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Rupee up 8 paise against dollar
The Hindu
Surrendering some of its early gains, the rupee on Tuesday rose by eight paise to 59.64 on dollar selling by banks and...
LocoCycle's music is dead serious, won't include a 'silly song'
Joystiq
LocoCycle may continue developer Twisted Pixel's tradition of ridiculous premises – a sentient motorcycle on the run, in this case – but it will be following some very different musical cues. For the Xbox One launch game, Twisted...
The 12 Best Games on PC
Kotaku
PC gamers have reason to crow,...
Stallone Back as Rocky for Spinoff Following Apollo Creed's Grandson
IGN Insider
The Italian Stallion will return! Sylvester Stallone will reportedly reprise his iconic role as Rocky Balboa in an MGM spinoff set to focus on the grandson of Apollo...
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Set Through Season 10 May Go More
IGN Insider
Update: Yesterday we reported that during an interview with Rolling Stone Glenn Howerton had revealed that It's Always Sunny in...
Tommy Tallarico new TED talk - Art in Disguise (Video)
The Examiner
He currently holds 3 Guinness World Records including the one for "working on the most commercially released video games." When Tommy talks, people listen and today he released a new TED talk from TEDx Manchester Village wherein he shares his history...
Nvidia Kepler mobile GPU 'Project Logan' supports Unreal Engine 4
Joystiq
Nvidia has unveiled its new mobile graphics processor, built on the same Kepler architecture found in its latest PC graphics cards. Dubbed Project Logan, this...
Watch the First Trailer for 47 Ronin
IGN Insider
Check out the first...
YouTube to Launch First-Ever Geek Week
IGN Insider
On August 4-10, YouTube will be celebrating sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, games and all things geek with YouTube Geek Week, a special programming event showcasing more than 100 channels, unveiling new videos, series premieres and creative...
Comic-Con: Star-Lord’s Helmet and Other Guardians of the Galaxy Costumes and Props
IGN Insider
As each day passes at Comic-Con, the intensity of the geek-fest increases,...
Report: Xbox One to allow self-publishing
Joystiq
The latest Xbox One-80 move is the support of a self-publishing model for indies. Citing sources, Game...
Your Turn: Why I enjoyed PAX, a lot
Sydney Morning Herald
When I was 10, I was the best in the world at Total...
Outlast spooks PCs in September
Joystiq
Indie horror Outlast opens its nightmarish doors to PC players on September 4, admission price $20. Red Barrels' debut game, set in an abandoned asylum and seen through the lens of a reporter's digital camera, is also coming to the PS4, but when that...
Shadowrun Creator Jordan Weisman Reveals Golem Arcana
IGN Insider
Following the extreme success of Harebrained Schemes’ Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter and...
ChromeCast is Google's Response to Apple's AirPlay
IGN Insider
For some time now, Apple has offered AirPlay as a way to stream content to your HDTV through its set-top box, the $99 Apple TV. And while AirPlay is certainly convenient, the...
These Are Dragon’s Crown’s Trophies
IGN Insider
We’ve been playing Dragon’s Crown here at IGN...
New Trailer - The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot (Video)
The Examiner
Today Ubisoft released a new trailer for the game that introduces us to the three classes of Opulencia - and their bickering. For more information about The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot (which is currently in closed beta), check out a preview of it...
Palace: Royal baby named George Alexander Louis
The Leaf Chronicle
LONDON (AP) — Royal officials say Britain’s new prince has been named George Alexander Louis. Palace officials said Wednesday that the 2-day-old baby and third-in-line to the throne will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge....
SimCity sells over 2 million copies
Joystiq
SimCity has built sales of over 2 million units, according to EA Labels President Frank Gibeau. In a recent interview...
Outlast Release Date Announced
IGN Insider
Outlast will be available for download on September 4th. It will be...
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Adds New Multi-User Settings, Launches Today
IGN Insider
During today's Google press event, the company unveiled its latest update for the Android mobile operating system. Android 4.3 adds a few new features, and was showcased right...
Zombies, Run! studio slows it down for The Walk
Joystiq
Six to Start first tried to get you off the couch with Zombies, Run! an audio drama that combined fitness with gameplay by casting you as Runner 5, a survivor of the zombie apocalypse. For those who can't quite work up that much energy, the developer...
