D glasses technology. This is good news for PC gamers that love posting video captures of their favorite kills and gameplay highlights from their favorite games as they can now do it in all their 3D glory.

05.24.11

 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announce that Duke Nukem Forever, one of the most anticipated entertainment properties of all time, has “gone gold” and will be available at retailers on June 10, 2011 internationally and on June 14, 2011 in North America. The road to gold was paved over the course of 15 years and its legendary path climaxes on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system Windows PC, and OnLive. Gamers who pre-order the title from select outlets will ensure that they are among the first to experience this legendary piece of gaming history when the demo* launches on June 3, 2011 for all platforms, exclusively for Duke Nukem First Access Club Members.

05.24.11
 Today was meant to be the day PS3 owners wake up and turn on their systems to see that the Playstation Store has returned. Many people either wanted to claim their free games from the Welcome Back program or download their L.A. Noire DLC. Sadly, that won't be the case. In a recent blog post on the PS Blog, PS3 owners will have to wait at least until the end of the month.
05.24.11

Majesco Entertainment has just revealed two new Cooking Mama titles on the way. Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures are set to release this fall, continuing a beloved franchise that has sold over 8.5 million units in the US alone. The title aims to introduce new gameplay and challenges to keep players of all ages entertained for hours.

05.24.11

During the PSX era, Atlus released two sequels to the first Persona game. The first was Persona 2: Innocent Sin, and the follow-up was Persona 2: Eternal Punishment. Both games seemed to take place in different universes, so when only the latter was localized there were no major problems. However, as time passed, fan outcry to see the first one in the US grew. Recently, in Japan, Innocent Sin was remade for the PSP, and Atlus has happily announced that they plan to bring the remake to American fans, giving them their first taste of the popular Japanese RPG.

05.22.11

Sony has just announced the PSP Remaster series for the Playstation 3. It will take existing PSP titles and put them on Blu-ray discs. Sony will start releasing these games in Japan, though it's implied that they will see US release as well.