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In a brave move, Windows Phone 7 platform holder Microsoft has reached out to hacker George ‘Geohot’ Hotz with the offer of a free handset. Hotz declared on his blog yesterday that he intends to buy a Windows Phone 7 device. In reply, Brandon Watson, an entrepreneur currently working for …

The biggest names in the music industry has thrown its support behind trouble entertainment chain, HMV. In a letter to The Times, the seven biggest names in music – including Universal chairman David Joseph, Sony Music’s Ged Doherty and Warner Music UK chief executive Christian Tattersfield – praised the retailer …

Vancouver studio closes for business following project cancellations

Nintendo, Microsoft, EA and others sign up to San Francisco networking event

Amazon has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in LoveFilm, Europe’s biggest film and game rental firm. The online retail giant – which already held a 42 per cent share in LoveFilm – will finalise the acquisition before the end of March. LoveFilm has been innovating on behalf of movie …

Publishing boss says firms were keen on the workers, but saving a studio wasn't worth the money

Develop Legend Award winner to receive new honour

Nintendo held special preview events for the highly anticipated 3DS in Amsterdam and New York today, detailing the company’s Western launch plans for the 3DS. The handheld will be released in the UK on March 25th, with the US launch following two days later. Up to 30 games are expected …

GAME is already getting excited about the UK launch of Nintendo’s 3DS. The retailer was one of many that attended today’s preview event in Amsterdam for the new handheld, which Nintendo announced would be released throughout Europe on March 25th. At GAME, our customers are already excited about the Nintendo …

Konami has announced a raft of new additions for PES 2011 3D including a Street Pass wi-fi mode. 3DS owners will be able to play against each other wirelessly in multiplayer matches. They can also automatically compare Master League data with others using Nintendo 3DS’ Spot Pass technology. The user …