Lets just get right down to it.  The next version of Windows Phone, version 8 or codename “Apollo”, is going to be HUGE.  With it comes features that bring it into direct competition with both Android and iOS, and in some cases, beats them.  Check out the feature list below that has leaked thanks to PocketNow.

• Skype integration right into the dialler
• NFC support with beam-like file transfers and Wallet-like payments
• Multi-core processor support
• Support for four newer (and presumably higher) screen resolutions
• Removable storage (microSD) support
• Shared kernel components with Windows 8, enabling easy app portability
• Sync support deeply integrated into Windows 8 rather than Zune
• Skydrive-based cloud syncing of Music similar to Google Music
• Better camera interface for app developers to build on
• DataSmart for smart control and management of data usage
• Opera Mini-like server-side compression in Internet Explorer 10 for reducing data usage
• 128-bit Native BitLocker encryption

Gamestop hit us up late last night with some surprise codes that I think some of you would love to take advantage of.  Click the link below for the coupon you want to use.  Its that easy!  Hurry as these coupons will not last forever.

Save $5 off purchases of $59.99 or more. Some exclusions apply. Use code: BAYSIDE

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Save $10 on Star Wars the Old Republic 3 at GameStop.

Save $20 on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 at GameStop.com

We have been teasing this for a little while now on our social networks (which can be found HERE HERE and HERE), so its time to stop teasing and time to do what could be our best giveaway yet!  This is a HUGE chance to win Sony’s latest PS portable, the PSP Vita, as soon as its released.  Hit the break for all the rules and details. (more…)

How about a pretty big rumor to start off your Monday?  Epic Games, the folks behind the very successful Gears of War trilogy, also license one of the most popular game engines that many other developers use.  The Unreal Engine 3 is the engine that powers many many games, such as the Bioshock series.  Unreal Engine 3, from its infancy, looked great and since than it has grown and developed pretty much as far as it will go.

The next phase for Epic is of course the Unreal Engine 4, and thanks to two anonymous emails, both within the same weekend, we are thinking this could be real.  Both sources are telling us that Epic plans on taking the lid off of UE4, along with possibly some game footage, at E3 this year.  Epic has already said that UE4 will only be used on next generation consoles and hardware, so the possibility of Microsoft announcing the next Xbox is starting to become more and more real.

I for one am crazy super excited to see what happens at E3 this year.

Thanks A and A!

I’m going to start a new weekly app article, showcasing one app each week and why I like it.  What would be the best app to start with?  How about the GF app of course!  Our own app is very simple, seeing as we are a blog and all.  It lets you check out the latest posts that are on the site, you can search for a specific keyword, and even view popular topics and tags.

What if you have an awesome tip to give us, or maybe you heard a cool rumor?  There is even a report button that you can use to let us know if your tip!  Please grab the app in both the iPhone App Store and the Android App Market.  Make sure you rate and comment us so we know how to improve upon an already awesome app.

Did you download the app recently?  Have it for a while?  Comment below and let us know what you think!

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Our awesome editor in chief gave me access to our tip line email and over the past few weeks some of you have sent in some really funny gamertags that you want in our weekly poll.  We havent done this in a while so here it goes!  Vote in this weekends best gamertag poll!

One of the best parts about being a fan and follow GF on your social networks (see the sidebar for social network info) is when we get some exclusive coupons from big name companies we pass them on to you folks immediately.  Today, Gamestop.com gave us a heads up on some awesome coupon savings, that if you are looking to buy any games, you should absolutely take advantage of some potential savings.

• Save 10% off purchases of in-stock merchandise totaling $79.99 or more. Use Code HAWTD.
• Save $15 when you purchase 2 new in-stock games priced $59.99 or more. Use code: TEBO.
• $20 Off Skylanders Skyro’s Adventure Starter Pack at GameStop.com
• Save up to $48 on GameStop Refurbished iPhone ® 3G and 3GS.
• $10 off Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 at GameStop.com
• $30 off Assassins Creed Revelations at GameStop.com

With the latest Xbox 360 dashboard comes cloud storage, something many Xboxer’s (Yes I just made that up) are glad to see.  If you have more than one Xbox 360 console or you want to play games at a friend’s house, you can store your saved games in the cloud (on the Xbox LIVE servers).  Because your saved game is stored in the cloud, you can continue playing a game on a different console, right from where you left off.  We have the entire step by step tutorial, including a short FAQ, after the break.

Note Your Xbox LIVE profile does need to be on multiple consoles. For information on how to download your Xbox LIVE profile to another console, please see Download, move, or delete your Xbox LIVE profile. (more…)

Rumors of RIMM looking to get bought have been going on for months, if not even longer in private within the company.  Everyone knows they are in trouble.  With a failed BlackBerry OS 7 device launch and lineup to the Playbook having all sorts of fail, lined up with the news that its likely only one BlackBerry 10 device at some point in the future, whenever that may be, put them in the “high risk factor” for investors.

We ask you guys and gals, do you think that RIM will be sold off, either partially or fully this year?