Space Selfies: Where no pxt has gone before
Stuff
For some people, Instagram just doesn't cut it. The photo-sharing social network is notorious for "selfies" - photos taken of oneself, usually with a mobile phone at arm's length, often in front of well-known backgrounds such as the Eiffel Tower....
The science of superheroes
Stuff
For those sci-fi enthusiasts who couldn't make it to San Diego for Comic-Con, the White House had a solution last Friday: a Google+ Hangout webchat exploring the stuff superheroes are made of, including invisibility and super strength. Uncool people...
Germany lobbies for UN online privacy charter
Stuff
Germany has urged fellow European Union member states to support its drive for a new global charter protecting personal privacy...
Activision Community Manager: ‘Stop Threatening Game Developers’
IGN Insider
In an interesting and thought-provoking editorial on his personal blog, Activision’s community manager...
Google Play Games App Brings Social Hub to Android
IGN Insider
Earlier this year at its developers conference, Google announced that marquee features like cloud saves,...
Google Debuts High-Resolution Nexus 7 Tablet
IGN Insider
Today Google announced the next Nexus 7 tablet, featuring a new high-resolution display, a thinner and lighter body, and the latest version of the company's mobile operating system: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Check out our Google Nexus 7 (2012)...
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness trailer promises laughter and tears
Joystiq
Do you have enough exclamation marks...
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' developer gets death threats over patch
Digital Spy
A Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 developer has called for calm after he received death threats over a new patch. Treyarch design director David Vonderhaar's family was also threatened with violence on Twitter after the firing rates of three guns in the...
'Saints Row 4' unveils season pass, new trailer
Digital Spy
Saints Row 4 has made its season pass available for pre-order. Deep Silver has also unveiled the third in its 'Hail to the Chief' series of trailers. The season pass is available for £7.99 and will give players access to all planned...
Here's what happens when 280 movies are edited together to sing Vanilla Ice's 'Ice Ice Baby'
Entertainment Weekly
As you try to fall asleep each night, one particular question might be dominating your thoughts: Why are there no YouTube videos that cut some of the most iconic films together so that they sing...
Saints Row 4 gets DLC season pass, includes Enter the Dominatrix
Joystiq
Saints Row 4 will feature a season pass for downloadable content, publisher Deep Silver has announced. The season pass will be available for $9.99 (€9.99 / £7.99) and will grant access to two mission packs, including a "Director's Cut" of...
'Cloudberry Kingdom' new gameplay trailer released - watch
Digital Spy
Cloudberry Kingdom has been...
'Grand Theft Auto', 'Max Payne': Rockstar announces mobile sale
Digital Spy
Rockstar has announced a sale of mobile Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne games. The company has launched the sale on Apple's App Store and Google Play. © Rockstar Games Rockstar Games mobile sale Grand Theft...
'Superfrog HD' review (PS3): Classic platformer gets a worthy remake
Digital Spy
© Team 17 Superfrog HD receives new cutscenes as it returns to PS3 and Vita. Release Date: July 31 Platforms available on: PS3, Vita Developer: Team 17 Publisher: Team 17 Genre: Platformer Team 17's Superfrog was always an under-appreciated...
Report: Gran Turismo movie in development
Joystiq
Sony has reportedly given the green light to a big screen version of Gran Turismo, just as we'd gotten used to the idea of a Need for...
Xbox One first-party games priced £50 in UK, Microsoft confirms
Joystiq
Microsoft's benchmark price for Xbox One games in the UK is £50 ($77), the same as Xbox 360 games and...
Taco Bell Kids’ Meals, No One Really Liked You Anyway
The Inquisitr
By now, we’ve all probably heard Taco Bell kids’ meals are going off the menu — and if you, like me, have kids (and if you, like me, are not above the drive-through at least once a week because of work and exhaustion), you probably...
PS4 launch day bundles back in stock at Amazon
Joystiq
Amazon has launch-day PS4 bundles waiting to be ordered, after draining its initial allocations...
Royal Baby News: Uncle Harry And Queen Elizabeth Visit
The Inquisitr
The royal baby, His Royal Highness Prince of Cambridge, is at home now and he is being introduced to the rest of his very illustrious family on Wednesday. Uncley Harry and his great-granny Queen Elizabeth have paid him a visit. After making the world...
