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Apple’s original iPhone of 2007 is to become obsolete in June, according to internal info. The documentation, picked up by9to5mac.com, shows the headset manufacturer will classify the original iPhone as ‘obsolete’ everywhere, except the US, from June 11th – this applies to all Apple products that were discontinued more than …

Eve-themed shooter Dust 514 finally has a release date on PS3. The CCP Games title will be available to download for free on May 14th. It will be supported by microtransactions, although its most alluring feature is undoubtedly its integration with PC MMO behemoth EVE Online. Reaching this point has …

No further technical support from Apple for its pioneering smartphone

A consumer is taking Sega and Gearbox to court over claims that the pair mislead the buying public. Of course, Sega has previously admitted that trailers for the game did not accurately reflect the final content” of the release after being taken to task by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority. …

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms kicks off with Amiqus. Amiqus Sector:RecruitmentYear Established: 2000Number of employees: 20Address:101 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YFPhone number:01925 839700 Key contacts:Liz Prince – liz.prince@amiqus.comStig Stand – stig.strand@amiqus.comSimon Pittam – simon.pittam@amiqus.comMeg Daintith – meg.daintith@amiqus.comPeter Leonard – Peter.Leonard@amiqus.com Website:www.amiqus.comEmail: hello@amiqus.comTwitter:@weareamiqusLinkedIn:Click …

Ubisoft's open world hacking game hits the UK on November 22nd

Reimbursements offered, with Ninja Royal and Infinity Blade Cross among the casualties

The global phenomenon that isMoshi Monsterscelebrates its fifth year with 80m registered users and $250m total gross retail sales. Moshi Monstersis an online platform where children can create and nurture virtual pets and make their way around Monstro City to play games and communicate with friends in a safe environment. …

A possible name for the new Xbox is currently doing the rounds online. Fusible reports that Microsoft has been named as the owner of a host of URLs relating to the Xbox Fusion brand. As well as owning the XboxFusion.com address it also claims ownership of a host of other …

iPhone maker thought to be sourcing extra cash to satisfy shareholders