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Read More »Retailers discount Vita in Japan
Following lower than expected week two sales of Sony’s PlayStation Vita in Japan, some retailers have reportedly discounted the device in an effort to stimulate sales. The more expensive 3G Vita model, in particular, is said to be selling in very low numbers. GamesRadar reports that some retailers have now …
Read More »What is SOPA?
Introduced in October last year, the Stop Online Piracy Act seeks to empower both the US Government and copyright holders with the power to shut down sites that illegally share copyrighted material. If put into law, companies will be able to apply for a court order against any website accused …
Read More »ESA reaffirms SOPA support
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has reiterated its uncategorical support for America’s controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). If implemented, SOPA will allow both the US government and copyright holders to apply for court orders to close down or block access to websites deemed to be hosting copyrighted content. However, …
Read More »ESA stands by SOPA as tensions mount
Industry body 'mindful of concerns'
Read More »Record app sales during Christmas bonanza
More than 1 billion apps downloaded in a week, says research firm Flurry
Read More »Metal Gear Solid themed 3DS confirmed by Kojima
A special Metal Gear Solid-themed 3DS console will be released alongside Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater next year. The rumours were confirmed by none other than MGS creator Hideo Kojima himself, who released an image of the device on Twitter. The unit features an embossed snakeskin cover. However, it’s …
Read More »Hackers bully Sony over SOPA stance
Anonymous group 'targets personal data of company executives'
Read More »Super Meat Boy surpasses one million sales
Hit Indie platformer goes platinum
Read More »Siri demo unit abuses child in Tesco
A 12-year-old boy’s mother failed to see the funny side when Siri running on a demo model iPhone delivered a torrent of abuse in response to a questionaccording to a report. The Sun reported that 12-year-old Charlie Le Quesne was trying out an iPhone 4S when it told him to"shut …
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