Lisa Eadicicco

HBO is set to preview the next season of its gory, raunchy premium series, True Blood. June 10th is the official debut date for the bloodsucking series’ fifth season, which stars Anna Paquin as the feisty Sookie Stackhouse and Stephen Moyer as her undead on-and-off again love interest Bill Compton.

It seems that gamers have stepped into the forefront when it comes to voicing opinions on the Internet. The lackluster ending of “Mass Effect 3” sent video game fanatics in an uproar, and now game publisher Electronic Arts has just won The Consumerist award for this year’s Worst Company in America.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has yet to announce an official release date, but the launch may be approaching as the company has begun carrier testing in Korea. According to UberGizmo, a report surfaced from AsiaE claiming that Samsung has begun testing in order to get the device out in a timely manner.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 launch has been delayed until the end of April, reports Pocket-lint. Both the 10.1-inch and seven-inch versions of the tablet were said to be released in March, as previously promised by the company.

Fans of the “Mass Effect” franchise have been up in arms about the series’ ending, which has left many players feeling as if the carefully crafted decisions made throughout the game have been for nothing. BioWare has said that they taking fan concerns into consideration, and that gamers will “hear more about this in April.” However, Electronic Arts has reportedly announced that upcoming downloadable content will not change the game’s ending.

Google’s upcoming Galaxy Nexus tablet is slanted for a spring release date, and a new image that surfaced on the Internet may give fans a sneak preview. PocketNow revealed a photo of a sleek and slim media device, sporting a red sparkling backdrop with a few Google apps speckled across its screen.

The widely popular first person shooting franchise “Halo” is expected to launch its fourth installment in the second half of this year, and fans are anticipating the release. New concept art has just leaked revealing the game’s upcoming multiplayer map.

Bethesda has some exciting plans in store for fans of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” Pete Hines of the company posted an enticing hint on Twitter, saying that “cool news and surprises” are in store for the month of April.

The next installment of Blizzard’s action-adventure RPG is set for a May 15 release date, and details about the new game have slowly been unveiled. One of the most alluring new features “Diablo 3” will offer fans is the renovated runestone system, which allows players to customize their skills in five different ways.

The story based action-combat addition to the Batman series, “Batman: Arkham City” may be coming out with some new DLC soon, according to Game Informer. Listings for leaked PS3 trophies revealed some future plot achievements, leading fans to believe that fresh content is in the works.

Apple’s upcoming IPhone 5 is predicted for a June release date, but there could be an obstacle in the production process. The ETSI, a European commission that approves technology standards, has delayed a vote on adopting the company’s new nano-SIM standard due to concerns that Apple will stack the vote. Design alternatives offered by Nokia also pose a challenge to passing the vote, according to the iPhone 5 News Blog.

Android fans are eagerly waiting the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich update, which has hit some networks while others are left waiting. The software is said to be a worthwhile upgrade of the world’s leading smartphone OS, but a warning from Sony may have consumers thinking differently.

Wii U, the next addition to the long-running line of Nintendo consoles, will be available on Nov. 18th according to Wii U Daily. A Japanese retailer emailed the website revealing the launch date, which almost directly matches up to its predecessor’s Nov. 19th release in 2006.

One of the biggest allures attracting fans to the new iPad is its high-resolution Retina display. The enhanced visuals make the device an optimal gaming outlet, allowing tablets to stake a claim in the console and PC- dominated video game universe.

Anticipation is running high for the Samsung Galaxy S3, and the numbers are beginning to show it. The Korea-based company’s flagship smartphone reportedly has 10 million pre-orders for the device to date. This already doubles the amount of Galaxy Note units sold.

“Minecraft,” the pioneer title for indie video game developers, has continued to expand since its inception in 2009. On March 26th the game hit 25 million registered users, in addition to selling 5.3 million copies. The popular sandbox games hinges on the idea of placing blocks to build anything imaginable, mining and crafting terrain in a 3-D world.

Sprint subscribers may be seeing a new handset from the carrier sooner than expected. A release date has not been officially announced for the Galaxy Nexus LTE, but a leaked document says that the device will debut on April 22nd, according to The Verge.

Android smartphone owners are anticipating the release of the next Ice Cream Sandwich operating-system update, which will boast more efficient phone-number recognition and smoother screen rotation, among other features.

Fans of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim have been waiting quite a while, and now it appears their patience may finally pay off. Developer Bethesda Game Studios has revealed an announcement about the action-adventure role-playing game will be coming soon.

Now that Apple has launched its most recent iPad, excitement and anticipation is turning towards the company’s next generation iPhone. Release date expectations for the device, which is rumored to be called the iPhone 5, fluctuate between an approaching summer launch and a more distanced autumn debut.

Social media has provided a platform for users to share their favorite memories, photos and anything else that comes to mind. But a new site has expanded this to include another Web-based addiction: porn.

Classic fighting game franchise “Mortal Kombat” is making its way to PlayStation’s new portable device. Warner Bros. confirmed that the game will be available on the PS Vita beginning on May 1st in North American and May 4th in Europe, according to GameInformer.

Earlier in the week an organization of outraged “Mass Effect” fans sent developers BioWare more than 400 cupcakes to make a statement about the games ending. But it seems that the folks at the Edmonton, Canada office don’t have much of a sweet tooth.

The mobile industry is buzzing with rumors surrounding Apple’s next smartphone, which may be called the iPhone 5. With no official release date announced, techies and fans are gaging speculations to figure out when Apple plans to launch its next product.

Batman fans are gearing up for the release of “The Dark Knight Rises,” which hits theaters July 20th. But those who follow the black-caped vigilante hero may be excited to hear that the LEGO version of the trailer has just arrived online.

The never-ending free roam RPG, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” is known for its endless opportunities of continual gameplay. But for fans that may be getting a little bored, a new downloadable content could be in the works.

The ending of Mass Effect 3 has sparked an unprecedented reaction among the gaming community, with fans outraged about the epic conclusion of the space-based series. The primary complaint involves the ending seemingly misplaced from the events and themes that run throughout the series.

With three new gaming consoles in the works, fans have a lot to be excited (or unexcited) about. The potential codename for PlayStation’s next venture was leaked on March 28th, but there may be some news that gamers aren’t too keen on hearing.

It seems that fickle and vague names for are becoming a staple of the major electronic industry. Samsung’s flagship phone for 2012, commonly known as the Galaxy S3, may be taking on a different title. The new device is rumored to be labeled as the Galaxy M, according to a report from The Christian Post’s Tech and Biz section.