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Apple announced its new MacBook Pro model, which will boast sharp high-resolution Retina Display and a thinner profile. Some critics have already gotten their hands on the upgraded edition and have done a full-body teardown, examining the inner workings of Apple?s new laptop and gaining further insight into how it differs from its predecessors.

As E3 2012 ends, Microsoft begins to roll out its Xbox 360 update for the spring. Microsoft has not announced what the upgrade will entail, but promises that it will ?prep for future enhancements,? according to the Official Xbox Magazine.

The lingering theme of E3 2012 was the integration of mobile technology and gaming, and Microsoft?s unveiling of its SmartGlass project has reflected just that. Console creators are coming up with creative ways to make their gaming titles mobile, and now the developers of one of the most popular video games on the market hinted at the possibility of mobile game components.

At the launch of Apple?s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, the company unveiled its upcoming operating system upgrade in addition to other revelations. A beta version of Apple?s iOS 6 was released to developers starting Monday, and more information about the new software has already allegedly begun to leak.

Nintendo?s keynote at E3 2012 has left some fans and viewers with unanswered question about its next generation console, the Wii U. The long-time gaming company had not included any information about a release date or price for the system, and has left some heavy hitters in the Nintendo universe out of the equation thus far.

For those who weren?t already planning on tuning into the Euro 2012 England vs. France soccer match Monday night, a halftime surprise may change your mind.

Apple is expected to unveil its new computer models with the kickoff of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which takes place June 11 through 15 in San Francisco. Details on two of these new designs have surfaced hours ahead of the conference?s official launch, according to 9 to 5 Mac.

The tail end of E3 is approaching, but that doesn?t mean there isn?t more to be seen when it comes to the future of the video game industry. One of the most anticipated gaming titles to launch in the next year is ZeniMax/Bethesda?s ?The Elder Scrolls Online,? which takes the acclaimed RPG series and brings it to the massive multiplayer online genre.

At its E3 2012 press conference, Nintendo made some insightful revelations about its next-generation Wii U console. The company revealed a list of 22 games that will be available for the system, but there was one prominent character that was notably absent: Zelda.

Capcom?s ?Resident Evil 6? is set for a release date of Oct. 2, and will delve into three separate zombie-shooting campaigns. While some players may prefer Leon Kennedy as a protagonist and others Chris Redfield, the upcoming release in the survival-horror franchise gives gamers the chance to choose.

On June 5, career-themed social networking site LinkedIn fell victim to a hacker that resulted in more than 6 million user passwords leaked. Now those same hackers have moved to the online social-dating scene, acquiring passwords to eHarmony.

Ever since ?Tekken? debuted in arcades in 1994, is has been deemed as a classic of the fighting genre. Recently, the ?Tekken? team has joined forces with those of ?Street Fighter? in a mash-up of traditional fighting game goriness. However, for ?Tekken Tag Tournament 2,? fans are in store for an unexpected collaboration with a different type of pop-culture icon from the 1990s.

Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are all pushing for what?s next in terms of technological advancements to enhance gameplay. At E3 2012, some have revealed more about their next generation consoles than others, such as Nintendo whose press conference centered on what the Wii U will bring to gamers.

Google unveiled its new 3-D map technology Wednesday. To provide a three-dimensional perspective for these maps, the search engine giant has deployed a fleet of planes to fly above U.S. cities and capture images.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo taking place in Los Angeles is undoubtedly the biggest week of the year for the video game industry, from the perspective of devoted fans and developers alike. E3 2012 has been packed with news and updates on next-generation consoles and gaming titles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.

For months, fans have been not-so-patiently awaiting a downloadable content package for ?The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.? Bethesda?s open-roam RPG has swept consoles and PCs worldwide since its November 2011 release, and E3 2012 brings more insight into the game?s first expansion.

Fans are preparing for the release of the next installment in the ?Halo? series this holiday season, and one of the most significant changes to come to the game is the introduction of ?Spartan Ops.? This takes the co-op gameplay into its own adventure, with cinematic and episodic editions that weave together bits of the UNSC Infinity?s story.

Nintendo is set to hold its E3 2012 press conference at 12 p.m. EDT, and there is no doubt that fans can expect to hear some revelations about the next-generation Wii U. This may include features, prices, or more titles that will be available on the follow-up to the Wii gaming system. A list of 25 games leaked earlier this spring, but a new rumor suggests a release that fans and analysts have not predicted.

An alleged list of tech specs and features for an unreleased 13-inch MacBook Pro has surfaced in a WeiPhone forum, according to Apple Insider. The unconfirmed list says that the new computer will be equipped with an Ivy Bridge processor, but no Retina high-definition display.

Sony's press conference ahead of the E3 2012 developers' conference revealed some thrilling new prospects for fans, furthering the cinematic quality and carefully detailed graphics that have shaped PlayStation's image.

Electronic Arts unveiled Madden NFL '13, among other offerings, at a pre-E3 news conference in Los Angeles Monday. The game will feature a new engine and add a slew of social features.

It?s the biggest week of the year for video game fanatics?the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo begins tomorrow June 5. The three-day-long developers? conference will run through Thursday, and will showcase what 2012 means for the video game industry.

Fans have finally caught their first lengthy look at the new ?Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.? At Microsoft?s 2012 E3 press conference, gameplay footage was unveiled before the massive audience a day ahead of the event?s official start.

Nintendo has made its first official unveil ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, set to kick off on June 5th in Los Angeles. On June 3rd, the gaming company revealed the name of a component to its upcoming next-generation console , the Wii U. The gaming system?s tablet-esque controller will be called the Wii U GamePad, according to PCMag.

Remember when we said Microsoft has ?big plans? for the future of its Xbox console? With the Electronic Entertainment Expo beginning June 5, rumors about what the video game industry will unveil are starting to heat up. One of the most recent speculations to surface involves plans from Microsoft to offer a new feature that will stream Xbox 360 content from games directly to a mobile phone or tablet.

Activision and Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella have reached an agreement, according to Game Informer. An attorney told the gaming news publication that a settlement among all parties, which includes Activision, Jason West, Vince Zampella and the Infinity Ward Employee Group, was reached on May 31. No further details have been disclosed.

On June 1, ?Star Wars 1313? has been officially unveiled by LucasArts after a leak escaped to the Internet the previous night. The game will make its formal debut at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles next week.

Sony considered a download-only format for its next-generation gaming console, but ultimately rejected the idea. The idea that a traditional disc tray could be excluded from one of the most anticipated consoles indicates the growing presence of online networks in the industry.

The trailer for the long-awaited ?Skyrim? DLC is finally here. This is the first major expansion to hit the action-adventure game, and fans have been anticipating a downloadable content package since the game?s November 2011 release.