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Yahoo acquires Tumblr for $1.1 billion
Yahoo just announced its acquisition of the hybrid popular blogging platform and social network Tumblr. The deal ended up with a price tag of about $1.1 billion, a big portion of which will come in the form of cash, validating earlier rumors as well as a Sunday report that Yahoo's board had given their approval for the deal to go forward. Tumblr will ...read more
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PlayStation 4 E3 teaser video boxes it all up
Sony's official E3 teaser video shows a blurry, black box. Is this the future of gaming, also known as Cube? Sony's E3 conference takes place in Los Angeles on June 10 at 6 p.m. PT. Perhaps we'll get a clearer idea of what the PS4 looks like at that time, along with a price and release date. Right now we have "Holiday 2013," a time ...read more
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UFC news scheduled for tomorrow's Xbox reveal event
EA Sports won't just show off next-gen FIFA tomorrow at Microsoft's Xbox reveal, but is also planning on punching out some details about its UFC game, which is not scheduled for release this year (as far as we know). EA obtained the rights to UFC games thanks to THQ's financial pains at the time, eventually passing to the great octagon beyond. The Xbox event is scheduled for tomorrow, May 21, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT, 6 p.m. UK). Prepare yourself for some next-gen sweat tech.
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FIFA 14 goes next-gen in tomorrow's Xbox reveal event
The FIFA franchise will have a next-gen something to show off during Microsoft's Xbox reveal event tomorrow, according to the series' new Facebook cover image and event. "RSVP if you're ready to hear about the next generation of FIFA," the event description reads. "Tune in to hear news on FIFA 14 during the worldwide ...read more
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Next Xbox reveal tent almost done; rain due in Redmond Tuesday
The big day is close at hand for Microsoft's official reveal of the next Xbox on Tuesday. The company is finishing the assembly for the massive tent on its Redmond, Washington campus that will soon house a relatively small invited press corps and other guests. Microsoft's Larry Hryb took to his Twit ...read more
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Microsoft trademarks 'Forzavista' ahead of next Xbox reveal
One of the games that we speculated might be an launch title for Microsoft's next Xbox is Forza Motorsport 5, which if true, would be the latest game in the Xbox exclusive racing simulation series. Now Microsoft has received a new trademark for what looks like a Forza-related item. A search of the US Paten ...read more
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Call of Duty: Ghosts teaser shows work-in-progress footage
A teaser for Call of Duty: Ghosts shows work-in-progress footage and promises new details later this week. Released via video social media platform Vine, the five second video (embedded below) shows several brief, in-progress grabs from the game, and the promise of live footage at the new generation Xbox reve ...read more
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Upcoming Black Ops 2 Personalization Packs leak
If you were disappointed with the weapon camos that were released a couple months ago for Black Ops 2, you may be pleased to know that another batch is on its way. To be released are four new packs: Cyborg, Dragon, Paladin, and Comics. According to the leak, you’ll be able to vote for two packs from May 23-28. The winners will be available for purchase on May 29th for the Xbox. Each pack is 160 MS points and will include a camo, calling card, as well as unique reticles.
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Greenberg teases Xbox reveal, says E3 is 'all about the games'
Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business Chief of Staff Aaron Greenberg recently stopped by the Major Nelson podcast to discuss next week's Xbox reveal event and how Microsoft will show its "vision for the future of games." "We're really going to tell one story across two events. So we're going to ...read more
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EA engineer says 'the Wii U is crap'
Summerwill, who according to this Linkedin profile is a senior software engineer and architect at Electronic Arts, launched his attack on the Wii U via Twitter in response to posts relating to EA's current lack of Wii U development. "The Wii U is crap," began Summerwill's multi-post outburst. "Less powerful than an XBOX360. Poor online/store. Weird tabl ...read more
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