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A survey from the UK arm of retailer Best Buy has claimed that 48 per cent of Brits still feel that home-based 3D tech is too expensive. TechRadar reports that in addition, just 16 per cent have ever experienced 3D technology in the home, though 70 per cent have had …

Sledgehammer Games has hired a new community manager, who will no doubt be working on the studio’s unannounced Call of Duty project. The new recruit is Guy Beahm, who previously worked as premiere director at Machinima.com. He will now be responsible for developing and managing the online community for any …

Publisher Deep Silver has confirmed that it is to change the Dead Island logo that will appear on the front of the game’s box when it is released later this year. IGN reports that the North American SKU will not feature the zombie hanging from a tree that has been …

Fresh speculation about Grant Theft Auto V has arisen as American actor and comedia Gilbert Gottfried seemingly confirmed the game via Twitter. Gottfried – best known for his unique, high-pitchd voice – posted a tweet claiming he just found out I’m voicing the lead in grand theft auto 5”. The …

Quiz Climber developer picks popular project management and QA solution

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 …