The 404 1,273: Where overall we think it's necessary (podcast)

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:15 GMT
Sharon Vaknin joins us on today's 404. (Credit: The 404/CNET) Leaked from today's 404 episode: - All of CNET's coverage of yesterday's Xbox One event. - Here's what we know about Xbox One games. - Microsoft talks Xbox One naming, privacy and more (Q&A). - Sharon Vaknin and CNET Reviews' J ...

Verizon partners with JLo's VivaMovil to target Latinos

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:32 GMT
Jennifer Lopez talks up Viva Movil at Verizon Wireless event at CTIA 2013. (Credit: Verizon/Screenshot by CNET) LAS VEGAS -- Verizon Wireless is teaming up with actress and singer Jennifer Lopez to better address the growing Hispanic market. On Wednesday the company announced a partnership with V ...

Early details emerge for what could be new HTC Desire models

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:48 GMT
The HTC Desire X may be followed by the Desire 600. (Credit: CBS Interactive) A pair of yet-to-be-announced HTC smartphones surfaced this week, tipping the hardware maker's future plans. Related stories: HTC exodus now includes Asia CEO HTC One volume to double in May HTC Desire X review An HT ...

Tiny crystal flowers bloom in a beaker

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:43 GMT
The false-colored flowers bloom almost smaller than the naked eye can see. (Credit: Wim L. Noorduin, Harvard SEAS) When you think of the word "crystal," you think, perhaps, of wedges of quartz stone, ice crystals, and salt -- not organic flowing forms or flowers. But by manipulating chemical grad ...

Get a free 100-photo flip-book from Groovebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:50 GMT
For a mere $2.99 per month, Groovebook delivers a perforated flip-book of a whopping 100 photos, all uploaded from your smartphone. (Credit: Groovebook) The other day I told you about an app that lets you order Polaroid-style prints from your iPhone -- for 99 cents apiece. Today, let's talk quan ...

Foursquare gets better at local search with new filters on mobile

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:51 GMT
Search filters in Foursquare Explore. (Credit: Foursquare) Foursquare released new versions of its iPhone and Android applications to help people narrow their searches and find just the right bar, restaurant, or coffee spot. Application users can now fine-tune their place queries and use the filt ...

Walmart exec: Mobile can revive personal touch for shoppers

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:16 GMT
Gibu Thomas, global head of mobile for Walmart, addressed the audience at the CTIA 2013 spring show. (Credit: CNET/Marguerite Reardon) LAS VEGAS -- Walmart believes smartphones can deliver the same kind of personalized service that founder Sam Walton embraced with his first store. Where e-comme ...

Collaborate.org launches new platform to map the world

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:03:31 GMT
Kevin Montgomery (left) of Collaborate.org and NASA's Patrick Hogan. (Credit: Dan Farber) LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- Collaborate.org wants to bring geospatial data to the masses, beyond where Google Earth has gone. The company, which launched Wednesday at the Future in Review conference here, is ...

Twitter lets advertisers collect contact info from tweets

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:26 GMT
Select Twitter advertisers can now use the Lead Generation Card to sign up new customers. (Credit: Twitter) Twitter aims to turn the tweet stream into a more efficient marketing channel with the addition of a new Twitter Card that lets people quickly sign up for advertiser offers or promotions in ...

Google Top Charts show world's searches for whiskey, more

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:35:45 GMT
Have pitbulls' search fortunes been aided by the rise of a certain hip-hop star? (Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET) Google's top dog for last month was, once again, the pitbull. Having taken the title for most-searched breed away from the bulldog in January, the pit has stayed in the top ...

Rift: Dev Team Rocked By Layoffs

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:01:49 GMT
Gamasutra is reporting that several affected persons have been in contact indicating that Trion Worlds is undergoing "staff reductions". Most notably, sources indicate that the Rift team has been hit hard.

Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Launch Delayed, Extensive Beta Incoming Soon...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:08:16 GMT
In a large update to Darkfall's Official Blog, Tasos Flabouras broke the news that launch will be missed tomorrow and instead all pre-orders will be given access to the beta phase, with launch somewhere soon around the corner.

TERA: 'Slay' Bells Ring

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:02:48 GMT
En Masse Entertainment has laid out the details for its "Santa's Slay" event in TERA. During the event, players are charged with hunting down and defeating Santas all across the game world. By so doing, they will earn the chance to win some nifty prizes.

RaiderZ: New Screens Show Off First-Ever Holiday Event

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:58:59 GMT
Perfect World Entertainment has released a bunch of new screenshots showing off the upcoming holiday event to be held in RaiderZ. Players can get a look at special new costumes and get a peek at the invasion of the snowmen. Check them all out in our RaiderZ screenshot gallery.

General: 2012 Players' Choice Awards

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:48:31 GMT
The end of the year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for you to vote on your favorite games of the year. We've compiled a hefty list of candidates for the Players' Choice Awards this year. Click through to vote, and let your voice be heard.

General: How Far is Too Far?

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:24:29 GMT
As more and more MMOs employ the 'free to play' option and bring an 'item shop' on board, it becomes easy to succumb to those that utilize the 'pay to win' aspect. But how far is too far? Find out in our latest Pokket Says and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

The Secret World: Joel Bylos’ End of Days Blog #1

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:48:17 GMT
Funcom has teamed up with MMORPG.com to help spread the word about the impending end of the world as we know it, at least according to The Secret World's Game Director Joel Bylos. See what "The Prophet" has to say in his first End of Days Blog then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Ancient Hypergate Update 1.6 Now Live

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMT
BioWare and the Star Wars: The Old Republic team have announced that game update 1.6 "Ancient Hypergate" is now live on all servers. The latest update brings a new warzone and new heroic space missions into the game. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: And So It Begins

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:01:14 GMT
We are pleased to introduce a brand new column here at MMORPG.com that will specifically cover Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In the inaugural column, we take a look at the changes between the original and now and what we hope will make the FFXIV experience truly reborn. Read on!

Spirit Tales: Spirit Hare Tribe Incoming

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:09:00 GMT
Spirit Tales will be expanding on December 12th with the introduction of a brand new tribe: The Spirit Hare tribe. Generally a peace-loving monastic tribe, the Spirit Hares have been largely unknown until their way of life was compromised.