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  • Sony Launches A Browser Based Playstation Store

    Sony today released the long awaited SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) Web Store which is basically a web based Playstation Store. Currently the store is only available in PAL (European) regions but is expected to arrive in other regions soon, also some browser like Opera are not supported.

    sen web store Sony Launches A Browser Based Playstation Store

    The SEN web store greatly resembles the recently updated Playstation Store, and will allow you to purchase games and content directly via your browser. You can later download your purchased content onto your devices.

    Click over here to browser the SEN yourself.

  • Update Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 to Android 2.3.6 XXLK1 firmware

    Galaxy Ace Plus is yet another addition to the low-end lineup of Android smartphones by Samsung. The company has just released a new firmware XXLK1 that updates the phone to Android 2.3.6. The guide below will let you update your phone within a few minutes.

    XXLK1 Firmware Details

    • PDA: S7500XXLK1
    • CSC: S7500DBTLH2
    • Version: 2.3.6
    • Date: 2012-11-08
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Step1- Download the XXLK1 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XXLK1 Android 2.3.6 official firmware.

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  • 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

    The 2012 Spike Video Game Awards or VGAs as they’re often called concluded just a few hours ago and we have the whole winners list for you. Check it out after the break.

    2012 marks the 9th anniversary of the yearly Video Game Awards aired by Spike TV but apparently their touting this year’s show as the 10th anniversary. The show is know for its world premiers and announcement of upcoming games and this year is no exception with games like Phantom Pain being show off to gamers all around the world.

    Spike Video Game Awards 2012 1 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

    The full 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List is below:

    • Game of the Year: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Studio of the Year: Telltale Games
    • Best XBOX 360 Game: Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)
    • Best PS3 Game: Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)
    • Best Wii / Wii-U Game: New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo)
    • Best PC Game: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2K Games/Firaxis Games)
    • Best Handheld / Mobile Game: Sound Shapes (Sony Computer Entertainment/Queasy Games)
    • Best Shooter: Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)
    • Best Action Adventure GameB: Dishonored (Bethesda Softworks/Arkane Studios)
    • Best RPG: Mass Effect 3 (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
    • Best Multi-Player Game: Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)
    • Best Individual Sports Game: SSX (Electronic Arts/EA Canada)
    • Best Team Sports Game: NBA 2K13 (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)
    • Best Driving Game: Need For Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts/Criterion Games)
    • Best Fighting Game: Persona 4 Arena (Atlus/ARC System Works/Atlus)
    • Best Adapted Video Game: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Best Independent Game: Journey (thatgamecompany)
    • Best Graphics: Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)
    • Best Song in a Game: “Cities” by Beck (Sound Shapes)
    • Best Original Score: Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)
    • Best Performance By a Human Male: Dameon Clarke as Handsome Jack (Borderlands 2)
    • Best Performance By a Human Female: Melissa Hutchison as Clementine (The Walking Dead: The Game)
    • Best Downloadable Game: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Best Social Game: You Don’t Know Jack (Jellyvision Games)
    • Best DLC: Dawnguard – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks/Bethesda Game Studios)
    • Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)

    What did you think of the awards? Did your favorites win anything? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3 on iPhone and iPod using Redsn0w

    The latest version of iOS currently available is 6.0.1 but Apple is already planning the next update. They have started seeding beta versions of iOS 6.1 to registered developers. We covered the Beta 1 jailbreak a few weeks ago. Now we will guide you how to jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3.

    This jailbreak is only for devices running A4 chipset or lower. Which means any iDevice including and after the iPad 2 are out. Furthermore this jailbreak is tethered which means every time you reboot your device you’ll need to connect it to your PC or Mac. If you’re ok then let’s get on with the jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3 guide.

    Step 1- Download iOS 6.0 from the links below:

    Step 2- Download iOS 6.1 Beta 3 (only possible if you’re a registered developer)

    Step 3- Download Redsn0w for Mac or Windows

    Step 4- Open Redsn0w and click on Extras –> Select IPSW. Select the firmware you downloaded in step 1. After it has been identified by Redsn0w click the back button to go back to the main screen

    Step 5- Click jailbreak and select Cydia. Follow the instructions to put your device into DFU mode. After the jailbreak is done click “Autoboot this device when it connects in DFU mode” which will put your device in tethered mode

  • Root Android 4.1.1 XXALK1 firmware on Galaxy Camera GC100

    We just covered the Android 4.1.1 XXALK1 firmware update for the innovative Galaxy Camera. Now let’s focus, as we normally do, on how you can go about rooting this camera. This might be the world’s first camera that can be ‘rooted’.

