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Sony redefines “connected” with the Sony Entertainment Network

Sony debuted the new Sony Entertainment Network, a service that will offer a massive selection of entertainment and connection options on Sony products.

A new peripheral for smartphones gives players a real controller to play games with

Fructel introduces the Gametel, a new controller that turns any bluetooth enabled smartphone into a gaming system

Optoma unveils an HD projector that fits in the palm of your hand

Today at CES, Optoma unveiled a pair of new HD projectors, including one that can stream from your computer and another that can fit in your pocket.
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The revolution will be streamed: How TwitchTV is changing the face of the gaming industry

With 12 million unique viewers per month in just half a year, TwitchTV may be at the vanguard of the next big shift in the gaming industry, starting with e-sports.

George R.R. Martin releases a chapter from the next Song of Ice and Fire book; fans eye it with suspicion

The creator of Game of Thrones has released an early chapter from the sixth book in the Song of Ice and Fire series, The Winds of Winter.

Google and Facebook top the most visited websites of 2011

In both the U.S. and internationally, Facebook and Google top the lists of most visited websites of 2011
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How to ruin your reputation in one email thread: The Ocean Marketing story

When a customer emailed Ocean Marketing to ask for a status update on a product, it began what is arguably the worst example of customer service ever.
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Digital Trends 2011 Gaming Awards Nominees

It has been an incredible year in gaming in every genre. Below are our choices for the best of the best.

Before Platinum Games picked it up, Metal Gear Rising was canceled

Following technical difficulties, Kojima Productions decided to cancel development on what was then known as Metal Gear Solid Rising. Then Platinum Games approached Kojima and took over.

The best of the VGAs: trailer roundup

This Saturday at the SpikeTV’s Video Game Awards, developers took advantage of having the eyes of the gaming world on them and released several trailers for some of the biggest games due out soon. Here are the recent debuts and announcements.

Attention U.S. Military Personnel: Win a copy of Modern Warfare 3!

We have four copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3--two for the PS3 and two for the Xbox 360--that we are giving away to U.S. servicemen and women. Read on for your chance to win.

The next big first-person shooter of the year: Google Maps?

A new viral ad campaign out of the Netherlands turns Google Maps into a first-person shooter of sorts.

Modern Warfare 3 tops $1 billion in sales in 16 days

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has eclipsed Avatar’s record and become the fastest selling entertainment title in history to reach the $1 billion mark.

Win a copy of the Resistance dual pack for the PS3!

Read on for details on how you can be entered for your shot at winning the Resistance dual pack, featuring the first two Resistance games!

Win a copy of Driver: San Francisco for the PS3!

Comment below to be automatically entered for a chance to win Ubisoft’s Driver: San Francisco.

Anonymous turns its attention to the U.S. Senate over controversial bill

A controversial bill that recently cleared the Senate has enraged many—including the hacktivist group Anonymous.

Epic Games to reveal new game at VGAs

In an interview with us discussing the upcoming VGAs, show host Zachary Levi let slip that Epic Games will be there to unveil a new game.

New Xbox 360 dashboard “slightly delayed” (Updated)

The new Xbox 360 dashboard due out today has been delayed, no details have been given.

Win the Forza 4 December DLC Pack!

We have ten codes to giveaway for the Forza 4 December pack. Read on for your chance to win.

PayPal freezes Regretsy’s donations for needy children

To prevent what it decided was possibly fraud, PayPal decided to freeze the account of Regretsy.com who was seeking donations to buy gifts for needy children, and forced the owner to return the money--but not before it took its cut.

The Darkness II unveils a co-op mode separate from the main story, titled “Vendettas”

Digital Extremes and 2K Games have announced that the upcoming FPS sequel, The Darkness 2, will feature a separate co-op game mode called “Vendettas.”

Microsoft Flight is still alive and accepting applications for beta testers

Despite very little information on the newest game in the series, the next version of Microsoft Flight is still on track, and is currently seeking beta testers.

Halo 4 story details leaked

Details regarding the plot, the setting, and the fate of the characters from the first non-Bungie Halo game have surfaced.

Bungie’s pre-cursor to Halo, The Marathon Trilogy, is now available for free

The company that created the Halo series has released its earlier games, the Marathon trilogy, as a free download for PC and Mac.

Battlefield 3’s Back to Karkand DLC coming next week

The first expansion pack for Battlefield 3 has received a released date of December 6 for PS3 and December 13 for Xbox 360 and PC.

UFC on Xbox Live pushed back to December 20

The new UFC app for Xbox Live was originally scheduled for a release on December 1 in time for the upcoming UFC 140, but has been pushed back.

Mobile Call of Duty zombies attack iOS platforms today

A modified version of the uber-popular Call of Duty zombies game makes its way to iOS devices today.

Zynga facing possible mass staff exodus following IPO

Zynga’s poor workplace reputation may cost them, as huge numbers of employees may leave the developer following the upcoming IPO.

Win a copy of Skyrim signed by the developers! (Updated with Winners)

We have two copies of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to give away, one for the PS3 and one for Xbox 360, and both are signed by the developers from Bethesda Game Studios. Read on to learn how you can enter to win!

Jon Stewart uses Twitter to prank presidential nominee Jon Huntsman

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show staff heard about GOP Presidential nominee hopeful Jon Huntsman's Twitter Town Hall meeting. So they decided to help generate some comments…

New Forza Motorsports 4 DLC due in December

The third DLC offering for Forza 4 is on the way, with the “December IGN pack,” featuring 10 new cars of various makes and years.

Xbox 360 shatters its own sales records

The Xbox 360 sold more units last week than any other week in its six year history.

Gearbox wants you, for Borderlands 2!

Gearbox Software, the makers of Borderland, are holding open auditions to cast the person that will serve as the model for the character of Lilith, in Borderlands 2.

EA planning to massively expand the Dead Space universe

EA wants Visceral Games to create several new games set in the Dead Space universe, including a FPS, a flight game, and an adventure title to name a few.

The rivalry continues: Activision’s CEO claims Lucas, not EA will benefit from Star Wars: The Old Republic

Analysts are expecting that EA's upcoming MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic, will cut into Activision Blizzard's World of Warcraft profits. But Activision CEO Bobby Kotick claims it will be Lucas, not EA that reaps the rewards

Controversial L.A. Noire director announces new game, ‘Whore of the Orient’

Brendan McNamara, the director of L.A. Noire and founder of the controversy-riddled Team Bondi has teamed with Mad Max creator George Miller’s KMM Interactive to create “Whore of the Orient.”
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A future Assassin’s Creed may be determined by gamers

A new poll that is allegedly from Ubisoft, asks gamers where and when they would like to see a future Assassin’s Creed game set.

Batman: Arkham City DLC coming on December 20

Rocksteady has announced that DLC for Batman: Arkham City is due on December 20, and will feature the Batcave, Jokers Carnival and the Iceberg Lounge challenge maps.