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Activision Blizzard Announces Better-Than-Expected First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT
Activision Blizzard Announces Better-Than-Expected First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Activision Announces the Next Generation of Call of Duty® with Call of Duty®: Ghosts

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT
Activision Announces the Next Generation of Call of Duty® with Call of Duty®: Ghosts

Diablo® III for PS3™ Now Available for Preorder

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT
Diablo® III for PS3™ Now Available for Preorder

Activision Blizzard to Release First Quarter 2013 Financial Results on May 8, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT
Activision Blizzard to Release First Quarter 2013 Financial Results on May 8, 2013

Activision and Treyarch Set to Deliver One of Its Most Creative & Ambitious DLC Offerings to Date with Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Uprising — Available First, Exclusively on Xbox LIVE on April 16

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT
Activision and Treyarch Set to Deliver One of Its Most Creative & Ambitious DLC Offerings to Date with Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Uprising — Available First, Exclusively on Xbox LIVE on April 16

BlizzCon® 2013 Tickets On Sale April 24 and April 27

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT
BlizzCon® 2013 Tickets On Sale April 24 and April 27

2013 World Championship Series Unifies Global StarCraft® II eSports

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT
2013 World Championship Series Unifies Global StarCraft® II eSports

Blizzard Entertainment Announces Hearthstone™: Heroes of Warcraft™

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT
Blizzard Entertainment Announces Hearthstone™: Heroes of Warcraft™

More Than 1 Million Gamers Take Part in Global Zerg Invasion

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT
More Than 1 Million Gamers Take Part in Global Zerg Invasion

Zerg Rush! StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™ Now Live

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:01:00 GMT
Zerg Rush! StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™ Now Live

The true shape of the Ring Nebula

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:43:18 GMT
(Credit: University of Kentucky; W.J. Henney and M. Peimbert, Vanderbilt University; G.J. Ferland, National Autonomous University of Mexico; David Thompson, NASA; ESA; C.R. Robert O'Dell, University of Arizona) Hubble has been doing some interesting work with nebulae recently, it seems. About ...

Google to build YouTube app for Windows Phone 8

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:08:34 GMT
(Credit: Google) Microsoft and Google seem to have found common ground in their recent skirmish over YouTube on Windows Phone 8. The pair announced Friday that they are going to build together a version of a native YouTube application for Windows Phone 8 that will meet Google's terms of service ...

Microsoft refutes reports about Xbox One used game sales

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:06 GMT
Ever since the Xbox One unveiling Tuesday, gamers have wondered how Microsoft will handle the resale of used games for the system. In the absence of a clear answer, speculation and rumors have flooded the Web. Microsoft is now telling gamers that the speculation and rumors aren't true. But it's not ...

Xbox One uncertainty, earnings drag down GameStop

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:08:48 GMT
Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One earlier this week. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) GameStop is having a pretty rough week. First Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One but didn't provide much clarity into how used games will work with its new console. Then the video game company reported its fiscal first ...

Back up your DVDs with free BDlot ISO Master

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:08:21 GMT
BDlot DVD ISO Master has just three functions, all of them handy for those who need them. (Credit: Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET) The days of physical media are slowly but surely drawing to a close. Of the last 10 movies I rented, eight came from Amazon Instant Video and one from iTunes. There ...

Google Translate says 'Hola!' to Chrome

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:55:26 GMT
Google Translate lands in Chrome 28 beta for Android. (Credit: Google) Not only is Google Translate not dead, its powers of mildly accurate, often-amusing, and on-the-fly translations are in the process of being gifted to Chrome 28 Beta for Android. If you load a foreign language Web site in ...

Secret 'Twitter garden' reveals itself when you tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:50:01 GMT
Familiar foliage greets visitors to Digital Capabilities, with more exotic plants hidden behind the electronic wall. (Credit: University of Lincoln) It's always good to stop and smell the roses, but sometimes you have to tweet to access them. At least that's how it works with an interactive Inte ...

Yahoo said to press play on Hulu bid

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:35:49 GMT
(Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET) Yahoo has reportedly made a bid to buy online video service Hulu. Related posts Flickr's revamped site hit by performance problems Look out, Google: Amazon's eyeing your turf Yahoo's at it again with gaming platform acquisition Yahoo: We're listening to user feed ...

Google may build wireless networks in emerging markets, WSJ says

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:22:13 GMT
It may not just be fiber anymore. Google could expand into wireless Internet too. (Credit: Google) Google's bid to connect everyone to the Internet may have it entering the wireless service business. The company is looking at building cellular networks and offering service to emerging markets s ...

Apple's iOS could get a makeover

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:18:00 GMT
CNET Update isn't ready for change: Apple's iOS could get a makeover In this episode of Update: - Say goodbye to shiny icons when iOS 7 gets a major redesign. - Find a phone bargain this Memorial Day weekend at retailers like Best Buy. - Gripe about the latest report over Xbox One restrictions for ...

