GAMING

Hacks for Plants vs. Zombies 2 continue to trickle in pre-worldwide release. But there’s another game that’s worth waiting, and this is PopCap’s surprise game introduced at the E3 2013, the Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare.

Spend the weekend playing some new games like Temple Run 2 (now with a new playable character), Bad Piggies, Badland, Droid Basilica, and Baboos, which have been optimized for the iPhone 5.

The PS4 will be playable at this year’s Eurogamer Expo and a list of the confirmed titles up for play has already been released. The PS4-exclusive title Basement Crawl has also been detailed, while the Forza 5 showcases the power of Xbox One’s cloud through its Drivatar system.

Between the Nexus 7 2013 and the still-rumoured iPad Mini 2, which one has the better capability for gaming in the battle for tablets? It seems like there are two main factors to be considered—the Nexus 7’s various new features and the OpenGL ES 3.0, as well as the many rumoured accessories and software that come with the iOS 7, which is also rumoured to be available with the iPad Mini 2.

Know the complete list of Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5, which features a lot of characters from different games. Batman: Arkham Origins also delivers a multiplayer mode that has an awesome competitive edge, as Killzone: Mercenary opens a new beta trial.

Mojang has started selling tickets for the MINECON 2013, while EA has recently released the SimCIty Update 7 for testing. A new game for Mortal Kombat seems to also be in the works alongside a new movie.

Two upcoming devices can enhance your gaming on different levels. The Nvidia Shield aims to go beyond places when it comes to gaming, as it features apps and Android games, as well as PC functionalities. The newest BenQ monitor, XL2411T also brings an edge to deliver a more competitive gaming experience.

Sony will be imposing a deadline for the PS4’s preorders to accommodate the supply-demand chain, while Microsoft gives more detail on how it plans to manage the Xbox One Griefer-Reputation System. Nintendo, on the other hand, is not yet giving up its place, with a surprising net profit still in tow after low sales of its Wii U.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is still a month away, but you can kill the time waiting by checking out some of these new franchises, including a animated short featuring Jay and Silent Bob, an iOS six-episode comic book, and the new addition of BrainBall on PopCap’s Facebook game.

Sony is now looking at possible 300GB discs in partnership with Panasonic, potentially using it for the PS4 video capabilities in the near future. Meanwhile, Microsoft is considering bundling the headset with the Xbox One.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5 is already out, with so many more additions from its previous teases. Call of Duty: Ghosts will tease its multiplayer mode come August.

BioShock Infinite finally gets one Season Pass DLC released and news about its upcoming two-part DLC. INJUSTICE’s Martian Manhunter is already out with a free skin coming with a compatibility pack.

4J Studios adds another cast for its Skin Pack 5 with The Walking Dead, and tweets a small update for the Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition. Also, get a sneak peek at what Minecraft creator Mojang has in store for its next game.

The PS4 has another added feature under its social capabilities, this time expanding your list of friends and offering the party chat for free. In addition, the company also clarifies its stand on the rumoured flexible memory for game developers. gamescom is also looking to be one of Sony’s platforms to promotes its games.

AC4’s multiplayer will not feature naval battles, but the Wolfpack mode will give more action for fans. Battlefield 4 will be giving next-gen transfers a thought when the game is released for both next and current-gen consoles.

Check out the great PS4 console deals in UK and the U.S.

More Minecraft Xbox 360 news and potential change t the Xbox 360 publishing policy.

New footage for Plants vs. Zombies 2, Star Trek DLC released with 10 outfits and three weapons, and FEZ 2 has been officially cancelled.

Sony's PlayStation 4 was tested extensively by the United States government agency, FCC, to be significantly cooler compared to its predecessor - PlayStation 3. The gaming console would less likely to go overheat during long gaming hours.

Fake apps pop up for Plants vs. Zombies 2, while a new INJUSTICE DLC character is teased.

One of the latest controversial moves by Microsoft is another policy reversal, this time for the self-publishing of indie developers.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5 has been released, while other information about the TU 12 has been hinted.

Check out these three apps based on a movie, a TV series, and another game.

The new Nexus 7 has finally been revealed, and it packs quite a number of punches and features.

PS4 vs. Xbox One—will this be a battle of consoles and cameras?

Intel Corp announced last July 23 that it will be releasing a lineup of ultra-low-power chips. The new lineup will be based on the previous high performing Haswell micro-architecture. Offering power consumption as low as 4.5 W, the new processor from Intel will be supporting a number of 2-in-1 devices and hybrids.

The PS4 and the Xbox One may have a smaller competitor, while Ouya may be facing its worst yet.

Another policy reversal for the Xbox One, but this time, another interesting feature has been hinted for the future.

Batman: Arkham Origins has developments, while PvZ2 and Dead Rising 3 hint at release time frames and game capabilities.