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Apple confirmed today that its new tablet device, the iPad, will be compatible with iPhone games without the need for modification. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new device at a special one-off event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, California. The iPad is …

How does the iPad measure up against other mobile platforms?

Tabletâ??s pixel doubling allows full-screen compatibility

Apple has put an end to six months of intense speculation in confirming today its newest device, the iPad. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new device at a special one-off event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, California. As expected, the device is …

Games a key part of the battleplan for new touchscreen device

Ubisoft has further clarified its intentions to employ an always-on” internet connection policy in some of its future PC releases. The publisher’s plans have evoked a strong reaction from PC users – as is demonstrated in the comments on MCV’s earlier story – with many fearing that they will be …

Maybe, and Black Rock has the problem in its sights

Civilization creator to discuss the 'psychology of game design' at global gathering

The digital aspirations of publisher EA have received another boost with the release of a brand new free-to-play browser title based on the legendary MMO IP Ultima Online. Lord of Ultima, however, does not follow in the adventure footsteps of its predecessors. Instead, the game – which is currently in …

News for developers to follow the imminent iTablet announcement