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Apple has as expected tonight revealed the next iteration of its successful iPhone – the iPhone 4S. On the face of it the new handset is identical to the current iPhone 4, but inside there are several important changes designed to give the handset more oomph. Included is Apple’s A5 …

Chair steps up for sequel to the iOS blockbuster; New game features iCloud support; Compatible across a range of iOS handsets

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Microsoft has dated its first DLC for recent release Gears of War 3. Called The Horde Command Pack includes three extra maps for use in the online multiplayer Horde Mode. Also included are four Fortification upgrades, three new MP characters and two new weapon skins. It will cost 800 Microsoft …

Those hoping to pick up a brand new, redesigned iPhone tomorrow look set for a disappointment. Less than three hours ahead of Apple’s official San Francisco iPhone event, TNW claims to have word on precisely what the company has planned. And as has been previously rumoured, the site claims that …

Every publisher is busy shaping up their digital offering. And Ubisoft is no different. In fact, it has been quietly but confidently prepping a beefed up digital offer, last year hiring a dedicated VP for digital games, Chris Early – the former head of Microsoft’s casual games business. His job …

It won’t be a shock to hear that Microsoft has admitted that it has ceased production of Zune hardware. The Zune brand will live on, however, as the face of much of Microsoft’s content sales service. It can still be found, for instance, on the Xbox dashboard as the branding …

UK games retailers are missing a trick by not stocking DVD and Blu-rays, Koch has told MCV. The firm’s words come as GAME and Gamestation announced that it will be selling Blu-ray movies alongside PS3 hardware in around 300 of its stores. DVDs are much more mass market than games, …

Rising Star Games is targeting supermarkets with its next handheld puzzle title, Cradle of Rome 2. The firm says the title is ‘ideal’ for grocers as it appeals to the more casual shopper. Quite simply, Cradle of Rome 2 is your ultimate impulse purchase product,” Rising Star product manager Yen …

Electronic Arts is now within touching distance of becoming the first games company to topple Cityville, the Zynga sensation that holds the record as the most popular Facebook game of all time. According to Appdata, The Sims Social now drawn in 65 million monthly active users (MAUs) – the closest …