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E3 2009 was pretty successful. We saw some interesting games, a new PSP incarnation and quite a few extra peripherals. For the most part, a very productive couple of days. But, there were a few stains upon an otherwise spotless event. Yes, I’m talking about the flops. The moments when… Continue Reading »

It would be wise to make some plans outdoors on June 16, 2009, because Xbox Live won’t be around to keep you company. Starting at 12:01a.m. (PST), Xbox Live will be undergoing maintenance that could last up to 24 hours. This means there will no be online multiplayer, the My… Continue Reading »

The press conferences for the Big Three - Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft - put at least partial rest to months of speculation, rumors and artist renderings of supposed motion control devices being released by each company. The good news is that all three were able to perform live demonstrations of… Continue Reading »

Never before have I ever been as excited about announcements from a keynote as I am right now from the Microsoft keynote that took place yesterday (June 1, 2009) afternoon. While I should be reserving judgment, what can Sony or Nintendo really bring to the table that would trump Microsoft… Continue Reading »

FROM GADGETELL - Already, the new Microsoft Zune HD is looking pretty good, with its HD playback and all.  At the E3 tradeshow today, Microsoft unveiled an announcement, which didn’t really come as a surprise but definitely got people excited for the latest Microsoft device.  The Xbox 360 would be able stream movies… MORE »

Microsoft came out with a slew of announcements at their E3 Keynote, but they saved the best for last - full retail games will be available to download this August. That’s right kiddies, the next step into a disc-less future is approaching as full Xbox 360 games will make their… Continue Reading »

Yeah, the predictions aren’t something one would find whacked out on peyote while deeply gazing into a crystal ball. They are just real, most likely to happen guesses. Feel free to share your own last minute thoughts in the comments below or even to ridicule me later if none of… Continue Reading »

It’s time to once again get ready for the annual event of much gaming goodness known as E3 2009. Here’s a list of the announced company press conferences and keynote address. We’ll be Live Blogging several of these conferences, so watch the site for constant updates all week. For a… Continue Reading »

FROM GADGETELL - If you didn’t know, I am running an experiment using two Windows machines.  Both are not running any antivirus or anti-spyware.  One machine will be used in a limited fashion—going only to “safe” sites and being very cautious.  The other machine is being used as if the user was an… MORE »

FROM GADGETELL - Today, I will be starting an experiment that will last all of May 2009. We all know that Windows is the most popular OS out there. Due to its popularity, it is a frequent target for hackers.  However, is anti-virus or anti-spyware necessary if you know what you’re doing?  Here’s… MORE »