Limited edition MechWarrior Online mech benefits cancer research
Joystiq
MechWarrior Online has a new premium mech available for download, and rather than touting its movement speed or the number of lasers...
MOBA is all the mage in Magicka: Wizard Wars
Joystiq
Magicka, a whimsical independent action adventure game released by Arrowhead Game Studios in 2011, took everyone by surprise with its excellent spell-crafting system and blend of satire and comedy. Using its original as a base, developer Paradox...
Moore: 'Softness' on EA Sports pre-orders due to next-gen, will be alleviated
Joystiq
EA Sports is recording soft pre-orders on current-gen games in the next-gen run-up, but according to brand president Peter Moore that's "as anticipated" and "as planned." Moore added he expects a boost closer to the Xbox One and...
Cooking up a Firestorm in Magicka: Wizard Wars
IGN Insider
As science has proven time and again, choice tends to have a paralyzing effect on the human decision-making process. We all think we want...
Nvidia's Project Logan Brings PC Graphics to Smartphones and Tablets
IGN Insider
Though the first Tegra 4-enabled devices like the Shield have yet to hit the market, Nvidia is already trumping its next-generation mobile processor, codenamed Project Logan. Today the company...
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Video Games
Mashable
Video game trivia might not be your opening salvo on a first date, but here on the Internet, it's serious business. Fans of #5facts asked us...
'Magicka: Wizard Wars' preview: Paradox's approach to the PvP spin-off
Digital Spy
© Paradox North Wizards from all corners of the globe take to battle in Magicka: Wizard Wars. Revealed at GDC earlier this year, Magicka: Wizard Wars is a team-based Player vs Player (PvP) multiplayer spin-off, where teams of four players battle...
'Splinter Cell Blacklist' trailer showcases three different playstyles
Digital Spy
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has released a new trailer spotlighting its different play styles. The video shows off the Ghost, Panther and Assault approaches open to protagonist Sam Fisher. Ghost offers...
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified trailer vote sees Cole bottle it
Joystiq
You can take the agent out of the shire, but you can't take the shire out of the agent. Ennis Cole (aka Lost and Lord...
'Superfrog HD' review: Classic platformer gets a worthy remake
Digital Spy
© Team 17 Superfrog HD receives new cutscenes as it returns to PS3 and Vita. Release Date: July 31 Platforms available on: PS3, Vita Developer: Team 17 Publisher: Team 17 Genre: Platformer Team 17's Superfrog was always an under-appreciated...
The Nintendo They've Tried to Forget: Gambling, Gangsters, and Love Hotels
Kotaku
Nintendo, the world's...
Xbox One Game Prices Announced For UK
IGN Insider
Microsoft has announced Xbox One games in...
'Gun Monkeys' receives price drop, adds free copy for a friend
Digital Spy
Gun Monkeys has been given a price drop to £3.99 / $5.99 and comes with two copies, it has been revealed. Developer Size Five Games said that while the multiplayer-only title has received good review scores and has recouped developer costs, it is...
What is Game Freak's New "Collaboration"?
IGN Insider
Update: You might want to pour some cold water on yourself. Game Freak's collaboration...
'The Sims 3: Into the Future' expansion pack announced
Digital Spy
The Sims 3 is to have a new expansion pack, it has been confirmed. Earlier today (July 23), EA revealed that 'Into the Future' and Stuff Pack 'Movie Stuff' would be arriving in stores this autumn. In 'Into the Future', Sims "can explore the world of...
'FIFA 14 Ultimate Team' to be carried over to next generation consoles
Digital Spy
EA Sports has announced that fans of FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be able to begin playing the game on their current machine and move to a next generation console seamlessly. According to the EA Games press website, players will...
'Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag' gets 13-minute gameplay video - watch
Digital Spy
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has debuted a 13-minute gameplay video. Ubisoft director Ashraf Ismail shows off the game's action-stealth mechanics, naval combat and...
'Killzone: Mercenary' preview: A shot in the arm for the Vita?
Digital Spy
The first-person shooter has always been a tough one to crack on handheld consoles, as the studios behind the Call of Duty and Resistance series found out when they attempted to bring their flagship properties to the PlayStation Vita. Killzone:...
