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Having pledged to fix the snowballing antenna problem via a firmware update, early reports suggest that the upcoming iOS 4.1 does not eradicate the ‘death grip’ bug that is threatening to bring down Apple’s iPhone empire. MobileCrunch reports that while Apple’s previously announced changes – including signal bars of a …

That was an accident. I need to keep my mouth shut.” That was Tim Schafer’s response when asked this morning at his talk at the Develop Conference about his already famous attack on Bobby Kotick. Yesterday, when asked about the Activision CEO, Schafer stated: His obligation is to his shareholders. …

Still not sure about forking out in excess of 1,500 for a new stereoscopic 3D TV? Well, Sony reckons that playing in 3D will not only enhance your gaming experience but also enhance your chances of winning online. Speaking to Edge, SCEE’s senior development manager for the Worldwide Studios stereoscopic …

The first pictures of Sony’s PlayStation Move hardware bundle have been posted on the US PlayStation blog. The SKU will include a Slim PS3 console, one Dualshock 3 controller, a PlayStation Eye camera and a Move wand controller, as well as a copy of Sports Champions. It will retail for …

Rod Cousens, the CEO of Britsoft publisher Codemasters, has confessed that he’s no fan of DRM and has instead urged the industry to embrace new retail models based on emerging digital infrastructures. I’m not necessarily a fan of DRM measures. I think sometimes they’re almost counter-productive. I can still be …

Develop 2010: 'As soon as we have the money' promises development veteran

Develop 2010: The Monkey Island Legend talks the benefits of a multi-project studio structure

Rockstar cuts down San Diego team for DLC development despite Redemptionâ??s success

Develop 2010: Industry veteran warns of publisher instability, confirms four new projects

There’s no word yet on exactly what will be discussed there, but Apple has called a surprise press conference for tomorrow night at 18:00 BST – and with only one thing on the agenda at camp Apple right now, the speculation about what could be on the cards is reaching …