News Archive: February 2012

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Where's Half-Life 3? 30,000+ gamers intend to find outHalf-Life 3 is nowhere to be seen, people are demanding answers.Feb 1, 2012 8:23 PM CST
Metro: Last Light delayed, won't see the light of day until 2013Metro 2033 gets delayed, won't arrive until 2013.Feb 5, 2012 7:12 PM CST
Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars Bundle & Game arrives April 3rdMicrosoft are set to release Kinect Star Wars Bundle and Game on April 3.Feb 8, 2012 7:08 PM CST
Steam suffers worldwide failure over the weekend, runs out of... steamValve experiences worldwide failure of Steam over the weekend, a failure of a datacenter UPS is to b.Feb 13, 2012 11:21 PM CST
Mass Effect 3 PC Demo is now availableMass Effect 3 PC Demo is available, get on it!Feb 15, 2012 8:24 PM CST
Alan Wake on PC was profitable within 48 hoursThe PC version of Alan Wake was profitable within 48 hours.Feb 20, 2012 11:29 PM CST
Valve's Gabe Newell talks DRM, is also open to developing gaming hardwareGabe Newell interviewed, talks about DRM, and more.Feb 23, 2012 1:29 AM CST
Epic to show off Unreal Engine 4 next week, our first taste of next-gen gamingEpic are set to show off Unreal Engine 4 next week to "select licensees, partners and prospective cu.Feb 28, 2012 2:35 AM CST
Doom 4 artwork leaked, is this the real deal?Leaked artwork of Doom 4 has surfaced.Feb 29, 2012 9:27 PM CST
RumorTT: Next-gen iPod Nano to sport camera, clip makes a return, tooRumorTT: Next-generation iPod Nano to sport camera, makes the clip return and this time it will most.Feb 1, 2012 6:32 PM CST
Samsung Galaxy S III will receive its own special launch event 'in first half of 2012'Samsung confirms Galaxy S III delay, also confirms Galaxy S III will have its own launch event somet.Feb 2, 2012 1:26 AM CST
RumorTT: Apple iPad 3 to sport quad-core A6 chip, available in LTERumorTT: Apple iPad 3 to include quad-core A6 processor, LTE support.Feb 2, 2012 4:28 AM CST
Apple spotted browsing around for TV parts, shall we call it iBrowsing?Apple shopping around for TV parts, how close are we to a proper Apple TV?Feb 3, 2012 12:22 AM CST
Anonymous eavesdrops FBI conference call, releases audio recording onlineAnonymous drops in on call between FBI, Scotland Yard, puts conversation online.Feb 5, 2012 10:20 PM CST
Another torrent site closes, this time voluntarily, BTJunkie closes its doorsBTJunkie closes down, another BT site bites the dust.Feb 6, 2012 9:26 PM CST
Germany-based Caseking acquires Overclockers UKOverclockers UK has been acquired by Caseking.Feb 7, 2012 7:41 PM CST
Heat could be the key to making hard drives hundreds of times fasterResearchers conclude that heat is the key to making HDDs hundreds of times faster.Feb 7, 2012 11:20 PM CST
Google release Chrome 17, sports "instant" browsing, improved securityChrome 17 is available, includes "instant" browsing, improved security.Feb 8, 2012 10:20 PM CST
Got 90MB spare on your Internet cap, you could download the entire Pirate Bay if you wanted90MB: all it takes to download The Pirate Bay in a single zip file.Feb 9, 2012 9:18 PM CST
Google updates YouTube for Google TV, adds YouTube channel pages and moreGoogle have just updated YouTube for Google TV, more features included, it's also faster.Feb 12, 2012 7:45 PM CST
Microsoft opening new retail stores soon, will step over the border to Canada by the end of the yearMicrosoft opening four new retail stores soon, will also launch in Canada later this year.Feb 13, 2012 12:18 AM CST
Samsung aren't worried about Apple's TV, says "TVs are ultimately about picture quality"Samsung talk about Apple's upcoming TV, says they're not worried about it.Feb 13, 2012 7:45 PM CST
Grammy's take in 40 million viewers, near-record ratings, CBS thanks the WebNear-record ratings for this years Grammy Awards.Feb 14, 2012 1:21 AM CST
Intel's Haswell sports DirectX 11.1 graphicsIntel Haswell will sport DirectX 11.1, will support Auto-Stereoscopic 3D (AS3D) and more.Feb 14, 2012 4:16 AM CST
