Lisa Eadicicco

Apple fans seem to have a lot to be excited about as of late. The most recent iPad model was launched in the beginning of March, and then rumors of an iPhone successor began surfacing soon after. Now it seems that a revamped Macbook Pro is in the works. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has yet to unveil the next-generation Macbook Pro and hasn’t mentioned a release date, but some rumors point to May or June.

Fans of the Diablo franchise may have been excited to hear about Blizzard Entertainment's open beta weekend, prepping players for the Diablo 3 official release on May 15. Referred to as a stress test to help the developers work out the game's final kinks, it was indeed a bit stressful, according to Forbes.

Fans of the Call of Duty franchise have had some surprises this month. First, a leaked image surfaced in a Call of Duty fan forum. Then, on April 18, a retailer forwarded what could possibly be the game's official poster to Kotaku. And now, players have a leaked screenshot to ponder.

Because of its wide array of associated products, Android appears to be the most popular mobile-device platform when it comes to selling gadgets. In terms of usage, however, Apple's iOS comes out on top, according to a new study released by Chitika.

Bethesda Softworks unveiled a surprise for fans of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on April 12. The open-roam role-playing game phenomenon will be making its way to Kinect for Xbox 360 at the end of April, allowing for new game-play possibilities with its voice-operated commands.

Production rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5 have been circulating ever since the new iPad was released. Apple has yet to unveil the new device or confirm whether it will launch in June or October, but the Cupertino-based company also has plans for a mini iPad.

Throughout the “God of War” franchise, protagonist Kratos has certainly had his share of kills. With a game so centered on the theme of vengeance, Kratos has taken the lives of many soldiers, gods, titans, animals, and civilians alike. Soon players will be getting a glimpse of Kratos’ life before he became a god, and the story of his rise is sure to include just as many Olympian deaths.

Fans itching to play the upcoming “Diablo 3” will be getting a sneak preview this weekend. Any player with a valid Battle.net account will be able to download the “Diablo 3” client. Blizzard announced that it will be conducting a three-day “stress test” of the game, building up to its official launch on May 15th. The weekend beta event launched on April 20th at 12 p.m. and will continue through April 23rd at 10 a.m.

Bobby Petrino, the former University of Arkansas football coach, was recently fired after it was discovered that he participated in a long-time relationship with his assistant Jessica Dorrell. Documents released on April 19th reveal that this secret interaction had been going on for more than a year, with Petrino sending Dorrell candy, referring to her as a “close friend,” and insinuating that the affair began with a kiss over lunch last fall.

As the highly anticipated release date for the Samsung Galaxy S3 draws near, it seems that more and more details about the device are spilling out. The Korea-based company’s flagship smartphone is set for a May 3rd unveiling, but the device may have just been leaked in Vietnam, according to Engadget.

Fans of Bethesda’s newest addition to the “Elder Scrolls” series “Skyrim” have been anticipating a downloadable content package since the game’s November release. Although the never-ending game offers many side missions and quests to explore in addition to the main objective, for many players the story has just begun.

Author John Beiswenger has just filed a lawsuit against video game publisher Ubisoft claiming that the company's "Assassin's Creed" franchise directly copied ideas from his own story. If Beiswenger succeeds, this could mean fans won't be seeing a third "Assassin's Creed" game, or at least not anytime soon.

Apple is known for reserving details about its upcoming products, with its Worldwide Loyalty Team working to keep the new iPhone’s design and features under wraps. However, the juicy tidbits of information seem to occasionally leak from Apple’s Asian presence, with new production rumors surfacing in Japan.

Amazon seems to be just as excited about the new “God of War” release as the franchise’s fans. The online mega store published the game’s product page a day early, according to Game Informer. On April 19th Sony officially announced the action platformer’s upcoming fourth release.

The upcoming “Call of Duty” release is shaping up to be a sequel to 2010’s “Black Ops.” A retail source forwarded an image to gaming news source Kotaku, with a date of May 2nd 2012 sprawled across the supposed “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2” poster.

Dick Clark, one of the most iconic figures in American entertainment, died on April 18th of a heart attack in Santa Monica, Calif. The 82-year-old was famous for hosting the television dance show “American Bandstand” and his traditional New Year’s Eve bash, which has been on-air since 1975.

Sprint, America’s third-largest mobile carrier, just revealed some of its first 4G LTE networks, which extend to areas such as Tennessee, Illinois and New York. The mobile service carrier’s efforts to build a robust 4G network could be in anticipation of Apple’s next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 5.

Research in Motion (RIM) has unveiled its latest device, the BlackBerry Curve 9220, at an event in New Delhi, India on April 18th. Sold at $215, this is the successor to the country’s least expensive smartphone, called the BlackBerry 8520. With an affordable price tag and upgraded features, the new device is sure to make a worthwhile debut.

On April 10th BioWare released the “Resurgence Pack” as a free downloadable content addition for “Mass Effect 3” players. However, speculation stirred when a paid version of the DLC was accidentally released to the public, leaving some fans confused.

As the release date for Blizzard’s latest venture, “Diablo 3,” draws near the company is preparing the final product for players. This means that the beta, which began in September, will be closing in anticipation of the game’s official release.

In the UK, some Galaxy S2 owners are finally getting their hands on the new Ice Cream Sandwich update, according to CNET UK. SIM-free devices users are now able to download the Android 4.0 software as of April 17th.

Fans are gearing up for the new downloadable content pack to hit “Battlefield 3” known as “Close Quarters,” which will be available this June. This is one of three DLC expansions to come to “Battlefield” gamers, with another debuting in the fall and a third in the winter.

On April 16th Bethesda teased fans of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” with a screenshot via Twitter, hinting that a major announcement is to come. However, the new information the company was referring to applies to “Dishonored,” not the open-world RPG that will be making its way to Kinect soon.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 may be one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2012, competing closely with the Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5. The Korea-based company just released its official launch event on May 3rd, heightening excitement and speculation among fans.

“Halo 4” is expected to leak during the 2012 holiday season, and information on the upcoming first person shooter has already begun to slip out. In the beginning of April new concept art leaked, and at the end of March fans caught a glimpse of what’s to come when a high-resolution video surfaced.

Fans have been waiting a long time for Blizzard’s upcoming “Diablo 3” release, and now they might be able to gain some insight as to why the process has taken so long. The company has released its latest Developer Diary video, featuring Game Director Jay Wilson, Art Director Christian Lichtner and Lead Software Engineer Jason Regier.

There has been a lot of hype about the upcoming DLC pack set to hit “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” Developer Bethesda hasn’t given an official release date for the additional content, the company may have released the first screenshot of what’s to come.

Samsung has confirmed that a Windows 8 phone will be launched around October 2012, according to Taiwanese reports. The handset devices, codenamed “Apollo,” are said to add support for a quad-core processor and higher display resolutions.

Apple’s new iPad has been available in the United States and Europe for over a month now, but the device has yet to expand globally. The Cupertino-based company is looking to change that, announcing that the next generation tablet will make its debut in 21 additional countries starting on April 20th.