Got 
Olympic fever, but finding it hard to keep track of which events start when? The London 2012 app is an unofficial guide to the Games, giving a detailed schedule of the 19 day competition, a medal count and a newsfeed with detailed information on both events and venues.
Ubisoft’s Guillemot: New consoles are overdue
With 
the current console generation in the midst of its eighth year — and retail game sales sliding for the past seven months — there’s little argument that the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii have become a bit long in the tooth. There might be plenty of power left to exploit from their components, but from a consumer standpoint, people are ready for something new.
So is Yves Guillemot. The CEO and co-founder of Ubisoft says his company has plenty of strong titles doing well these days, but the publisher revels in new hardware launches.
Apptastic: Thirst
If 
you’re a big Twitter user, you know the hardest thing about the social network is finding a way to read the tweets quickly and in context – especially when you’re doing so from your phone.
Upcoming films based on video games
The 
history of films based on video games is a spotty one — and that’s being generous. Even big-budget flicks like Angelina Jolie’s “Tomb Raider” or Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Prince of Persia” still left fans disappointed.
But after something of a break, Hollywood is gearing up to once again try its luck with video game source material. From huge new franchises to some odd throwbacks, a handful of video game film adaptations are coming along in the next couple of years. Which sound promising, and which should see a preemptive ‘game over’ screen?
Indie game Fez squares off against Microsoft
The 
developers of indie game darling Fez have a problem: there’s a major bug in their game. But they’re not going to fix it — and they say that’s Microsoft’s fault.
Released in April on Xbox Live, Fez garnered terrific reviews from critics. But as players explored the game, they found a number of issues. Save files were being corrupted and the game was crashing regularly. A fix was issued last month, but it was quickly yanked because it reportedly caused even more problems.
Apptastic: Word Dynamo
While 
it might seem that a good vocabulary is being left behind in the world of text messages, it’s still a valuable skill. Word Dynamo is a fun way to beef up your library of terms. The app offers flash cards for 100,000 words – and can be used (and enjoyed) by everyone from elementary school students to college graduates.
Rare Nintendo cartridge sells for $12,000
When 
it comes to collecting video games, JJ Hendricks knows his stuff.
Earlier this week, he completed a two-year quest to obtain one of the rarest of Nintendo cartridges in existence, shelling out over $12,000 to do so. But the story of how he finally got the collectible is even more fascinating than object itself.
Apptastic: iWedding Deluxe
We’re 
in the thick of wedding season these days, but if you’re just starting to plan yours, you might want to give iWedding Deluxe a look.
Report: Taiwanese teen dies after 40-hour Diablo III marathon
The 
years of anticipation for Diablo III have brought about a number of marathon play sessions since its release on May 15, but one fan’s obsession with the game has proven fatal.
An 18-year old Diablo III player in Taiwan was found dead recently after a 40-hour marathon session with the game, reports the Australian Associated Press.
Apptastic: Inkflow
Sure you can type notes on your iPhone, but there’s something about hand writing them that makes them easier to remember. Inkflow is a tool that lets you take handwritten notes – and illustrations – on your iPhone and save them for posterity. It’s one of the few times a stylus comes in handy with the iPhone, but it’s a great way to jot down ideas before they evaporate.
Chris Morris: Journalist 