Netflix Experiences Extended Outage On New Year's Eve

Where were you during the great Netflix outage of Christmas 2012. If you were home attempting to enjoy your holiday break by attempting to access Netflix, then you know it was impossible to access its Instant Streaming service as it was completely crippled due to Amazon's issues with their ELBs. It looks as though people who are on holiday break between today and tomorrow to celebrate the coming new year will have to go without their Netflix fix as the service has been experiencing extended outages for the majority of the day.

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Microsoft Rewards Xbox Live Cloud Save Outage Sufferers With Free Month Of Gold

This past weekend, many gamers were probably spending a good portion of their days indoors as they spent some quality time with the games they were given over the holidays. If you're an Xbox Live Gold subscriber who was hoping to access your game saves through the service's Cloud Saved Games feature, then you were out of luck as it was completely offline for the majority of this past weekend. The issue with Xbox Live's Cloud Saved Games feature was resolved in time to get some New Year's Eve gaming in at around 3 a.m. ET.

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Samsung Teases New TV Design For CES 2013 In Photo

The other day we reported that Samsung had released a teaser video for an upcoming TV set they would be debuting at CES 2013. Well if you decided that the teaser video wasn't enough, Samsung has since uploaded a picture on their blog which we can only presume is the shape of their upcoming TV. According to Samsung, this new TV they will be unveiling features an “unprecedented new TV shape and timeless gallery design”. We can't imagine what it might look like, although based on the picture it looks like it could be an interesting device.

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BlackBerry X10 N Series Gets Another Round Of Photos

We did manage to grab a look at the BlackBerry X10 recently, although those images were blurry to say the least, where the BlackBerry X10 will be part of the upcoming N Series smartphone, but this time around, here we are with more images of this N Series smartphone which boasts of a QWERTY keyboard, sporting far sharper images. I guess the ninja who took the photo had steadier hands, or perhaps, a better window of opportunity beckoned for the camera to make a decent capture. Other than newer images, no additional details concerning the BlackBerry 10 smartphone have been made public.

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The Chisel 5 Dock Will Hold Your iPhone Snugly

We've seen many iPhone docks in the past, although in this case, the Chisel 5 Bamboo iPhone dock is probably one of the more unique ones we've seen to date. So far docks for the iPhone usually include a base of sorts, but with the Chisel 5, it actually features a board made from bamboo with cutouts where your iPhone and the Lightning cable will fit in rather snugly. It is designed by iSkelter and is made out of renewable bamboo, so for those who are particular about whether their purchases are "green", you can rest assured with the Chisel 5.

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Toyota already forecasting record sales in 2013

Toyota is expecting to see a sales increase of around two percent next year, according to Automotive News. The Japanese manufacturer is set to retake its position as the world's largest automaker this year, and 2013 may see the company's global sales step to 9.91 million vehicles. That figure includes sales from subsidiaries like Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor Company. Much of that projection depends on US sales increasing to balance out a 15-percent decline in Japan.

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Monitor Your Bicycle Tire Pressure With This Sensor

Vehicles, especially cars that carry the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors are not exactly a rare sight in this day and age, and are pretty handy in letting you know just what kind of pressure your tires have left within while you drive. Definitely an ideal method to know whether your ride's about to experience a flat or not, that's for sure. Since it is smart, and safe, how about transferring this particular idea over to the world of cyclists.

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The FlipSide is a solar powered gaming controller case for your iPhone

We've seen plenty of gaming controllers designed for smartphones and tablets, and if you're looking something a little different from what's being offered these days, then the FlipSide case for the iPhone could be a Kickstarter project worth investing in. Justice Frangipane and iDevices have teamed up to create this case for the iPhone which not only double as a case for your iPhone device, but at the same time turns into a gaming controller, allowing you to play games with physical buttons and controls versus onscreen controls which some might find not as intuitive for certain games.

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Nook Tablet Gets Unofficial CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2) Build

If you happen to own a Nook tablet and love dabbling with custom ROMs, then you might be well pleased to hear that CyanogenMod 10.1 build that is based on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system is now available – unofficially, of course. This is made possible thanks to developer Kuzma30, who has been hard at work to port the popular custom version of Android to the Nook tablet. It is nice to know that just before the turn of the year to 2013, majority of the important features are said to be running peachy keen.

