Valve Software on Monday announced that Portal 2, the sequel to its award-winning action game for Mac, PC and other platforms, is now available for pre-order. The game is expected to ship on April 18, 2011. Mac users can pre-order … Continued
∞ Sony Ericsson introduces first PlayStation-certified smartphone
Gamers looking for a serious smartphone may be interested in Sony Ericsson’s newly unveiled Xperia Play, a Google Android-based phone that will be hitting store shelves in the US in March, via Verizon Wireless.
∞ 'Counterfeit' Lugaru game disappears from Mac App Store
Wolfire Games is rejoicing at the discovery that the “counterfeit” version of its game Lugaru has disappeared from the shelves of the Mac App Store.
∞ LEGO Harry Potter demo available
Feral Interactive has released a playable demo version of LEGO Harry Potter, now available for download through Feral’s Web site.
∞ Latest iPhone rumors: smaller handsets, global networking, unicorns
The latest Apple rumors to make the rounds suggests that the company is working on cheaper iPhone designs to compete with the wider variety of Android handsets hitting the market.
∞ Nokia adopts Windows Phone 7 as "primary smartphone strategy"
In a joint statement, Nokia and Microsoft announced Nokia will henceforth adopt Windows Phone 7 as its “primary smartphone strategy.” The two companies are seeking strategies that will keep them relevant in the smartphone market as Apple and Android continue … Continued
∞ World of Goo sells faster on iPad than Wii, Steam – 125K copies and counting
Game developers, take note. 2D Boy has posted a detailed postmortem of its release of World of Goo on the iPad. The developers revealed some eye-opening information – the game has outsold any other platform release, including Steam and WiiWare, … Continued
∞ Dragon Age 2 to ship on hybrid DVD for Mac, PC
Bioware’s hotly anticipated fantasy role-playing game Dragon Age 2 is almost ready to ship to retailers. When it does, the game will arrive on a hybrid DVD-ROM that’s compatible with Mac and Windows out of the box. Users who don’t … Continued
∞ Apple, Verizon taking iPhone pre-orders again
Thursday’s the big day for Verizon, when it starts selling its version of the iPhone to the general public. Both Apple and Verizon began accepting pre-orders from the general public on Wednesday morning to accommodate demand; customers who buy from … Continued
∞ GamersGate CEO sees 'better alternative' to Steam
GamersGate is an online game download site that services both Mac and Windows PC users. The company’s CEO Theo Berquist says he thinks rival Valve’s Steam service is “peaking now” and believes “Steam will have a harder time remaining #1.” … Continued
∞ Blizzard Entertainment announces BlizzCon 2011
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the dates and location of BlizzCon, its annual gathering of fans. BlizzCon 2011 is set to return to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Oct. 21-22, 2011.
∞ Fujifilm aims FinePix X100 at advanced, pro photographers
Fujifilm North America on Tuesday introduced the FinePix X100, a new digital camera aimed at advanced consumers and professional photographers. It’s coming in March for $1,199.95.
∞ iPad looms large in Super Bowl TV ads
While Apple didn’t buy ad space during Sunday night’s Super Bowl XLV, its presence could certainly be felt in two advertisements than ran during the event: one for Motorola and the other for The Daily.
∞ AT&T ad strikes at Verizon iPhone's weakness: simultaneous voice and data
And the war to win the hearts and minds of potential iPhone buyers begins. AT&T has started running ads that demonstrate a key difference between the iPhone running on their network and Verizon’s: simultaneous voice and data transmission.
∞ iPhone 4 pre-orders break Verizon sales record
Verizon Wireless announced Friday that online pre-orders of the iPhone 4 have resulted in “the most successful first day sales in the history of the company.”
∞ Verizon, Apple suspend iPhone 4 pre-orders, for now
Looks like the first round of iPhone 4s from Verizon have all been spoken for
∞ Mac App Store game developer claims piracy
Wolfire Games, makers of Lugaru and Lugaru HD, claim another developer is trying to pass off their work as their own. The other developer, iCoder, claims they’re doing nothing wrong. The sticking point is the interpretation of an open source … Continued
∞ GadgetTrak supports iOS device cameras
ActiveTrak has announced the release of GadgetTrak 2.5, a new version of its theft recovery software for iOS. The update is available for download from the App Store, and the app costs 99 cents.
∞ ActiveSAN steps into the Xserve breach
Active Storage has introduced a device for Xsan installations with a look and pedigree that should satisfy even the most stalwart Xserve holdouts. The ActiveSAN is expected to be released some time in the second quarter of 2011.
∞ Marvel offers Chrome-based comic app
Marvel Entertainment has begun offering access to its comics through Marvel Comics on Chrome, a new Web app designed to work through Google’s Chrome Web browser (and available through the Google Chrome Web Store). The software enables you to browse … Continued
∞ iPhone 4 now available for pre-order to Verizon customers
The Verizon version of the iPhone 4 is now available for pre-order to Verizon customers. “Existing Verizon customers, pre-order now” is the message that greets visitors to Apple’s Web site on Thursday.
∞ 'The Daily' event live update
The Loop is at The Daily event in New York City and will bring you live coverage as it happens. The event will feature News Corp Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch and Apple’s Eddy Cue as they launch The Daily, … Continued
∞ Survey: iPad still dominant, but Android tablets grab 22 percent marketshare
According to a report posted Monday by Strategy Analytics, Android-based devices grabbed 22 percent of the tablet market for the fourth quarter of 2010. Apple’s iPad is well out in first place with 77 percent of the market, but the … Continued
∞ Autodesk: Mac App Store sales of Sketchbook Pro soar over 2010 numbers
While they’re not exhibiting at Macworld Expo, Autodesk held a press briefing Thursday morning at a nearby hotel to discuss some aspects of their Mac business for 2011. One interesting tidbit was revealed by Rob Maguire, AutoCAD product manager: In … Continued
∞ iFusion SmartStation turns your iPhone into a desk phone
More consumers than ever before are ditching land lines in favor of cell phones, but there’s still something to be said for the convenience of having a desk phone. AltiGen Communications is using Macworld Expo to debut the iFusion SmartStation, … Continued
∞ Developers share hard sales numbers on Mac App Store games
Developers using the Unity engine have been sharing sales numbers since the store went online, and the results are illuminating, although they paint a very different picture of the stratospheric numbers of apps downloaded on the iOS App Store during its … Continued
∞ Apple releases iMovie 9.0.2
iMovie 9.0.2 is now available for download either from Apple’s Web site or through the Software Update system preference.
∞ EVE Online adds new character creator
CCP has announced the release of EVE Online: Incursion 1.1, a new version of their massively multiplayer online role playing game for Mac OS X and Windows. The update is free for all registered players, who will receive the update … Continued
∞ Starbucks iPhone payment system rolls out nationwide
Starbucks on Wednesday announced the national rollout of a mobile payment system that works with iPhones, iPod touches and select BlackBerry devices. The system works at 6,800 company-operated Starbucks locations and more than 1,000 Starbucks located in Target stores throughout … Continued
∞ TiVo releases iPad app, but only for Premiere boxes
TiVo announced on its blog that its TiVo Premiere app is now available from the App Store. The software lets you control your TiVo digital video recorder (DVR) using an iPad, but only works with TiVo’s new Premiere devices, not … Continued