Consumer Tech, Gaming & Mobility, curated by Mike
Blizzard Entertainment released StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty on July 27, 2010 as long-awaited sequel to 1998’s genre-defining real-time strategy masterpiece introducing
Web browser competition intensified through late October 2008 as Firefox challenged Internet Explorer dominance while Chrome entrance signaled new competitive dynamics. By
Bethesda Softworks launched Fallout 3 on October 28, 2008, reviving the legendary post-apocalyptic RPG franchise with first-person perspective and real-time combat while
Media Molecule released LittleBigPlanet on October 27, 2008 exclusively for PlayStation 3, introducing innovative user-generated content platformer featuring customizable Sackboy character navigating
Activision launched Guitar Hero World Tour on October 26, 2008, expanding beyond guitar-only gameplay with full band instruments including drums, microphone, and
Digital camera technology advanced through late October 2008 as megapixel increases continued while video recording capabilities expanded consumer expectations beyond still photography.
T-Mobile USA launched the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) on October 22, 2008 introducing first commercial Android-powered smartphone featuring slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-inch
Lionhead Studios launched Fable 2 on October 21, 2008, as Xbox 360 exclusive delivering Peter Molyneux’s ambitious action-RPG sequel with cooperative gameplay,