Rift: Dev Team Rocked By Layoffs

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:01:49 GMT
Gamasutra is reporting that several affected persons have been in contact indicating that Trion Worlds is undergoing "staff reductions". Most notably, sources indicate that the Rift team has been hit hard.

Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Launch Delayed, Extensive Beta Incoming Soon...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:08:16 GMT
In a large update to Darkfall's Official Blog, Tasos Flabouras broke the news that launch will be missed tomorrow and instead all pre-orders will be given access to the beta phase, with launch somewhere soon around the corner.

TERA: 'Slay' Bells Ring

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:02:48 GMT
En Masse Entertainment has laid out the details for its "Santa's Slay" event in TERA. During the event, players are charged with hunting down and defeating Santas all across the game world. By so doing, they will earn the chance to win some nifty prizes.

RaiderZ: New Screens Show Off First-Ever Holiday Event

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:58:59 GMT
Perfect World Entertainment has released a bunch of new screenshots showing off the upcoming holiday event to be held in RaiderZ. Players can get a look at special new costumes and get a peek at the invasion of the snowmen. Check them all out in our RaiderZ screenshot gallery.

General: 2012 Players' Choice Awards

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:48:31 GMT
The end of the year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for you to vote on your favorite games of the year. We've compiled a hefty list of candidates for the Players' Choice Awards this year. Click through to vote, and let your voice be heard.

General: How Far is Too Far?

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:24:29 GMT
As more and more MMOs employ the 'free to play' option and bring an 'item shop' on board, it becomes easy to succumb to those that utilize the 'pay to win' aspect. But how far is too far? Find out in our latest Pokket Says and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

The Secret World: Joel Bylos’ End of Days Blog #1

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:48:17 GMT
Funcom has teamed up with MMORPG.com to help spread the word about the impending end of the world as we know it, at least according to The Secret World's Game Director Joel Bylos. See what "The Prophet" has to say in his first End of Days Blog then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Ancient Hypergate Update 1.6 Now Live

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMT
BioWare and the Star Wars: The Old Republic team have announced that game update 1.6 "Ancient Hypergate" is now live on all servers. The latest update brings a new warzone and new heroic space missions into the game. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: And So It Begins

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:01:14 GMT
We are pleased to introduce a brand new column here at MMORPG.com that will specifically cover Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In the inaugural column, we take a look at the changes between the original and now and what we hope will make the FFXIV experience truly reborn. Read on!

Spirit Tales: Spirit Hare Tribe Incoming

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:09:00 GMT
Spirit Tales will be expanding on December 12th with the introduction of a brand new tribe: The Spirit Hare tribe. Generally a peace-loving monastic tribe, the Spirit Hares have been largely unknown until their way of life was compromised.

Peter Thiel’s venture firm to invest in space (exclusive)

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:29:33 GMT
Peter Thiel's late-stage venture firm Mithril Capital Management has just hired two space industry experts to evaluate opportunities.     

Yahoo continues spending spree by jumping into the bidding fray over Hulu

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:48:49 GMT
Yahoo has officially placed a bid to acquire popular video streaming service Hulu, along with Time Warner Cable, Amazon, Guggenheim Digital Media, and former News Corp. President Peter Chernin.     

Google and Microsoft agree to play nicely on a new YouTube Windows Phone app

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:19:53 GMT
It's all sunshine and lollipops over in Windows Phone land today.     

OK, new Flickr, you got me. I’m back.

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:18:45 GMT
Sure, it's Pinterest-ic and Tumblr-y. But if you love images and imagery, the new Flickr displays photos immeasurably better that the previous iteration.     

How St. Louis became a tech town

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:47 GMT
Guest Post The perception of St. Louis is a nice, conservative Midwest town, possibly waiting for a rebirth of the industrial revolution. But over the past two-plus years the region’s business and entrepreneurial ecosystem has begun to drastically evolve and flourish.     

Erply raises $2.15M for cash registers in the cloud

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:07 GMT
Erply provides POS system and inventory management software for commercial retail and e-commerce businesses. Today the company announced raising $2.15 million in its second round of funding.     

Collegefeed promises to better the college job search — here’s one soon-to-be grad’s experience

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:12:03 GMT
Collegefeed aims to help college students present themselves professionally online, explore career options, and connect with employers. In order to test how well they accomplish these goals I recruited a current college senior to help me out.     

Pressure to perform: A closer look at web performance metrics

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:40 GMT
Guest Post In this month's startup shootout, Keynote Systems looks at how web performance affects site visitors and the best practices for creating the best user experience.     

With 50 percent better battery life, Intel’s Haswell will drive laptops that won’t burn your lap

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:55 GMT
When idle, the new fourth-generation Core chips will use 20 times less power than the predecessor chips.     

Want to make money & change the world? An idiot’s guide to ‘social entrepreneurship’

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:26:39 GMT
Silicon Valley's tech startups are increasingly using business process to drive positive social or environmental change. But what constitutes a "social entrepreneur?"