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The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project released the results of a study finding a majority of American adults (56 percent) now own smartphones. 35 percent have “dumb” phones (mobile phones that aren’t smartphones), and 9 percent don’t own a mobile phone at all. For the first time since the Pew Research Center’s…
App Analytics company, Distimo release its monthly roundup of mobile app download and revenue data today. It appears that there hasn’t been any major shake ups since last month, as most of the tops slots in are occupied with familiar names. Puzzle & Dragons and Candy Crush Saga are still candy crushing it across the board.…
The Android powered Ouya console is garnering some major excitement in advance of its June 25th release, and now it’s got the support of a major publisher! Sega has announced it would be bringing 3 Sonic titles to the fledgling console. Games Industry International reported that Sega’s mascot will spin dash his way to the Ouya…
If you have yet to adventure in the icy climes of Skyrim, here’s a great opportunity to get the ultimate edition of the hit game. Bethesda released the “Legendary Edition” of Skyrim today, complete with all the DLC from the last year and a half, and a handful of new added features. Winner of more…
It looks like Ouya isn’t the only sub $100, Android-powered micro console in town! Gamestick is offering pre-orders on their thumb drive shaped console for $79, and it will be released in July. Much like the Ouya, the Gamestick was originally crowdfunded with a Kickstarter campaign and aims to dominate your living room with affordable, quality…
Last week Double Fine took a risk, starting a Kickstarter for Massive Chalice. With the title it had made waves crowd funding, Broken Age still in development, it was a bold move going ahead with a new Kickstarter. But it’s paid off in spades, as once again Double Fine fans have come through in a…
Microsoft announced a new entry in the Halo franchise today. Halo: Spartan Assault will be exclusively available on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. The game is a top down arcade shooter, and it’s designed specifically for touch screen devices. “Played from a top-down (as opposed to first-person) perspective, Halo: Spartan Assault mines some rich storytelling territory.…
The Wario Ware series is known for its slightly raunchy humor, mostly based around its protagonist’s slovenly habits and functions. Now Wario has his own crowd funding effort for the new Wii U title, Game and Wario. But Wario chose not to run a Kickstarter, opting instead for a Crowdfarter. It’s a hilarious send up…
TV fans who own a Galaxy S4, DROID DNA or HTC One,rejoice! The official Hulu Plus app was updated those 3 devices specifically and adds full 1080p HD streaming. Once you’ve updated, there will be a “HQ” button. Toggling this will allow you to stream in HD. Unless you’ve got an unlimited plan, you’ll probably want to…
PopCap Games had big news today. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time, will be releasing on July18th. The game was announced with a CG trailer (though no gameplay footage). It will be a free to play iOS exclusive, but something tells me it will make its way to other platforms eventually. The original Plants vs. Zombies…