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Droid X2 outed by Verizon and Motorola, still not technically ‘official’

Separate postings on the Motorola and Verizon websites confirm the specs of the Droid X2, offer further proof that a release is imminent.

Alice: Madness Returns creator teams with mobile dev PopCap Games

American McGee's development studio Spicy Horse signs a long-term development deal with PopCap Games for free-to-play mobile and online PC releases.

‘iPhone 5G’ case photos show off edge-to-edge screen, new camera flash location

An "iPhone 5G" case mock-up appears on an Asian website, suggesting that an upcoming iOS phone from Apple will sport an edge-to-edge screen and shifted camera flash.

Netflix and Miramax sign multi-year deal, streaming to begin in June

Netflix and Miramax partner up to bring the acclaimed studio's catalog of award-winning titles to the digital subscription service's video streaming Watch Instantly channel.

Sony Online Entertainment reactivates MMO servers, forums

Service to Sony Online Entertainment games and websites is restored following the release last night of the security-enhancing firmware upgrade that brought PSN and Qriocity back online for the first time since April.

RIM issues recall on nearly 1,000 faulty BlackBerry PlayBooks

Research In Motion issues a recall order on a Staples stock of 935 BlackBerry PlayBook serial numbers due to unspecified faulty hardware concerns.

PSN update now live across the U.S., go change your password now

Sony's PSN is now back online with limited functionality across the United States, along with a system update requiring a password change.

Sony announces Warhawk follow-up Starhawk as PSN downtime continues

Sony announces <i>Starhawk</i>, a follow-up to the multiplayer-focused PS3-exclusive <i>Warhawk</i>, now in development at the Austin-based studio LightBox Interactive.

IGN launches Dominate check-in app with a gaming twist

IGN launches the video game check-in app Dominate, allowing gamers to check into whatever they're playing, whether it's on a console, PC, handheld or mobile device.

AT&T could pay out $6 billion if T-Mobile deal falls through

AT&T is reported to have pledged to pay a break-up fee totaling $6 billion to Deutsche Telekom should the planned acquisition of T-Mobile not be approved.

Adobe releases Flash Player 10.3 update for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android

Adobe releases the 10.3 update for Flash Player, bringing a range of fixes, optimizations and new features to Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Android platforms.

Hitman: Absolution uses Avatar mo-cap tech, snags Hollywood talent

Hitman: Absolution, the fifth entry in IO Interactive's long-running stealth/action series, will rely on Hollywood talent and the same motion capture studio used for Avatar to tell a more developed story than its predecessors.

Google’s Chromebook subscription plans cater to bulk purchases

Google lays out the details of its enterprise and education subscription plans for the upcoming Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung, offering in-house service and support in exchange for a three-year commitment.

Facebook admits to engaging in smear campaign against Google

A Facebook spokesperson confirms that recent anti-Google media pitches from a top PR firm were in fact commissioned by the social media company.

Microsoft job postings suggest new Xbox console development?

A number of new Microsoft job postings suggest that the company may be starting to map out its strategy for a next-generation console release.

Amazon launches Appstore for Android with free Angry Birds Rio

Amazon celebrates the launch of its Appstore for Android with a free download of Angry Birds Rio, normally $0.99, for one and all.

Inkling’s interactive iPad textbooks win over top publishers

Interactive e-textbook seller Inkling gets an investment from top publishers Pearson and McGraw-Hill.

Hitman: Absolution confirmed in teaser trailer, details coming at E3

A teaser trailer hints at details and an official E3 reveal for Hitman: Absolution, the latest release in the long-running stealth-action series from developer IO Interactive.

Google ‘student package’ to offer Chrome laptops for $20 per month

An senior unnamed source at Google reveals plans to make a Chrome OS-powered notebook available to students under a $20 per month payment plan.

Lady Gaga partners with Zynga for GagaVille, featuring unicorns and crystals

Lady Gaga and Zynga partner up to promote the pop star's new album with the themed FarmVille farm GagaVille and and a daily Words With Friends contest.

Alan Wake studio confirms that more Wake is incoming, won’t be a sequel or DLC

Remedy Entertainment's head of franchise development speaks up to confirm yesterday's reports that more Alan Wake is coming.

Blizzard to address WoW subscription dips with more frequent expansions

Blizzard Entertainment is attempting to address post-expansion dips in World of Warcraft subscriber numbers by working out ways to develop new content faster and deliver it more frequently.

Call of Duty game confirmed for fall release, will include social media integration

Activision Blizzard bosses confirm the fall release of a new Call of Duty game, dropping a few hints about plans to build at least partially monetized social media features into the game.

Adobe’s Photoshop Touch apps for iPad are now available

Photoshop developer Adobe releases three new iPad apps, all of which offer interconnectivity with desktop versions of Photoshop CS5.

Hacker group Anonymous issues sharp response to Sony downtime accusations

Hacker group Anonymous issues a press release denying any responsibility for the ongoing Sony online service outage and attacking reports to the contrary that have been circulating in the media.

Sony downtime continues, company shooting for full return by May 31

A Sony spokesperson reveals that the company is looking at a May 31 deadline for a full restoration of PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services as their third weekend offline comes to a close.

Sony pegs loss of PlayStation Network and Qriocity service to an ‘external intrusion’

Sony officially confirms that the loss of service on PlayStation Network and Qriocity is the result of an "external intrusion," though hacker group Anonymous denies any involvement.

Some Sony online services will be restored ‘within a week’

Sony posts a major update on the status of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity outages and associated data theft.

Sony seeking ways to ‘make good’ on continuing PSN and Qriocity outage

Sony releases another Q&A addressing more common questions being lobbed in its direction as the ongoing PlayStation Network/Qriocity service outage continues into its tenth day.

Sony boss Kaz Hirai publicly addresses ongoing PSN and Qriocity service outage

Sony boss Kaz Hirai addresses the ongoing PlayStation Network and Qriocity service outage in a press conference, saying the plan is to have full service restored within the month.

Sony details this week’s limited PSN and Qriocity return, ‘Welcome Back’ program

Sony details plans for the initial restoration of PSN and Qrirocity services, as well as its "Welcome Back" customer appreciation program.

Saints Row: The Third ‘Initiation Station’ brings pre-release social character creation

THQ unveils the Initiation Station for Saints Row: The Third, a dedicated character creator which will allow users to craft and share characters that will be usable in the full game, which is out this fall.

U.S. Cellular announces plans for 4G LTE network to launch by end of 2011

U.S. Cellular announces plans to launch 4G LTE network service in "select cities" across the carrier's coverage area before the end of 2011.

Amazon adds iOS support to Cloud Player in mobile Safari

Amazon adds support for Apple's iOS to it's newly launched cloud-based music-streaming platform, Cloud Player.

L.A. Noire interactive crime map highlights inspirations for the game’s cases

Rockstar Games, Team Bondi and The Los Angeles Times partner up to create the L.A. Noire 1947 Edition Crime Map, giving fans a glimpse of the real-life crimes that inspired many of the upcoming video game's cases.

Sony offers U.S. PSN and Qriocity users free identity theft protection for one year

Sony lays out the details of its complimentary identity theft protection program for U.S. customers, with similar announcements to follow soon in other regions.

Additional Assassin’s Creed: Revelations details emerge, November release confirmed

Assassin's Creed: Revelations will feature a new weapon/tool that changes the way you fight and move through the world as well as a customizable multiplayer mode.

IGN acquisition of UGO confirmed, no ‘major layoffs’ expected

IGN president Roy Bahat confirms the acquisition of UGO.com along with News Corp.'s plans to spin the IGN/UGO combo out into a new company.