Articles by Vamien McKalin
Halo Franchise Sold 43 Million Copies Worldwide, Generated Over $3 Billion In Sales
The Halo franchise is one of the largest in video game history, so it comes as no surprise when Microsoft announced that the franchise has so far topped 46 million games sold since the first game was released way back in 2001.
Top New Features In Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 Operating System
Windows Phone 8 is the newest version of Microsoft's Windows Phone mobile operating system, a promising OS with lots of cool new features that are aiming to catch attention and sales during the holidays.
Windows 8: Metro App Are Now Called 'Windows 8 Store Apps'
The grapevine was abuzz with rumors and indications that Microsoft would not be calling the Windows 8 apps Metro Apps; however, it was not known what the new name would be . Now, per reports, the name has been revealed and Microsoft is set to call the apps Windows 8 Store Apps.
Gameloft Bringing 12 Xbox Live Games To Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone 8 is showing signs of developer support with Gameloft promising to port 12 Xbox-enabled games to the platform. Previous versions of Windows Phone lacked any worth playing Xbox game, but thanks to the bump in hardware specs and the Windows NT kernel, things are looking up.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Gets Spring 2013 Release Date: New Trailer And Information In November?
Awesome news for gamers all around the world - the long awaited Grand Theft Auto 5 title has been confirmed for a release in Spring 2013 by Take Two Interactive. Pre-orders of the game will also begin on Nov. 5, 2012 on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter Review Round Up - Promising Game Marred With A Bad Campaign
Medal of Honor: Warfighter is developer EA and Danger Close's one shot at undermining Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.; however, it doesn't seem this plan is working out to well due to the reviews that have been trickling in. With Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Halo 4 looming, Medal of Honor had a hard time finding its place, and now it is even worse.
Microsoft Announces Kids Corner: New Windows Phone 8 Feature
At Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 event on Monday, Oct. 29, the company showcased some cool new features of the platform that are sure to garner interest among consumers. One such feature that manages to stand out is Kids Corner, a feature that is very much unique to the Windows Phone 8 platform, and could potentially be a huge selling point.
5 Reasons To Get A Surface RT Tablet Over An Apple iPad This Christmas
The Microsoft Surface RT tablet, with Windows RT at the helm, holds the promise to be a hit product for the holidays. However, Microsoft's tablet has competition from the iPad, and possibly the iPad mini.
Nokia Lumia 920 Image Stabilization Tech Smashes iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, And HTC One X
The Nokia Lumia 920 is shaping up nicely before its proposed launch by AT&T in November. With the launch in the pipeline, Nokia has been taking jabs at competing products such as the Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, and HTC One X, by comparing these devices with the Lumia 920 Optical Image Stabilization techniques.
Google Nexus 10 - Image and Specifications Leaked: Better Screen Resolution Than Apple iPad
Rumors of Google's Nexus 10 tablet have been making waves of late. Now, new reports have surfaced which highlight the tablet's specifications and reveal an image of the device.
Windows Media Center Free To Download Till January 2013 For Windows 8 Pro Users
Windows Media Center has been one of the best media programs on Windows for quite a long time, but that didn't stop Microsoft from choosing to remove the program from Windows 8. However, users who are interested in Windows Media Center need not worry, it is available for free as long as they have Windows 8 Pro.
LG Announces All-in-One Hybrid 12 Inch Slider Laptop Windows 8 PCs
The Windows 8 launch is just around the corner and OEMs are preparing their products for consumer consumption. One such OEM is LG and the company's collection of Windows 8 devices ranges from a sleek looking slider PC, to a V325 all-in-one PC.
Windows Phone 8 Launch Set For Oct. 29 In San Francisco
Three days after the release of Windows 8, Microsoft is planning to release Windows Phone 8 unto the world. The company will host an event in San Francisco on Oct. 29 that will showcase unannounced features and devices from Nokia and other OEMs.
