Luke Villapaz

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Luke Villapaz is a Technology Reporter at the International Business Times. He comes from a diverse media background working freelance in production and photography. When not chasing after stories, he's often gaming or taking snapshots of just about anything.

Pixelberry Fights Cyberbullying Through 'High School Story': Are Social Issues The Next Wave Of Video Game Plots?

Several game developers are starting to use the medium to bring deep and hard-hitting subjects into the spotlight.

PC Gaming Holiday Gift Guide: Headsets, Keyboards, Mice And Gamer Gear From Logitech, Corsair And More

Don't leave your PC gaming friends empty-handed this holiday season. Here's IBTimes' holiday gift guide on headsets, keyboards, mice and other gamer accessories.

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'Battlefield 4' Megalodon Easter Egg: 'BF4' YouTube 'Phantom Prospect' Video Triggers Community Hunt On Paracel Storm [VIDEO]

A video posted by Jackfrags has triggered a communitywide "Battlefield 4" hunt for an Easter egg on the Paracel Storm map, supposedly involving an extinct giant shark.

TV Holiday Gift Guide 2013: 5 Christmas Deals On HDTVs From Samsung, LG, Panasonic And More [PHOTOS]

Looking for that new high-definition television to buy for a holiday gift this season? Here's five picks for all types of budgets, from Vizio, LG, Samsung and more.

'Tom Clancy's The Division' Snow Drop Reveal Trailer: Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment Unveils Next-Gen Engine [VIDEO]

'Tom Clancy's The Division' is still in development, but that didn't stop Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment studios from unveiling its next-gen Snow Drop engine.

NSA Spied On 'World Of Warcraft' And 'Second Life' Gamers, According To New Snowden Documents [REPORT]

U.S. and U.K. spy agencies did not obtain permission to spy on games such as “World of Warcraft” and "Second Life."

Tablet Holiday Gift Guide 2013: 6 Google Android, Windows And E-Reader Tablets To Buy This Holiday Season [PHOTOS]

Looking for the right tablet to buy for Christmas this holiday season? Take a look at 6 of IBTimes' tablet and e-reader picks from Amazon, Google, Samsung, Asus and Barnes and Noble.

2013 Holiday And Christmas Camera Gift Guide: DSLRs Or Mirrorless Cameras To Buy From Canon, Nikon And Sony

Sifting through the endless choices of digital DSLR or mirrorless cameras available on the market can be a burden when shopping for a camera for the holidays. Take a look at some of IBTimes' picks here.

Fast-Food Workers Strike: Pictures Of Fast-Food Wage Protests In Over 100 US Cities [PHOTOS]

Take a look at some photos of fast-food workers rallying across the U.S. on Thursday for wages as high as $15 per hour.

'Battlefield 4' Problems EA DICE Halts 'BF4' DLCs And Future Projects To Fix Bugs And Issues On PC, Xbox And PS4

EA Dice responded to complaints from players and it could affect production of “Star Wars Battlefront” and the “Mirror’s Edge” sequel.

Cyber Week TVs, Tablets And Electronics Deals: Best After Black Friday Discounts From Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, there are still plenty of television, tablet and other electronics deals available.

'Battlefield 4' China Rising Bugs: 'BF4' Premium PC, PS4 And Xbox Players Report Server Joining Problems; EA DICE Promises Fixes

Unfortunately, EA DICE's "Battlefield 4" can't seem to avoid bugs and problems with its releases. Its latest "BF4" China Rising DLC has sparked reports of server joining problems and other glitches.

Valve Joins Linux Foundation In Anticipation Of SteamOS And Steam Machine Launch [VIDEO]

Ahead of its Steam Machine and SteamOS launch, Valve Software has announced that it joined the Linux Foundation on Dec. 4.

Moto X $349 Cyber Week Deal: Motorola Apologies And Promises Relaunch Of $150 Discount Promotion After Cyber Monday Disaster

Intense demand crashed the admittedly underprepared MotoMaker site, but Motorola is trying to make good.

Cyber Monday Camera Deals: DSLR & GoPro Discounts From Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, Walmart, Canon And Nikon

Cyber Monday sales are full force, especially if you're looking for a DSLR or GoPro. Check out the best Cyber Week camera deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart, B&H, Canon and Nikon.

Cyber Monday Hard Drive Deals: The Best HDD & SSD Discounts From Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy And More

Looking for more digital storage space? Cyber Monday (part of Cyber Week) is here with more hard drive and solid-state drive (SSD) discounts from Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and more.

PS4 Europe Launch Day: Consumers Summon American Black Friday Spirit With Sony PlayStation 4 Release [VIDEO]

European consumers summoned a bit of American Black Friday spirit with the EU launch of the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4). While some launches were uneventful, some looked like something out of the American shopping holiday.

Thanksgiving Flight Time-lapse Video Shows Flood Of US Air Travel And Traffic The Day Before The American Holiday

Several news outlets are quick to say "Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day to fly," but what does U.S. airspace really look like on Nov. 28?

Black Friday Hard Drive Deals: HDD, SSD And Flash Drive Discounts From Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy And Walmart

Looking for some of the best hard drive and solid-state drive bargains? Here are some from Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and Walmart.

Thanksgiving vs. Black Friday: How Holiday Deals And Sales Took Over Family Dinners And Tradition [VIDEO]

This video mash-up takes a look at where Thanksgiving consumers traded in their turkeys for discounts.

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Xbox One Vs. PS4 Black Friday Infographic: Will Sony PlayStation 4 Or Microsoft Xbox One Dominate Thanksgiving Holiday Sales?

With the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Microsoft Xbox One both out in retail stores across several markets, analysts and consumers are speculating who will win this upcoming next-gen console battle. SDL weighs in with a detailed infographic.

Black Friday Camera Deals: The Best Discounts From Best Buy, Target, Amazon, B&H, Canon, Walmart, Adobe And More

Black Friday can be a great time for photography buffs or beginners. Here are some of the best Black Friday camera deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Canon, B&H and more.

PS4 Infographic: A Technology Timeline Of The Sony PlayStation 4 And Its Previous Generations

How did the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) get to where it is now? This infographic examines the technological history of the Sony PlayStation console platform from 1993 to 2013.

Xbox One Problems: Some Users Report Broken Disc Drive, Long Installation Times And Other Issues With Next-Gen Microsoft Console

Some Microsoft Xbox One owners brought home their new next-gen console only to find that their gameplay experience was hampered by a broken disc drive or other problems.

Xbox One Vs. PS4: How Microsoft And Sony Altered Marketing Campaigns In Response To Xbox One And PlayStation 4 Social Media Reaction [VIDEO]

The differing messages in Microsoft and Sony's advertising for their new gaming consoles were framed by social media reaction.

'COD: Ghosts' PC Patch And Fixes: Minimum RAM Lowered From 6GB To 4GB For 'Call Of Duty: Ghosts' By Infinity Ward

Infinity Ward finally released a patch for PC players of "Call of Duty: Ghosts," which addresses several issues, including lowering the minimum RAM requirement from 6GB to 4GB.

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PS4 'Battlefield 4' Crashes And Bugs: 'BF4' Game-Breaking Problems And Issues Reported By Sony PlayStation 4 Players To EA DICE

EA DICE's next-gen Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) version of "Battlefield 4" was unable to escape the bug-ridden reputation of the other versions of "BF4" released on other platforms. EA DICE appears to be working to fix the reported issues.