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Microsoft’s XP operating system and Office 2003 software suite have ended their phase of mainstream technical support, meaning that future users of the software will have to pay for it. MCV’s sister site PC Retail has the full story – click here to take a look.

UK publisher Codemasters has named May 22nd as the day it will release its interesting Xbox 360, PS3 and PC shooter Damnation in Europe. The game distances itself from its many competitors by trying to bring to shooting genre to a true 3D gaming arena, with vertically varied environments requiring …

May 3rd cut-off looms for session submissions

The Association of Family Gamers has revealed a brand new website aiming to information and support about safe gaming that families can enjoy together. Familygamer.co.uk promises a jargon free guide arrives with over 600 reviews outlining the suitability of a number of titles, as well as guides and editorials exploring …

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Trip Hawkins, games industry legend and founder of publishing powerhouse EA, has stated that he believes the success of Apple’s iPhone has major platform holders worried. Hawkins is the current chief executive of mobile games developer Digital Chocolate, and has enjoyed great success on Apple’s device. The iPhone is by …

With the PR machine for the still under-wraps Assassin’s Creed 2 visibly cranking up several gears in the last few days, Ubisoft has revealed that protagonist Altair is also heading onto Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. IGN reports that the prequel, which will be published by Gameloft, boasts combat and …

MMO specialist rebrands City of Heroes team

David Reeves has announced his plans to retire from Sony as president of SCEE at the end of the month. He will be replaced by marketing boss and former SCEA man Andrew House. Reeves’ last day will be April 30th, after almost 15 years overseeing and helping build the PlayStation …