Yearly Archives: 2012

No, Steve Perry and the gang haven't had a resurgence of their 1983 Atari game, this Journey ($14.99, PS3) is a downloadable gem for the PlayStation Network that has now set the record for the fastest-selling PSN game of all time. Winning rave reviews from critics (currently a 92 average on Metacritic), this highly artistic effort is being praised for its new take on multiplayer gaming, beautiful environments, and moving score. Speaking of that, Journey's developer, thatgamecompany, has announced the soundtrack will be available on the PS Store and iTunes starting of April 10, followed by a CD release.

pson is now shipping what they call the "World’s First Android-Based See-Through Wearable Display." The Moverio BT-100 is a set of glasses (referred to as display) which houses two micro-projections for personalized 3D viewing. The displays are controlled by track-pad remote running on Android, and sound can be heard through personal headphones or the included detachable set.

How about this for marketing a Blu-ray/DVD release? Paramount Home Media is offering a chance for one person to win $10,000 dollars in cash including a copy of Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol on Blu-ray/DVD.

Xbox 360 users - with Live Gold memberships, who also pay separately the following services - now have access to MLB.TV, HBO GO, and Comcast's Xfinity video content. Microsoft rolled out the three applications today as part of its ongoing strategy of turning their console into a living room legend. The new HBO GO app provides access to HBO's entire catalog, including current hits like Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones. The Comcast Xfinity TV app is available to both Xfinity TV and Internet customers anywhere Comcast delivers its services. Baseball fans with a a premium Major Leave Baseball TV subscription in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. can watch live and archived games via the MLB.TV app.

What's new on Blu-ray Disc this week? Warner Bros. celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Cassablanca with a limited edition boxed set containing two Blu-ray Discs, one DVD, booklet, and other extras.

Still wondering what this whole God of War thing is all about? You can find out by taking the PlayStation 3 plunge today at Amazon and pay just $249.99 for the 320GB system. The Gold Box Deal of the Day saves you $40 off the regular price. As Brad Pitt once said, "What's in the box?!" Well, for one thing, there's no head of Gwyneth Paltrow, so that's good. But you do get the slim version of the console, along with a Dualshock 3 wireless controller, detachable 320 GB HDD, AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity between other Sony HDMI products, and free PlayStation Network membership. Remember, besides getting a great gaming machine, you're also scoring a 3D Blu-ray player.

This week a Battlefield 3 patch will launch for PlayStation 3 which allows console gamers to rent their own dedicated server for online multiplay.

For $79.99, you can bring 1080p streaming content into your living room. The flagship Roku 2 XS is being discounted 20% off its normal price today at Amazon. See the deal here. The 2 XS features over 350 entertainment channels, including Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, and Netflix. The XS remote also has motion sensors built-in, letting you play games with it, like the included full version of Angry Birds.

It's only been a torturous 17 months of waiting for diehard Mad Men fans. But finally, the show will return for its fifth season on Sunday night. Why did it take so long to return? AMC made some interesting programming changes which affected the continuation of Mad Men,