Archive for August, 2010 - Page 30

Call of Duty: Black Ops To Feature Mod Support

Activision's Latest Call of Duty Title, Black Ops, Will Play Nicely With User Created Mods
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Despite the fact that there are a plethora of different video game franchises on the market today, there are some that really stand out from the rest for various reasons. These reasons may include innovative gameplay, limit pushing visuals or even high sales numbers. The ones that can effectively combine these three [...]

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Nikon D3100 Gets Official

After Rumors And Leaks, Nikon's New Consumer DSLR Offers 14MP For $700
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

It was leaked to the internet some time ago, but Nikon has finally introduced their new consumer-grade digital SLR camera. The new camera goes head to head with the Canon T2i and looks to be a decent competitor in that market.

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EA Expecting Positive Reviews For Crysis 2

EA Expects Crytek's Crysis 2 To Recieve Grade A Review Ratings, Surpass The Original
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Video games continue to push the graphical limitations of just about every piece of hardware they are present on. Computers and video game consoles, in particular, have shown us some of the most visually appealing graphics to date. However, we cannot neglect the portable side of things as devices such [...]

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Halo: Reach To Feature Campaign Matchmaking

Bungie Confirms Halo: Reach Will Support Campaign Matchmaking Allowing For Easier Cooperative Progress
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

The Xbox 360 has an ever expanding line up of hard hitting titles and with Kinect’s release just over the horizon, the console’s library will be expanded even further. However, if one video game franchise were to be deemed the Xbox 360′s flagship series it would be none other than [...]

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Gmail For Linux Gets Browser Support For Voice and Video Chat

Google Releases Linux Plugin For Gmail Providing Browser Based Video and Voice Chat
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Linux may not be getting any a version of Valve’s Steam digital video game distribution platform anytime soon but that doesn’t mean the operating system isn’t getting any love. In fact, the community surrounding the open source OS is alive and well with popular software making the jump just about [...]

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The HTC Legend from Bell is Officially Dead!

Bell's HTC Legend Has Officially Been Discontinued Due to AMOLED Display Shortage
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

It looks like the AMOLED shortage has forced the hand of Bell to put the HTC Legend to an end. Bell has announced that they are no longer offering the HTC Legend to its customers although you may still find it up at their site.

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Eye-Fi Wireless Connect X2 Now Available at Target Stores

Eye-Fi Has Announced That the Eye-Fi Connect is Now Available at All Target Stores
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Starting today, the Eye-Fi Wireless Connect X2 will be available at all Target Stores, making it easier for consumers to get hold of these wireless memory cards for backing up and sharing photos and videos easily.

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Motorola Threatening With Cease And Desist Over Leaked Droid X Android 2.2 Update

Motorola Unhappy Over Leaked Droid X Android 2.2 Upgrade, Threatens Those Involved With Cease And Desist Letters
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Google’s Android mobile operating system is quickly gaining a lead over competing platforms but it has its fair share of flaws – just like any other software. While Google quickly addresses the bugs found within Android releases, it is incresaingly difficult for them to avoid market segmentation.

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PS3 Jailbreak Cloned, Original Manufacturers Say Stay Away

PS Jailbreak Gets Asian Copycats, Original Manufacturers Warn Customers Of False Support And No Warranty
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

With any piece of hardware that hits the market, manufacturers put various security restrictions in place in an attempt to curb piracy. This shouldn’t come as a surprise seeing how in the video game world most of the money is made from selling software, as opposed to the hardware. If everyone were able to [...]

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Microsoft To Bring Kinect Motion Controller To PC?

When Questioned, Microsoft Says Kinect For PC is a Possibility But Will Hit Xbox 360 First
By on Sunday, 22. August 2010

Every video game console needs a controller because without them, how would we play our games? Of course, seeing how the whole video game industry is moving towards motion control, the need for an actual controller is becoming. But we’ll get to that in just a moment.

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