| Firefox Users Migrating to Google Chrome Posted: 18 Aug 2013 02:26 PM PDT 
Net Applications data show trends in users changing browsers Are you a faithful Firefox or Google Chrome user? It appears a good portion of Firefox users are jumping ship to join the Google Chrome bandwagon. Statistics from Net Applications show (via PCWorld) a sharp decline in Firefox usage, with a rise in users flocking to Google Chrome during June and July. According to the data, by the end of July Firefox claimed an 18.3 percent share of all desktop browsers, which denoted an 11 percent decline over the past two months. Conversely, Google Chrome's user share stood at 17.8 percent, which was up 2 points since May. Which camp do you prefer? Are you going to switch browsers like the data suggests or are you happy where you are? |
| Humble Origin Bundle Raises Over $5 Million Posted: 18 Aug 2013 12:54 PM PDT  Contribute to the Humble Origin Bundle for a bushel of hit games
The Humble Bundles are extremely popular, offering a massive selection of hot indie games or esteemed classics for a price you just can't beat. What's more, the entire project is about raising money for charity. The most recent Humble Origin Bundle managed to raise a whopping $5 million, reaching more than one million people. Now that's some serious giving. The bundle, launched on Wednesday, featured a cornucopia of popular EA games like Mirror's Edge, Crysis 2: Maximum Edition, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box, Medal of Honor, Dead Space, and Dead Space 3. If you pay more than the average, which is currently $4.82, you also unlock Battlefield 3 as well as The Sims 3, including two DLC packs. Normally you'd be paying around $215, but as you name your own price (starting with a dollar), you're getting a heck of a deal here. 
Proceeds are being donated to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, the American Red Cross, the Human Rights Campaign, Watsi, and the American Cancer Society. You can divvy up your contributions how you wish amongst the charities, and then tear into some awesome games. If you haven't yet snagged this deal, head on over to the official page to get your game on for a few great causes. |
| Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Releasing September 10th on Steam, GOG Posted: 18 Aug 2013 11:58 AM PDT 
The next chapter in Lovecraftian horror arrives this September Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, the follow-up to the horrifying Amnesia: The Dark Descent, will be slithering its way to a September 10th release date. The porcine machination, via PC Gamer, will be releasing on both Steam and GOG for interested parties for $20, but if you decide to take the plunge early, you can pick it up for 20% off the price, relishing in some expertly-paced horror for only $15.99. Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a decadent exercise in all things terrifying, and though A Machine for Pigs is not a direct sequel, Frictional Games and The Chinese Room have intoduced some fresh new content to keep us horror hounds happy. Look for a quick hit on Amnesia: The Dark Descent in an upcoming feature here at Maximum PC, and let us know what your favorite frights are as far as PC gaming goes. 
If you think you're brave enough, you can go ahead and preorder at Steam or GOG. |
| Mad Catz Introducing Tritton Pro+ Gaming Headset Posted: 18 Aug 2013 11:02 AM PDT  Pro+ model offers 3D directional audio, removable microphone, and more
Last week Mad Catz introduced the Kunai PC headset, aimed at gamers on a budget. Now, Mad Catz is shipping the Tritton Pro+ headset, a considerably less value-priced model for users who want to give their gaming time a little more oomph. Both the Kunai and Pro+ headsets debuted at E3 2013 back in June, to a "warm reception" with showgoers, according to Darren Richardson, President and CEO. The Kunai headset passed on bells and whistles and heaped on the visual charm, but the Pro+ packs in quite a few features. 
For $129.99, the headset features four separate Neodymium drivers in each earcup, an in-line volume controller, adjustable headrail, and a 12-foot cable to keep things organized. Selectable Voice Monitoring allows users to hear other players through the headset, and the microphone itself is removable.
With 30 mm front and rear drivers, a 23 mm center driver, and a 40 mm subwoofer, the Pro+ looks to make an impression with the more hardcore crowd. If you're in the market for a headset, now might be a good time to check out the Tritton line -- that is, if you don't already have a favorite. Check it out at Amazon if you're thinking about purchasing one. |
