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‘Halo 4’ Release Includes New Spartan Ops And Special Edition Unveiled, ‘Halo 5’ Details Emerge

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‘Halo 4’ Release Includes New Spartan Ops And Special Edition Unveiled, ‘Halo 5’ Details Emerge

“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.

‘Assassin’s Creed 3’ Trailer Released: 5 Gameplay Secrets The New Footage Shows Us [VIDEO]

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‘Assassin’s Creed 3’ Trailer Released: 5 Gameplay Secrets The New Footage Shows Us [VIDEO]

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.

‘Skyrim’ Dragon Shout App Stirs Controversy As Zenimax Files Lawsuit

From Tech & Trend 12:10 pm

‘Skyrim’ Dragon Shout App Stirs Controversy As Zenimax Files Lawsuit

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.

‘Mass Effect 3’ DLC Leaks, Expansion To Open “Two New Fronts Against The Reapers” With More Weapons, Maps, And Classes

From Tech & Trend 10:59 am

‘Mass Effect 3’ DLC Leaks, Expansion To Open “Two New Fronts Against The Reapers” With More Weapons, Maps, And Classes

“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.

Anonymous Hacker Jeremy Hammond Pleads Not Guilty In NYC Hacking Case

From Tech & Trend 5:48 pm

Anonymous Hacker Jeremy Hammond Pleads Not Guilty In NYC Hacking Case [REPORT]

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.

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From Companies May 15

Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson Leaves With $7M After 5 Months Despite Fabricated Resume

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.

Activision Pays Infinity Ward $42 Million, ‘They Obviously Knew They Owed The Money’ IW Attorney Says [REPORT]

From Tech & Trend May 15

Activision Pays Infinity Ward $42 Million, ‘They Obviously Knew They Owed The Money’ Attorney Says [REPORT]

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.

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From Companies May 15

Facebook Users Distrust Company, Apathetic Toward Ads [REPORT]

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.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ May Keep Same Engine, Zombie Image Leaks

From Tech & Trend May 15

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ May Keep Same Engine, Zombie Image Leaks

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.

‘Diablo 3’ Release Date Finally Here, Servers Crash After Launch But Reviews Reveal Wizard Class, Runestones, and Skills

From Tech & Trend May 15

‘Diablo 3’ Release Date Finally Here, Servers Crash After Launch But Reviews Reveal Wizard Class, Runestones, Skills

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.