AOL is killing journalism very fast - TechCrunch closing up shop, Engadget still falling apart

As the owner of Okay Geek, it still baffles me today why a group of people who write about things they like (aka a blog) should ever be considered a “business”. Sure, we can have ads and make a bit of profit, and hell, maybe we can even make a living off of it! But, I mean, we all know that money (or lack there of) and greed are the poisons that eventually brings entire companies to their knees, and the process of a blog selling themselves to a large company is just a recipe for disaster.

Breaking: Famitsu magazine leaks images of 2nd circle pad accessory for Nintendo 3DS - (Pictures)

Nintendo seems to be a hot mess these days; reeling back from their outrageously high-priced 3DS (which I bought launch night) with a price cut and subsequent Ambassador (apology) program for cheating people outta their money. Well, now reports that the rumored 2nd circle pad accessory has been proven true thanks to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, blowing the lid early off Nintendo’s pre-Tokyo Game Show event September 13th. — More after the break!

Software Piracy: The Untold Tales - (Infographic)

Pirating has seriously come a long way since the days when Steve Jobs used to call his developing team “Pirates” sailing under the skull and cross bones. Oh, how easy things change once you’re on the other side of the table. Heck, even Bill Gates has been known for saying some pretty pro-piracy quotes in his day! If you’re interested in these untold tales then look no further than this infrographic detailing its history. — Infographic after the break!

iPhone 5's being made without iOS 5, will be installed before packaging

Reports are coming in that the iPhone 5 is currently in production, however isn’t being made with iOS 5 built in… yet. See the thing is that the latest software for Apple’s next iPhone and current iOS devices doesn’t have a finalized build yet. And so to not delay the phone any more than it might already be, iPhone 5’s are in full swing production but will have iOS 5 installed right before they go into packaging. — More after the break!

How to download those free NES games from the eShop for 3DS Ambassadors

If you bought your 3DS prior to the $70 price cut and accessed the eShop then you’re elgibile to download 10 free NES games from the 3DS’ virtual console this very instant. How do you so? Well, it’s not as easy as just going to what’s available in the eShop catalouge. You’re going to need a little play by play, but it’s nothing we can’t help you with. — More after the break!

Newell: "We're a little naive about used game trade-in's"

Steam has always been on the cutting edge of giving players what they want at the right time. The next step in the gaming client’s future has community trading in its sights. This is more than just gifting in that you can trade gifts and even extra purchases for other goodies from players. But this brings up the interesting question: will Steam allow used game trades amongst its community? — More after the break!

Gamestop opens new games, takes out bonus codes and discs

We hate Gamestop, you hate Gamestop and pretty much every gamer hates the evil of which, is Gamestop. A money grabbing sweatshop where games are sold over and over, money is taken and dreams collapse in on themselves like dying stars. The husk that is left of brick and mortar gaming retail is Gamestop and now they have reached a new, yet familiar, low which we’ll talk about below…   also Gamestop smells. — More after the break!