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Sony boss admits PSP needs more games
More and more are turning to DS 13 May 2008 8:52 GMT TweetSony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves has admitted in a recent interview that the PSP is really lacking new games to keep consumers from straying over to competitor Nintendo DS.
Sony has continued to expand on the functionality... -
onOne Software announces release of Essentials 2
The pick of the best from their other software 12 May 2008 18:47 GMT TweetonOne Software has announced the release Essentials 2 software for iPhoto users.
The software tools included within Essentials 2 for iPhoto are based on technology used in the professional level onOne Photoshop plug-ins, and solve some of the... -
Race Driver: GRID PC demo released
Get your engines revved up 12 May 2008 17:12 GMT TweetCodemasters has announced a playable demo for the PC version of Race Driver: GRID, scheduled for full release at the end of the month.
Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers have been able to download a demo from Xbox Live and PSN respectively, however... -
EA announces new instalments of the Skate franchise
One will be compatible with the Balance Board 12 May 2008 16:27 GMT TweetEA has confirmed that it is working on a sequel to the popular skateboarding title, Skate, as well as a separate game in the series to be compatible with the Wii Balance Board.
While Skate 2 is in development for Xbox 360 and PS3, Skate It... -
Canon-sponsored exhibition gears up for opening
See some of the world's most deprived slums 12 May 2008 16:06 GMT TweetMagnum photographer Jonas Bendiksen is gearing up for the opening of his exhibition entitled "The Places We Live", sponsored by Canon.
Set to be shown for the first time at the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo on 6 June, the multimedia exhibition explores... -
Two new MGS4 initiatives for Europe
Pre-order campaign and collector's package announced 12 May 2008 13:32 GMT TweetAs the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 gets ever closer, Europe keeps getting better and better news.
It once looked hopeless for us, but now, after the announcement of MGS4 bundles over, Konami have announced two more European initiatives... -
Two new Tony Hawk titles in the pipeline
One coming exclusively to DS 12 May 2008 12:46 GMT TweetActivision has expressed its plans to bring back the Tony Hawk skating franchise to its former glory by introducing industry-leading innovation into the game.
Activision Publishing president and CEO Mike Griffith revealed that the next entry... -
Praktica releases new DCZ 8.2 camera
A great entry level camera for the snap happy 12 May 2008 12:20 GMT TweetPentacon has released a new entry level camera in the shape of the eight megapixel Praktica DCZ 8.2.
The new addition features a 3x optical zoom lens with 5x digital, and a 2.4 inch LCD monitor - somewhat smaller than the monitor of its predecessor,... -
EA backs off from DRM software
Mass outcry prevents it 12 May 2008 11:27 GMT TweetElectronic Arts has decided to withdraw its plans to ship one of its biggest PC releases this year with digital rights management software installed.
There was an outcry from gamers when they discovered SecuROM copy protection would be included... -
EA borrows extra $1 billion to secure Take-Two
And it doesn't even need it 12 May 2008 10:50 GMT TweetElectronic Arts has secured a loan of $1 billion to support its bid for Take-Two, which is due to be wrapped up this Friday.
In a form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US, EA said that it had received a commitment... -
Gears of War 2 trailer now available on Live
Get a look inside the game for the first time 12 May 2008 10:14 GMT TweetAnyone that has been waiting for a look at the new Gears of War 2 can now download a video from the Xbox Live video store.
With a personal introduction by Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski, the trailer will give players some idea... -
Pirates director to turn BioShock into a film
Will the hit game be a hit movie? 9 May 2008 18:34 GMT Tweet2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, has reached an agreement with Universal Pictures to turn its hit game Bioshock into a movie.
The game, about an underwater utopia gone wrong, will be brought to life by Pirates... -
Run a reliable service with Bus Simulator 2008
Surely the release of the year? 9 May 2008 17:49 GMT TweetOh c'mon you know this is the game you've been waiting for all year.
Bus Simulator 2008 is a new game for the PC that combines the thrills of driving a bus with the business of running a bus company.
