Jeff Bakalar

The most disappointing games of 2014

Bungie No game is perfect, but a lot of games promise one thing and deliver something totally different. To be clear, not all of the games on our list are necessarily bad — they just didn’t live up to the hype. The most disappointing games of 2014 (pictures) +3 more See all photos

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PS4 firmware update hit with widespread bug

Gamespot PlayStation 4 users may not want to update their consoles to firmware version 2.00 just yet — at least not until Sony is able to send out a patch that fixes some of the software’s hiccups. Version 2.00, codenamed “Masamune,” boasted a number of notable feature updates including uploading gameplay videos to YouTube, sharing games with friends over the …

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The scariest games to play this Halloween

Now playing: Watch this: The scariest games to play this Halloween 3:14 There was a time when I didn’t think videogames could be scary anymore. I had become numb to every horror cliche that was thrown at me–barely raising my pulse with each attempt. That all changed in 2014. An explosion of indie titles alongside a number of mainstream offerings …

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NHL app hits the ice with a new look for 2014

NHL The NHL is tackling (sorry, checking) its mobile campaign with total refresh of its app for the 2014-15 season, which starts tonight. It’s no secret, the league’s Android and iOS app was in desperate need of a makeover, and I got an early chance to check out its brand new interface — which is now available in the iOS …

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Your iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus questions, answered right here

Now playing: Watch this: Ask the Experts: iPhone Overtime 33:47 A big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted questions to the show on CNET.com, Facebook and Twitter. If all goes well, we’ll be doing “Overtime” shows for more major new products! Read our reviews of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus here.

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iPhone Overtime: Your questions about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, answered

Now playing: Watch this: Ask the Experts: iPhone Overtime 33:47 The reviews are in, and we’ve given out official scores for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus — but it doesn’t end there. Join Jeff Bakalar as he goes one-on-one with CNET Senior Editor Scott Stein for an extended look at the brand-new phones. Best of all, we’re giving you …

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Low Latency 108: Conflict of interest

Blake Stevenson Low Latency is a weekly comic on CNET’s Crave blog written by CNET editor and podcast host Jeff Bakalar and illustrated by Blake Stevenson. Be sure to check Crave most Fridays at 8 a.m. PT for new panels! Want more? Here’s every Low Latency comic so far.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vs. Sony NGP

Stephen Shankland/CNET By now we’ve come to terms with the fact that the Sony Ericson Xperia Play is not the PSP Phone that we were all wishing for, but we still think it’s worth comparing it against the game-centric Sony NGP, announced just a few short weeks ago. The Xperia Play is the first PlayStation-certified smartphone on the market, which …

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How Apple plans to fix gaming on the iPad

Say what you will about the new iPad, but there’s no denying it’s a sleek and sexy device. Good looks aside, there is certainly some friction between the gaming community and Apple’s new tablet. Sure, the iPhone and iPod Touch have carved out a considerable niche in the casual gaming market, but, like we’ve said before, it’s tough to consider …

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