Europe cold snap, Global Warming? Three letter word, starts and ends in 'L'Global warming, yet Europe goes through Cold Snap. Hundreds dead, thousands cut off.Feb 15, 2012 12:19 AM CST
Leaked images of BlackBerry 10 OS, looks swishBlackBerry 10 OS images are out, looks impressive.Feb 15, 2012 10:28 PM CST
RumorTT: Apple TV refresh, 1080p iTunes Store, coming soonRumorTT: 1080p iTunes content, new Apple TV to be announced soon.Feb 16, 2012 3:26 AM CST
Intel to push back Ivy Bridge launch from April to JuneIntel to delay Ivy Bridge launch, Sandy Bridge-based notebook inventories are moving slowly.Feb 16, 2012 9:16 PM CST
Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus N starts shipping in Germany, gives evil stare to AppleLawsuit-avoiding Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N hits Germany's shelves.Feb 17, 2012 6:20 AM CST
Qualcomm shows off Snapdragon S4's cameraQualcomm Snapdragon S4 camera gets sneak-peaked.Feb 20, 2012 1:21 AM CST
iOS 5.1 sports unlock-to-camera, as well as new language support for SiriApple's upcoming iOS 5.1 includes new unlock-to-camera, new language support for Siri, too.Feb 20, 2012 5:57 PM CST
Spotted: Samsung-contracted iPad 3 displaysSpotted: iPad 3 displays which were contracted by Samsung.Feb 21, 2012 2:20 AM CST
NVIDIA Kepler GK104 part will be called the GeForce GTX 670 TiNVIDIA Kepler GK104 will eventually be known as the GeForce GTX 670 Ti.Feb 21, 2012 9:28 PM CST
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom is now banned from the InternetKim Dotcom receives bail, but is now banned from the Internet.Feb 22, 2012 3:36 AM CST
RumorTT: Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro's could adopt MacBook Air's form factorRumorTT: MacBook Pro could become as thin as the MacBook Air this year.Feb 23, 2012 2:24 AM CST
Samsung shows off 32nm quad-core ARM chipSamsung show off next-gen, quad-core, ARM-based Exynos chip built on 32nm process.Feb 23, 2012 6:25 PM CST
Samsung to reimburse owners of faulty TVsSamsung to pay for bill for new repairs, reimburse for previous repairs, or offer $300 to customers Feb 24, 2012 3:29 AM CST
HTC unveils One X, is it the one? Sports NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core SoCHTC outs One X, "it is the one phone you will need"Feb 27, 2012 2:34 AM CST
RumorTT: Windows 8 will launch in Q4 2012, with the ARM-based version launching in Q2 2013RumorTT: ARM-based version of Windows 8 won't launch until next year.Feb 27, 2012 9:24 PM CST
NVIDIA Kepler power circuitry, 300W TDP300W TDP: NVIDIA Kepler to hit the ceiling, again.Feb 28, 2012 3:29 AM CST
People spend 136x more time on Facebook than Google+ in JanuaryFacebook owns Google+ in January, stats show users spend 136x more time on Facebook than Google+Feb 29, 2012 11:45 PM CST

Battlefield 3 DLC to be revealed next weekBattlefield 3 to get announcement of DLC next week, some fans expect an "all-American DLC pack"Feb 2, 2012 10:19 PM CST
Crytek's Cevat Yerli launches GFACE social networking betaGFACE, a social networking beta from the people who bought you Crysis.Feb 5, 2012 9:20 PM CST
Valve and Bethesda release official Portal 2 mod for SkyrimPortal 2 mod is now available for Skyrim, say what!Feb 10, 2012 3:18 AM CST
Unreal Engine 4 seems to require at least ten times the power than current-gen consolesNext-generation Unreal Engine 4 to pump out 1080p @ 30fps @ 40,000 operations per pixel, adds up to Feb 14, 2012 7:03 PM CST
Alan Wake is now available on PC!Alan Wake finds its way onto PC, had to replace batteries for the flashlight on its way.Feb 16, 2012 7:28 PM CST
EVE Online generated more than $66 million in revenue last yearCCP Games' MMORPG EVE Online, generated more than $66 million in revenue last year alone.Feb 22, 2012 4:19 AM CST
Blizzard tells gamers to thinking about how awesome Diablo III will be, compares it to crappy M. Night Shyamalan moviesGamer's expectations of Diablo III should be lower, says Blizzard.Feb 23, 2012 8:24 PM CST
RumorTT: Xbox Next/720 is codenamed "Durango"RumorTT: Durango: the codename of the next-generation Xbox 720/Next.Feb 29, 2012 12:25 AM CST