    Step 1- Download the root package and extract it in a folder

    Step 2- Download ODIN (if you have not downloaded it already) and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your camera into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the camera are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select the file you downloaded in step 1. You will find these once you extract the package. Click on ‘PDA’ and select the file cwm6-root-note2.tar

    Step 6-  In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

    Step 7- Click Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start which takes a few minutes to complete. After this your camera will restart and your XXALK1 firmware will be rooted.

    To verify whether your camera is successfully rooted, download the Root Checker app from the Play Store.

  • Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition Free and more for PS+ Subscribers

    Sony has been very kind to it’s fans over the past few months with it’s PlayStation Plus scheme. And this months listing for PlayStation Plus is simply further proof of that.

    According to the PlayStation Blog,  from November 6th, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be getting Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition for free! The Gold Edition contains two bonus chapters featuring Jill Valentine. Extra costumes and other content is also included.

    But the fun doesn’t just end there. They will also be getting a 30% discount on Portal 2 and Portal 2 In Motion, the prices for which are $13.99 and $6.99 respectively. Lastly, subscribers will also be getting “When Vikings Attack” for $6.99 (30% off) and Absolute Supercars for $7.99 (20% off).

  • Install Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 firmware on Galaxy Note 2 N7100

    Samsung popularised the phablet form factor a year ago with the blockbuster hit known as Galaxy Note. Riding on its success they’ve now released the successor, Galaxy Note 2 N7100. Samsung has just released the Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 firmware for Galaxy Note 2. If you’ve not gotten the update automatically, follow the steps below to install this firmware.

    UBALJ2 Firmware Details

    • PDA: N7100UBALJ2
    • CSC: N7100UWAALJ1
    • Version: 4.1.1
    • Date: 2012-11-07
    • Regions: Brazil

    Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.

    Step1- Download the UBALJ2 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the tablet are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 official firmware

    If you want to root this firmware, follow this guide.

  • Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    Nintendo just announced the second re-design of its popular Wii console in the form of the Wii Mini. The Wii Mini features a brand new design and look and will retail for just $99. The launch is confirmed for Canada starting December 7th for now, availability in other regions is expected to be announced soon.

    wii mini 1 Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    The Wii Mini’s new design features a textured black top with red accents on the side. Fittingly included with be a red Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controller. The Wii Mini is smaller than the current Wii and has to be laid down unlike the original Wii.

    wii mini 2 Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    Unfortunately to cut costs the Wii Mini will not include the in-built WiFi connectivity although its not confirmed if the console will be able to go online via Nintendo’s Ethernet to USB dongle. Just like the very last makes of the original Wii, the Wii Mini will not support GameCube discs or and of its accessories.

    Will you be getting a Wii Mini or getting a Wii U instead? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Root Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware on Galaxy S II i9100

    We just covered the steps to update Galaxy S II i9100 to Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware. Since that firmware was an official release, it was unrooted. You can now follow the steps below to root that firmware on your phone.

    Make sure your phone is fully charged and your data is backed up.

    Step 1- Download the root package and extract it in a folder

    Step 2- Download ODIN (if you have not downloaded it already) and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select the file you downloaded in step 1. You will find these once you extract the package. Click on ‘PDA’ and select the file cwm6-root-note2.tar

    Step 6-  In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

    Step 7- Click Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start which takes a few minutes to complete. After this your phone will restart and your XWLQ3 firmware will be rooted.

    To verify whether your phone is successfully rooted, download the Root Checker app from the Play Store.

  • Update Galaxy S II i9100 to Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware

    It might be an old phone now, but Galaxy S II from Samsung is still a powerhouse of a smartphone. With a powerful dual core Exynos chip inside, it can hum along the latest versions of Android with ease. Samsung has just released Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware for this smartphone. If you’ve not gotten the update, follow the guide below to get it.

    XWLQ3 Firmware Details

    • PDA: I9100XWLQ3
    • CSC: I9100OXELPC
    • Version: 4.0.4
    • Date: 2012-11-06
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.

    Step1- Download the XWLQ3 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XWLQ3 Android 4.0.4 official firmware

    Follow this guide to root this firmware.