Microsoft demos push notifications on Windows Phone 7 Series

Microsoft’s flavor of push notifications for Windows Phone 7 Series — the so-called Microsoft Notification Service — was just demoed using an MLS (Major League Soccer) app, and it fits in really well with the “Metro” UI motif. Notifications come in via an unobtrusive bar across the top of the display — better than iPhone, [...]

Having Problems with Windows XP SP3

Sometimes, it’s easy to upgrade to the latest and greatest version of a piece of software. Other times, you may have a lot of trouble. That’s the fun of working with software. Microsoft rolls up a whole bunch of patches and bug fixes, and throw them out there. Those are called service packs, of course. [...]

Halo 3: ODST – E3 Demo, Pt. 1

A look at Bungie’s latest, direct from the E3 show floor. (via IGN)

Inside Gaming, June 1st 2009 *E3 special ep.1*

Episode 1 of our weekly coverage of E3 ’09 Two new halos, motion sensing controls and exclusives aplenty, this is inside gaming for E3, day one.

Things you should know about the E3

Electronic Entertainment Expo Show floor When held in Los Angeles, the show was exhibited over five halls: Kentia, Petree, South Hall, Concourse Hall, and the West Hall. Booth space was purchased ahead of time by publishers. Some publishers, in turn, spent millions of dollars creating elaborate displays and structures to accommodate the promotion of their [...]

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IGN Daily Fix, 6-2: E3 2009 Day 2 – Nintendo, Sony and More!

A new Mario game is unveiled, and a slew of new games are on the way from Sony.