Apple appeals Chinese court ruling, where it was rejected the ownership of the iPad trademark in ChinaApple rejected in China, appeals for the ownership of the iPad name in China.Feb 1, 2012 12:23 AM CST
WikiLeaks to set sail, wants to move servers offshore to fall under maritime lawWikiLeaks wants to get their servers onto open waters, plans to put them on a boat to fall under mar.Feb 1, 2012 7:20 PM CST
Facebook files $5 billion IPO, 'likes' itFacebook files $5 billion IPO, also says they'll start selling public stock ASAP.Feb 2, 2012 2:18 AM CST
Lake Vostok, Antartica: Russian scientists have been radio silent for 5 daysLake Vostok, Antarctica may have hidden secrets, Russian scientists have been radio silent for 5 day.Feb 2, 2012 7:26 PM CST
AMD's future products to include ARM cores, also steamrolling toward mobile marketAMD to enter ARM wrestle, ARM helps them.Feb 3, 2012 3:21 AM CST
Gamer dies during League of Legends 400% bonus IP event, body was unnoticed for 9 hours23-year-old League of Legends gamer dies during 400% bonus IP event.Feb 6, 2012 1:26 AM CST
Motorola want 2.25% of Apple's mobile sales for their 3G patent useMotorola want 2.25% of Apple's mobile sales as they use a Motorola 3G patent.Feb 7, 2012 2:23 AM CST
Google release Chrome for Android Beta, just for Android 4.0 devices for nowGoogle for Android Beta hits Ice Cream Sandwich-powered devices.Feb 7, 2012 10:12 PM CST
Paradox: 95% of our revenue is from digital distributionParadox says that 95% of their revenue comes from digital distribution Feb 8, 2012 1:23 AM CST
Hasbro announces NERF Lazer Tag, uses iPhone or iPod Touch and sports augmented reality lazer tag gameplayHasbro announces NERF Lazer Tag, augmented reality-based lazer tag!Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM CST
Apple lose to Samsung with preliminary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1NApple lose to Samsung in Duesseldorf court, Galaxy Tab 10.1N has been cleared for sale in Germany.Feb 10, 2012 4:20 AM CST
Apple strikes yet again, seeks ban on Samsung Galaxy NexusApple seek preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Nexus.Feb 12, 2012 8:47 PM CST
2012 HDTV prices leaked, get some pricing on Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung setsPrices leak for 2012 HDTV sets: Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Sharp pricing unveiled.Feb 13, 2012 1:18 AM CST
Samsung outs Galaxy Tab 2, sports Android 4.0 Ice Cream SandwichSamsung to offer Galaxy Tab 2, 7-inch, Ice Cream Sandwich-powered beauty.Feb 13, 2012 9:24 PM CST
Transformer 4 confirmed, Michael Bay to direct, currently has no cast or story, will be released in June 2014Transformers 4 will arrive in 2014, Michael Bay will direct once again.Feb 14, 2012 2:13 AM CST
RumorTT: Apple to have iPad 3 announcement on March 7thRumorTT: Apple iPad 3 to be announced on March 7th, sports quad-core, 4G LTE.Feb 14, 2012 5:20 AM CST
The Pirate Bay removes torrents from site, now uses Magnet links, UMAD, RIAA/MPAA?The Pirate Bay introduces Magnet links, waves goodbye torrents.Feb 15, 2012 4:21 AM CST
CBS could end up producing new shows for NetflixCBS might end up producing new shows for Netflix.Feb 16, 2012 12:26 AM CST
Apple announces Mountain Lion, grrrApple releases developer preview of ninth major OS X release, Mountain Lion.Feb 16, 2012 6:32 PM CST
DriverTT: AMD Catalyst 12.1 Pre-Certified driversDriverTT: AMD release Pre-Certified Catalyst 12.2 drivers.Feb 17, 2012 12:30 AM CST
Optus acquires Vivid Wireless, is now set to unleash 4G networkOptus ready to take on 4G, acquires Vivid Wireless for $230 million.Feb 19, 2012 7:44 PM CST
Microsoft reveals new logo for Windows 8Microsoft unveils new logo set to roll in with Windows 8, is no longer a flag.Feb 20, 2012 3:21 AM CST
AMD "Pircairn" 7800-series specs are hereAMD's Radeon HD 7800-series "Pitcairn" gets some specification leakage.Feb 20, 2012 7:30 PM CST
Samsung announce Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2Samsung announce sequels to two Android handsets, Galaxy Mini 2 and Galaxy Ace 2.Feb 21, 2012 3:23 AM CST
