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Week of Warcraft – Will Thrall Not Come Back as Warchief?
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:49:41 +0000Episode 5 of Week of Warcraft! Our host Chris “The Bearded Gamer” Arnone covers all of the latest news to hit World of Warcraft. In this episode we cover the new Townlong Steppes Zone in beta, the black market auction house that MMO-Champion datamined, a WoW Guild becomes a world first in Diablo ...
Blizzplanet: Diablo III Normal Difficulty
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:05:54 +0000It’s been ages since the first time I beat Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. I can’t say I played religiously everyday, nor multiplayer. Still, I have fond times spending hours and days clearing every single cave, basement, and underground levels. Some people rush through the ...
StarCraft Summary – KeSPA Invades
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:47 +0000Episode 5 of StarCraft Summary! Our host Chris “The Bearded Gamer” Arnone covers all of the latest news to hit our favorite RTS game, StarCraft. In this episode we cover the balance changes made to Protoss and Zerg, the upcoming MLG Spring Arena 2, KeSPA’s exclusive partnership with MLG fo ...
Diablo Dialogue – I’ll Give You an Error 37
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:04:46 +0000Diablo 3 has launched! Is anyone watching this…? Hello? Anyone? Our host, Chris “The Bearded Gamer” Arnone takes us through this week’s news of everyone’s favorite Action RPG, Diablo. This week’s episode we cover how the Diablo 3 launch went, becoming Amazon’ ...
Blizzplanet Interview: Diablo III: The Order – Nate Kenyon
Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:57 +0000Blizzplanet interviewed Nate Kenyon in a live chat to discuss details of Diablo III: The Order (took place Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00pm EST / 3:00pm PST). There is no Diablo III spoilers in the book, but the story helps you dig the single player storyline even more. Check out the transcript: Diablo ...
Diablo III Login Issues – Error 37
Tue, 15 May 2012 08:02:25 +0000The Diablo III login screen displays a Battle.net Notice acknowledging the Error 37 issue. Basically, keep trying every 5/10 minutes until you are lucky and get through the avalanche of login attempts. Blizzard IT Team is working on it. Welcome to Diablo III! The fight for Sanctuary has begun. Pleas ...
Diablo III Collector’s Edition Unavailability at Stores Teh Sux
Tue, 15 May 2012 07:50:01 +0000I had pre-ordered Diablo III Collector’s Edition several months ago when Amazon listed it the first time. However, I went to a store to grab a second copy for a giveaway I haven’t announced. In attempting to do that, I experienced what many of our visitors likely experienced when going i ...
Diablo III Authenticator Available at Blizzard Store
Mon, 14 May 2012 23:49:26 +0000The Diablo III Authenticator has finally been revealed. It can be ordered at the official Blizzard Store. Limit 2 units per order and 6 units per month. Battle.net Authenticator not for resale. Battle.net Authenticator – Diablo III Edition (United States Only) Battle.net Authenticator for use ...
Join Eldorian at D3Sanc’s Live stream Party
Mon, 14 May 2012 23:37:42 +0000D3Sanc.com is having a launch party tonight from 1 AM EST – 3 AM EST – which ends right when the game is finally available in the Americas region. Since we’re not hosting our own party – I got invited to come to theirs and hang out on Skype with them as we stream. I plan on b ...
Diablo III Midnight Launch: Irvine Livestream & NYC Plans
Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:22 +0000Those in New York City, I just called the Times Square Best Buy store over the phone and was informed the only Best Buy planning a New York City Diablo III Midnight Launch is the Union Square Best Buy located in 14th Street & Broadway. No developers coming, just pick your copy there at midnight ...
Verizon's and Comcast's data caps: Who wins and who loses?
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 PDTBroadband data caps were a hot topic this week as Comcast and Verizon Wireless separately talked up upcoming changes to their policies. So how will these data cap tweaks affect consumers? In short, Comcast's move, which increases its existing cap from 250 GB to 300 GB and now offers an overage fee f ...