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Foursquare Offers Curiosity Explorer Badge To NASA Fans

When Curiosity made its famous Mars landing this past summer, it started its very important mission to study the mysterious red planet to discover a number of things, including if we could one day treat Mars as a second home. Today, NASA is announcing another important mission that includes you, your smartphone and Foursquare as you can add an exclusive Curiosity Explorer badge to your collection when you like NASA on Foursquare and check into a planetarium, science museum or NASA visitor center. Just don't plan on becoming the mayor of Mars any time soon as we believe Curiosity has got dibs on that achievement for a long, long time.

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LG announces HECTO Laser TV 100″ projector

Personally I do most of my movie watching on my computer since my monitor is decently sized, plus having a projector setup is a little out of my budget. However if you have the money to spare and you're looking to build a home theatre setup, you might be interested to learn that LG has a new projector dubbed the HECTO Laser TV which will have the ability to project images or movies up to 100" wide, meaning you're going to need a much larger room if you're hoping to install this bad boy in your house.

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Google's Scan And Match Feature Censors Explicit Lyrics [Rumor]

Following the launch of Google's Scan and Match feature for Google Music in the U.S., here we are with the rumor that the said functionality is replacing songs that have explicit lyrics on them with cleaner and “censored” versions of the songs. Should this rumor be true, it would definitely upset a few rockers and rappers out there who are fans of the F-bomb. In case you didn't know, Google Music's Scan and Match feature tags uploaded music and makes them available on a user's catalog.

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Leaked drawings of the C7 Corvette hit the web

Hope Santa's got some coal left, because someone else has earned it for yet another holiday season leak. Alongside leaked shots for the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible and Mercedes-Benz CLA, a Corvette Forum member recently uploaded a number of drawings of the C7 Corvette that he says someone has been sending him. The post has since been removed from the forum, the original poster, "Blue Ox," writing "the information I posted is less 'public' than was originally thought and. someone's job could be in danger.".
There are no take-backs on the Internet, though.

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Toshiba 20 Megapixel Image Sensor Targets Point-And-Shoot Cameras

Just when you thought that the megapixel wars are over, here we are with word that Toshiba's spanking new TCM5115CL 20-megapixel image sensor is being prepared to roll out to the masses, with it being the highest-resolution ever image sensor constructed that will target point-and-shoot cameras. Hmmm, perhaps it is the dawn of a new megapixel war, and who are we to argue with the industry movers and shakers. Just when you thought that there was no longer any more point to cramming in additional pixels onto small image sensors, here we are with Toshiba's version, where this new 1x2.3-inch image sensor will pack in 25% more pixels than usual.

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Gun Shop Links From Medal Of Honor Site Removed

Medal of Honor, a major title since 1999 (boy, has the franchise been around that long already?), has apparently seen gun shop links from its site removed. This move was implemented by Electronic Arts, the publisher of the game, after pressure from groups who have suggested that video games do play a role in inciting real-world violence. According to a representative over at EA, “We felt it was inappropriate and took the links down.” Other than those links that lead one to shops that sell actual guns, other stuff such as company logos, and descriptions of the weapons, will remain on the game's website.

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Amazon Sells Stolen iPhones

Receiving an iPhone as a Christmas present is probably at the top of everyone's wishlist. But, what if it is a stolen iPhone. Will it still be that special. Unfortunately, this happened to Ben Dreyfuss, who bought an iPhone for his mom this Christmas. When Ben's mom called Verizon to activate her shiny iPhone, she was shocked to hear that the unit was stolen. “Son, you gave me a stolen iPhone?” Ben's mom asked. 

Apparently Ben had bought the iPhone from one of Amazon's refurbished warehouse deals. “It was one of those refurbished phones that actually came from an Amazon trade-in,” Dreyfuss said on Twitter.

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Apple Moving Mac Mini Production To U.S. With Foxconn [Rumor]

It looks like we've finally found the missing piece to the puzzle. Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook broke the exciting news that the company is bringing back Mac production in the U.S. Mr. Cook also confirmed that Apple is investing $100 million for the said project and that the company will be working with “people.” The CEO did not specify what “people” meant, and there were speculations that Foxconn could be one of them.

