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• Netflix CEO not opposed to offline playbackNetflix CEO Reed Hastings has an open mind when it comes to offline playback, may be implemented one day.Apr 19, 2016 11:23 AM CDT
• Vizio's new 4K TVs start at $469, end at $3,999Vizio's latest TVs are suited to any budget, HDR, Dolby Vision, SmartCast featured.Apr 19, 2016 10:07 AM CDT
• John Romero is being a bigger tease about his upcoming FPS gameJohn Romero, of Quake and Doom fame, is definitely working on a new game and a few small, but key, details have surfaced.Apr 19, 2016 8:55 AM CDT
• New Umbrella Corps map set in Antarctica shown off by CapcomCapcom has released new screenshots showing off an Antarctic base for Umbrella Corps that was originally part of Resident Evil Code: Veronica.Apr 19, 2016 7:18 AM CDT
• Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: Legion for August 30Still playing World of Warcraft? Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: Legion for August 30.Apr 19, 2016 5:06 AM CDT
• LaCie's new 12big Thunderbolt 3 storage packs up to 96TB of storageNeed 96TB of storage? The new LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 is your new BFF.Apr 19, 2016 2:45 AM CDT
• Sony's new PS4 sports 4K upscaling, upgraded CPU, GPU and RAMSony's new PlayStation 4 upscales 1080p games to 4K, may be powered by AMD's new Polaris GPU.Apr 18, 2016 10:11 PM CDT
• DJI unveils its new M600 hexacopter, with 6 separate 'smart' batteriesDJI unveils its new Matrice 600 drone, capable of handling the insane Red Epic camera in the air.Apr 18, 2016 9:28 PM CDT
• Invest in our 'Silicon Valley: Season 2' Blu-ray giveawayThe hilarious latest season of the HBO comedy hit comes to Blu-ray, you can take one home for free!Apr 18, 2016 6:40 PM CDT
• What if the PS4K is just a regular PS4 that supports 4K Blu-rays?What if the PS4K's hype is off the mark, and the upcoming refresh is just a same-specced PS4 that supports UHD Blu-rays?Apr 18, 2016 6:00 PM CDT
• Full steam ahead for 'Jurassic World' sequel, studio confirms directorThe much anticipated follow up now in full development mode.Apr 18, 2016 5:46 PM CDT
• Battlezone 98 Redux releases on Steam today, more Redux titles plannedBattlezone 98 Redux from Rebellion, an RTS/FPS hybrid, is now available on Steam with a corresponding 20% discount for early adopters.Apr 18, 2016 5:10 PM CDT
• Netflix doesn't want to make exclusive VR contentVR isn't yet popular enough for Netflix to make VR exclusive content.Apr 18, 2016 4:33 PM CDT
• SteamOS gains another great physics-based racing game, Vector 36Vector 36, a physics-based racing game, has joined the ranks of nearly 1700 games that are compatible with SteamOS.Apr 18, 2016 4:04 PM CDT
• Dark Souls 3's first DLC release is a long ways awayThe first Dark Souls 3 DLC won't release until fall, according to Namco Bandai.Apr 18, 2016 3:35 PM CDT
• Australia Post testing delivery dronesAustralia Post first company to test deliver drones for commercial purposes, public trial expected later this year.Apr 18, 2016 3:07 PM CDT
• Titanfall 2 listed for 2016 releaseTitanfall 2 could release sometime this year, according to UK retailer GAME.Apr 18, 2016 2:31 PM CDT
• GameStop is now a full-fledged game publisherGameStop has announced that they're going to be entering the publishing business with four high powered developers already signed on.Apr 18, 2016 2:03 PM CDT
• Mafia 3 release date rumored for OctoberMafia 3's release windows has been outed by an industry insider, pointing at an October launch for 2K's new crime drama.Apr 18, 2016 1:30 PM CDT
• Netflix US subscriber count double that of ComcastLatest Comcast figures show 23 million subscribers, far fewer than Netflix.Apr 18, 2016 1:01 PM CDT
• BioShock dev is making an interactive Twilight Zone movieBioShock's Ken Levine is blending movies and games within the bizarre realm of The Twilight Zone.Apr 18, 2016 11:34 AM CDT
• Seagate HDD sales well below expectations in third quarterSeagate takes a big hit in HDD space in its latest quarter, SSDs and declining desktop markets.Apr 18, 2016 11:11 AM CDT
• Feral Rites from Insomniac blends Zelda and God of War in VRInsomniac Games has revealed that they're working on three new VR games, one of which is a third-person action-adventure called Feral Rites.Apr 18, 2016 10:13 AM CDT
• Rocket League's v1.16 update to fine-tune those hitboxesRocket League patch v1.16 addresses some nascent hitbox issues where the size of the hitbox was not proportional to the actual vehicle.Apr 18, 2016 9:27 AM CDT
• Counter-Strike 1.6 found playable on Android, which surprises no-oneAn astute programmer has ported Counter-Strike 1.6 from the PC over to Android, and it's available for anyone to download.Apr 18, 2016 8:16 AM CDT
