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Range of improvements to Windows edition of the tech

MCV is now available as part of Apple’s Newsstand service, offering free access to an enhanced digital edition of the magazine every week, sponsored by Shorewood Blueprint. If you don’t already have the existing MCV iPad app installed on your device, simply click here to download the newly-released Newsstand version …

Original project director Paul Ranson heading development on Prince of the YolkFolk remake

Active anti-games campaigner and Labour MP Keith Vaz has raised his fourth early day motion aimed at quelling the effect of violent games, this time targeting Activision’s Modern Warfare 3. And just like those that have gone before, it’s totally without substance. This House is deeply concerned about the recently …

Xbox 360 owners can download a new-look dashboard update next month adding cloud storage and voice and gesture controls. The free download will go live on December 6th which will let users scroll through on-screen menus using the Kinect motion accessory. It will also include cloud storage for game saves …

Apple UK has today started publishing weekly charts detailing the most popular apps on its iOS platforms. It is producing four weekly charts: iPhone paid apps, iPhone free apps, iPad paid apps and iPad free apps. Each chart is a top ten, published every Wednesday – it names the app …

Ubisoft Reflections execs to lead mobile games group; Newcastle division formed

The latest IMRG-Hitwise listings claim that Apple has grown to become the second most popular online retailer in the UK. In the process it knocks Argos down to number three for the first time ever. Online behemoth Amazon UK retains its usual No.1 position, of course. The tech world mourned …

Legal action has been launched against retailer GameStop in the US concerning its use of mandatory security checks on employees. The company routinely checks employees before any breaks or after their shifts. However, many are apparently unhappy that these checks take place outside of their contracted hours and the failure …