Ethernet celebrates its 40th birthday

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25:37 GMT
A diagram from Bob Metcalfe's original memo explaining how Ethernet works. (Credit: Palo Alto Research Center) Most people probably associate Ethernet with a simple colored cable cinched with phone-like jacks. But, Ethernet is so much more. It is the foundation for global Internet access and ...

HP CEO talks Android, not Windows 8

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT
HP SlateBook tablet: CEO Meg Whitman talked specifically about HP's new Android products -- not Windows 8 -- during the company's earnings call. (Credit: Hewlett-Packard) Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman had a lot more to say about the company's new Android products than she did about Windows 8 du ...

Forget what you know, next-gen consoles change everything

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:28:35 GMT
For the better part of a decade the videogame landscape remained mostly unchanged, complacent in a sea of sequels, motion controls and downloadable content. It's a generation that has lasted longer than any other before it albeit for generally good reasons. And perhaps most impressive is though the ...

Most tasteless question Apple's CEO was asked in Washington

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:41 GMT
Keep calm and carry on. (Credit: TMZ Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) It's not easy being the boss at 1 Infinite Loophole. Instead of traveling around the world to expand your business and inspire your troops, you go to Washington in order to expand narrow minds and perspire at the absurdity. ...

Angry Birds creator Rovio: We're an 'entertainment' company

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:53 GMT
Rovio COO Harri Koponen talks up his company's transformation from a gaming company to an entertainment company at the CTIA 2013 trade show. (Credit: CNET/Marguerite Reardon) LAS VEGAS -- Rovio, the company that developed the popular Angry Birds games, is not just a mobile gaming company anymore. ...

HP's Q2 revenue slips, but Whitman looks ahead

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:27 GMT
Leading up to Hewlett-Packard's second-quarter earnings report after the bell on Wednesday, analysts were expecting a mixed bag. They got one. The tech giant reported earnings of $1.1 billion, or 55 cents per share. Non-GAAP earnings were 87 cents per share on a revenue of $27.6 billion. Wall St ...

Samsung Galaxy Discover leaps to Cricket (hands-on)

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:43:36 GMT
The Galaxy Discover will make its way to Cricket this summer. (Credit: Lynn La/CNET) LAS VEGAS -- Although already available through other carriers like Net10 and Straight Talk, the Samsung Galaxy Discover will be available on Cricket Wireless starting this summer. The news was made official du ...

Cricket announces Samsung Admire 2 for summer (hands-on)

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:53 GMT
Cricket announced the Samsung Admire 2 today at CTIA. (Credit: Lynn La/CNET) LAS VEGAS--Cricket Wireless has big plans for this year. In addition to announcing that it will be offering the Galaxy S4 in June, and its new "Half is More" ad campaign, the prepaid carrier also reported that it will ...

Smart bike handlebars have turn signals, GPS, speedometer

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:40:00 GMT
Helios handlebars light up your cycling nightlife. (Credit: Kenny Gibbs) In general, bicycles haven't adopted the same high-tech features as many cars. Turn signals are done by hand, and GPS equates to using good old-fashioned brain power or the information you have on your phone. Helios Bars, a ...

How Sony and Nintendo can battle the Xbox One

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:33:37 GMT
(Credit: James Martin/CNET) Microsoft's Xbox One is out of the bag, and the next-gen console war's in full swing. So what happens next? Truthfully, the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U are still big boxes of mystery -- even though one's already been out in stores for months. So, how will this ...

Rift: Dev Team Rocked By Layoffs

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:01:49 GMT
Gamasutra is reporting that several affected persons have been in contact indicating that Trion Worlds is undergoing "staff reductions". Most notably, sources indicate that the Rift team has been hit hard.

Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Launch Delayed, Extensive Beta Incoming Soon...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:08:16 GMT
In a large update to Darkfall's Official Blog, Tasos Flabouras broke the news that launch will be missed tomorrow and instead all pre-orders will be given access to the beta phase, with launch somewhere soon around the corner.

TERA: 'Slay' Bells Ring

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:02:48 GMT
En Masse Entertainment has laid out the details for its "Santa's Slay" event in TERA. During the event, players are charged with hunting down and defeating Santas all across the game world. By so doing, they will earn the chance to win some nifty prizes.

RaiderZ: New Screens Show Off First-Ever Holiday Event

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:58:59 GMT
Perfect World Entertainment has released a bunch of new screenshots showing off the upcoming holiday event to be held in RaiderZ. Players can get a look at special new costumes and get a peek at the invasion of the snowmen. Check them all out in our RaiderZ screenshot gallery.

General: 2012 Players' Choice Awards

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:48:31 GMT
The end of the year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for you to vote on your favorite games of the year. We've compiled a hefty list of candidates for the Players' Choice Awards this year. Click through to vote, and let your voice be heard.

General: How Far is Too Far?

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:24:29 GMT
As more and more MMOs employ the 'free to play' option and bring an 'item shop' on board, it becomes easy to succumb to those that utilize the 'pay to win' aspect. But how far is too far? Find out in our latest Pokket Says and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

The Secret World: Joel Bylos’ End of Days Blog #1

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:48:17 GMT
Funcom has teamed up with MMORPG.com to help spread the word about the impending end of the world as we know it, at least according to The Secret World's Game Director Joel Bylos. See what "The Prophet" has to say in his first End of Days Blog then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Ancient Hypergate Update 1.6 Now Live

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMT
BioWare and the Star Wars: The Old Republic team have announced that game update 1.6 "Ancient Hypergate" is now live on all servers. The latest update brings a new warzone and new heroic space missions into the game. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: And So It Begins

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:01:14 GMT
We are pleased to introduce a brand new column here at MMORPG.com that will specifically cover Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In the inaugural column, we take a look at the changes between the original and now and what we hope will make the FFXIV experience truly reborn. Read on!

Spirit Tales: Spirit Hare Tribe Incoming

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:09:00 GMT
Spirit Tales will be expanding on December 12th with the introduction of a brand new tribe: The Spirit Hare tribe. Generally a peace-loving monastic tribe, the Spirit Hares have been largely unknown until their way of life was compromised.