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Microsoft has issued its most blatant dismissal yet of high-capacity disc technology Blu-ray, seemingly ending all talk of its possible inclusion in future versions of the Xbox 360. When asked if the inclusion of just DVD technology and not Blu-ray in Xbox 360 could potentially lessen the console’s lifespan, director …

New title built around Microsoftâ??s web-focused development framework

Last chance to take advantage of reduced delegate price for London Games Conference on November 4th

It’s perhaps the most famous high-score rivalry in the world of video games and it shows no sign of letting up. High score tracker Twin Galaxies has officially confirmed that Steve Wiebe has once again reclaimed the World Record for Nintendo’s arcade classic Donkey Kong, beating fierce rival Billy Mitchell …

Batman director continues Hollywoodâ??s game push

Tomorrow, September 23rd, is the last day of the special Early Bird delegate rate of 229 for the London Games Conference. Taking place at BAFTA, Piccadilly, on Thursday, November 4th, the event features a series of keynotes and panel sessions based around the theme of ‘Survival and Profit in a …

Digital distribution release ruled out; DRM solution considered

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light arrives on PSN and Steam on September 28th. The digital-only game – which was released on Xbox Live last month – will also get five DLC packs from October to December. These will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The first …

Users of Xbox Live are being offered the chance to vote for what content gets the online discount treatment in the Xbox Live Arcade Deal of the Week. Any users in the UK, US and Canada who sign in to Xbox Live should head over to the Spotlight channel for …

Prime Minister â??adoresâ?? iPhone title Angry Birds, but does he love the industry behind it?