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Epson announces Stylus SX200 and SX400 printers
Printer and scanner for all-in-one versatility 20 May 2008 11:06 GMT TweetEpson have announced two new stylish all-in-one printers, which include lots of handy features that should make them a pretty good choice for home photo printing.
The Stylus SX200 and SX400 feature individual ink cartridges which means you... -
Age of Conan breaks pre-order record for PC games
And the limited edition sells out already 19 May 2008 18:49 GMT TweetFuncom has announced that the Collector's Edition of Age of Conan is now completely sold out in all markets, and believes it has smashed the record for pre-order of a PC game.
Despite the fact that the game isn't released until 23 May (20... -
Travel Photographer of the Year 2008 competition launched
Win an Everest Skydive Expedition and more... 19 May 2008 17:34 GMT TweetThe Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2008 competition is underway and looking for entries from amateur and professional photographers worldwide.
Launched in 2003, the competition is now one of the most recognised in the world, receiving... -
Voting is open for the Golden Joystick Awards
Top gaming awards enters 26th year 19 May 2008 17:03 GMT TweetVoting has begun for the 26th annual Golden Joystick Awards.
This year the awards are split into 15 categories, and will show which games had you glued to your controllers this year.
Voted for entirely by gamers, you can go over... -
EA extends Take-Two offer, Take-Two still not interested
16 June is the new deadline 19 May 2008 16:31 GMT TweetEA has extended its offer to buy GTA developer, Take-Two, by 4 weeks, meaning it will now run until 16 June.
The company had offered $2 billion for the developers, but the bid expired on 16 May, with only 8% of shareholders tendering their... -
DJ Green Lantern releases GTA IV album
Available for digital download from 20 May 19 May 2008 15:21 GMT TweetGTA publisher Rockstar has joined forces with DJ Green Lantern to release a downloadable album of songs from and inspired by GTA IV.
The collection is called Liberty City Invasion: Music From and Inspired by Grand Theft Auto IV, and will... -
Final Fantasy Tactics for DS gets June release
A new twist in the series 19 May 2008 14:37 GMT TweetSquare Enix have announced a date for the new Final Fantasy game heading exclusively for the DS.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift will be released across PAL territories on 27 June.
The new game is set to turn your... -
1000 free Xbox Live points with pre-orders of Ninja Gaiden II
Save them up for the GTA downloadable content 19 May 2008 13:36 GMT TweetIf you're going to be heading to the shops on 6 June to pick up a copy of Ninja Gaiden II for Xbox 360, then HMV are running a pre-order incentive that might well tickle your fancy.
Pre-order a copy with HMV and you'll get 1000 Xbox Live... -
Nintendo apologises for Wii Fit "fat" comment
Admits the game may not be suitable for younger children 19 May 2008 12:56 GMT TweetNintendo has apologised for offending anyone with its Wii Fit product, after the software came under fire for an incident where a young girl was dubbed "fat".
The problems started on an online forum where a family member of the girl involved... -
PS3 to incorporate YouTube functionality
Record and upload your best gaming moments 19 May 2008 12:02 GMT TweetDevelopers will now be able to integrate YouTube functionality into upcoming or existing games for PlayStation 3.
Back in March, YouTube launched its new APIs and Tools with a goal of making YouTube an open video services platform, available... -
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia details and screenshots released
Drac's back 19 May 2008 10:46 GMT TweetNew details about the recently-announced Castlevania game for DS have been released.
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is the third in the series for the DS, following on from the rather cheerily-named, Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin. -
Konami announces Rock Revolution in production
Complete with drum and guitar peripherals 16 May 2008 17:50 GMT TweetAs Electronic Arts gears up for the release of Rock Band on 23 May, Konami has revealed that it is also planning its own music game, that will come complete with guitar peripheral and "realistic" drum kit.
The game will be called Rock Revolution,... -
Hasbro Family Game Night brings retro board games to the virtual world
Take it back to the old school... 16 May 2008 17:01 GMT TweetYou can't beat some of the retro favourite boardgames for a bit of nostalgia, and now Electronic Arts has brought them into the virtual world with Hasbro Family Game Night.
With a host none other than Mr. Potato Head, you can enjoy Battleship,... -
Battle of the Bands set for May Wii release
Will you be the last band standing? 16 May 2008 16:31 GMT TweetA new music-based game is coming to the Wii, but there's no singing or dancing around required. Good news for a lot of you, we're sure.
Battle of the Bands is a music rhythm game that is exclusive to Nintendo Wii.
Set in a ficticious... -
PlayStation 3 is top in the teen market
But the girls prefer the Wii 16 May 2008 16:04 GMT TweetA recent survey has highlighted PlayStation 3 as the console of choice in the teen market.
