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Microsoft’s 2010 launch slate includes an array of technology spanning a wide selection of sectors, but speaking to a gathering of tech execs in Colombia earlier this week CEO Steve Ballmer singled out Natal as the most important release of the year. Perhaps for me the most exciting product we’ll …

Consumers could get up to 150 the asking price of a new Sony HDTV thanks to a brand new ‘scrappage scheme’ that has been announced by the tech giant and PlayStation platform holder. The scheme begins tomorrow (April 29th) and will run until the last day of the World Cup …

The search engine goliath buys LabPixies

As part of Square Enix’s continued focus on titles and content suited to Western markets, the company has announced a brand new publishing label under which it will market such titles in Japan. Called ‘Square Enix Extreme Edges’, the branding will be used on titles such as Kane & Lynch …

The hype campaign for Halo Reach got turned up a notch with last night’s debut of cinematic movie short Birth of a Spartan – and you can watch it right here. Later today Microsoft will debut the full two minutes and 30 seconds version of the short movie on Xbox …

Frontier Developments founder weighs in on the issue of declining industry entrants

David Coghlan set to replace David Oâ??Meara in June

Doublefine boss to speak at Brighton event in July

Early bird bookers can now save over £500 on tables and 25 per cent on seats

It has been confirmed that the CEO and president of Activision Publishing Mike Griffith resigned from both of his roles on April 23rd. The exec, however, will continue to serve as vice chairman of Activision Blizzard. This role sees him take an active part in board and internal strategy meetings. …