Articles by Vamien McKalin
Xbox Live Update For The Week of Sept. 25 - Battlefield 3: Armored Kill In Tow
For those who are owners of an Xbox 360, prepare to get down and dirty this week with Downloadable Contents for your favorite games. Highlighting the pack of contents set for release is Battlefield 3: Armored Kill, and it is priced at 1200 Microsoft Points.
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Nokia Highlights Why Lumia 920 Is Better Than iPhone 5 With A Single Picture
Nokia is aiming attacks squarely at the new Apple iPhone 5 by comparing that device with the Nokia Lumia 920. In a Facebook post, Nokia went all-out, highlighting the features of the Lumia 920 compared to the Apple iPhone 5. In a one-sided comparison like this, it is obvious which smartphone will come out on top.
Resident Evil 6 Demo Impression: Boring Game That Tries Too Hard
Resident Evil is one of those games that always gets fans excited; even if a specific title is slowly turning into a letdown, the franchise still has enough appeal to have gamers rushing out to pick it up on day one. Resident Evil 6 is the next chapter in the franchise, and from initial impressions on the Xbox 360, the demo is not painting a good picture for the full finished product.
Half Life 3 To Be An Open World Title: 2013 Release Date On Xbox 720 And PlayStation 4
Gamers have long awaited the next chapter in the Half Life universe, and while there is no release date yet for Half Life 3, information about the game is finally trickling in. French gaming website, Jornaldugamer, was tipped off by a reliable source which claims that the game will be open world, much like The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and Fallout 3.
Google Goes Up Against Facebook And Instagram With Purchase Of SnapSpeed
Google is on a roll with top level purchases of late. When Facebook acquired Instagram, the purchase became one of the hottest topics on the internet, and in many respects, it still is. Not to be outdone by its rival, Google purchased Nik Software, the developer of an Instagram-like application called SnapSpeed, which leaves observers wondering what Google plans to do with it.
HTC Takes The Wraps Off Its First Windows Phone 8 Smartphones: HTC 8X and HTC 8S
On Sept. 19, HTC officially took the wraps off its first set of Windows Phone 8 handsets, the HTC 8X and 8S smartphones. Both devices are set to be released in November 2012, when they will go up against the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 smartphones.
Apple iTunes 11: Top New Features
Apple's new iPhone 5 smartphone has been officially announced, to more fanfare than tech pundits expected after deeming the handset less than revolutionary. At the same event, Apple unveiled the new iTunes 11, potentially a more impressive product. Currently, iTunes has over 450 million accounts, all of which are tied to credit cards, making the service the most commercially successful mobile application known to man.
Our Top 6 Free To Play PC Games For The Broke Gamer
Many of us love to play video games, it's our thing, it's what define us and we are not afraid to show it. Unfortunately, not all of us are capable of paying $60 for the latest top of the line video games; this is where the free to play PC games come in to fill that empty gamer void.
Instagram Coming To Windows Phone: Brace Yourselves For More Duck Faces
Good news for those who are rocking a Windows Phone handset, and the folks who are planning to pick up a Windows Phone 8 device in the coming months. Instagram, the popular photography application is coming to the platform, though it is not sure if it will support both Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 8.
New iMacs And 13.3-inch Mac Book Pros Being Shipped Out According To Reports
A new report is claiming that the new 13.3-inch Retina Mac Book Pros and updated all-in-one iMacs are now being shipped by one of Apple's supply chains. No word on how accurate this report is. However, if true, it is good news for those looking for an upgrade.
Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung ATIV S: Spec Comparison
Windows Phone 8 is getting all the attention it deserves following the unveiling of both the Samsung ATIV S and the Nokia Lumia 920 smartphones. Both of these devices are expected to lead the charge later in the year against the iPhone 5, and from what is said on paper, things could finally go Microsoft's way.
Nokia Lumia 920 PureView Smashes The iPhone 4S And Galaxy S3 In Challenge
Nokia officially unveiled the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 a few days ago. The Finnish company is determined to prove to the world that the Lumia 920 is "the" smartphone to get this holiday season.
Capcom Announces New Resident Evil 6 Demo Coming To XBL And PSN
There's a new Resident Evil 6 demo coming to XBL and PSN, one that is expected to be quite different from the one that came with Dragons Dogma. There are many gamers out there who are still on the fence on whether to purchase Resident Evil 6 or not. Capcom is hoping this new demo of the game will bring them over to the dark side of the force.
Nokia PureView and PureMotion HD+ Specifications
PureView and PureMotion HD+ were one of main software solution explained today that will be found in the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 handset. Nokia didn't waste any time after the company ended the conference today, it quickly posted the specifications of the PureView and PureMotion HD+ tech online for all to see.