In the Global Youth Survey, conducted by Habbo, 69% of the 58,486 teens between 11 and 18 referred to the PS3 as "great" or "good".
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Sony announces firmware update for PS3
Fixes "instability" of some PS3 titles, but not GTA IV 16 May 2008 15:39 GMT TweetSony has announced that firmware update version 2.35 is on its way for PlayStation 3, but that it only contains minor bug fixes.
On the official Sony blog Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network Operations, wrote: "I just wanted to give... -
New Two Pilots photo correction software released
As Plug-in or standalone software - your choice 16 May 2008 14:47 GMT TweetTwo Pilots have released new versions of their digital photo correction software.
Beauty Pilot, MakeUp Pilot, Pet Eye Pilot, Retouch Pilot, and Wire Pilot have all been updated and re-released. You can now install each of them as a plug-in into... -
Ricoh releases GR Digital II firmware update 2.03
The second in 2 weeks 16 May 2008 13:46 GMT TweetJust a couple of weeks after releasing firmware update version 2.02 for the GR Digital II, Ricoh have announced a new update to correct another bug that's cropped up.
Version 2.03 will fix the problem whereby the camera will not recognise these... -
Do violent games reduce aggression?
New report suggests success of games linked to drop in crime 16 May 2008 13:32 GMT TweetNew research suggests that, contrary to popular (media) opinion, violent attacks have actually declined as gaming popularity has increased.
A report in the International Journal of Liability and Scientific Enquiry has said that the success... -
Microsoft says no new Xbox 360s in 2009
Spokeperson squashes the rumours 16 May 2008 13:06 GMT TweetIt seems that the rumour about a slimmed down Xbox 360 console hitting our shelves next year was just a load of hot air.
No sooner had the story done the rounds on the Internet, than a Microsoft representative dismissed the idea, saying:... -
Sony releases limited edition A350
But you'll have to fly to Japan to get your hands on it 16 May 2008 12:35 GMT TweetThis is the special edition of Sony's A350 that has been released in Japan.
In a rather fetching shade of Champagne, we reckon it definitely beats having a DSLR in black - after all, we get spruced up compacts, its about time we had a bit of... -
Is this the SLR of the future?
Design student takes inspiration from telescopes 16 May 2008 11:59 GMT TweetAn industrial design student, Manuel Perez Prada, has designed this concept for an SLR of the future.
Manuel took inspiration from ancient telescopic instruments, whereby all the mechanics fit inside a barrel optimizing it for one-handed operated.... -
PS2 outsells PS3 by 4m in 2008
And sells nearly 3 times more games too... 16 May 2008 11:24 GMT TweetIt's not great news for Sony's next-gen PlayStation 3 console at the moment. First, it loses the sales battle against Xbox 360 for GTA IV and now it appears it's even losing the sales battle against it's older sibling.
The PlayStation 2,... -
Razer launches Goliathus gaming mousemat
Two versions available - speed and control 16 May 2008 10:59 GMT TweetRazer has launched a new mousemat designed specifically for gamers, that has been co-developed alongside professional gaming teams.
The Razer Goliathus is available in two versions and three sizes, allowing you to get just the mat you need. -
Shuhei Yoshida appointed president at SCE
Will "accelerate" software development for PS3 and PSP 16 May 2008 10:06 GMT TweetThe senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertaiment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), Shuhei Yoshida, has been promoted and appointed as president, Sony has said.
In a statement, SCEI said that the change would be effective immediately.
APP OF THE DAY: The Weather Channel review (iPhone / iPod touch) Tonight for the first time, just about half-past ten...
Mazda CX5 2.2 TDI AWD A very zoomy SUV
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Apple testing 3.95-inch iPhone 5, with 16:9 display 1136 x 640 resolution revolution
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
3G FaceTime coming in iOS 6? Warning in 5.1.1 seems to point that way
Skyfall trailer hits YouTube: Bond 23 could be best one yet (video) New 007 flick for UK in October
Panasonic H-HS12035 Lumix G X lens announced, hints at weather-proofed GH3 Premium MFT lens
Panasonic Lumix GF5 Micro Four Thirds' mighty mini
Running blind: How Simon Wheatcroft uses his iPhone to see Runkeeper and more let this man run solo
What is So.cl? Should you be signing up?
WEBSITE OF THE DAY: Your iPlayer TV, your way
Bungie Destiny contract reveals Xbox 720 will arrive in 2013 - E3 announcement? Commissioned for Xbox 360 and "next Xbox"
British Gas turns Team GB swimming stars into superheroes Aquanauts assemble
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook review
Will this make working on the go easier?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
Nikon Coolpix S6300 review
Point, shoot and scoot