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Apple’s App Store now displays in-app purchase warnings in its search results. Following the iOS 7.1 update, a message appears next to the game’s title to state it "offers in-app purchases". Previously this text had only been displayed on the app page. The intensifying focus on free-to-play and in-app purchases …

Sales of computers pre-installed with Windows 7 are to end in October this year. Microsoft’s lifecycle fact sheetwas recently updated to state that computers pre-installed with the Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate versions of the operating system would be halted on October 31st 2014. Windows 7 Professional is yet …

We speak to the developers behind Rust, Starbound and Maia about a new way to develop games

Konami has offered an extra incentive for PS3 owners to pre-order the digital version of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. As detailed on the PlayStation Blog, European consumers who pre-order the game on PSN will receive a free digital copy of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD. Note the …

Intel Developer Blog: A look at the potential enhancements the Dolby Audio API offers developers

Maplin UK is offering Microsoft’s Xbox One console for the same price at Sony’s PS4 – 349.99. When the Xbox One launched in November it had a price tag of 429, but a number of cuts have been introduced in recent weeks. However, Maplin’s deal is the first time it …

With more than 400 sessions to choose from, we've highlighted the must-see talks on offer at next week's event

Blizzard’s popular digital card game Hearthsone: Heroes of Warcraft has exited beta. The free-to-play title is now available across PC and Mac, whilst an iPad edition will launch soon. Blizzard has also revealed iPhone, Android and Windows tablet versions of Hearthstone are currently in development and will receive a future …

Having been unplayable for a period overnight on Xbox Live, now the PC version of Titanfall is experiencing issues. Many users are reportedly experiencing a code 503” disconnection error message when trying to play. Titanfall is currently experiencing connection problems, which means you may not be able to connect to …

Mario will be adorning McDonalds’ Happy Meal boxes in the UK later this month. As discovered in February, the partnership kicks off on March 19th and will be called The Run, Jump and Power-Up with Super Mario promotion. A McDonald’s produced in-store ad run will stretch until April 29th. One …