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Alleged Blackberry 10 N-series caught on camera

RIM is said to debut two Blackberry 10 devices next year - a full touchscreen phone and one with a physical QWERTY keyboard. We've already seen plenty of photos of the L-series (also known as the Z10), and thanks to the folks at NerdBerry, they claim to have gotten their hands on an image of the N-series, which for those who haven't been following the news is the QWERTY Blackberry 10 handset.

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China looking to tighten control over internet access

Governments have always tried their hand at controlling the internet and the information that users posted. Some claim it is due to national security, while others approach it from an intellectual property angle, although in the case of China, word has it that due to the number of its citizens posting exposés about the country's government and the alleged corruption underlying it, senior members of China's National People's Congress have begun to consider a bill in which users are required to report their real names to internet and telecom companies.

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Deal of the Day – 10.1″ Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB Android 4.0 tablet with keyboard dock

Thursday's LogicBUY Deal is the 10.1″ Lenovo 32GB IdeaTab S2110 Android 4.0 tablet with bundled keyboard dock (2258E5U) for $463.20.  Features:. Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core1GB of LPDDR2 RAMIPS screen with HD resolutionKeyboard dock doubles the battery life compared to the tablet aloneTwo USB ports3-in-1 card readerFront and rear camerasDual speakers with SRS TruMedia audio enhancement.
$579 – 20% savings = $463.20 with free shipping.

This deal expires December 5, 2012 or sooner.

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MobiCam Secure Start Wireless Digital Video Monitor

Parents always have this need to look over their infant child at all times. But with some things that they need to do now and then, this seems to be impossible. But with the help of technology, using gadgets like the MobiCam Secure Start Wireless Digital  Video Monitor would at least help calm down the fears of some parents if they leave their sight on their baby even for a moment. The MobiCam Secure Start Wireless Digital Video Monitor features a walkie-talkie type of baby monitor along with its video camera with night vision. It comes with VOX mode which turns on the monitor when the device senses sound from the baby's vicinity.

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Poetic Slimline case for Asus Google Nexus 7 review

My search for a Nexus 7 case continues.  I've been down the cheap path, and then looked at the premium option, but what lies in that middle ground . Poetic is a company makes cases for heaps of devices, and they were good enough to send me a Slimline case , one of about 10 different cases that they make for the Nexus 7. How does it stack up . Read on.

Outside

The Slimline consists of a hard back and a flexible cover.  Both back and front are covered in a faux PU leather.  Funnily enough when I first got it, a colleague and I had a quick sniff and  the case actually smelt like leather.









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This electric car spells the end of parking dings, self esteem

Humanix is a group of students at Japan's Hiroshima University who want to build a car that is kind to humans. What they've done, at least with this car, the iSAVE-SC1, is build an EV that is kind to the Earth and mankind, though a nemesis to self-respect. The body of the three-wheeled electric vehicle is covered in strong, air-filled cushions that can absorb the impact of collisions. The unlikely combination of build materials and this being a university project, that fact that it looks like a casting leftover from Cars 2 isn't surprising.



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Time Warner Cable Boosts Standard Internet Speeds By 50% For Free

Time Warner Cable may not be the cream of the crop in terms of watching Netflix on, but the company has announced it will be boosting its download speeds to its Standard Internet customers by 50% at no additional cost. The boost will take Time Warner Cable's Standard Internet customers from a download speed of 10mbps to an acceptable boost of 15mbps. Standard Internet customers who want to experience the boost in there download speed immediately are encouraged to reset their modem by either pressing the “Reset” button on the device or by unplugging the power to their modem for ten seconds, then plugging the power back in.

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Facebook Rolls Out Better Controls For Managing Content

Facebook isn't resting on its laurels yet. It almost seems as if the company is squeezing everything just in time for the holiday season. The latest foray of updates are Facebook's new privacy tools or what it calls “better controls for managing content.” Today, Facebook is adding privacy shortcuts, an easier-to-use Activity Log, and a new Request and Removal tool for managing multiple photos. . The main piece of the update are the privacy shortcuts which are now located at the toolbar. The Help Center content can also be accessed through these shortcuts. Next is the updated Activity Log which makes navigating easier.

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RIM Reports $114m Loss On $2.73 Billion In Revenue

Even with RIM's upcoming reveal of BlackBerry 10, and possibly its BlackBerry Z10, things haven't been going so swell for the company for the past couple of years. Yesterday, we reported it was delisted from the Nasdaq 100, and today, RIM posted its fiscal Q3 2013 earnings report. RIM posted a net loss of $114 million on $2.73 billion in revenue, even though the company was able to claim $14 million in profits for the quarter due to a $166 million tax settlement.