• PSA: Two hours of maintenance on the PSN scheduled for next weekThe PlayStation Network is going to undergo a small, two hour, maintenance period next Monday, which should last only that ascribed amount of time.Apr 18, 2016 7:08 AM CDT
• Gears of War 4 runs at 30FPS in the campaign, 60FPS for multiplayer30FPS for the campaign, 60FPS for multiplayer on the Xbox One for Gears of War 4.Apr 18, 2016 4:25 AM CDT
• China's new Jia Jia robot can hold conversations with real humansLonely? Why not have a chat with China's latest realistic robot, Jia Jia.Apr 18, 2016 2:31 AM CDT
• Apple aunctions one-of-a-kind iPad Pro to London's Design museumApple's auctioning off a one-of-a-kind iPad Pro, Smart Dover and Apple Pencil to London's Design museum.Apr 18, 2016 12:49 AM CDT
• These early Destiny user interface prototypes are amazingHere's what Destiny would look like if Bungie followed their early designs.Apr 17, 2016 10:00 PM CDT
• Counter-Strike 1.6 playable on Android phonesAndroid owners can now get their counter-terrorism FPS fix on the go.Apr 17, 2016 8:32 PM CDT
• New Xbox One components revealed ahead of FCC embargoThe new Xbox One's wireless card gets revealed, further substantiating that Microsoft will reveal a new Xbox refresh at E3.Apr 17, 2016 7:30 PM CDT
• Hasselblad shoots for the moon with its new 100-megapixel cameraHasselblad unveils its insane H6D camera, available in 50- and 100-megapixel versions.Apr 17, 2016 7:00 PM CDT
• Dragonball GT looks absolutely incredible in Unreal Engine 4A fan recreates the epic universe-shattering chaos that is Dragonball GT with the power of Unreal Engine 4.Apr 17, 2016 6:37 PM CDT
• Be the hero in our 'Heroes Reborn' Blu-ray giveawayTake home NBC's 'Heroes: Reborn' on us!Apr 17, 2016 6:36 PM CDT
• Fallout 4: How to build gladiator arenas in Wasteland WorkshopWe show you important tips on how to set up your own chaotic Fallout 4 gladiator arenas on PC.Apr 17, 2016 5:38 PM CDT
• Fallout 4 tutorial: How to shrink yourself or become a giantWe show you how to become the size of a skyscraper or smaller than a mouse in Fallout 4.Apr 17, 2016 2:25 PM CDT
• Intel reportedly preparing for thousands of fresh layoffsIntel is reportedly preparing for a 'significant round' of job cuts.Apr 17, 2016 1:24 AM CDT
• PlayStation VR will be showcased in retail stores starting in JuneSony will begin its retail push on the PlayStation VR starting in June.Apr 16, 2016 11:32 PM CDT
• Canadian PM explains quantum computing to a reporter, like a bossDo you know what quantum computing is? If you don't, you could always ask Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.Apr 16, 2016 9:35 PM CDT
• DOOM has 'trademark id Tech texture streaming issue' on consolesDOOM is a mess on consoles, running at 1600x1080 on the PS4 and only 1350x1080 on Xbox One.Apr 16, 2016 6:58 PM CDT
• Verizon reportedly working on a next-gen set-top box with Intel techVerizon acquired technology from Intel, reportedly making a new set-top box.Apr 16, 2016 6:46 PM CDT
• DOOM will have an unlocked frame rate on PCid unlocks the frame rates on its latest Vulkan games engine, confirming DOOM's FPS will be uncapped.Apr 16, 2016 5:21 PM CDT
• Nintendo's next-gen console rumored to use 14nm Polaris GPU from AMDAMD's next-gen Polaris architecture rumored to be powering Nintendo's next-gen console.Apr 16, 2016 4:31 AM CDT
• iPhone sales expected to experience their first-ever decline this yearApple expected to experience their first year of declining iPhone sales, ever.Apr 16, 2016 1:22 AM CDT
• Intel unveils its new Apollo Lake platform, built on 14nm technologyIntel's new 14nm-based Apollo Lake platform revealed, will make a great low-cost PC platform.Apr 15, 2016 11:14 PM CDT
• Doom 3: Redux features overhauled graphics, FOV slider, and moreDoom 3 fan? Check out Doom 3: Redux, which has overhauled graphics, an FOV slider and more.Apr 15, 2016 9:29 PM CDT
• Bill passed by the House to limit FCC's power with Net NeutralityThe US House of Representatives have passed a bill designed to limit the authority of the FCC to set broadband pricing, but it could be more then that.Apr 15, 2016 8:03 PM CDT
• Microsoft starts warning users of upcoming OneDrive storage downgradesMicrosoft has begun to send out emails detailing when their free storage is going to be reduced.Apr 15, 2016 7:05 PM CDT
• Dark Souls 3 patch incoming this Monday, doesn't fix the big issuesFrom Software is releasing a new patch for Dark Souls 3 on Monday, but it's only for small bugs and glitches not the major PC issues.Apr 15, 2016 6:16 PM CDT
• Facebook changes turn news feed into quasi-news siteFacebook news feed changes give you easy access to sports and world news, among other topics.Apr 15, 2016 5:03 PM CDT