Nokia Lumia 820 Midrange Windows Phone 8 Handset Announced With Replaceable Covers And LTE
The Nokia Lumia 920 wasn't the only Windows Phone 8 handset to be announced on Wednesday at the Nokia and Microsoft-held conference. Sitting in the back while the Lumia 920 hog the spotlight, is the Nokia Lumia 820 mid-range Windows Phone 8 smartphone, a device that despite being pegged as a mid-ranged smartphone, is quite similar in specs when compare to the Lumia 920.
How to Watch Nokia September 5 Windows Phone 8 Announcement Live
Nokia's first set of Windows Phone devices will be officially unveiled at an event set for September 5, 2012 in Helsinki and New York. Nokia has thought things through and chose to stream the event live for those who are not able to make it in person.
New iPhone 5 Images Show Side-By-Side Comparison With iPhone 4S And 3GS
Leaked pictures of the Apple iPhone 5 continues to make headway ahead of the rumored September 12 announcement that is expected to bring forth officially the iPhone 5. These new photos show what is said to be an iPhone in a side by side comparison with an iPhone 3GS and an iPhone 4S.
Something PIG Is Coming! Rovio Working On New Angry Birds Game
Mobile users never get enough Angry Birds, and Rovio knows it. The company is now teasing players with a new installment in the Angry Birds franchise.
Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Headset By Monster Released
At the IFA 2012 conference, the Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster was unveiled, the latest in Nokia's line of stereo headsets in partnership with Monster. This is the first wireless Nokia Purity headset, and from the spec sheet, this accessory could be a winner for both Nokia and Monster, that's if the sound quality matches what the spec sheet says.
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Is An Xbox 360 Title: Live With It
If you were too busy checking up on what Curiosity is doing on Mars, then you might have not heard of that new Konami game, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. The game is said to be a prequel to Metal Gear Solid: 5, a game that is expected to feature on next generation video game consoles such as Microsoft's Xbox 720 codenamed Durango, and Sony's PlayStation 4.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 With 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED Display And S-Pen Support Unveiled
Samsung took the IFA 2012 by storm when it announced the Galaxy Note 2, the company's latest superphone with a massive 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display that is bound to capture the eyes of many.
Microsoft Unveils 40 Casual Games Coming To Windows 8 Starting On October 26
Microsoft's Xbox unveiled a list of 40 games that will make it to Windows 8 beginning on October 26th. The majority of these titles, twenty-nine, will be from Microsoft Studios. Some will be ports from Xbox Live Arcade, while others will be exclusive to Windows 8. All games are casual titles, meant to be played by gamers and non-gamers alike.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Is Nearing: Features Roundup
Reports are popping up claiming the iPhone 5 release date is set within the next two weeks, that is after the September 12 official announcement of the device. The handset is then expected to hit store shelves on the 21st of September, which is on a Friday and a good time for Apple to try to devour the competition.
New Amazon Kindle Fire Picture Reportedly Leaked
Rumors of a potential new Amazon Kindle Fire set to compete with the Google Nexus 7, and the Apple iPad Mini, (if that device is real), has been roaming about the internet for quite some time, though it has since slowed down to a near halt. However, theverge claims it has gotten an image of the new Kindle fire, and even went on to say there are two of them in the Amazon labs.
SkyDrive App For Android Available Now In The Google Play Store
Microsoft has finally released the official SkyDrive App for Android in the Google Play Store. This is a free application that allows Android users to gain access to their files and folders on SkyDrive.com, Microsoft's cloud storage solution which competes with Google Drive and DropBox. The new SkyDrive App for Android not only allow users to view files, but provides the option to upload files to the service.
Elder Scrolls Skyrim: PlayStation 3 Gamers Got Patch 1.7 But No Dawnguard DLC
PlayStation 3 gamers finally got patch 1.7 for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but the Dawnguard downloadable content remains elusive. Dawnguard has already been released for both the Xbox 360 and PC, so many PS3 gamers question the delay. The developer could be having technical difficulties trying to get the DLC over to PlayStation 3 owners.
IFA 2012: Sony Announces The Android Based Xperia Tablet S With Tegra 3 And 64GB Storage
At IFA conference, Wednesday, Sony took the lid off its newest Android tablet, the Sony Xperia Tablet S. The device, when compared to previous Android based tablets from Sony, is thinner and sexier and quite the powerhouse. The tablet sports a Quad Core Tegra 3 chip, 10-inch display, Android 4.0, up to 64GB of storage along with a microSD card slot for additional storage for those people who can fill up a 64GB drive in a matter of minutes.