The Next Xbox Reveal: Only on Spike and GameTrailers.com | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
Marvel Reveals New X-Men Mobile Game
IGN Insider
To celebrate 50 years of X-Men comics, Marvel Entertainment has joined...
E3 Aftershock: 10 Big Takeaways From the Event | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
MICROSOFT UNVEILS XBOX ONE | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
WATCH MICROSOFT’S BIG XBOX ANNOUNCEMENT LIVE WITH GEOFF KEIGHLEY | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
Comic-Con: Watch a Scene From Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity
IGN Insider
Warner Bros. has released the...
Golden Egg screen for Angry Birds Seasons Ham'o'ween
The Examiner
Tweet 0 Email Report Photo 1 of 1 Angry Birds Seasons Ham'o'weenMore >You might also like Motorola and Verizon introduce trio of phones including Droid Maxx 8 Photos Dragon's Crown unboxing with cats 12 Photos 25 photos of...
How are Developers Using Xbox One's Kinect?
IGN Insider
In a recent blog post, Microsoft has revealed a couple of...
Tattoo Of Your Ex's Name: Bad Idea | Tattoo Nightmares | Free Video Clips | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
Marilyn Mon-NO! | Tattoo Nightmares | Free Video Clips | SPIKE
Spike
10:00am Gangland: Machete Slaughter 11:00am Gangland: Road Warriors 12:00pm Fight Master: Bellator MMA: Training Day 1:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1802 1:30pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1803 2:00pm Cops: Coast to Coast #1804 2:30pm Undercover Stings: Car...
You Make the Card 4: Sketch C wins out
The Examiner
[Waste Not] Color: Black Spell Location: A nasty trash heap outside a small settlement Action: We see a RAG MAN, a hunched and withered humanoid figure who appears to be held together by frayed ropes and worn leather straps. The being is standing...
SWTOR Gree event items and Galactic Reputation
The Examiner
Tweet 0 Email Report Photo 1 of 3 Here is a glimpse of legacy armor obtained from the Gree Enclave. The Blue and Red armor require Friend reputation rank to purchase, while the White requires Champion rank.There are legacy weapons available for all...
Used games hurting gaming industry
Stuff
Used game sellers are making a profit at the expense of developers, according to studio Ready at Dawn. Speaking with GamesIndustry, Ready at Dawn CEO and creative director Ru Weerasuriya said that some retail outlets were taking everybody for a ride....
13 minutes of swashbuckling Assassin's Creed 4 gameplay
Joystiq
Demonstrating how protagonist Edward Kenway transitions from one gameplay style into the next, this extended...
Twilight Star Kellan Lutz in Talks to Join The Expendables 3
IGN Insider
Kellan Lutz, aka Emmett Cullen in Twilight, is in early talks to join...
Original Madden NFL designer awarded $11 million in EA lawsuit
Joystiq
A US District Court jury in the Northern District of California ruled in favor of Robin Antonick, the original credited designer for EA's Madden NFL series, awarding him $11 million. Antonick's lawsuit against EA sought unpaid royalties for...
Lawsuit Awards $11 Million to Original Madden Programmer
IGN Insider
A verdict has been reached in the lawsuit between original Madden programmer Robin Antonick and EA, awarding Antonick more than $11 million in damages. The verdict also opens the door for Antonick to pursue the...
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 208
IGN Insider
Hey guys, Eric and Roth here, on what is the single day we’re back in the...
The Sims 3 goes back ... back to the future
Joystiq
The Sims have already gone back to medieval times, but now they're going forward and into the future – if you believe time is linear. The upcoming Sims 3 "Into the Future" expansion pack will have the puppets going into the next century to use...
Gran Turismo Movie in Development
IGN Insider
What with the popularity of Universal's Fast & the...
Twisted Pixel breaks down LocoCycle's I.R.I.S. and S.P.I.K.E.
Joystiq
The main hero and villain of Twisted Pixel's LocoCycle have a couple of things in common. Both of them are sentient motorcycle superweapons, and both of...
Can’t make it to London to celebrate the new prince? Head to Royal Baby Open House at Grapevine’s British Emporium
The Dallas Morning News
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Nancy Churnin You don’t have to go any further than Grapevine to celebrate Great Britain’s new prince. The British Emporium is hosting a Royal Baby Open House Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m....
