Microsoft has made it official that they have acquired Skype, the 600-million strong cross-platform chat service, for a whopping $8.5 billion. The strategy, deemed awkward by investors seeing only $1 billion/year in revenue for Skype, is a likely step towards Microsoft integrating the service into its various mobile platforms and console services. The high price […]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbIjwEHgtbc[/youtube] Namco Bandai held its “Level Up” conference in Dubai, hosting several reveals for the company across multiple high-profile franchises. The most reported of which is the confirmation of Soul Calibur V that was originally teased by a less than mysterious countdown site. Soul Calibur V will follow Patroclus, son of Sophita, and take place […]
Thirteen squad mates, according to Bioware, is a little much. Project Directer Casey Hudson told Xbox World 360 Magazine (via CVG) of the developer’s plans to cater to more of “a smaller squad with deeper relationships and more interesting interplay.” Those worried that their favorite characters will not make be in the game can relax, […]
“Star Wars Day” was a week ago, but the internet is only now fully letting the weirdness such a holiday could spawn be known. A special performance at the Devil’s Playground burlesque house featured some strutting women stripping themselves of “Star Wars” themed outfits. Far from just generic white lingerie with a Storm Trooper helmet, […]