Articles by Vamien McKalin
Halo Franchise Sold 50 Million Copies Worldwide
The biggest exclusive First-Person Shooter on Microsoft's Xbox line of consoles is Halo, and with the release of the Halo 4 not too long ago, the franchise could only get bigger.
Windows Phone Developer Revenues Are Up, 120k Apps Available
Windows Phone 8 has been out in the market for a short time, but already the new Microsoft operating system seems to be a booming success. Developer revenues are up along with the number of apps available in the Marketplace.
Apple in Talks With Intel To Supply iPhone And iPad Processors
Apple and Samsung are both business partners despite the obvious feud between both companies. However, now Apple is working tirelessly to remove the business aspect of this relationship and it seems that the company may find a savior in Intel.
Zynga Mafia Wars 2 Will End On December 30
Zynga, the social gaming company isn't doing so well, that's common knowledge. Things are so bad that the company was forced to lay off 100 workers. Now to stay afloat, Zynga will have to close down some of its games.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dragonborn DLC Release Date: Today (For The Xbox 360)
Fans of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have reasons to be excited today, as this is the day the new Dragonborn DLC gets released for the Xbox 360.
HTC Titan 3 Windows Phone 8 Device Leaked via Xbox Live Survey
Despite Nokia's iron fist control of the Windows Phone market, HTC is not backing down. According to recent leaks, the HTC Titan 3 is in the pipeline, the one Windows Phone 8 device that could possess the power to unseat the Nokia Lumia 920.
Xbox 720 Specs: CPU Clocks At 1.66GHz (Slightly Better Than Wii U)?
The Xbox 720 may not be that much more powerful than the Nintendo Wii U according to a certain hacker, who somehow found out the processor speed of Microsoft's new console.
Windows Phone 7.8 Demoed On Nokia Lumia 900
It is evident that the Windows Phone 7.8 update is close, as information and videos of it being demoed are becoming plentiful. Windows Phone fans have been waiting a long time for this; however, the million dollar question is if this update is enough to keep them interested in the platform.
Nokia: We Are NOT Making Android Devices
Those who have been dreaming of a Nokia-branded Android smartphone won't be resting easy tonight, as the company made it clear it is not going down that route. The question that piques the mind is then why would Nokia want to hire an Android expert?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Review (Xbox 360 Version)
We finally got ourselves a copy of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' for the Xbox 360, and after playing for hours on an end, it is evident that Black Ops 2 is the best Call of Duty game in the history of the franchise.
Top 10 Windows 8 Apps For Beginners (PART 2)
A top 10 list of Windows 8 apps wouldn't be complete without the addition of Angry Birds: Star Wars. This game is possibly the best and most addictive game in the Windows 8 Store, something fans of Angry Birds and Star Wars will no doubt enjoy.
Xbox Live Gold Free Until Dec. 2
Xbox 360 gamers has never given Xbox Live Gold a shot, have reasons to feel happy, as the service is freely available for use right through until Dec 2.
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Dragonborn DLC For Xbox 360 Detailed
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim was the biggest game of 2011, and after nearly a year of being released, the game still manages to turn heads with quite a few DLC releases, and some controversy along the way.
Sales Of Windows Phone Up 300 Percent: Microsoft
Windows Phone sales in the past have not been very promising for Microsoft. However, with new Windows Phone 8 devices out, it seems things may finally be looking up for Microsoft.
Microsoft Announces Surface Pro Price: $899 To $999 Without Touch Cover
With the Microsoft Surface RT tablet released and doing fairly well at retail, the company figured that it is time for its bigger brother the Surface Pro to steal the spotlight in Jan. 2013.
Apple Files Patent For Realistic Wireless Charging: Plans To Implement It In iPhone 5S/iPhone 6?
A new patent application published this week shows Apple's interest in Wireless Charging. If it all works out, Apple could become the first company to do Wireless Charging correctly.
Wii U GPU And CPU Slower Than Xbox 360 And PlayStation 3
Nintendo has always been a company that aims to surprise everyone, even by launching a next-generation video game console that is less powerful than other consoles of the previous generation.
Destiny: Details And Artwork Of Bungie's Next Shooter For Xbox 720 Leaked
It was long rumored that after leaving Microsoft and the Halo series behind, Bungie would be focusing on another project in conjunction with Activision. Now, per reports, Bungie has confirmed that a game called Destiny is in development.
Adblock Plus For Android: App Now Available On The Google Play Store
Android users will be thrilled to learn that one of the best applications on the PC for various Web browsers - Adblock Plus - is finally available in the Google Play Store.
Samsung No Longer Provide Batteries For iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Computers
The Apple-and-Samsung relationship is slowly deteriorating, as both companies continue to have a go at each other. Judging by the present state of affairs, there will be a time when the iPhone will be without Samsung parts. Whether that will be good for both companies, remains to be seen.
Google Increases Gmail Attachment Size Limit To 10GB Via Google Drive
Gmail users would be aware that sending huge files via the service is not possible since Google has a 25MB size limit. However, that is no longer the case as Google has bumped up the file size limit to 10GB.
750,000 Xbox 360 Consoles Sold During Black Friday: Microsoft
Black Friday has come and gone. Hoards of shoppers came out and spent a lot of money on discounted goods, while Microsoft sat back, enjoying the Xbox 360's massive sale success on the day.
Windows Phone 7.8 Scheduled For Nov. 28 Release?
After being on a long hiatus, Windows Phone 7.8 has found itself at the center of attention once again, and this may be due to it becoming available soon.
Windows Phone 7.8: What You Should Expect From The New Update
Windows Phone 7.8 is coming. It's no Windows Phone 8 by any means; however, it should be enough for those who are unable to purchase a new Windows Phone 8 device at this time.
Nintendo Sold 400,000 Wii U Units In A Week: Now, That's Impressive
Nintendo has come under a lot of backlash for the Wii U, but that doesn't seem to be stopping consumers from rushing to swipe one from those unlucky store shelves. The Wii U and other Nintendo-branded consoles are doing very well, and the company has all the rights to boast.
Samsung Estimated To Sell 60 Million Mobile Phones In Q4 2012
Samsung has been doing well all year since the Galaxy S3 went on sale in May and the hard work seems to be paying off in a ton of profits. If everything goes well for Samsung, the company could ship a record number of phones.
Samsung 'Baffin' (With Low Resolution WVGA 5-Inch Display And Quad Core CPU) Slips Into The FCC
Despite the amount of Galaxy branded devices released in 2012, Samsung is in no mood of slowing down the Galaxy takeover. The company is dropping an all new Galaxy, which is said to be the Galaxy Grand, and it's probably not for you.
