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From Tech & Trend 3:29 pm
“Halo 4” is slated for a release date of Nov. 6th, and multiplayer information is beginning to emerge. Known collectively as “Infinity Multiplayer,” the game will introduce a brand new mode called “Spartan Ops.” This will act as an episode-based continuation the “Halo 4” campaign mode, and tells the story of the UNSC Infinity.
From Tech & Trend 1:13 pm
Ubisoft premiered the first lengthy gameplay trailer for its upcoming “Assassin’s Creed 3” on May 10th. The two-minute long compilation of footage gives gamers a taste of what the next installment of this historical fiction franchise will entail.
From Tech & Trend 12:10 pm
Zenimax, the parent company of Bethesda, has issued a copyright infringement notice to the developer of Dragon Shout, an iOS map app for “Skyrim.” However, Apple is not forcing the app to be removed, according to iOS gaming news source Touch Arcade.
From Tech & Trend 10:59 am
“Mass Effect 3” fans are in for a surprise, as a new downloadable content package leaked on Sony Hong Kong’s website. However, this isn’t the “Extended Cut” DLC expected to clarify the plot’s ending through additional cut scenes and cinematic sequences. The new content will be called “Rebellion,” and it is a pack that will extend multiplayer gameplay.
From Tech & Trend 5:48 pm
Alleged hacker Jeremy Hammond appeared in court on Tuesday, May 15 to plead not guilty under charges of conspiracy to commit computer hacking among other allegations, but made no bail request, according to AP. Hammond's next court date is July 23.
From Companies May 15
Former CEO of Yahoo Scott Thompson will be paid $7 million in bonuses for five months of work. He will not receive a severance package. Thompson is succeeded by Yahoo CEO Ross Levinsohn.
From Tech & Trend May 15
Activision has been in some legal mishaps with Infinity Ward as of late due to a breach of contract issue. However, it seems as if Activision is looking to calm disputes with former employees Jason West and Vince Zampella after paying $42 million to the Infinity Ward Employee Group without being told to do so, according to Game Informer.
From Companies May 15
A new study revealed that most Facebook users do not trust the company to keep their information private. It also revealed that a large majority of respondents rarely interact with ads or other sponsored links on the site.
From Tech & Trend May 15
On May 1st, Activision and Treyarch officially announced “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,” confirming the follow up to 2010’s first person shooter that fans were expecting. With the unveil came a lot of hype about the game’s setting, but attention has now shifted to demand for an upgraded engine.
From Tech & Trend May 15
The “Diablo 3” release date is finally here, and gamers have wasted no time scrambling to Battle.net to begin the adventure. The highly anticipated game launched after more than a decade of waiting at midnight PDT and 3 a.m. EST. But the flood of fans eager to activate their copies online caused servers to slow down, with error messages prompting players and preventing them from logging in.