Microsoft opines: Vista was 'cheesy'; three devices too many
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:56:37 PDTWindows Vista: 'Get more done in less time.' Not everyone agreed with that Microsoft ad copy. (Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft published a "brief" history of the Windows interface in a blog post today that offered some flashes of candor about Vista and Windows 95 and argued that the tablet as ...
Google brings further tweaks to Gmail
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:19:58 PDTIf you use Google+ and its Circles feature, you'll see your friends' faces up top in your in-box when you select a given circle. (Credit: Google) Google announced two new tweaks to Gmail this week, including further integration with Google+. Among other things, the changes bring Google prof ...
Sony comes clean on worldwide Android 4.0 tablet update
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:54 PDTSony must stay on top of Android updates for its tablets to remain relevant to consumers. (Credit: Sony) One must wonder why Sony cannot get out of the habit of playing a fragmented and behind-the-curve Android release schedule for its devices. Finally putting speculation to rest, a Sony represent ...
Turn photos into sketches on iOS
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:55:28 PDT(Credit: CNET) Everyone who uses Instagram, EyeEm, or other photo-sharing apps knows how easy it can be to add effects to photos and make them look even better than the original. But there's another group of apps at the iTunes App Store that add something more to your images, taking a mostly mundan ...
Steve Jobs TV movie to film at the original Apple garage
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:48:00 PDT(Credit: CNET) For those wondering how authentic the upcoming made-for-TV movie about Steve Jobs will be, maker Five Star Feature Films says it's going to actual locations, including Jobs' childhood home, where the first Apple computers were pieced together in the garage. The film's production com ...
Facebook's aggressive approach to solving its mobile problem
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:03 PDTFacebook's approach to mobile: if you can't beat them, buy them! Facebook knows mobile is its Achilles' heel, but I didn't expect the company to take such aggressive actions to solve its mobile problem. The social network admitted to the weakness earlier this month when it amended its IPO f ...
Backdoor security flaw found in ZTE Score M
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:49 PDTThe ZTE Score M (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) A security hole was recently discovered in MetroPCS' ZTE Score M, allowing third-parties the ability to control the device. On May 10, a guest post on Pastebin included a hard-coded password for a root shell backdoor that would allow a hacker access to th ...
Key moments in Facebook history (graphic)
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:29:08 PDTIt took just eight years for Zuckerberg to turn his Harvard dorm room project into a giant public company that now boasts a user base approaching almost 15 percent of the world's population. Almost from the moment Zuckerberg landed in Silicon Valley back in 2004, ostensibly just for the summer, the ...
Should you buy Facebook stock? Roundtable panelists discuss
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:58 PDTAs Facebook was trading as a public company for the first time today, we assembled a group of tech and finance experts to talk about the new stock. Is it worth buying? What will it do for technology overall? Can Facebook compete on mobile? Our panelists to debate these and related topics: Jill ...
Conquer Online: 9th Anniversary Luxury Gift Packs!
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:44:22 GMTSince the release in 2003, CO has proven itself to be one of the most successful MMOs of its genre, spawning several expansion packs and subsequent titles, and introducing millions of players to the ancient Chinese martial arts world. This May, Conquer Online will start in style with its 9th year an ...
General: Project Copernicus Flythrough Video Released
Fri, 18 May 2012 03:36:57 GMTEven with all of the gloom and doom news hitting the net about 38Studios' financial difficulties, the team working on "Project Copernicus", an MMO based in the same world as Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, has released a new flythrough video. Enjoy!
Spirit Tales: First Content Update Coming May 23rd
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:42:18 GMTKoramGame has announced that the first major content update to Spirit Tales will be released on May 23rd. The update will come a new instanced dungeon and new additions to the Item Mall.
Eden Eternal: Latest Update Brings Significant Changes
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:19 GMTThe Eden Eternal team has announced that the latest patch has brought some significant changes into the game. Changes include a new mount, a new teleport system and adjustments in the way gain experience and fame.
