On the eve of Gamescom, and with at least two months to go before launch, Microsoft on Monday announced the Xbox One Game Lineup for its upcoming console. Many of the games on the list have already been mentioned during previous Xbox-related events, but with the full list now in hand, gamers can learn what to expect from the next generation console. In all, 51 titles are currently planned for the Xbox One. Microsoft also provided some interesting statistics related
How to Choose Between the 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Office
Many PC users have upgraded to 64-bit versions of Windows and third party software, and they enjoy the increased access to system memory and speed that the architecture provides. But it’s not a good idea to run every app in 64-bit mode. One example is Office, and we explain why some users may prefer the 32-bit version.
Sony to Reveal PS4 “Release Plans” Tuesday at Gamescom
Sony’s UK Playstation blog revealed that the company plans to discuss “release plans” for the PS4 this week at Gamescom in Germany. With the Xbox One launch scaled back, many are hoping for an aggressive launch date from Sony to give it a head start in the market.
Ceton Brings 6 Tuners to a Single Slot with the InfiniTV 6 PCIe
HTPC firm Ceton turned heads earlier this year with the release of the first consumer-targeted, network-based, 6-tuner CableCARD device, the InfiniTV 6 ETH. In our review, we noted that the InfiniTV 6 ETH offered great flexibility, allowing whole households to simultaneously watch live and recorded television without reasonable fear of running into tuner limits. Now the company is out with an update to its PCI Express-based line, the InfiniTV 6 PCIe. This new model provides users with the same 6-tuner
Popular Cross-Platform Benchmark Tool Geekbench Hits 3.0
Primate Labs, the company behind the popular multi-platform benchmarking tool Geekbench, released a major update to the software late Thursday. Version 3.0, a paid update, introduces dozens of new and revised tests, separate scores for single-core and multi-core performance, a new file format for storing results, Dropbox integration, and a completely revamped interface across all versions. Geekbench measures processor and memory performance only, and does not consider factors such as drive speed and GPU capabilities while calculating its score. While
Final iOS 7 Beta to Land Next Week, GM to Devs by Sept. 10
With Apple’s iPhone unveiling likely occurring on September 10, many expect iOS 7 to be finalized around the same time. Sources speaking with BGR Thursday addressed this question, and claim that the Cupertino company will issue a gold master (GM) build of the latest version of iOS around September 5. BGR’s sources also provided additional information about the alleged roadmap for iOS 7. According to the report, Apple will release a sixth and final beta of the mobile OS to
Get $200 Worth of EA Games for $5 With the Humble Origin Bundle
It seems that with each iteration, the popular “Humble Bundles” (special sales promotions that offer collections of games, eBooks, or music at customer-determined prices) become decidedly less…well…humble. Although started as a way for small indie publishers to introduce their games to a wider audience, AAA titles from major publishers have slowly begun to find their place in the novel sales model. With the recent bundle, however, things become entirely mainstream. The “Humble Origin Bundle,” as the latest entry is dubbed,
Xbox One Delayed Until 2014 in Eight Countries
Microsoft has made a number of high profile changes to its next generation console strategy since announcing the Xbox One in May, and most of them have been arguably positive from a consumer standpoint. That trend may end for some future Xbox One customers, however, as Microsoft announced Wednesday that the console will only be available in 13 markets at launch, eight shy of the initial target set at E3. At E3, we announced that Xbox One would be available
Microsoft Confirms October 17 as Windows 8.1 Launch Date
Following up on the Windows 8.1 launch rumors from earlier this week, Microsoft on Wednesday announced the official rollout schedule for the anticipated update. Windows 8.1 will launch to the public digitally starting at 4:00 am PDT on Thursday, October 17 (7:00 am EDT). It will be available via retail locations the following day. The Windows 8.1 update brings many changes and refinements to Microsoft’s controversial Windows 8 operating system, which launched last October. While not abandoning the core design
AMD Gives Gamers Choice with Never Settle Forever Bundle
AMD may have scored a major victory when it secured its placement as the APU supplier for both the Xbox One and the PS4, but the firm has had a tough time when it comes to the high end PC market. The company’s formerly venerable line of Radeon GPUs has lost ground in recent years to high performance offerings from NVIDIA. In response, AMD late last year began to entice GPU shoppers with impressive game bundles. Dubbed the “Never Settle
Microsoft: Xbox One Will Still Function Without Kinect
Here’s a win for privacy advocates: Microsoft confirmed this week that the Xbox One will still continue to function without the included, and heretofore understood to be mandatory, Kinect sensor. The revelation came as part of IGN’s weekly “Ask Microsoft Anything About Xbox One” Q&A session: Xbox One is designed to work with Kinect plugged in…That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn’t plugged in, although you won’t be able to use any feature or experience
Apple Offers iTunes Movie Bundle Deal with Prices Up To 75% Off
Movie bundles have long been part of the buying process for physical media, and now Apple is making an aggressive push into the bundle territory from a digital perspective. The company launched a large “Movie Bundle” sale via the iTunes Store early Tuesday. The iTunes movie bundle deal combines all of the films from various popular series into a single purchase at a reduced price. Currently, Apple features bundles for The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Matrix, Star