PSN Tuesday: Stealth Inc, Zeno Clash 2, Zone of the Enders
Joystiq
This week's PSN content update is now live, headlined by cross-buy enabled stealth and puzlee platformer...
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Features, Pre-Order Incentives
IGN Insider
Team Ninja has revealed further details about its upcoming title, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate. When the definitive version of Dead or Alive 5 hits shelves this fall, you can expect new offline game modes,...
Wolverine's Darkest Moments
IGN Insider
Wolverine always claims to be the best there is at what he does. But what does he do,...
Tablets beneficent and bitter
NZ Herald
As we have seen, even more magazines have dropped print versions and gone to digital. With the closing of Computerworld NZ, PC World and Reseller in New Zealand print versions, they'll still (it looks like) be available as digital editions. PC World...
Preview: The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot (Video)
The Examiner
Though not due for release for some time yet, (it's currently in closed beta but members of the press were given early access) Mighty Quest is on its way to becoming the essential multi-player game for the non-multi-player. That's because while...
Damn Fine Twin Peaks Blu-ray Set On the Way
IGN Insider
According to Digital Bits, CBS is not only in the process of creating a Twin Peaks: The Complete Series Blu-ray set, but the package could also possibly...
Activist Yahoo shakeup over
Stuff
Activist investor Dan Loeb is leaving Yahoo's board with a windfall after a 15-month stint that vindicated his crusade to shake up the long-slumping company under new leadership. Yahoo Inc is spending US$1.16 billion to buy back 40 million of the...
Aliens: Colonial Marines DLC concludes with 'Stasis Interrupted'
Joystiq
The final Aliens: Colonial Marines DLC, "Stasis Interrupted," is available on Xbox Live, PSN and...
Edgar Wright Confirms Ant-Man Movie to Include Hank Pym
IGN Insider
He won't be in Avengers: Age of Ultron (and thus won't be resposible for the villainous...
Smartphone attention shifts to Asia
Stuff
After five years of explosive growth, sales of high-end smartphones have hit a plateau and the US$2 trillion industry - telecom carriers, handset makers and content providers - is buckling up for a bumpier ride as growth shifts to emerging markets,...
Why Steam Trading Cards Should Embarrass Microsoft and Sony
IGN Insider
Steam’s recently introduced trading card system might just be...
Teams duke it out in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Joystiq
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is preparing to enter the retail arena on September 3, with a smattering of new offline modes and costumes on top of the new characters announced previously. Team Fight is one such addition: You select a team of up to seven...
X-Men: Days of Future Past Propaganda Posters
IGN Insider
Check out these two X-Men:...
Kentucky Route Zero half off today and tomorrow on Steam
Joystiq
Deal alert: Cardboard Computer's Greenlight-approved adventure game...
Otterbox Reflex Series iPhone 4 cases
The Examiner
Tweet 0 Email Report Photo 1 of 4 The Black Reflex CaseThe Pink Reflex CaseThe Envy Reflex CaseThe Blue Reflex CaseMore >You might also like Screenshots from Endless Ocean 2 7 Photos Check out screenshots from the PS4 build of Planetside 2! 7...
Apple iPad Sales Drop 16% in Q3
IGN Insider
Today during its Q3 2013 earnings report, Apple announced it had generated $6.9 billion in profit from roughly $35.3 billion in quarterly revenue. Despite marking a slight increase in revenue over the quarter...
Norwegian Town Uses Giant Mirrors to Escape the Darkness
IGN Insider
Remember that scene in the movie Legend, where Tom Cruise uses...
Topher Grace Joins Cast of Nolan's Interstellar
IGN Insider
Nolan loves Venom. OK, at least the actor who played him. Director...
Twisted Pixel on speeding to Xbox One's launch with LocoCycle
Joystiq
A man made of explosions breaks out of a lab as fleeing scientists burst into charred hams. A lame superhero's comic is canceled and he fights to get back on the shelves. An undead puppet fueled by demonic tacos rises from the grave to take revenge...
Xbox One Pre-Orders Beating 360, PS4 May Be Biggest Sony Launch
IGN Insider
EA has high hopes for the launches of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In a call reporting EA’s first-quarter earnings for the 2014 fiscal year today, EA COO...
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