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Former Porsche CEO Wiedeking indicted over VW takeover bid

Do you recall the failed efforts by Porsche to take over Volkswagen. According to a Bloomberg report, former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking (above) and ex-CFO Holger Haerter have finally been charged with market manipulation over the exercising of options as part of the German sportscar manufacturer's ill-fated attempt to take over the much larger VW. That failed bid eventually resulted in the reverse coming true – VW swallowing Porsche.

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ZTE Avid 4G For MetroPCS Announced

U.S. mobile phone service provider MetroPCS has just introduced a new 4G LTE-enabled Android smartphone from ZTE. Called the ZTE Avid 4G, its main selling point is its LTE capability and its cheap price, which is set at $149. MetroPCS says that the company is trying to offer the best value to its customers for the holiday season. The Avid 4G sports a 4-inch display with a 800 x 480 resolution, and it is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor.

The device also features a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a VGA front-facing camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Despite an increase in BYOD, only 8% of UK organisations have use-policies in place, reveals Zenprise research

As enhanced efficiency, employee productivity and the reduced burden on IT teams continue to drive adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), a recent survey of more than 500 IT decision makers, conducted by Zenprise – the recognised leader and innovator in mobile device management (MDM) – suggests that UK firms are leaving themselves dangerously exposed to security risks, as only a handful of organisations are implementing formal policies that govern the use of personal devices in the workplace.The security implications of enabling access to corporate networks and resources from personal devices are significant, and withou

Press Release Distribution , Despite an increase in BYOD, only 8% of UK organisations have use-policies in place, reveals Zenprise research, Despite an increase in BYOD, only 8% of UK organisations have use-policies in place, reveals Zenprise research

Lincoln MKC crossover headed for Detroit

Fresh off the launch of the stylish new MKZ sedan, the newly named Lincoln Motor Company is reportedly preparing for a lineup expansion. According to TheDetroitBureau.com, the first new product joining the Lincoln brand is a small crossover based on the Ford Escape said to be called the MKC. We saw this machine testing a few months ago, and while we were hoping the name might be reserved for a future two-door model or even the diminutive Concept C hatchback, it looks like the "C" will stand for compact crossover instead.

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New iMac With 3TB Fusion Drive Doesn't Support Boot Camp

As impressed as we were with the new iMac, it looks like early adopters may have something to be unimpressed with as they may not be able to run Boot Camp, depending on which iMac you pick up. Some users are waking up to the fact that the 27″ iMac combined with the 3TB Fusion Drive is unable to Boot Camp, which allows Mac owners to run Windows on their computers which may be necessary for gamers and business users who absolutely need Windows to make full use of their Mac. Not that we reported on this iMac limitation  during the official launch, so this is not “news” for say, but it looks like a refresher is in order.

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Infiniti takes to Facebook to explain model names, mentions 550-hp flagship

. Infiniti caused quite a stir this week when it announced that it would be changing its vehicle names so that all of its cars start with Q and all of its crossovers and SUVs start with QX. Many displeased fans and owners took to social media to voice their opinions, and Johan de Nysschen, the new Infiniti boss, responded today with a Facebook post of his own.

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Sprout watches are fun, functional, and eco-friendly

The Sprout Watches company makes “eco-friendly timepieces” for women (top row), men (middle row), and children (bottom row).  They remind me a bit of Swatch watches, and they have lots of different styles with simple, utilitarian faces, fun faces, or chronograph functions and in neutral colors to bright, colorful designs.  What sets Sprout watches apart is the materials with which they are made.  They use “easy on the planet” material like corn resin, bamboo, Tyvek, and cork.  Even the packaging is made from recycled materials.  There are many more styles than are shown in the above photo.

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Hyundai recalling 2012 Veloster over shattering sunroofs, parking brake

A spate of not-great news for Hyundai Veloster owners today, as the plucky hatchback is the subject of not one, but two recall notices from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The first recall is about an issue with the 2012 Veloster's sunroof assembly that we first reported on last October. A NHTSA probe into shattering panoramic glass has resulted in a recall affecting some 13,500 units that may have glass panels that were weakened during installation at the factory.

