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Microsoft’s annual firmware update for its Xbox 360 console will be rolled out on August 11th, according to reports from Joystiq. Firmware is the term for embedded software that controls the innards of a device – in the same way that Windows dictates how your PC organises and runs itself, …

Sony has announced Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be released in the US on October 13th. The upcoming PS3 hit is expected to arrive in Europe a few days later, most likely October 17th. Several US retailers have gained the rights to exclusive pre-order incentives. Amazon.com is offering consumers an …

Microsoft's developer account managers pledge respect to muliformat releases

The Master League remains arguably the chief feather in Pro Evolution Soccer’s cap, and Konami hopes to grab a bigger share of the 2009 market with a raft of ML changes that looks et to improve upon the already brilliant formula.

 The Master League is now split into three sections …

The long-rumoured World of Warcraft movie is real – and furthermore, developer Blizzard and co-producers Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros have hired the services of Evil Dead and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi.

 Charles Roven, the producer behind cinema blockbuster The Dark Knight and sci-fi classic Twelve Monkeys, will also be …

Keynote sees production director joins Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce

Emergentâ??s LightSpeed platform incorporates the XaitEngine to provide â??all the tools you needâ??



Xboxâ??s new European developer account manager team in focus

Sega has lifted the lid on a brand new instalment to its popular Monkey Ball franchise – brand new Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll.

 More or less nothing is known of the game as of yet, though the publisher promises fresh information the coming weeks. We do …

Rob Bridgett talks Swordfishâ??s curious collaborationâ?¦