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Windows Phone 8 To Launch Alongside Windows 8
The release date of Windows Phone 8 remains elusive, though rumors expect it to be confirmed at the Sept. 5 event Microsoft and Nokia will hold in New York. ZDNet reports, however, that the launch date is October 29.
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Nintendo Reveals Nintendo 3DS Titles And Casts Doubt On Japan Wii U Launch
Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct video conference on Aug. 29, announcing multiple new Nintendo 3DS titles as the handheld gaming system continues to build for a busy year. CEO and President Satoru Iwata also said on Aug. 29 via Twitter that the upcoming September conference will not reveal a release date for Wii U in Japan (translated). Iwata revealed that a release date announcement "is planned in a way not involving the conference."
Halo 4 MLG Tournament Taking Place A Week Before Release
Halo 4's multiplayer mode will be put through its paces a week before the game launches in Dallas, Texas, as professional players compete. Developers 343 Industries allowed the professionals to play Halo 4 in private sessions at E3 2012 to gain feedback. The tournament takes place Nov. 2-4 and is part of Major League Gaming's (MLG's) Fall championship. Games including Starcraft 2 will also be streamed live.
Wii U Game Lineup Revealed For PAX Prime, Bringing New And Familiar Titles
Gamers heading to PAX Prime this weekend will be able to play Wii U, Nintendo's next-generation console, and the full roster of games available to play at the event for the console is now known. For users heading to the Wii U Experience events, the lineup is probably familiar.
Samsung Announces Four New Samsung Galaxy S3 Colors
The Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone launched on May 29 in two colors: Pebble Blue and Marble White. Four new colors will now be available, according to the company: Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black, and Titanium Grey.
SkyDrive Launches On Android Smartphones, Brings Faux Modern UI Experience
Microsoft announced via a blog post that it is launching an app for its cloud storage service SkyDrive for Android. The update brings the new Metro UI to Android, following in the footsteps of Xbox Live for iOS.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Seemingly Going Live Soon
Reports recently suggested that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus were delayed, seemingly on the carrier's end. The issues may be resolved, however, as a user over at the XDA-Developers forum posted on a photo of the update.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hearthfire DLC Brings Player Housing And Responsibility
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer Bethesda confirmed that the second wave of downloadable content for the role-playing game is arriving. Called Hearthfire, the theme of the upcoming content seems to be a laid back approach compared to the physically-altering choices in Dawnguard.
Wii U Could Launch On November 18
At a GameStop managers' conference in Texas on Aug. 27, accessory-maker PDP let slip that the Wii U will launch on Nov. 18. While the company quickly followed with clarification that it does not know the release date, a November launch is expected.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2: Getting 4.1 Jelly Bean, Bigger Screen
Samsung's August 29 event is expected to reveal the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and a Seoul newspaper recently leaked information on the device.
The Walking Dead Video Game To Be Released On iOS On Wednesday
Telltale Games confirmed to IGN that the third episode of its multi-part video game based on The Walking Dead comic series and TV show will arrive on Aug. 28 for PlayStation Network and Aug. 29 for Xbox Live Arcade, PC, and Mac. The game is a five-part series with episodes released monthly, leading up to October. The third episode is subtitled "The Long Road Ahead."
Guild Wars 2 Release Date: How To Get In
Although the Headstart weekend begins on Saturday, ArenaNet's much-hyped MMORPG Guild Wars 2 does not officially launch until Aug. 28. Users who want to get into the game as quickly as possible should read the tips below.
5 Windows Phone-Windows 8 Announcements Microsoft Should Make
Microsoft's upcoming Sept. 5 event is expected to reveal the next wave of Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia. With Microsoft building an integrated ecosystem, announcements during the conference could also point towards Windows 8.
Windows 8: SmartScreen Functionality Tracks Apps Users Install
By default, new functionality in Windows 8 called "SmartScreen" tracks apps and programs that users install, sending data to Microsoft. While the feature can be turned off, users may feel that the data monitoring is invasive.
Dropbox Adds 2-Step Verification In The Wake Of Security Breaches, Follows Gmail
Dropbox is rolling out two-step verification, which is seemingly compulsory for users of the file-sharing service. Dropbox recently experienced security breaches, so the feature's implementation appears to be a reaction to those events.
Nokia's Windows Phone 8 Devices: 5 Probable Design Features
Recent rumors pointed towards Nokia building two Windows Phone 8 devices and announcing the smartphones at Microsoft's Sept. 5 event. As Microsoft prepares for the launch of Windows Phone 8, what can be expected from Nokia's new range?
Wii U Specs Surprising, Sonic And All-Stars Racing Transformed, Developer Says
The internal hardware of Wii U is a mystery, likely to intensify as the launch of Nintendo's next-generation console approaches. The project lead at Sumo Digital, developers of Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, said he is surprised by the console's capabilities.
Guild Wars 2: Can You Run it?
Playing Guild Wars 2 may require an initial period of trial and error optimize performance in-game. Tom's Hardware kindly provided a walk-through of the various options that impact performance, and Mobilenapps.com summarizes the coverage.
Samsung $1 Billion Loss in Court 'Bad Day For The American Consumer'
The long-running Samsung-Apple trial ended today with Apple awarded over $1 million in damages. Samsung described the results as a bad day for consumers and accused Apple of holding an unbalanced amount of power.
Samsung Galaxy S3 'Mini' To Launch As It Continues To 'Innovate'
In the wake of Samsung's loss in a patent infringement suit with Apple, Samsung is reportedly launching a 'Mini' version of its popular Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. Perhaps ironically, Samsung may launch the phone around the time of the iPhone 5's September launch.
Guild Wars 2: How To Link Guild Wars Account, Claim Hall Of Monuments Rewards
For players of the original Guild Wars, developer ArenaNet is ensuring that the legacy of TYia' heroes continues into Guild Wars 2. Through an area called the Hall of Monuments in the Eye of the North expansion in Guild Wars, players can earn points to claim rewards. Those rewards can be claimed in Guild Wars 2.
BlackBerry 10 Merges Contacts, Social Networks As RIM Plays Catch-Up
RIM's BlackBerry 10 reboot of the flagging mobile operating system will be released 2013, and RIM will be bringing a feature recently introduced into Windows Phone. BlackBerry 10 will have the ability to merge contacts and social network information.
Facebook iOS App Ditches Flash to Improve Wholesale Performance
The Facebook iOS app received consistent criticism for its lagging performance and failures to update notifications consistently. Facebook earlier in 2012 said an update would arrive around June 2012 and, while a month later, the social network delivered an update based on HTML5 while completely overhauling the performance.
Nokia-Microsoft September Event Introducing 2 New Nokia Windows Phones
Nokia and Microsoft's Sept. 5 event is expected to unveil new Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices and perhaps offer another look at Microsoft's new mobile operating system. Technology website The Verge reports that two Nokia devices will be unveiled at the event.
Miiverse is a Social Network, Not the Next Xbox Live
In an interview with Kotaku, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata spoke about Miiverse, the online hub for Nintendo's upcoming gaming console Wii U. Iwata consistently stressed that Wii U is not about removing antagonism between gamers; instead, it is about creating connections.
Guild Wars 2 Release: How, What, Where, and Why
After five years of development, and 2 years of going dark, ArenaNet is launching its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Guild Wars 2. The MMOG aims to remove the fluff from the genre. So how can players get into the early access period?
Flickr Receives Android Makeover to Bring Feature Parity With iOS
Flickr recently saw a major update arrive for the iOS app, and now Android users have access to the refresh also. Version 1.5 brings UI improvements.