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ARM Gets Into The Secure Mobile Payments Business

ARM Holdings, the British company that is famous for its ARM architecture and computer processors, has co-created a new company called Trustonic. ARM owns 40 percent of the company while Gemalto, a Dutch security company, and German payment systems company Giesecke & Devrient own 30 percent each. Trustonic aims to be the “new standard security provider to address the increasing need for trust built into smart connected devices.” Key industry partners include Samsung, NVIDIA, Cisco, Sprint, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, MasterCard, and Symantec.

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Forza Horizon announces Rally Expansion and Honda Challenge DLC packs (video)

The guys at Turn 10 Studios have more DLC served up for Forza Horizon. On January 15, 2013, we'll get the Honda Challenge Car Pack that puts the 2013 Honda Civic Coupe, an HPD Rally Fit and a 1986 Honda Civic Si Coupe in our garage. Part of Honda's effort to return the Civic to its former place in everyone's hearts, we presume. The Challenge part of the equation will be the online race against Scott Dixon, wherein you try to beat the IndyCar driver's time around a track in a 2013 Civic Si for the chance to meet the racer in person.



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Burn The Rope For PS Vita Announced

If you are a PS Vita owner who has been hankering after some Burn the Rope action for quite some time already, perhaps the long wait is finally over. Burn the Rope for PS Vita has been announced, and it is available for the taking. Just in case you were living under a rock for some years, Burn the Rope is a game that requires you to burn as much rope as possible in each level. In order to begin the pyrotechnics, just tap PS Vita's front touchscreen wherever there is rope, and you then control the direction of the flame through the screen's rotation.

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FTC Orders Data Brokers To Reveal How They Harvest Data From People

In an attempt to find out how data brokerage companies work and operate, the Federal Trade Commission has ordered data brokers in the U.S. to reveal to the agency how they harvest and use data on consumers. Around nine data brokerage companies were enlisted including Acxiom, Corelogic, Datalogix, eBureau, ID Analytics, Intelius, Peekyou, Rapleaf, and Recorded Future. The FTC is planning to use the gathered information to study the industry's privacy practices.
Under the law, data brokers are not required to disclose the information that they have collected to consumers.

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Dodge announces Sport package for AWD Charger

We normally think of the Dodge Charger (and its Chrysler 300 brethren) as being rear-wheel-drive muscle sedans, but we mustn't forget about the fact that all-wheel drive is available as well. And in an effort to give the AWD models a bit more presence, the all-season Dodge sedan will be getting a new sport package for the 2013 model year. The AWD Sport pack – available on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus trims – gets you a raft of visual upgrades including a gloss black grille, unique 19-inch wheels and a body-color rear spoiler.

Autoblog , Dodge announces Sport package for AWD Charger, Dodge announces Sport package for AWD Charger

Sharp Unveils 60-inch Ultra-HDTV

Sharp has just unveiled its best and most expensive television. Dubbed as the ICC Purios, the 6-inch Ultra HD television is expected to hit the Japanese market on the 20th of February next year. Sony says that its 4K TV will cost Y2,625,000 or around $31,283, and that it will be sold on a made-to-order basis.

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Deal of the Day – Dell XPS 8500 Core i7 Quad-Core desktop with 8GB RAM, Win 8, 1TB hard drive, and Radeon HD 7570

LogicBuy's Deal for Friday is the customizable Dell XPS 8500 Core i7 “Ivy Bridge” desktop, starting at $749.99.   Features:. Windows 8 (64-bit).
$899.99 – $100 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $749.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires December 17, 2012 or sooner.

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Lego Santa Claus Mech

When it comes to Lego bricks, you can safely say that one's imagination is the limit – after all, there are different kinds of bricks for you to fall back on, and what you can construct or build really remains under your purview. For those who are about to go full swing into the spirit of Yuletide, here is a work of art that could prove to be your inspiration to a Christmas-themed Lego artwork of your own, thanks to cartoonist and Lego enthusiast Mark Anderson who figured out that the Lego Santa Claus Mech would make for one mean machine under the Christmas tree.

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DmC: Devil May Cry To Hit PC on January 25, 2013

Capcom has finally announced that the PC version of DmC: Devil May Cry will be out on January 25, 2013. Meanwhile, the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will be released on January 15, 2013 in North America.

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