GAMING

Minecraft fans are busy experimenting with the TU 12, with a handful already having found bugs. 4J Studios is taking the time to gather all the bugs in order to put them in the TU 13, which is slated to be a bug fix update.

Sony is gearing up for a battle of consoles, this time with new ammunition that may put it at the forefront of the race: virtual reality gaming. Meanwhile, virtual reality champion Oculus Rift also has improvements underway.

A new game for Pokemon may be coming out. Grand Theft Auto 5 is rolling out a sweet ride taken in the likeness of one of the more badass rides in town. And Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX gets a release date and a quick review.

4J Studios is rolling out a lot of good news that fans may be happy to hear, as it involves the TU 12 bug fixes, the TU 13, and more mash-up pack information slated for future release.

Both the Xbox One and PS4 are rolling out new information about their upcoming games and hardware. This time, the Xbox One has doubled its capacity in terms of connecting controllers to one console, while Sony has not yet announced how its numbers will fare for the PS4.

Halo 5 has been confirmed in the most unique way possible. Nintendo is aiming for Pokemon X and Y to be a beacon for its devices. Dead Rising 3 shows off the new outfits and moves that you can execute when fighting off the undead.

Sony Corporation hits a jackpot as it nails down some of the biggest names in tech including Apple, Samsung and LG. The most recent star performer from Sony is not a gadget. It is a not a wonder device like the walkman, the compact disc or the PlayStation, it is the company’s chip. Currently, Sony will be providing the chip for nearly every high-end camera on just about every smartphone imaginable. Apple’s iPhone 5 and 4s have it. The same goes for LG’s G2 and Samsung’s Galaxy S4.

One thing that will set 2013 apart in tech is the devices that blur the line between tablets and laptops. Ultrabooks or hybrids, as they are more popularly known, have changed portable computing. Offering longer battery life and more functions, ultrabooks have become the new standard today. Samsung and Apple are not the only big players around. The following list count downs some of the best hybrids today.

MSI has been keeping its attention on developing more gaming devices including notebooks. This time, the company just released two gaming laptops namely the GP60 and GP70. The two notebooks are slim and light allowing gamers to take their experience to anywhere they want.

The PS4 is looking to be more like the Xbox One in terms of the offers and new capabilities that come with its accessory feature, the PlayStation Eye Camera. Meanwhile, the Xbox One is also putting a foot forward with independent developers, in order to entice more of them into the platform.

The promised trailer for the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 mash-up pack is finally here with details on the release date. Developers have also released new information on what to expect for the 1.7 update.

Schenker Technologies UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Schenker Technologies GmbH, just released the XMG C703 super thin 17" gaming notebook. The laptop features an elegant black aluminum chassis and runs on a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It also includes a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 765M graphics transforming the device into one of the best gaming notebooks around.

"Injustice" is looking at an Android release before the year ends. "Call of Duty" fans can see a sneak peek behind the pre-order bonus map, Free Fall. "Battlefield 4" teases another round of intel to get you "Prepared 4 Battle," this time for those aiming to give Commander Mode a shot.

Borderlands 2, Saints Row 4, and The Playroom of the PS4 will get new DLC content, already being teased by its developers.

4J Studios teases a possible trailer for the mash-up pack of Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12. Three new mods are now available for download to make the game even harder than usual.

PS4 is gearing up for a more aggressive time with games via exclusive content and titles, while Microsoft seems to be foreseeing another delay in delivering one of the features of the voice commands for the Xbox One.

Here are the top gaming apps for your Android devices: The Last Express, Asphalt 8: Airborne, Contra: Evolution, M.A.C.E., and Gurk III, the 8-bit RPG.

Check out the official trailer for GTA 5 plus first information on the new hierarchy system for the social club. The new Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile challenge has also been announced featuring a Deathstroke Gold card. And those who want a harder gaming experience with Wind Waker HD can go with Hero Mode.

Republic of Gamers laptop from Asus offers exclusive features such as SupremeFX Formula audio and CrossChill Hybrid cooling. Gamers looking for a premium laptop can expect the device to deliver just the right performance to suit their needs. With exceptional features, the question now is, has Razer Blade found its match?

4J Studios has finally released updates on the mash-up packs that go with the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12. Mojang also gives an update on what gamers can expect of the Minecraft 1.7, particularly the changes and additions of biomes.

Sony Worldwide President has hinted at a new feature for the PS4 in terms of remote play and buying games. Microsoft may be brewing a new program that will build a digital marketplace for selling used games. The release date for the Xbox One is still murky at best.

"Angry Birds Go" has been revealed, while "Rayman Legends" and "Lost Planet 3" are coming out, but before they do, check out the trailers to see if the gameplay and storyline are appealing to you.

The DS family welcomes a new member that will be due by October 12 for just $130 – the Nintendo 2DS! As it is called, the gadget is said to play all games under the 3DS and DS category but all in 2D version.

The Gran Turismo franchise celebrates 15 years of gaming. From the day it was launched and more than a decade later, the game continues to rack up its base of gamers. In line of this, the BMW Group Design has shared a futuristic virtual concept car for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6.

With the release of the "Minecraft: Xbox 360" TU 12, fans have already tried out the update and found a few bugs, to which 4J Studios is currently looking into. Those who are in London can also watch out for the World of Minecraft event this Friday, August 30.

Rockstar Games has announced a new trailer for "GTA 5" coming this Thursday. An expansion for "Halo: Spartan Assault" is also coming with new missions and support for the Xbox 360 controller. Ouya finally starts gearing up its games with Telltale Games’ "The Walking Dead" coming to the platform.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" ends with a bang thanks to "Apocalypse" DLC. Xbox One and PS4 games have been announced to have DLCs and free content, with games including "Ryse: Son of Rome," "Dead Rising 3," "Forza Motorsport 5," and "Killzone: Shadow Fall."

Concept videos trickle in with new possible features for the iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, and the iPhone 5C all of which have been featured in some way via leaks and rumours.

Gamescom was a flurry of events, being a battleground for PS4 and Xbox One, a sounding board for the upcoming "The Sims 4’s" new features and gaming mechanics, a platform for "Battlefield 4" to announce even more features and upcoming additions to the game, and a testing ground for the Oculus Rift for an anticipated game for 2014.