No, we kid you not. This... -
Gran Turismo franchise hits 50 million sales
How'd you like that GTA? 9 May 2008 17:04 GMT TweetThe Gran Turismo franchise has sold more then 50 million copies since it was launched in December 1997, Sony has announced.
The franchise, the latest in which is the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, has evolved with the PlayStation platforms over... -
onOne Software releases FocalPoint Photoshop plug-in
Blur and vignette images inside Photoshop 9 May 2008 16:15 GMT TweetonOne Software has announced that FocalPoint 1.0, its new plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, is now available for download.
FocalPoint is a selective focus and vignetting plug-in designed to help photographers easily blur and/or... -
Sigma releases firmware update for DP1
Version 1.02 should stop photos going missing 9 May 2008 15:43 GMT TweetIf you've had a problem with your Sigma DP1 deleting photos you haven't asked it to, Sigma has now released a firmware update to stop that happening.
People had complained that if the camera was turned off when in the delete menu, the photo... -
Traxdata announces three new memory cards to its range
Including a whopping 16GB one 9 May 2008 15:19 GMT TweetTraxdata has announced three new additions to its range of flash and optical media storage products.
The new 16GB secure digital high capacity (SDHC) card allows users to store approximately 5000 4-megapixel images or around 6 hours and 40 minutes... -
Call of Duty 5 details announced
And it makes a return to PS2 and Wii 9 May 2008 14:54 GMT TweetActivision has announced that the widely popular Call of Duty franchise is to return, and will be making a comeback to the PS2 and Wii after a 2-year hiatus.
The new instalment is planned for multi-platform release before the end of Activision's... -
Is there PS3 downloadable content to come for GTA IV?
David Reeves wants to keep us guessing... 9 May 2008 14:03 GMT TweetSCEE boss David Reeves is either a man of confusing words, or he's seriously trying to play with us.
The big GTA IV battle between Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has been waging for a couple of weeks now, with Xbox claiming victory in sales and... -
Codemasters secure rights to Formula 1 gaming franchise
No stranger to racing games 9 May 2008 12:38 GMT TweetCodemasters has secured the exclusive video game rights for Formula 1.
The new licensing agreement allows Codemasters to develop a new generation of games for the Formula 1 franchise across multiple platforms.
And Codemasters... -
New Super Smash Bros. to be released in June
Sonic's in on the action now too 9 May 2008 12:09 GMT TweetThose that have been awaiting the return of Super Smash Bros. can be rest assured the wait is almost over.
A much-loved game on the Gamecube and Nintendo 64, many have been waiting to see how the old classic fares on the Wii.
And... -
Nintendo Wii makes former chairman Japan's richest man
Worth $7.8 billion 9 May 2008 11:08 GMT TweetThe success of the Wii console in the past year has made former Nintendo chairman Hiroshi Yamauchi Japan's richest man, according to Forbes magazine's annual rankings.
Now worth $7.8 billion, 80-year-old Yamauchi has jumped from third place... -
EA plans its own fitness title for Wii
Get ready to sweat 9 May 2008 10:36 GMT TweetEA Sports president, Peter Moore, has revealed that his division is developing a fitness game for Wii that will use the balance board peripheral.
However, rather than a competitor for Wii Fit, Moore sees EA's offering as focusing on raw,... -
Convert your old photos to digital pictures
Get your baby pictures on Facebook 9 May 2008 10:13 GMT TweetRemember the days before digital cameras? Old photographs stuck in photo albums now very often get lost or forgotten about.
The Photograph to Digital Picture Converter is a great way to get those photos out of the loft and onto your computer... -
Pentax online photo gallery wins Webby Award
Voted Best Use of Photography in a Website 8 May 2008 18:08 GMT TweetThe global web community has voted Pentax's online photo gallery as Best Use of Photography in a Website in the annual Webby People's Voice Awards.
Hailed as the "the Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards are the leading...
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New HTC Ice Cream Sandwich device pictures leak Another one for the rumour pile...
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LG Miracle picture and details leak Update: More pictures from the wild
Google home entertainment device detailed WSJ solves device mystery
More leaked iPad 3 parts help form bigger picture - including Sharp Retina display iPad 3, in kit form
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
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Middle of the road
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