Gone, but not forgotten: The biggest gaming trends of 2012, and the impact they will have on the years to come
2012 was a transitory one for gaming, as the industry slowly prepared itself for the transition towards the next generation of consoles, even as it explored new business models to keep it relevant post-recession. We look back on the 10 biggest changes last year, and what they may mean for the future.
Why haven’t ubiquitous user reviews banished bad products from virtual shelves? The user review has been around online shopping practically since online shopping’s been around, but it doesn’t appear to have affected the quality of products that are produced. Why not?
Nexus 4 image surfaces without glittery back cover, customers allegedly report change in design An image of the Nexus 4 without its signature sparkly back plate has surfaced online.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and SLS AMG to downsize with a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 This blown V8 should match the power of the 6.2-liter engine in the current C63 and SLS, but could deliver better fuel economy and lower emissions.
Ubuntu goes mobile: OS for smartphones officially announced, first device to launch in 2014 A mobile version of the desktop software Ubuntu for smartphones has officially been revealed.
Alan Wake 2? Remedy hints it’s not done with the horror series Alan Wake wasn't the hit that Microsoft thought it would be when the game came out in 2010, but from the sound of things, developer Remedy Entertainment is going to get a shot at making Alan Wake 2.
The state of the browser war as we enter 2013 The face of Internet browsing continues to shift, ever-so-slowly, with Internet Explorer's market share dropping as more people take up Google's Chrome alternative.
Unlimited streaming porn coming to Wii U The Wii U is a very family-friendly console, but the kind people at SugarDVD are working on an app that will also allow the machine to satisfy a person's more base desires.
Intel’s rumored set-top box is already facing delays Facing sluggish support from content distributors, Intel's rumored set-top box will have to wait before it can change how we watch TV.
Capcom: We’re focusing on new titles for Nintendo Wii U, not ports The Nintendo Wii U is entering its first full year as a competitor in the video game industry and it needs exclusive games to capture people's attention. Capcom at least is planning to support it with new exclusives rather than ports of old games.
Windows 8, Steambox, and the future of PC gaming As Microsoft shakes up the PC industry, Valve prepares its response to the Windows 8 “catastrophe.”
NASDAQ delists THQ following bankruptcy filing THQ's financial fall continues as the company has been dropped from the NASDAQ stock exchange following a dip in value resulting from the firm's recent Chapter 11 filing.
Hyundai adopts Google Maps, begins the Apple vs. Google in-car wars Google picks up another automaker partnership as Apple pushes ahead with nine others.
Eidos confirms multiplayer in upcoming Tomb Raider It looks like the new Tomb Raider sequel will feature a fully-functional multiplayer component. Beyond that, we're largely in the dark.
Rumor: Justice League movie’s heroes have been revealed As rumors surrounding Warner Bros. big screen adaptation of DC Comics' Justice League ramp up, we've finally got word on which heroes might feature in the movie.
Negative Yelp review will not be censored, Virginia court rules A Virginia court has reversed a preliminary injunction against a Yelp user that would have required her to censor a negative review of a business. Online rights advocacy groups are calling the decision a win for freedom of speech on the Web.
Apple partnering with Broadcom to bring 5G WiFi to 2013 Macs If the rumors are true, Apple may be in the process of adopting high-speed 5G wireless for 2013's Mac lineup.
LG now shipping 55-inch OLED in Korea, US shipments soon to follow After a long year of waiting, LG says it will start shipping its 55-inch OLED TV in Korea, with US shipments to follow shortly thereafter.
It’s retro: Polaroid prepares Fotobar store for printing photos from smartphones Sick of just being a name associated with old, out-of-date means of photography, Polaroid may have found a way back into the fray. A plan to open retail stores where consumers can edit and print out photos from their smartphones and online services will begin next month, with the first store opening in Florida.
Spanish companies test wireless EV fast-charging system Want to charge your EV to 80 percent capacity in 15 minutes? A group of Spanish companies is testing a fast-charging wireless system that claims they can do just that.
Hackers crack the Nintendo 3DS opening its doors to pirated software The Nintendo 3DS has been impressively secure since its release in 2011, protected from the piracy that plagued the Nintendo DS. Members of the Nintendo homebrew community now claim they've cracked the system, paving the way for bootleggers.
Manufacturers’ sales figures seem fishy? They probably are Every tech company wants to break about all the gadgets it sold last year, but the methods used to figure it out aren't always as accurate as you would expect.
Chevrolet Volt dealers opt out over expensive tools The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid requires expensive tools to service its battery pack, and some dealers don't think they will recoup their investment.
Tobii Rex lets you control Windows 8 computers with your eyes With sci-fi developments like Tobii's Rex camera becoming more common, it could be just a matter of time before the mouse and trackpad are consigned to the trashcan.
LG air conditioner actually listens when you complain it’s too hot The latest air conditioner from LG features voice commands so you can tell the machine to power on, off, or turn the temperature up or down.
Torchlight 2 goes platinum with 1 million copies sold Skeptics thought Torchlight 2 might suffer thanks to its proximity to Diablo 3, but the Runic Games dungeon crawler has done quite well, selling 1 million copies in its first three months.
WSJ’s Dan Neil: “I was too easy on the Fisker Karma” Not everyone can admit when they're wrong, but Dan Neil is now saying that he might have oversold the Fisker Karma a bit in his review of the sporty EV.
EA shuts down Madden, FIFA, and The Sims servers in January Electronic Arts' next round of server closures includes recent entries in the FIFA Soccer and Madden NFL series as well as the best-selling PC game of all time, The Sims 2.
Three-quarters of the world’s heads of state are on Twitter Twitter usage by heads of state rose dramatically last year, according to a new study, which also claims that such news is a good sign for democracy.
Electric car sales to double in the UK this year Sales of electric cars are on the rise in the United Kingdom, with one expert suggesting that sales will go up by as much as 100 percent in 2013.
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