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The ongoing string of patent disputes between tech giant Apple and Korean electronics firm Samsung could be entering its most dangerous phase yet. The Guardian reports that Samsung is attempting to ban the sale of iPhone 4S after claiming that it breaches a patent relating to wireless technology. The pair …
Read More »Anonymous says it will ‘erase New York Stock Exchange’ from the net
Next Monday will be, in the words of a suitably anonymous video released by hacking group Anonymous, a day that will never, ever be forgotten”. That’s because on Monday Anonymous will erase the New York Stock Exchange” from the internet as part of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street protests in …
Read More »Payday: The Heist delayed until later this month
Having missed its proposed release date yesterday (October 4th), Sony Online Entertainment has officially confirmed that Payday: The Heist has been delayed. The game – which has been described as Left 4 Dead but with the zombies swapped for a bank heist – is a PS3 and PC exclusive. SOEand …
Read More »THQ opens online store
Publisher THQ has opened an online store on its official website. The portal sells both boxed console releases and downloadable titles for PC. Note, however, the somewhat pricey postage charges applied to the former. For instance, a copy of WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 costs 18.71 but upon ordering British …
Read More »PSN Import Section now open for business
Sony has officially launched its brand new Import Section on the PlayStation Network. It will use the portal to release titles that we never originally published in Europe, starting with RPG Arc the Lad, shooter Cho Aniki and Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special. All three games retain their original form …
Read More »Infinity Blade II shows off iPhone 4S power
Epic Games today took stage at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters to reveal Infinity Blade 2, a full sequel to the iOS blockbuster. In development at Epic Games subsidiary Chair, which built the original Infinity Blade, the game will take full advantage of Apple’s new smartphone. The game is scheduled to launch …
Read More »A game changer – Unreal Engine 3 now runs in Flash
Forget everything you’re reading about Apple’s new iPhone technology – the most impressive development for games in the last 24 hours is this: Unreal Engine 3 now runs in Flash. Unveiled by Epic Games Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Technical Director Tim Sweeney during a keynote at Adobe’s MAX 2011event, …
Read More »1 week, 3.2m sales – FIFA 12 is a hit
FIFA 12 was released just last week (September 30th) and already the game has achieved total worldwide sales of 3.2m units, according to internal EA estimates. That makes it the biggest ever launch in the history of EA Sports and represents a staggering 23 per cent year-on-year improvement. It was …
Read More »iPhone 4S announced, hits UK October 14th
Apple has as expected tonight revealed the next iteration of its successful iPhone – the iPhone 4S. On the face of it the new handset is identical to the current iPhone 4, but inside there are several important changes designed to give the handset more oomph. Included is Apple’s A5 …
Read More »Release date for first Gears of War 3 DLC
Microsoft has dated its first DLC for recent release Gears of War 3. Called The Horde Command Pack includes three extra maps for use in the online multiplayer Horde Mode. Also included are four Fortification upgrades, three new MP characters and two new weapon skins. It will cost 800 Microsoft …
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