The UK government believes that violent video games affect young minds negatively, despite there being no definitive proof of this. It’s been this way for decades. Video games were previously rated by the British Board Continue reading “UK Video Game Censorship To Get Tougher”.
It’s no secret that ARM on mobile devices using Windows 8 RT is going to provide competition for Intel. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see Intel trying to point to problems with the competition and Continue reading “War of Words Between Intel and ARM Heats Up”.
Microsoft is to bring a modified version of its Internet Explorer 9 web browser to the Xbox 360. A significant enhancement compared to the standard PC version, is that it will be controllable using Kinect, Continue reading “Microsoft To Bring Internet Explorer With Kinect Control to Xbox 360”.
There’s nothing like some free content from content companies well known for releasing good quality products. In this case, it’s Epic Games celebrating 20 years in the business – an epically long time for a Continue reading “Epic’s 20th Anniversary Original Soundtrack Giveaway”.
Digital video recorders (DVR) of old used to have a feature where they would skip forward thirty seconds at the touch of a button, making it very easy and convenient to skip ads. Soon after Continue reading “Dish Networks DVR Gets (Very) Limited Ad Skip Feature”.
Currently, DVDs and Blu-rays contain one annoying, 10 second unskippable FBI anti-piracy message. However, with immediate effect, six major movie studies will begin making new discs that contain two 10 second unskippable anti-piracy messages. The Continue reading “DVDs and Blu-rays To Get 20 Annoying Seconds of Unskippable Anti-Piracy Warnings”.
Xbox 360 fans of Activision’s super-successful Modern Warfare 3 will be pleased that they will be getting a new kill mode on May 15 called Face Off and some free DLC to complement the distinctly Continue reading “MW3 To Get ‘Face Off’ Mode and Content Collection 2”.
PC Call of Duty gamers recently felt hard-done by when Activision Blizzard launched the Call of Duty Elite service recently, since consoles owners were invited to join, but not them. Now, they can feel a Continue reading “Call of Duty Elite Membership Enjoys Strong Growth”.
There’s currently a trend towards more sophisticated haptic devices, with the Wii controller being just one example. Now, Microsoft has just filed patent 8172675 for a pressure sensitive controller who’s main purpose appears to be Continue reading “Microsoft Files Patent for Pressure Sensitive Handheld Controller”.
Samsung have released two new monitors. While they look like regular monitors at first glance, they actually have a unique feature: they support the Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) standard, allowing them to connect easily Continue reading “Samsung First to Bring MHL Monitors to Market”.
Confirming previous rumours, Microsoft has now revealed it’s $99 Xbox 360 4GB offer on its Microsoft Store website. For this price you get a Kinect included, plus the buyer must sign up for a two Continue reading “Microsoft’s $99 Xbox 360 Offer”.
The GTX 670 officially launches tomorrow. However, today we can bring you pictures of the ZOTAC GTX 670, adorned in the trademark yellow and black ZOTAC livery. This card is based on a non-reference board Continue reading “ZOTAC GTX 670 Pictured”.
For those eagerly waiting for the release of BioShock Infinite, the delays of the game’s release from this year to February 26 next year will be frustrating. However, it looks like it will be worth Continue reading “Perfectionism Delays BioShock Infinite to 2013”.
Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney believes that consoles are the target platform to develop for, since they have the most processing power and best-looking games. Yes really, see the quote below. Apparently, PCs with over ten Continue reading “Unreal Engine 4 Too Advanced for Current Platforms”.
As we previously reported, Microsoft have now issued their seven security patches as part of their monthly release cycle, with three of them being rated as Critical and four as Important. The Critical faults all Continue reading “Microsoft Releases Monthly Security Patches for May”.
