Yearly Archives: 2012

Going by unique users who connected to Xbox Live between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, Black Ops reigned supreme, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Modern Warfare 2, Halo: Reach and Battlefield 3. The first person shooter streak was stopped at #6 with Skyrim, followed by Gears of War 3, FIFA 12, FIFA Soccer 11, and Madden NFL 12 rounding out the top 10.

From here on out, it's a safe bet we'll be hearing at least one rumor a month about the next iteration of Microsoft's Xbox. January's first morsel has to do with a possible DVR in the next console, and it comes courtesy the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. On December 27, those fine folks granted a patent to Microsoft for a device that would serve as both a game console and a digital video recorder.

HBO Go is a hot ticket these days, and Time Warner Cable subscribers are not getting left at home. TWC has launched a beta test of the HBO Go and MAX Go services, giving subscribers access to HBO and Cinemax content online.

If you're a Charter customer you might find yourself watching more content online and on mobile devices, as the provider added over 500 hours of content from Turner Broadcasting.

Dish Network has added new movie channel EPIX 3 to their lineup. The HD channel can be found on channel 382 (right next to...

LG will showcase its brand new Google TV product at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The LG Google TV integrates Google's Android OS with LG's Smart TV and 3D technology.

January always brings a bunch of premieres to network television. This month, there are a few brand new shows headed our way such as NBC's "The Firm," ABC's "The Revolution," and FOX's "Alcatraz."

Roku has announced the Roku Streaming Stick to "make a better Smart TV." The USB-sized device will plug into you HDTV via an MHL-enabled HDMI port (a new standard already adapted by manufacturers such as Samsung, Toshiba, and Sony). The stick will feature WiFi, a built-in processor, memory, and software to bring the Roku interface to your television.

Cable TV provider Comcast & The Walt Disney Company have announced a distribution deal that brings more programming to smartphones, tablets, and PCs. In...

EA Sports' NFL Blitz in HD is now available to purchase and download on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network. The high-definition version of the game costs 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 at the PlayStation Store.