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Microsoft reveals next Xbox
Ahead of the E3 video game conference in Los Angeles, Microsoft pulled the curtain back today on their next-gen entertainment system: Xbox One. It is a system Microsoft promises will be the only entertainment system a household will ever need.

Far Cry goes commando with Blood Dragon
Schwarzenegger. Stallone. Weathers. Watching these action movie legends violently defeat bad guys while spewing endless one-liners onscreen in the 80's amounted to some of the biggest thrills a young kid could possibly imagine. In the distant future of 2007, Ubisoft has given gamers who grew up with those films the chance to play out every action movie cliché imaginable with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.

Seidio OBEX waterproof case for iPhone 5
At first glance the Seidio OBEX waterproof case for iPhone 5 doesn’t look like much. However, if you use your precious device in an environment where it can easily be subject to things like mud, water, dust, sand or anything that could potentially destroy your prize possession then this case, as vanilla as it may seem, could literally save your backside.

'Dishonored' DLC continues the adventure
2012’s Dishonored was an experience that boasted both originality and quality. Its stealth gameplay was accessible, while also making you feel like a true assassin. Its emphasis on player choice coupled with an engrossing world quickly made me a fan. It was a breath of fresh air and one of my top games of 2012.

MLB 13: The Show makes it easier for newcomers
With the optimism surrounding Canada’s only Major League Baseball (MLB) team in Toronto this season, it’s good timing that MLB 13: The Show does a much better job of acclimating gamers who might be new to the franchise, or jumping on the Blue Jays bandwagon.

Calling me cheap
Few people spend a lot of time thinking about their cellphone plans once they set them up and they are certainly confusing with the overwhelming choices available. However, for $130 once and then $20 a month you could have a total package that allows unlimited wifi calls and web browsing, email and chat with unlimited texting any time.