Runescape: The Evolution of Combat Project Detailed
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:20:22 GMTThe RuneScape team is ready to reveal details about the Evolution of Combat update that will shortly arrive in a limited-access beta phase. According to the team, the update with retool the entire combat system to give players a revolutionary new way to fight.
Aion: Gameforge Details Housing, Weather & Handicrafting
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:13:24 GMTGameforge has released new information about the forthcoming update to the EU version of Aion. Included in the sneak peek is information about player housing, the new weather system and "handicrafting".
Diablo 3: Doom & Gloom for Diablo 3?
Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:04 GMTIn a rather ironic twist, today's Devil's Advocate takes a look at Diablo III and the rather difficult launch that players have been enduring since Tuesday and, just maybe, difficulties that will arrive down the road apiece. See what we have to say about the whole thing and then weigh in with your t ...
General: Less Bias Means More Money
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:24 GMTIn today's Developer Perspectives, we take a look at the idea of bias in game development. Bias is a super-charged word and we've got lots to say about it. Keep reading!
Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Druid Profiled
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:25 GMTTurbine and the Dungeons & Dragons Online team have released a new developer diary that is specifically focused on the new Druid class that will arrive with the Menace of the Underdark expansion. MotU is set to hit live status on May 25th. Enjoy!
TERA: Review in Progress Part Four
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:28:32 GMTThis marks the fourth episode in our continuing journey through En Masse Entertainment's TERA. In this installment, we take a look at questing, gear, the epic action and more. Read on and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Do not despair: Facebook revenue — and its share price — are just at the beginning
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:40 +0000So, Facebook is now public, and it got off to the most unimaginable and inauspicious start, losing $4 between the NASDAQ’s opening and closing bells. But don’t go jumping out any windows just yet. There’s no question that the IPO …
For Facebook, life ain’t nothin’ but glitches and IPOs
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:25:18 +0000In addition to being one of the largest initial public offerings ever, Facebook’s IPO drew so much interest that the system couldn’t keep up with demand. Facebook expected to make its public debut at 8 a.m. PT this morning, but …
And now, here’s Zuckerberg riding the Wall Street bull, impaling investors
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:00:24 +0000Leave it up to Next Media Animation, the Taiwanese firm known for its wacky news videos, to create the only Facebook IPO wrap-up that’s actually worth watching. Sure, this Facebook wrap-up features a dead-eyed Zuckerberg riding the Wall Street bull …
Facebook amends S-1 with share allotments for IPO underwriters
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:57:12 +0000Facebook released the amount of shares allocated to each of its underwriters today, following its less-than-stellar IPO day. The company went public on the Nasdaq to an EKG-like performance, ending in a .38 cent gain today. The update came in …
Can you buy good Karma? Facebook just did
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:37:25 +0000Buying its way into social commerce, Facebook has acquired mobile gifting app Karma for an undisclosed sum. “We’re thrilled to announce that Karma has been acquired by Facebook. The service that Karma provides will continue to operate in full force,” …
Facebook disappoints on its opening day, closing down $4 from where it opened
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:02:35 +0000At the end of Facebook’s first day of public trading, its shares were selling for around 9.5 percent less than their opening price. By the time the closing bell rang, the stock ticker symbol FB sat at $38.37, according to …
Amazeballs: This anti-gravity ball can remember your touch
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:31 +0000Is it just me, or does it feel like the “future” we all see in TV shows and movies is getting closer and closer to reality? A team of researchers at MIT have created a small atmosphere, the ZeroN, where …
The road to IPO: Here’s how Facebook grew from $3.50 to $38 a share
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:50:22 +0000It’s official: Facebook is a public company. With all the hype around Facebook’s big day and the obsession with who’s-getting-rich numbers, its easy to forget to that we’ve had a front row view of Facebook’s ascendance to $38 a share, …
Facebook alumni startup funding up 137 percent over last year
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:48:17 +0000Mark Zuckerberg and his current employees aren’t the only ones making it big in Silicon Valley today. Former Facebook employees who have struck out on their own and started companies — referred to as the Facebook Mafia — have collectively …
GamesBeat Weekly Roundup
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:13 +0000If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best games stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.