In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 shows its surrounds, Bethesda readies for The Elder Scrolls Online and Dark Souls 2 brings nine minutes of torment. FULL STORY >

Blizzard may be best known for AAA titles like WoW and Diablo, but the company is currently testing out new waters with a game called Hearthstone; their first free-to-play title. We check out the Beta. FULL STORY >

The latest revelation from Edward Snowden asserts that US and British intelligence agencies are taking advantage of apps to mine users’ personal information. FULL STORY >

Gura Gear has announced a new photo backpack, catering to both urban and adventure users. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: New trailer for Left Behind released, Star Wars 1313 is dumped and yet another trailer for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 emerges. FULL STORY >

Click farming is become a big problem, with companies creating and using fake accounts to increase Facebook likes, view YouTube videos, or re-tweet their clients’ every word. FULL STORY >

A newly announced, innovative trilogy of books and accompanying augmented reality game is giving participants the chance to claim some real gold. FULL STORY >

While footwear may be too easily taken for granted, a well crafted pair of shoes really show their value when you start demanding greater versatility. Enter the Trail Blazers. FULL STORY >

If the titles on offer for the start of 2014 are any indication, gamers have another bumper year to look forward to. FULL STORY >

Well regarded research company Gartner has let loose a few surprising if not downright shocking predictions with regards to mobility. FULL STORY >

For those of us who love anime, 2014 is destined to be an exciting year. So what are some of the highlights that lie in wait? FULL STORY >

Not everyone is blessed with the latest in-car infotainment system. Parrot’s Asteroid Mini is an elegant solution that fills this gap. FULL STORY >

Deep Fried Man is forced to admit that his television might be smarter than him. FULL STORY >

Is Apple's iPhone 5c nothing more than 2012 tech dressed up in a restyled polycarbonate suit? FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Nintendo announces Super Smash Bros 4, new trailers emerge for Thief and Lego The Hobbit and Broken Sword 5 coming to PS Vita. FULL STORY >