IBTimes.com : Tech & Trend

‘Doom 3 BFG Edition’ Brings 3D Display To The Entire Series This Fall [TRAILER]

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:45:40 EDT

Bethesda Softworks has just announced the “Doom 3 BFG Edition,” which compiles the entire series into one release. The collection, developed by id Software, will include the original “Doom,” as well as “Doom 2,” “Doom 3,” “Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil” and the “Lost Mission.”.

‘Diablo 3’ Release Date Still Pending For China, ‘Big Pineapple’ Used As Codename For Sales [REPORT]

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:20:17 EDT

“Diablo 3” has yet to see a release date in China, and fans are using names such as “America’s Big Pineapple” to search for the game online, according to Reuters. The country’s leading e-commerce platform has shut down sales at the government's request due to pending approval from Chinese authorities.

Xbox 720 Release Could Take Consoles To The Next Level: Microsoft Has Big Plans For The Future Of Gaming

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:30:25 EDT

The Xbox gaming console has evolved over the years, and Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi has revealed that the system is only in its beginning stages.

‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Release Date For Vita Could Come Soon As Sony Creates New Domains

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:10:00 EDT

It looks like the rumors are shaping up to be true -- fighting game fanatics are likely to see “PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale” on the PS Vita. Sony has just registered a domain for the upcoming brawl-out game for the PS Vita.

Sony’s Patent Stops Games To Display Ads: Will In-Game Advertising Come To PlayStation? [REPORT]

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:11:26 EDT

A patent application filed by Sony Computer Entertainment America could interrupt gameplay to display an ad. The player will see a warning message before cutting off gameplay. After the ad is shown, the game will rewind before resuming.

Apple iOS 6 Features Maps That Will ‘Blow Your Head Off’; Leaked Photos of New App Surface

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:29:11 EDT

Apple’s next operating system update, iOS 6, will emphasize 3-D technology when it comes to its map app. While this has yet to be officially confirmed, images leaked through BGR that indicate its next operating system upgrade will see a revamped map app.

E3 2012 Predictions: Will Nintendo’s Wii U Take The Spotlight? ‘Halo 4,’ ‘Black Ops 2,’ And More To Expect [SPECS]

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:55:25 EDT

The annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, developers' conference may be the most exciting time of the year for gaming enthusiasts. With the conference set for June 5-7, it's time to speculate on what's in store for E3 2012.

Steve Jobs’ Past Revealed In Memo From 1974 As Apple CEO Tim Cook Looks Toward The Future

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:31:37 EDT

The name Steve Jobs has become synonymous with Apple Inc., but some may not know that the late co-founder and former CEO of the iPhone manufacturer once worked for iconic game-maker Atari. Sotheby's is taking Apple and Atari fans back in time by auctioning a handwritten memo penned by Jobs himself during that period.

ASUS Transformer Prime ‘Sequel’ Teased; More Details To Come Before Computex 2012 Showcase [VIDEO]

Mon, 28 May 2012 15:52:41 EDT

Computer manufacturer Asus is enticing tech fans with a teaser video alluding to its next line of Transformer products. The footage provides users with hints as to what the coming gadgets have in store, which could include cloud technology.

Windows 8 Release Comes With Upgrade Offer: How To Get Pro Version Starting Next Month

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:52:50 EDT

Microsoft's Windows 8 is expected to launch near the end of this year, but details have already leaked about the coming operating system: An offer pricing the Windows 8 Pro upgrade at $14.99 will run from June 2 to Jan. 31 of next year, according to The Verge.

Absinthe 2.0 Arrives to Jailbreak Apple's iOS 5.1.1

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:18:00 EDT

A new version of the tool used to unlock iPhones and iPads hit the Internet this week, giving daring users the ability to unlock their devices, even if they run Apple's latest iOS 5.1.1 operating system.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Voice Control vs. Apple’s Siri: ‘Neither Is Really Good Enough’

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:31:01 EDT

One of the biggest allures of Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, was the introduction of an interactive voice-automated assistant Siri. It seems like Samsung has caught on to the features’ success, as it plans to roll out the S Voice on its Galaxy S3.

David Beckham Gets Fired Up, Bound for New Wins

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:39:07 EDT

"That was fun!" LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham scribbled on his Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, as he describes his "Ode to Joy" experience upon playing the especially designed wall drums that he hits with some soccer balls.

Meet the Goog: “Moog” Inventor Celebrated in Google Doodle

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:21:43 EDT

Google celebrates inventor of Moog synthesizer in its Google Doodle.

‘Diablo 3’ Fan Dies After Playing For 3 Days Straight, ‘I’m Not Trying To Blame The Game For Killing Him,' Says Friend

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:47:50 EDT

It was reported that “Diablo 3” had taken its first real-world victim when a writer for gaming news site Gameranx was found dead after playing the game for three consecutive days. According to site, 32-year-old Russell Shirley was discovered dead in his home over the weekend by his landlord and a coworker after suffering a heart attack, as reported on May 23rd.

‘Assassin’s Creed 3’ To Release Demo At E3, Meet The Ubisoft Team And Get An Inside Look At The Game [VIDEO]

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:56:30 EDT

At next month’s E3 conference Ubisoft will unveil the first playable demo for “Assassin’s Creed 3.” The next installment in the renowned stealth-based adventure game will take place during the American Revolution in the cities of Boston and New York.

