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A new set of specifications outlined by The Blu-ray Disc Association has paved the way for the standard capacity of discs to reach as much as 128GB. However, unlike the recent spec boost that saw standard disc capacity upped to 33.4GB, the new disc standard will not be compatible with …

Wii added to Stonetripâ??s multiplatform 3D engine license

UK video games retailer Gamestation made a notable and obscure acquisition last week – namely, the immortal souls” of 7,500 of its customers. It’s all to do with the retailer’s latest April Fools joke that saw an additional clause entered into its online terms and conditions. The note stated that …

MP John Swinney looks to the future of games development in Scotland

An existing loophole used to crack the security features of the iPhone has allowed hackers to jailbreak the iPad just hours after Apple’s new tablet device hit the US. Known American iPhone hacker MuscleNerd has, as spotted by TechRadar, already posted videos online that appear to show him running unsigned …

Apple’s former senior director of Northern and Southern Europe John Perkins is to become the new CEO of online retailer Play.com, according to a report from Cue Entertainment. Perkins has been at Apple for eight years, but will take up his new position at Play.com on April 19th. The retailer’s …

Wireless platform specialist Research In Motion launches tech for in-house phone

Two important staff members have left the Call of Duty studio Infinity Ward, following the recent firing of the studio founders by publisher Activision. Lead designer Todd Alderman and software engineer Francesco Gigliotti have now also left the company after a combined involvement of over fifteen years. The circumstances of …

Opposing factions take out rival ads in national newspapers

Playfish dev will speak at York-based indie games event