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There’s no denying that Sony’s first party software line-up for PS3 in 2011 is extremely impressive, but despite this analyst Michael Pachter believes the console will struggle to close the gap on Xbox 360 in 2011 in the US. "It’s really hard to argue that console sales are tied to …

16 years after it was written, original spec for 'Race'n'Chase' is released by programmer Mike Daily

As many had expected, Apple is suing retailer Amazon.com over its use of the term ‘App Store’ to describe its new Android digital app portal. Bloomberg reports that Apple is seeking both to prevent the use of the term and for unspecified damages. The complaint was filed on March 18th. …

The UK launch of Apple’s iPad 2 will be delayed on Friday due to an error in shipping the device to its UK stores. Although Apple has denied rumours of a delay, insisting that the website says 25 March and that’s when it’ll be”, it would seem that any Apple …

HMV has recruited Ewan Pinder as head of technology. Pinder joins from Comet where he was head of merchandising and store development. He boasts over 20 years experience in the electricals industry. Pinder will report to commercial director Gary Warren and head up of a team consisting of technology manager …

Online retail giant Play.com has suffered an unspecified security failure that has lead to the loss of some customer information including names and email addresses. Fortunately, it looks as if bank account and credit card data was not part of the breach. "We are emailing all our customers to let …

Publisher 2K Sports has attempted to halt the distribution of a Top Spin 4 ad that was never actually aired to the public. The spot features US tennis legend Serena Williams. What sets it part, however, is its rather risque approach to marketing the game. Dubbing Serena "the world’s sexiest …

A look at Unreal Engine 3's support for a new wave of mobile gaming

South Korean gaming giant bolsters Lucky Train studio's investment total

Former Sumo Digital man assumes senior studio director role at acclaimed UK developer