Monthly Archives: May 2012

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jujja

PowerA unveils Moga Bluetooth controller for Android devices, we go hands-on

PowerA’s best known as a company that crafts controllers and accessories for console gaming systems, but at E3 this year the firm is announcing its first foray into the mobile space: a Bluetooth controller for Android. Called the Moga, its … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jujja

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dawnguard trailer has vampires, crossbows, blots out the sun

It’s the first trailer for Skyirm’s first expansion, Dawnguard. Vampires. Holy crap. Castles, crossbows, severe anti-sun sentiment. A lot of these things were picked out when fans datamined some recent patch notes, but here they are in motion. Exciting stuff. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jujja

Copper-nickel nanowires from Duke University could make ubiquitous printable circuits

Nanowires, although they’re building steam, still have to overcome the not-so-small problem of cost — they often have to use indium tin oxide that’s not just expensive, but fragile. Duke University has developed copper-nanowire films that could remedy this in … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jujja

How to be the Very Best at E3 (Like No One Ever Was)

1UP COVER STORY 1UP COVER STORY | WEEK OF MAY 28 | E3 2012 How to be the Very Best at E3 (Like No One Ever Was) Cover Story: Your editors prepare for next week’s big event through unconventional means. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jujja

Naughty Dog’s Co-Founder Could be THQ’s Savior

As it prepares to make a move to avoid a NASDAQ delisting, THQ yesterday announced some changes to its executive team. Core Games EVP Danny Bilson, who has helped to push the publisher in its current direction of focusing on … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jujja

Microsoft’s Photosynth app lets (some) Windows Phone users in on the panorama craze

Are you one of those folks who enjoys taking snaps of everything around you and own a Mango-flavored Windows Phone slab? Well, we’ve got some phenomenal news for you: Microsoft has placed its Photosynth application up for grabs on the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jujja

Mini-mechs on parade in Planetside 2′s newest screenshots

I wasn’t sure which faction I wanted to play on when I jump into Planetside 2′s beta later this year. Then I saw this amazing MAX (Mechanized Assault Exo-Suit) for the New Conglomerate faction. This is the heaviest armor set … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jujja

Tim Cook: Apple doubling-down on Siri, ‘stay tuned’ on Facebook developments

Well, it looks like secrecy isn’t the only thing that Apple is doubling-down on these days. Speaking at D10, Tim Cook said that that Apple is “doubling down on Siri,” adding that “you’ll be really pleased with what you see … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jujja

Leeroy Jenkins’ infamous blunders in WoW made into a short film about a bank heist

Sure, the original World of Warcraft meme that netted 31 million views and prompted Blizzard to create an in-game achievement for recreating Leeroy Jenkins’ horrible behavior is over five years old at this point. But this new short film takes … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jujja

Watch a guy complete Spelunky in under 3 minutes, after 8,685 attempts

Spelunky is a randomised platformer, so how long it takes you to complete depends on both skill and luck. So spare a thought for the guys trying to speedrun it. If you don’t find the right items in the first … Read the rest of this entry →

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