• Rainbow Six Siege is having a free-to-play weekend, discounted priceRainbow Six Siege is having a free-to-play weekend on the PC with full access to the game and transfer of progress if you decide to buy, at a discount.Apr 15, 2016 4:12 PM CDT
• AMC drops texting during movies idea in response to feedbackAMC gives phone use during movies idea the axe just two days after suggesting it.Apr 15, 2016 3:15 PM CDT
• Leaked Red Dead Redemption 2 map surfaces, reveals prequel timelineIt looks like Red Dead Redemption 2 is really happening, and Rockstar is planning a prequel rather than a sequel.Apr 15, 2016 2:56 PM CDT
• Another Ghostbusters game coming out alongside the movieA new Ghostbusters game is getting made by Activision and set to release in July. The new game is set in the universe and after the events of the new movie.Apr 15, 2016 1:01 PM CDT
• Elite: Dangerous' Engineers expansion flying into beta next monthElite: Dangerous' next expansion is entering a closed beta in the beginning of May, and will add a whole lot more fun things to do in the galaxy.Apr 15, 2016 11:14 AM CDT
• Apple rumored to rename OS X to 'MacOS' in the coming monthsOS X will soon be known as 'MacOS'Apr 15, 2016 10:28 AM CDT
• Minecraft sells 10,000 copies a dayMinecraft has yet to be dethroned from its reign on the games industry, and continues to rake in huge profits for Microsoft.Apr 15, 2016 9:30 AM CDT
• If Gears of War 4 fails, the future of the series could be jeopardizedThe devs behind Gears of War say that the franchise will likely continue as long as Gears 4 doesn't fail miserably.Apr 15, 2016 8:34 AM CDT
• GameStop exec says next-gen console launches could be 'imminent'Next-gen console launches could be 'imminent' according to GameStop executive.Apr 15, 2016 8:06 AM CDT
• Dark Souls 3 breaks records as franchise's fastest-selling PC portIn just three days, From Software's last chapter in the Souls franchise has raked in over half a million Steam sales.Apr 15, 2016 7:31 AM CDT
• Oculus 'don't condone' software hacks, promises changes Oculus is quick to squash software hacks that allow Rift exclusives to work on the competing HTC Vive headset.Apr 15, 2016 2:16 AM CDT
• James Cameron changes 'Avatar' saga plans, 4 more on the wayBut by the time they eventually come out, will anyone care?Apr 15, 2016 1:26 AM CDT
• Mirror's Edge Catalyst closed beta kicks off on April 22April 22 is when Faith will be seen again, in the Mirror's Edge Catalyst closed beta phase.Apr 15, 2016 12:54 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new hot fix driver supports the new open beta of DOOMNVIDIA GeForce owner? Grab the new hot fix drivers for the DOOM open beta.Apr 14, 2016 11:13 PM CDT
• AMD's next-gen Polaris 10 and Polaris 11 will be unveiled at ComputexAMD's next-gen Radeon R9 400 series will be unveiled during Computex in late May/early June.Apr 14, 2016 9:27 PM CDT
• Google donates $20 million to help disabled peopleGoogle Impact Challenge: Disabilities winners have been chosen, huge grants means technological developments to assist disabled are in the works.Apr 14, 2016 7:34 PM CDT
• Japanese 'Godzilla' reboot reveals first trailerGodzilla returns home to stomp Japan in new reboot.Apr 14, 2016 7:16 PM CDT
• AMC may allow phone use in theatersMovie theater chain AMC considering texting auditoriums to get millennials into seats.Apr 14, 2016 5:00 PM CDT
• How to fix mod conflicts with Fallout 4's Wasteland Workshop DLCAre you having trouble accessing Wasteland Workshop DLC content on your modded Fallout 4 game? Here's an easy fix.Apr 14, 2016 2:40 PM CDT
• Throwback Thursday; reliving the horrors in Clive Barker's UndyingWe took a look at Clive Barker's Undying, a historic masterpiece in FPS design, and end up enjoying the story more than we thought, despite the graphics.Apr 14, 2016 2:10 PM CDT
• Homefront: The Revolution coming to SteamOS, after the Windows versionHomefront: The Revolution has been confirmed to be launching on OS X and Linux, though they've delayed that until after the initial release.Apr 14, 2016 1:04 PM CDT
• DOOM's multiplayer armor unlockables are absolutely fabulousDOOM's multiplayer offers a staggering amount of customization options and permutations to choose from.Apr 14, 2016 12:05 PM CDT
• Lando has been confirmed for Star Wars: Battlefront Bespin expansionHello what have we here? Lando Calrissian has been confirmed as one of the new heroes coming to the next Bespin expansion for Star Wars: Battlefront.Apr 14, 2016 11:02 AM CDT
• A new Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter gameplay trailer shows upSherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter has a new trailer setting up the beginning of the game as well as a new release date that's been announced.Apr 14, 2016 10:03 AM CDT

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