Nokia Lumia 920 And HTC 8X Up For Pre-Order: $149.99 And $99.99, Respectively
Best Buy is taking pre-orders for both the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X smartphones and is offering them at $149.99 and $99.99, respectively.
Dragon Age 3: Inquisition First Concept Arts Released.
Dragon Age 3 is one of the most anticipated video games, the first two titles were fantastic, with the second game being a little toned down for newcomers to the series. Nevertheless, with Dragon Age 3, developer BioWare is looking to mix the best of Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 in a single pack.
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn - Part 3 (The Master Chief Makes A Brief Appearance)
Halo 4 is nearly upon us, a game that has the potential to become the best Xbox 360 shooter for 2012. While 343 Industries and Microsoft are preparing to launch the title, gamers can continue to wait patiently by keeping up with the Master Chief and Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn web series.
Xbox 360 - Medal of Honor: Warfighter Multiplayer Beta Impressions (Great Game You Will Never Play)
Medal of Honor: Warfighter is possibly one of those games that will be forgotten, and not because of gameplay, but owing to the fact that the game's release date clashes with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Xbox 360: Internet Explorer 9 Review - Is It Worth Your Time?
Internet Explorer 9 is finally usable by everyone who owns an Xbox 360. The recent Dashboard update brought quite a few things to the table, but the most apparent feature, is that of Microsoft's long running Web browser.
Internet Explorer 10 Preview Coming To Windows 7: Full Version Might Not Make It
Microsoft has been doing many things right lately. However, the company chose to do some crazy things like leaving Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7 users in the lurch to fend for themselves. And, now it seems Microsoft has chosen to throw Windows 7 users a small bone, one they might not even want.
Nokia Lumia 920 Exclusive To AT&T For 6 Months
There were rumors going around regarding the Nokia Lumia 920 being exclusive to AT&T, it turns out that rumor is very true. After the exclusivity, the Nokia Lumia 920 will likely make it to Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint in 2013.
Microsoft Plans To Ship 3-5 Million Surface RT Tablets: Can Microsoft Beat Apple?
Microsoft is showing confidence in its Surface RT Windows 8 tablet push by making plans to ship 3-5 million units by this fall. That is a huge amount, but not huge enough when the Apple iPad is shipping three times that amount.
Microsoft Surface RT Windows 8 Tablet Pricing Confirmed: $499 to $699 With Touch Cover
Microsoft is preparing the Surface tablet for release on October 25 with all the advertisements going on. However, there was one major thing missing, and that's the price. Not anymore though, as the company had accidentally leaked pricing of the RT version of the Surface on its website earlier.
No Xbox Music For Windows 7 And Windows Phone 7 Users: Microsoft Has Abandoned Us All
Xbox Music is great, but the service is flawed in ways that shouldn't have existed. If you have a Windows Phone 7 handset or a Windows 7 PC, know one thing - Microsoft doesn't love you. Want the company to have serious feelings for you? Upgrade, simple.
Windows 8: #1 Best Selling Software Product on Amazon
Windows 8 is shaping up to be something that might garner mixed reviews from critics, but already it seems many users are not waiting to see what reviewers have to say, as Microsoft's next big baby is the number one bestseller on Amazon.
Microsoft Office 2013 Reaches RTM Status
Finally, Microsoft Office 2013 has reached RTM status (Release to Manufacturing). This means, Microsoft top selling software behind Windows is ready and waiting to be shipped to business partners and manufactures.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Elite Is Free For All
Activision is doing what it should have done from the beginning - make Call of Duty Elite available to everyone entirely free of charge. When Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is released later in the year, Elite will be free and that's a good thing.
Microsoft Wields Mjölnir Hammer: Xbox 360 Gamers Banned Permanently For Playing Halo 4
Microsoft is showing who is boss by dropping the Thor-like ban hammer on those unlucky few who were crazy enough to bring an illegal copy of Halo 4 on Xbox Live. The culprits were handed a heavy blow, one they can never rise from since this ban is permanent.