MIT Students Create Non-Stick Ketchup Bottle Using 'LiquiGlide' Technology [VIDEO]

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:11:00 EDT

In an attempt to come out with the next great invention, a select few MIT students have created a solution to one of America's most aggravating problems. A non-stick ketchup bottle created by MIT students, has already been FDA approved and is ready to be used in industry.

‘Mass Effect 3’ Ending Results In Threat To BioWare, ‘Won’t Accept’ Extended Cut DLC Says Fan

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:14:17 EDT

It’s no secret that the release of Mass Effect 3 stirred controversy among the gaming community. Some fans have expressed disappointment and outrage towards the trilogy’s ending, claiming that the decisions and events created in the previous installments weren’t accurately executed in the finale.

‘Diablo 3’ Release Date Sets PC Sales Record, Blizzard To Rollout Hotfixes For Monk, Wizard Classes And More

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:57 EDT

Despite the alleged hacked accounts and release date bugs, Blizzard’s “Diablo 3” has managed to set a new record for the number of PC game units sold within 24 hours. The follow-up to the dungeon-crawler RPG that launched over a decade ago sold more than 3.5 million copies on its debut, setting a new all-time record for the fastest selling PC game.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ Release Enlists Major Writing Talent, Treyarch Examines Iconic Villains For Inspiration

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:28:57 EDT

Fans are gearing up for the next installment in Treyarch and Activision’s military first-person shooter franchise. “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2” will be released just in time for the holiday season on Nov. 13th and will take place in a futuristic Los Angeles setting.

Will Xbox 360 Be Banned In The US? Judge Says Microsoft’s Console Should No Longer Be Sold [REPORT]

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:08 EDT

In 2010 Microsoft filed a lawsuit against Motorola over patent fees for Xbox 360 technology. The phone manufacturer then countered with a lawsuit against Microsoft that could affect Xbox 360 sales in the United States.

‘Elder Scrolls Online’ MMO Lets Fans Discover Tamriel Before ‘Oblivion’ And ‘Skyrim,’ ZeniMax Discusses King of Worms Mannimarco’s Role

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:18:44 EDT

Any fan of the “Elder Scrolls” series knows that each game is quite a commitment. Players have said “Skyrim” can reach up to 200 hours of gameplay when exploring each area after the main story. With a slew of games, the first being released in 1994, there is a ton of content, characters, and plot to keep track of.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ Special Edition Leaks, New Plot Details Reveal Split Campaign [TRAILER]

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:46:30 EDT

Activision and Treyarch’s upcoming “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2” was just announced at the beginning of the month, and information about the game’s multiplayer and zombie mode have already surfaced. Details on the sequel to the 2010 game have been confirmed, including its futuristic Cold War setting taking place in Los Angeles.

‘Tekken Tag Tournament 2’ Release Date Revealed, DLC Characters And New Game Modes Announced [TRAILER]

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:28:36 EDT

Namco Bandai has just announced the release date for “Tekken Tag Tournament 2.” The sequel to the 1999 game will launch on Sept. 14th in Europe and Sept. 11th in the United States.

‘Diablo 3’ Release Suffers 'Hacks' And Crashed Servers, ‘We’ve Been Taking The Situation Extremely Seriously,’ Blizzard Says

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:28:54 EDT

Numerous “Diablo 3” players have recently reported that their Battle.net accounts have been hacked. Blizzard has responded to the issue and assured fans that they are addressing the matter.

Lotus F1 'Joins Forces' With Linkin Park On Weird iPad App Before Monaco Grand Prix 2012, But Why?

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:08:05 EDT

The Lotus F1 Team made one of its weirder announcements for the Formula 1 season on Monday when it said that it had teamed up with the slightly whiny and outdated emo rock band Linkin Park to create an iPad App for the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix.

Wii U Release Could Include Analog Stick Controller; Leaked Photos Reveal New Specs

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:46:29 EDT

Nintendo’s Wii U console is set for a release date this holiday season, and fans are gearing up for the next generation gaming system’s launch. The latest tidbit to surface indicates that the Nintendo Wii U’s controllers will contain analog sticks, according to photos that leaked in a NeoGaf forum.

More ‘Skyrim’ DLC Already? Why Zenimax’s Recent Trademark Could Mean New Content

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:58 EDT

“Skyrim” fans have been anticipating an upcoming downloadable content expansion since the game was released in November 2011. Bethesda recently announced that it will be called “Dawnguard,” but a new patent just filed has fans wondering what these means for their favorite open-roam RPG.

Facebook Stock Tumbles Below IPO Price, Why Insiders Say More Losses To Come

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:33 EDT

Facebook's stock tumbled down past its offering price in morning trading on Monday, May 21, and stayed below that level, following a less than stellar debut. Wall Street insiders are attacking the much-hyped social network stock saying that they essentially scared away investors.

Microsoft Social Network So.cl Launches, ‘Doesn’t Seem To Be Built For Mass Appeal,' Critics Say

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:08 EDT

In the era of emerging social media platforms, it may seem as if all forms of virtual communication have been covered. With Facebook and Twitter spearheading the social media scene, cyber networking offshoots have formed to cater to specific needs such as Pinterest and LinkedIn.