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Last month Microsoft admitted it needed to step up” on PC. The company said it was guilty of neglecting the platform that made it famous – but it’s okay, it is going to fix it. There’s going to be some new games, an improved service and added investment. But hang …

ShopTo will ramp up its DVD and Blu-ray range after reporting record market share last week. The retailer offers a limited range of movies, but will grow the category in 2011. We aren’t the type of company to rest on our laurels so you can expect further advancements in all …

Warner Bros is taking upcoming MMO adventure LEGO Universe on the road this month. The firm is allowing customers to experience the subscription-based PC game at LEGO Land in Windsor and the LEGO Land Discovery Centre in Manchester. The LEGO Universe sampling ‘lounge’ will also preview the game at consumer …

Codemasters wasn’t the only one celebrating F1 2010’s chart triumph last week. Koch Media, which distributed the game in key European territories, was also celebrating as the racing title recreated its UK chart success across the continent. The game took pole position in the PS3, Xbox 360 and All Formats …

This Friday’s new FPS title Medal of Honor represents not only the return of a much-loved franchise but also a big step forward in Sony’s attempts to curb the recent piracy scare on PS3. Those wanting to play the title will have to update their PS3 to the latest 3.50 …

Following the leak of the news earlier this week, Sony has released the first official information about the upcoming LoveFilm service heading to PS3. Described as the most significant extension to date of LOVEFiLM’s direct-to-TV rollout”, the service will provide both instant streaming rentals over PSN as well as the …

Following news yesterday that GAME has already sold out of its initial Kinect stock allocation and cannot guarantee day one delivery for new pre-orders, two other major UK retailers have stopped taking pre-orders for the device. Amazon.co.uk is asking interested customers to sign up for email notifications regarding availability. An …

Danish block building specialist LEGO has revealed an intriguing alternative to Nintendo’s standard WiiMote – the Play & Build Remote. As is probably obvious, being a LEGO product the twist here is that users are able to build their own accessory. Well, partially at least. The unit comes more or …

Sega has confirmed that its HD remake of cult arcade racer Crazy Taxi will be released in the UK on November 24th. The game will cost 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and 6.29 on PSN. Although essentially the same as the Dreamcast original released in 2000, the new version …

Ever fancied trying your hand at EVE Online but been scared off by having to start from scratch in a game universe that’s been developing for years? If the answer’s yes, then CCP wants to make you an offer. Massively reports that the company will on October 19th release a …