Ubisoft announced yet another entry into its wildly popular Assassin’s Creed franchise and this time it’s coming to “high-end smartphones and tablets”. That’s right, Assassin’s Creed: Pirates is coming to mobile devices this fall! But before you start practicing your stealth moves, take a breath. Assassin’s Creed: Pirates will focus on epic naval battles instead of…
iTunes Radio Glimpsed at Apple Event, Will Release with iOS 7 on September 18th
With all the announcements at today’s Apple event, it’s understandable that Tim Cook and Co. powered through some new features without much fanfare. So, instead of a more full-fledged look at iTunes Radio, we got a couple of quick shots of it in action amongst the myriad impressive new features of iOS 7. Back in…
Infinity Blade III Unveiled at iPhone 5S Event
The original Infinity Blade ushered mobile gaming into the same space as consoles and PCs. The game showed that Apple’s iPhone was capable of putting out beautiful visuals and providing a hardcore gaming experience. ChAIR Entertainment squeezed every drop of performance out of Apple’s smart phone and presented something mind-blowing for its time. At today’s…
Survey Shows 65% of Americans Don’t Want iPhone 5S
Sorry to be a wet blanket on Apple‘s big day, but a new report takes a little bit of the shine off of the hype around the iPhone 5S. A new survey from BiTE interactive suggests that consumers in the U.S. aren’t showing a lot of interest in Apple’s latest device. Bite interviewed 1,087 consumers…
The Dreamcast is 14 Years Old in the United States – Here’s a List of Dreamcast Games for Mobile!
It might be hard to believe but Sega‘s last console, the Dreamcast, came out 14 years ago yesterday in the US. Released September 9th, 1999 (hence Sega’s “9-9-99” ad campaign), the Dreamcast was a beautiful machine that showcased one of the best eras of Sega games and allowed for seamless arcade ports. The Dreamcast was…
Commercial Break Comes to Android, Adds New Features
If you’re watching live TV, a commercial break is a great time to take care of brief tasks. Once the ads start, you’ve got a couple of minutes to shoot off an email, take out the trash or (let’s be honest here) grab another beer and some chips. But you always run the risk of taking too…
Sony will Launch the PS4 in Japan on Feb. 22, 2014
Sony’s finally revealed a release date for its Playstation 4 in Japan, and it’s surprisingly late. The PS4 will release in Japan on February 22, 2014. It releases in North America on November 15th and November 29th in Europe, so the Japanese will be getting Sony‘s new console 3 months after the West. This is…
The Line Outside the NYC Apple Store is Already Forming – Really???
We’re on the cusp of what’s become a religious event for Apple fanatics, the September 10th announcement of the next iPhone. Apparently “iCampers” are already lining up outside the New York City Apple store, in it for the long haul. The new iPhone 5S is expected to be announced on the 1oth but is rumored…
Sprint Moto X Now Available
The Moto X has been out for a couple of weeks on both AT&T and Verizon, today it’s finally coming to Sprint. Motorola’s new flagship will be available on both carriers for $199.99 with contract, but both carriers are offering extra discounts for new customers. Sprint will offer its unlimited data plan for the Moto…
Oyster for iPhone is Like Netflix for e-Books
While dedicated e-readers remain popular, people increasingly read on their mobile phones. The one gadget you always carry with you can be great for reading in a pinch when you’re stuck at the DMV or on the bus. A new startup, Oyster, is hedging its bets on small screen books with its new app and…