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The new second-generation Nexus 7 recently dropped, touting some major upgrades. Now the first of the official accessories for the new tablet has released on the Google Play store. The new Nexus 7 Sleeve will cost you $29.99 and it fits both the new Nexus 7 tablet, and last year’s model as well. The Nexus…
If you’re watching live TV, a commercial break is a great time to take care of brief tasks. Once the ads starts, 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…
Today Xbox chief Marc Whitten added some answers to his “Ask Microsoft Anything” thread over on IGN. There were several interesting tidbits, but one in particular stood out; the Kinect does not need to be always on and, in fact, can even be unplugged without hindering the use of the Xbox One. “That said, like…
The newest entry in legendary 2D fighting franchise King of Fighters is coming to Steam. King of Fighters XIII: Steam Edition will be releasing on September 13th, but it’s closed Beta testing phase will begin on August 20th and they’re taking applications! Filling out a brief form will put you in the running to be…
A new batch of images was leaked today, showing a curious attachment coming down the pipeline from Sony. Sony’s rumored ‘Lens G’ attachment appears in the shiny, new, high resolution pics. It looks like a large zoom lens attachment, but the Lens G actually houses its own sensor, turning your smartphone into a high end…
Get your leg warmers ready, Android users. Google has a huge sale on music from that most neon of decades, the 1980s. Starting today, Google’s “80s Rewind” sale will offer up a selection of some of the greatest albums from the 80s at a deep discount. The discounted albums run the gamut from Aerosmith to…
Microsoft announced that its new Xbox One wouldn’t use Microsoft Points at the company’s E3 event last June. Now it looks like the Xbox 360 will be dropping the MS points as well! Microsoft’s Xbox Wire announced today that next update will bring support for local currency to the Xbox 360. Instead of games and downloads…
Beginning August 18 and running through August 24, Target will be running a $199 promotion on all PS Vita systems. According to a leaked Target advertisement obtained by Blu-ray Forums, Sony’s handheld will be available for a big discount for one week. Gamespot reported on the Blue Ray Forums leak, saying the ad clearly stated “all…
Sony and Coca Cola have teamed up to bring some of the PS3’s greatest characters to the small screen. Playstation All Stars Island is an Android and iOS collection of mini games featuring Playstation favorites like Uncharted’s Drake and Little Big Planet’s Sackboy. You’ll control your Playstation characters through their own unique, endless runner style…
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata put the speculation to rest in a recent interview. No, Nintendo has no plans to bring its titles and characters to non Nintendo platforms. Iwata said releasing Nintendo titles to other devices, such as mobile phones, would only be good for “short-term profits”. Despite the many calls for Nintendo games to…