DriverTT: NVIDIA GeForce 295.73 WHQL drivers, "essential" for Skyrim, Diablo III and Mass Effect 3DriverTT: NVIDIA releases new WHQL-certified 295.73 drivers, Skyrim, Diablo III and Mass Effect "ess.Feb 22, 2012 12:29 AM CST
Google's Android-powered HUD display glasses will debut this yearGoogle heads-up display (HUD), Android-based specks to be released this year.Feb 22, 2012 7:01 PM CST
PlayStation Vita gets Facebook app, now on the US PlayStation StoreFacebook PS Vita app arrives on the US PlayStation Store.Feb 23, 2012 4:34 AM CST
Box goes all-in with Android, offers 50GB of free storageBox joins up with Google, updates their Android app, and now offers 50GB of free storage.Feb 23, 2012 7:29 PM CST
Windows 8 Consumer Preview is nearly completeWindows 8 Consumer Preview should be signed off tomorrow, is build version 8250.Feb 24, 2012 4:30 AM CST
Opera Mini Next is here, is smarter and more socialOpera Mini Next and Opera Mobile 12 are now available.Feb 27, 2012 4:45 AM CST
Intel confirms Ivy Bridge delay, can't build a bridge to get over itIntel confirms delay of Ivy Bridge, will ship "eight-to-ten weeks" later than initially planned.Feb 27, 2012 11:35 PM CST
PayPal rolls out in nearly 2,000 Home Depot stores across the U.S.Home Depot gets PayPal in-store payment system to nearly 2,000 retail stores across America.Feb 28, 2012 7:25 PM CST

Alan Wake arrives on PC February 16, "looks absolutely beautiful"Alan Wake arrives on PC in two weeks, includes upgraded graphics, mouse and keyboard support.Feb 3, 2012 2:23 AM CST
Skyrim Creation Kit goes live, start creating your own modsWant to mod Skyrim? Now is your chance, the Skyrim Creation Kit is here!Feb 8, 2012 12:20 AM CST
Epic's Tim Sweeney says there's "too many platforms"Tim Sweeney, Epic CEO, says there are "too many platforms"Feb 12, 2012 11:23 PM CST
R18+ is currently being discussed by Australian parliamentAustralian parliament discussing R18+ gaming, we could see R18+ passed soon.Feb 14, 2012 8:23 PM CST
Max Payne 3's Official Trailer #2 is hereMax Payne 3 gets official trailer number two, explains more of the story.Feb 17, 2012 1:25 AM CST
Borderlands 2 release date is 09/18/12, new trailer releasedBorderlands 2 to be released on September 18, new trailer follows release announcement.Feb 22, 2012 9:20 PM CST
Angry Birds: Space, coming to a Galaxy Note near youAngry Birds: Space will debut with Samsung Galaxy Note.Feb 27, 2012 3:50 AM CST
Tegra 3-enhanced version of Sonic 4: Episode II shown offSonic 4: Episode 2 gets Tegra 3-enhanced version.Feb 29, 2012 1:25 AM CST
Kinect and Notebooks, Microsoft to change the way we interact with devicesMicrosoft wants Kinect on laptops, prototypes are "in the wild"Feb 1, 2012 2:33 AM CST
A single tweet stops a couple from being allowed to enter the U.S.Couple gets blocked from entering the U.S., over a single tweet that they would "destroy America", a.Feb 1, 2012 10:49 PM CST
The Pirate Bay founders' get sentences finaled, face jail timeThe Pirate Bay founders' get rejected by Supreme Court, now face jail time.Feb 2, 2012 3:18 AM CST
Crackle has launched an Xbox Live app, gives US, UK, Canadian and Australians access to TV shows, movies, for freeCrackle arrives on the Xbox 360, is Kinect-compatible, free TV shows and movies to Xbox Live Gold su.Feb 2, 2012 9:23 PM CST
Thermaltake Level 10 GT COD case mod video at Taipei Game Show 2012One of the best mods to the Level 10 GT chassis so far?Feb 4, 2012 7:05 AM CST
Google HUD eyeglasses, augmented reality is coming soonGoogle HUD eyeglasses, my birthday present is nearly here.Feb 6, 2012 8:23 PM CST
Microsoft says "What do you want to kill today?", replies with "the Start button in Windows 8"Microsoft kill the Start button in Windows 8.Feb 7, 2012 5:26 AM CST
RumorTT: NVIDIA Kepler GPU lineup leaked!RumorTT: Leaked lineup of NVIDIA Kepler GPUs, GeForce 600-series here we come!Feb 7, 2012 10:34 PM CST
PowerColor's new HD 7970 steps in front of the cameraPowerColor's new dual-fan HD 7970 poses for the camera.Feb 8, 2012 5:59 PM CST
