Touted as a revolutionary way to extend the gaming experience, amBX has undergone a radical makeover. The technology has been spun out from Philips Research in the form of a new standalone company, amBX Ltd, paving the way for all hardware manufacturers to start adding its functionality.

Hugely popular US series The Simpsons went head-to-head with almost equally popular vendor Apple last night, as the former ridiculed the latter in a show aired last night. For the full story head over to MCV’s online sister-site PC Retail.

The credit crunch has already taken its toll on many sectors. From the automotive industry to manufacturing and retailing, the companies that were once the cornerstones of the British economy are suffering some of the country’s biggest losses. It seems that no one is immune to the global meltdown, which …

Speaking to Spanish newspaper Il Finaciero James Armstrong, Sony’s chief executive in southern Europe, has revealed that Gran Turismo 5 will be released in Christmas 2009 release date in Europe. The news, translated by Gran Turismo fansite GTPlanet, would suggest a late summer 2009 release in Japan, with the US …

Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis is reportedly among a number of potential buyers ready to buy chunks of Woolworths. Several meetings have taken place between interested parties and Woolworths’ administrators, Deloitte, since the retailer went into administration last week. Pahpitis is thought to be interested in a number of Woolworths’ …

Developer and publisher Rockstar has confirmed that it intends to use the controversial DRM software SecuROM on the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto IV. EA is currently facing legal action in the US concerning its decision to use SecuROM on its PC products. The move followed a prolonged …

It’s the season to be jolly and retail is celebrating by baring its teeth and slashing prices on games hardware – and Asda is leading the way with a 23 discount on Nintendo’s Wii. Making good on its pledge to offer customers sizable savings in the run up to Christmas, …

Sony has confirmed that forthcoming PlayStation 3 title SOCOM: Confrontation will be available in UK and the rest of Europe early next year, despite retail indications that the game will be available before Christmas. The much anticipated third person shooter will feature 32 online multiplayer and will be bundled with …

A new listing on the website of US games retailer GameStop suggests that Rockstar is to release a boxed retail version of the upcoming Xbox 360 downloadable content pack entitled Lost and Damned. The entry claims the bundle will contain a two-sided poster and Xbox Live Marketplace card that contains …

What has been the key to your recent success in Europe?CL: EMEA remains our most critical worldwide geography to achieve the global success we want. We’ve made heavy investments in terms of people and marketing in the region. We’ve put a lot more weight behind our media – our fingerprints …