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GALLERY: The Bureau – XCOM Declassified battles aliens from a new perspective
Shifting setting and gameplay style from the near future to the recent past and from an isometric tactical perspective to an over-the-shoulder third-person shooter, The Bureau – XCOM Declassified is alive and kicking after a rocky few years of development….
The Bureau – XCOM Declassified preview: Where Mass Effect meets Mad Men
What would you get if you crossed Mass Effect with Mad Men? Something probably quite close to The Bureau – XCOM Declassified. Yanking the XCOM universe from a turn-based near-future and moving it to an alternate-reality 1962 with third-person squad-based…
Sony 13.3-inch E Ink notepad to take the weight out of student rucksacks
If you've ever put your back out lugging texbooks and notepads from lecture to lecture at university, you'll be wanting to give Sony a great big round of applause for their latest prototype gadget. The company are trialling a new…
Google Play Games to take on iPhone Game Center, add cloud save states and achievements to Android
Google are looking to make multiplayer gaming a bigger part of the Android ecosystem, with a new service called Google Play Games uncovered by Android Police. Part of Google Play Services (v3.1.36), the update will add in multiplayer features such…
VIDEO: Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 928 flagship Windows Phone
Nokia have officially revealed the Nokia Lumia 928, their new flagship Windows Phone handset. And with it comes the first hands-on clip with smartphone, courtesy of the official Nokia Conversations channel. Hit the clip above to check it out. Set…
White BlackBerry Q10 hits Carphone Warehouse, Selfridges stores
Following the early sales success of the BlackBerry Q10 as a Selfridges exclusive at the end of last month, a new white variant will hit UK stores Carphone Warehouse and Selfridges. Previously only available in black, the phone features a…
REVIEW: Samsung UE32F6400 3D Smart TV
We've seen the flagship 55-inch F8000 3D TV whopper from Samsung, and now we venture into more affordable territory with the 32-inch F6400. With many of the same connected Smart Tv features of its big brother, can it impress in the same way? Read our full review to find out!
Lovefilm gets exclusive rights to hit US show Vikings
Lovefilm are bringing the fight to rival movie and TV streaming service Netflix, by securing the exclusive streaming rights for hit US TV show Vikings for their Lovefilm Instant platform. The longboat-loving warriors will hit Lovefilm's UK and German streaming…
iPad Smart Cover magnets can switch off pacemakers, school kid discovers
A little-known issue with the iPad and its magnetic Smart Covers that can affect pacemakers has been brought to light by a fourteen-year old US school kid. Gianna Chien discovered that the magnets in the tablet and its cover can…
You can now put your face on a 3D printed Stormtrooper toy
You won't need to see this Stormtrooper toy's identification, as it'll be a direct replica of your own ugly mug! Disney's Hollywood Studios is offering visitors the chance to put their own face on a 3D printed Star Wars Stormtrooper…