Archive for October, 2011

The Problem With Online Passes

With So Many Players Having Issues With Online Pass & Publishers Not Doing Anything About It, We Examine What Needs To Change With The Concept Of Online Pass
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

2009 was a year that changed gaming as we know it. It was in that year, in the month of November, that Electronic Arts integrated Project Ten Dollar into one of its games for the first time. Dragon Age: Origins was the name of the game, and buying a new [...]

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Facebook Comments Now Being Indexed by Google

Google Searches Now Picking up Comments Posted on Facebook; Is it Now Easier to Stalk People Online?
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Careful with what you post online, even if it’s just a comment on Facebook. Google is now indexing Facebook comments, and these will appear in relevant Google search result pages.

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$149 32GB HP TouchPad Tablet Deal Detailed Officially by Best Buy

As Expected 32GB HP TouchPad Purchases from Best Buy Cost More Than $149, HP Computer Purchase Is Mandatory
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Those of you interested in buying a HP TouchPad tablet probably already know that there is no more stock left or at least there’s no $99 16GB webOS tablet version available anymore. Luckily for you, at least at first glance, Best Buy is going to start selling the 32GB TouchPad [...]

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Google Reader Redesigned, Gets Google+ Sharing

Google Launches Redesign, Switches to Google+ Sharing & Ditches The Old Reader Share & Follow Features
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Google has recently launched its redesigned, revitalized Google Reader. The new RSS reader interface is simpler, cleaner, and includes integration with the Google+ Social Network.

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iPhone 4S Sold Out Status Coming Soon?

Report Suggests iPhone 4S Demand Is Higher Than Supply; Some Best Buy Stores Are Out of New iPhones
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

The iPhone 4S, which sold over 4 million units in its launch weekend, is continuing to be very popular with the crowds. While Apple produced enough units to avoid running out of smartphones during the launch period, it looks like iPhone 4S demand is slowly outpacing supply.

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Motorola Droid RAZR Release Date Confirmed for November 10

Leaked Document Makes RAZR Android Smartphone Launch Almost Official, Phone Still Available for Pre-order
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Motorola’s latest Android flagship phone, the Droid RAZR has been available for pre-order for a few days now, but an official release date for the handset has not been really mentioned.

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Meet Voxatron In The Latest Humble Bundle

Pay What You Want For Voxatron With The Latest Humble Bundle
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

The internet has gone a little bit bundle crazy lately. Only a couple of days after Indie Royale’s Launch Bundle wrapped, the folks at the Humble Bundle (no relation) are back with another single game offer. With this Humble Bundle, we’re actually being introduced to a brand new game for [...]

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Don't Worry, Resident Evil: Revelations Will Let You Delete Saves

Capcom Says That You Can Delete Saves In Resident Evil: Revelations
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Earlier this year, Capcom found itself at the center of a massive controversy surrounding Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Capcom had implemented a save system that didn’t allow you to delete old game saves, and this hit a sore point with many gamers and bloggers out there.

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Apple May Put Mac Pro Out To Pasture

Full Sized Workstation May Not Get Upgrades Even With Better Processors Emerging As Apple Considers Killing The Brand
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

We’ve heard Apple talk about the post-PC era before, but this may well mark their biggest move yet to actually make it happen, at least as far as Apple’s not inconsiderable influence goes. While Apple focuses on tablets and laptops and smartphones, they may also be set to kill off [...]

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New Evidence For Steam Version Of Battlefield 3 Surfaces

Is Battlefield 3 Coming To Steam? New Evidence Suggests A Planned Steam Version
By on Monday, 31. October 2011

Even though Electronic Arts has said many times in the past that Battlefield 3 won’t be appearing on Steam, rumors of its eventual inclusion persist. Today, we got some more evidence that Battlefield 3 may one day appear on Steam thanks to the folks over at Eurogamer, so head past [...]

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