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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

Another potential name for the coming console touted

Microsoft’s Illumiroom technology could be one of the platform holder’s key drivers behind its new Xbox. As MCV reported in January following the tech’s unveiling at CES, Illumiroom uses a system that harks back to the old Philips amBX tech, but evolves it far beyond anything seen before. A projector …

Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog brings you an interactive introduction to HTML5