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Time has officially been called on the glossy version of the Xbox 360 console. Until now, high-capacity Xbox 360 SKUs sported a glossy finish while the entry-level 4GB model instead carried a matte look. Earlier this month it was announced the some 250GB models would also be going matte. Now …

One of Xbox 360’s big Christmas hits this year will come with stereoscopic 3D support out of the box. Developer Epic has confirmed the feature for September 20th release Gears of War 3. "We asked, could we do it?" executive producer Rod Fergusson told Eurogamer. It felt like something we …

MCV speaks to Min-Liang Tan, CEO and Creative Director of peripherals specialist Razer, about the company’s newest products Tell us about the Razer Mouse Bungee. Why update this accessory? The Mouse Bungee was a very handy gaming accessory 15 years ago and still is. Many gaming mice are still wired …

Android creator Google has announced the acquisition of smartphone manufacturer Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn. That’s a premium of 63 per cent over the company’s closing share price last week. The move gives Google direct access to smartphone manufacturing and more immediate control over the design and production of future Android …

The developer behind recent THQ success UFC Trainer on Xbox 360 has dished out an astonishing attack on both Sony’s PlayStation Vita and Nintendo’s 3DS. "If people aren’t willing to pay $249 for a Nintendo 3DS why would they pay $299 for Vita?” Heavy Iron Studio’s Lyle Hall told Games …

Get out and enjoy that sun now because in a few weeks time there’s going to be a big reason to stay indoors. Publisher Sega and developer Sports Interactive have at last officially announced Football Manager 2012, which will be out on PC and Mac before Christmas. This time around …

Android creator bags smartphone firm for $12.5bn

Dare to be Digital winner says the contest 'has made me realise I have the ability as an artist and as a leader to deliver'

The London Evening Standard may have seen fit to revoke claims that gaming was a partial cause for last week’s UK riots, but the same can’t be said for Noel Gallagher. The former Oasis star and now solo performer has told NME that violent games and TV are the main …

Challenged retailers would do well to learn from one of the High Street’s success stories, Apple, says the new head of EA Sports. In an interview with MCV, Andrew Wilson – EA Sports former studios head, last week promoted to president of the label – said not enough games retailers …