Amazon could launch a 9-inch Kindle by mid-2012Amazon rumored to release a 9-inch Kindle Fire by mid-2012.Feb 9, 2012 8:09 PM CST
The Bourne Legacy Official TrailerThe Bourne Legacy Official Trailer is here, watch Jeremy Renner in action.Feb 10, 2012 5:19 AM CST
Last year's Steam hack worse than previously believed, credit card details and more were takenSteam hack in 2011 is worse than previously thought, encrypted credit card data, and more taken.Feb 12, 2012 9:19 PM CST
NVIDIA's GK104 is reportedly in the hands of AIBsNVIDIA's mid-range 'GK104' part is reportedly in the hands of add-in board partners.Feb 13, 2012 4:23 AM CST
Google splurging $120 million on Googleplex expansion, includes secret test labs, demo facilityGoogle are spending more than $120 million in construction projects at its Mountain View HQ.Feb 13, 2012 10:16 PM CST
VLC 2.0 is here, sports new UI and Blu-ray support for OS XVLC 2.0 sports new UI, as well as Blu-ray playback support for OS X.Feb 14, 2012 3:17 AM CST
AMD's Eric Demers leaves Team RedAMD's Corporate VP & CTO, Graphics Division, Eric Demers, is leaving.Feb 14, 2012 9:19 PM CST
Razer second wave of Blade gaming laptops sells outRazer Blade's second wave of units sells out, more stock coming on February 29th.Feb 15, 2012 10:07 PM CST
Apple are at it once again, now want to sue the already bankrupt KodakApple now suing Kodak, seems the lawsuits will never stop.Feb 16, 2012 1:24 AM CST
RumorTT: Google could launch Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" in Q2 of this year, would run alongside Windows 8RumorTT: Google could launch Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" in Q2 of this year.Feb 16, 2012 7:35 PM CST
DriverTT: AMD also release Catalyst Application Profiles 12.1 CAP 3, includes improved Alan Wake CrossFire performance and moreDriverTT: AMD also release new Catalyst Application Profiles in the form of v12.1 CAP 3.Feb 17, 2012 12:35 AM CST
Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K Engineering Sample goes through some testing, impressive resultsIntel's upcoming Ivy Bridge-based Core i5-3570K ES chip gets tested.Feb 20, 2012 12:23 AM CST
VIA shows us its USB 3.0 Active Optical Cable for cabling length of around 100 metersUses fiber optics instead of copper for much further length and better security.Feb 20, 2012 6:16 AM CST
Apple settles "Antennagate" class-action lawsuit, has to pay $15 to iPhone 4 ownersApple offer $15 or new bumper case for iPhone 4 as part of a class-action lawsuit.Feb 20, 2012 8:21 PM CST
Japan's Softbank to launch 76Mbps 4G network this weekJapan's Softbank to launch 76Mbps-capable mobile data service this week, only sports 5GB downloads.Feb 21, 2012 8:41 PM CST
Samsung releases Learning Hub, wants to school Apple's iTunes USamsung introduce new platform in the form of 'Learning Hub', will offer educational content to Gala.Feb 22, 2012 1:26 AM CST
VIA demonstrates world's first quad-core Mini-ITX motherboard, EPIA-M900Small board designed to offer big HD support for digital signage.Feb 23, 2012 2:01 AM CST
ASRock partner with Fatal1ty for new X79 Professional motherboardASRock/Fatal1ty introduce X79-based high-performance motherboard: ASRock/Fatal1ty X79 Professional.Feb 23, 2012 5:51 PM CST
MSI Afterburner 2.2.0 Beta 14 is hereOverclocking out of the box becomes an easy job with MSI afterburner.Feb 23, 2012 9:43 PM CST
$15,000,000,000,000 ($15 trillion) in fraud exposed in UK House of Lords$15 trillion fraud exposed by UK House of Lords?Feb 24, 2012 5:41 AM CST
ASUS unveil the Padfone, sports 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon S4 CPU, ICS, and moreASUS unveil Padfone, sports some deliciously awesome specs and features.Feb 27, 2012 5:28 AM CST
Samsung gets all candid, admits 'we're not doing very well in the tablet market'Samsung admits they're not doing well in the tablet market, want to push their Galaxy Note smartphon.Feb 28, 2012 1:35 AM CST
Foursquare app for PS Vita checks into US PlayStation StoreFoursquare hits US PlayStation Store, wants to be Mayor.Feb 29, 2012 2:30 AM CST

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