Articles by Vamien McKalin
Xbox 720: Can The Next Gen Console Deliver Photorealistic Graphics to Tap Into Our Emotions?
Christopher Hartmann, boss of 2K Games, has made a bold statement regarding emotions in video games. He said video games lack emotions without photorealistic graphics, so until characters, in future games are able to look almost exactly like me and you, crying our eyeballs over a 3D character won't be happening any time soon.
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Microsoft Introduces Outlook.com Webmail, Makes Gmail Look Old
Microsoft has been on a roll with a bunch of high level announcements, and the company seems nowhere ready to slow down. One of the main Microsoft services that required a well needed makeover, is Hotmail, and thankfully, the company did just that along with a name change. The new mail service is called Outlook.com, it brings to the table new features and what we all wanted, a Metro user interface.
Xbox 720 Developer Kit Images Leaked, Intel CPU and 8GB RAM Rumored Specs
A few photos of the Xbox 720 developer kit made its way online, adding fuel to some of the rumors regarding Microsoft's new console. The images were first spotted at the Assembler Games forums, however, they were met with much skeptism, only to be proven real by Digital Foundry. Developers, who were spoken to by the boys over at Digital Foundry, confirmed the images are real, so saddle up boys and girls, 2013 is the year of the Xbox 720.
Top 5 Xbox 360 Video Games This Generation
Microsoft entered the gaming scene with the Xbox 360 as the big underdog, like a high school yearbook, the company was voted least likely to be successful. Seven years after, the underdog is the top dog, and all the naysayers are now trying feverishly to track back on their words. Over these years, the 360 saw a lot of great games that took the gaming world by storm. Today we are going to list our top 5 Xbox 360 video games since the console first hit store shelves back in 2005.These games a...
Nokia Windows Phone 8 Devices Coming in September: Multi-Core and High Res Screens Onboard
Calmly holding out for the first set of Windows Phone 8 devices, yes? If you are a Nokia fan, you could be a happy camper when September comes around. A report is claiming that Nokia will be the first OEM to kick off the Windows Phone 8's journey to stardom, and all this will happen in September with two devices set to destroy the competition, and hopefully, set Nokia back on track.
Nokia Cancels Meltemi Project Aimed To Fend Off Mid-Range Android Smartphones: Why?
Things are not looking so good for the Finnish giant, Nokia. The company has been forced to ditch the operating system it was creating to conserve cash. The OS, which goes by the name Meltemi, is a Linux-based OS that was aimed at tackling Android at the mid-level smartphone scene. We are not certain if Nokia will revive this failed effort if and when the company gets back on its feet, but for now, it is a dead duck.
Trashcan Catches Rubbish Airborne, All Thanks To Kinect
Microsoft Kinect is not working out so well when it comes to video games, so how about throwing it into the trash? Not in a literal sense, but you'll get what we mean by than in a sec. A Japanese modder did something awesome with the help of Kinect; he created an automatic trashcan that is able to track where you throw trash, and moves to catch it before it falls to the ground.
Want Cheap Portable Hard Drives? Check Out Our Top 5 Portable Drives Under $100
Everyone with a computer wants extra storage. However, for some strange reason, many users are turning to the cloud when they could simply invest into a cheap portable hard drive that does all the important things such as storing all those VIDEOS you have lying around.
New Microsoft Office Web Apps Available For All: The Death of Google Docs?
Microsoft has been on a roll since E3 2012, and from all the recent announcements, the company doesn't seem to have any plan in the pipeline to slow down and give the completion a chance to redeem themselves. Just after the whole Office 2013 announcement, Microsoft made available the new Office Web Apps for SkyDrive for everyone who is willing. One thing we can say, Google Docs is officially dead, and SkyDrive Web Apps is the new king of the office suite in the cloud.
EA CEO: Xbox 720 and PS4 Due in 2013
It has been long rumored that the next generation of consoles, the Xbox 720 and PS4, are both due in 2013. Now Electronic Arts CEO, John Riccitiello, has heightened this rumor when he stated he expects both consoles to make their debut in 2013. Neither Microsoft nor Sony has said anything up to this point about the new consoles or when gamers can expect to get down and dirty with controllers in hand.
Nokia Getting One Month Exclusive To Windows Phone 8?
Nokia and Microsoft relationship is tied to the success of Windows Phone 8. However, for Nokia, the success of the platform means a lot more if the company is to survive through 2013 without going bankrupt, or being forced to sell itself to the highest bidder. Rumors are popping up about Nokia being the first OEM to launch Windows Phone 8 devices, but not only that, this is expected to go on for a whole month.
Office 2013: Our First Impression Of What Could Be The Best Office Ever
Recently, Microsoft made available Office 2013 Consumer Preview to everyone who is willing to take the plunge. After days of using what could amount to be Microsoft's best Office suite yet, we are ready give our first impression. The differences here compared to Office 2010 are plenty, but not so much as to confuse users, and that is a good thing because not many people like change, especially if change is very drastic.
Top 5 Upcoming Xbox 360 Video Games For 2012
There are so many games for the Xbox 360 coming out this year that it could be quite difficult picking and choosing what to get from what not to get. We're going to help you solve this problem, as today we're going to list our top 5 must-have video games for the Xbox 360. These are the games you need to be playing when they come out.
Comic-Con 2012: Man of Steel Movie Trailer Leaked (Watch It Here)
Comic-Con has kicked off successfully for another year and just like the others, Comic-Con 2012 is filled with trailers from video games right down to movies. One of the big reveals at this year's Comic-Con, is the new Superman movie, the one that has the weight on its shoulders to save the franchise, and to bring forth a possible Justice League movie in the near future.
