Weekend Open Forum: Time for a graphics card upgrade?
With the arrival of Fermi-based graphics cards later this month we have run out of major GPU launches for the months to come, at least that we are aware of. The most important part is that we now know how Nvidia's last generation products will perform, and based on that you can make an informed decision on your next graphics card upgrade.
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Steam weekend sale: Borderlands for $24.99 (50% off)
Steam has rolled out its weekend sale, marking 50% off Gearbox Software's Borderlands, for a total price of $24.99 or $74.98 for the four pack. Released last October, the game is a unique mash-up of sci-fi FPS and action-RPG. While you engage enemies in a familiar FPS style, role-playing elements sprinkled throughout, such as character building and quests.
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Microsoft sues Datel for patent infringement on gamepads
Microsoft has filed suit (PDF) in a Seattle court and with the ITC against British gaming accessories maker Datel for patent infringement. Redmond claims the peripheral company stole various design patents from the Xbox 360 controller.
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Upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Home Premium for $50
Great news for many netbook users: Microsoft is reducing the admission price of Windows 7 Home Premium when upgrading from Windows 7 Starter. The Starter edition ships without many basic features, including the Aero Glass interface, fast user switching, multi-display support, and perhaps most annoyingly, personalization options, such as the ability to change desktop backgrounds, window color, or s...
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Intel delays CULV refresh until third quarter or later
"Notebook players" cited by DigiTimes say that Intel has decided to hold off on launching new ultrathin notebook chips until the third quarter. The move was reportedly prompted in part by Acer's decision to reject the CULV chips in favor of Calpella-series processor for their TimelineX laptops. Intel may push the new CPUs back even further, depending on demand, which was lower than expected last y...
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Sharp shows 3D screen likely used in DS successor
Like it or not, 3D technology is being rolled out this year, and it's not just destined for big screen TVs. Nintendo last month revealed plans to incorporate the technology in a new handset, the 3DS. Today, Sharp unveiled what could possibly be the display Nintendo is using in its DS successor.
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THQ mulling $40 million Project Natal game
Many anticipate the arrival of Microsoft's motion technology, Project Natal, and beyond wondering how well the device actually works, a couple major questions remain largely unanswered: What games will support it, and how many developers will jump onboard at launch? After all, what good is a new controller technology without anything to control?
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