Microsoft: Windows 8 Available on October 26
Those interested in Windows 8, will be happy to know the operating system is not too far off from being available to the masses via all the major retail channels. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that Windows 8 would hit store shelves on October 26, 2012, a date that is inline with recent rumors of late. Announcing Windows 8 availability so early is a good thing, as it gives PC users time to upgrade to a system more fitting for what will be the best Microsoft operating system ever made.
How To Download And Install Microsoft Office 2013 32-bit And 64-bit Versions
By now, you might have heard of Office 2013, the newest version of Microsoft's award-winning Office Suite software. The company didn't just announced a new version of the software, it also made available a Consumer Preview version so that everyone can give it a test run if they so wish. Our initial impression of Office 2013 is coming up; however, before we get to that, we'd like to walk you through the process of getting Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 on your machine, so saddle up cowbo...
Battlefield 4 Beta Dated, Get it by Pre-Ordering Medal of Honor: Warfighter
If you were expecting Battlefield Bad Company 3 to be the next release in the Battlefield franchise, think again. Electronic Arts has revealed that the next installment will be nothing other than Battlefield 4, and if you pre-order the Medal of Honor: Warfighter Limited Edition copy, you will be among the first to taste the Beta of Battlefield 4 in the Fall of 2013.
GTA 5 Developer: Grand Theft Auto 5 Will be Worth the Wait
Dan Conti, a developer who is working on the hotly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto 5, has stated that the game will be worth the wait on his Twitter account recently. He made this grand comment in response to a Twitter follower's question about the game.
Office 2013 Announced: A Look at the Top Features (Video)
Monday was a big day for Microsoft, the company unleashed its new Office Suite proving to everyone that the old dog still have some neat tricks up its sleeve to stay relevant in the game. Office 2013, which is also a mash-up with Office 365, is Microsoft's most ambitious Office software yet, and if done right, could truly undermine Google's efforts.
Nokia Lumia 900 Going for $49.99 on AT&T: Worth a Look?
Windows Phone 8 and devices running with the platform onboard are just around the corner, but that is not stopping Nokia and AT&T from trying to push the Nokia Lumia 900 into the hands on consumers. This high-end budget Windows Phone 7.5 device started life on AT&T at the sweet price of $99.99, this move saw the device taking the top spot on Amazon for several weeks until it was kicked to the curb by the HTC One X. Now the handset is on sale for $49.99, a deal that shouldn't be missed if you ar...
Alpha Multiplayer Gameplay Video Of Medal of Honor: Warfighter Leaked: A Call of Duty Clone?
A multiplayer gameplay video of Medal of Honor: Warfighter in alpha mode has been leaked, and from what we can tell thus far, it looks like a Call of Duty clone, unfortunately. The video, which spans little over 3 minutes, is action packed and looks and plays quite differently from Medal of Honor 2010. We haven't seen much difference when compared to Call of Duty, only similarities, and that's a huge letdown.
Top 10 Most Evil Video Game Characters of All Time (PART 2)
Not too long ago we published part one of an article called the Top Ten Most Evil Villains of All Time. Here we have part 2 showcasing the top 5 baddies the world of gaming have ever seen, enjoy.
Vivendi Planning to Sell 61 Percent Stake in Activision: Microsoft Potential Suitor?
Reports are popping up about a buyout that could be the most significant in the history of gaming, and could very well be the answer to winning the next generation wars. Vivendi, parent company of Activision, is planning to lay off 61 percent of its hold on the company to the highest bidder, and reports are claiming Microsoft as one of the front runners aiming for the big prize.
Nokia N9 Updates To Firmware Version PR1.3, No New Features In Tow
Fans of the Nokia N9 might be feeling left out due to Nokia's focus on Windows Phone, but worry not boys and girls; an update for the device has been making the rounds from as early as last week. Nokia N9 software update PR1.3, is the latest software update for a handset that will never see a successor, well, that is if Nokia's Windows Phone push doesn't bear any fruit worth eating. No new features here, only improvements to performance and applications, which is good enough for most.
Resident Evil 6 Demo Now Available On Xbox 360, Must Own Dragons Dogma
Owners of the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console can jump on the Resident Evil 6 demo train right now and give all three campaigns a test run. However, to do so, gamers must own a copy of Capcom's own Dragons Dogma, an RPG that was release this year to mix reviews. This promotion is not available to PlayStation 3 owners, so if you are one of those guys, you might not want to take a look inside the PlayStation Store just yet.
Top 10 Most Evil Video Game Villains Of All Time (PART 1)
Let's face it, when you play a video game, majority of the times the villain is the most exciting character, far more so than the main protagonist. And that is why many gamers, like myself, prefer villains over the good guys who always end up saving the day and getting the hot chick, so annoying. Some villains we love, others we love to hate, but whatever the case may be, villains are the most memorable characters in many games over the years, and we dig that.
Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Is $39.99 Cheap, Windows Media Center As Free Add-On
Microsoft is showing signs of willingness to do whatever it takes to get consumers to buy into Windows 8 and its new Metro interface. Since its initiation back in 2011, the OS has gotten mixed views on Microsoft's choice to make Windows 8 an all-in-one operating system, a move that could make or break the company's hopes of winning the tablet battle. Microsoft's latest push to garner consumer interest is making upgrading from previous versions of Windows to Windows 8 cheaper, and hey, who doe...
