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  • Prototype release pushed back to 2009. Gaming, Xbox 360, PS3, PC games, FPS, Action, Sierra, Radical Entertainment, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Prototype release pushed back to 2009

    It's just not ready yet 6 May 2008 16:33 GMT

    Sierra has confirmed that its forthcoming third-person open-world game Prototype has been delayed until next year.

    In a statement the publisher said: "Sierra Entertainment and Radical Entertainment have made the decision to shift Prototype...

  • Xbox 360 announced official music partner to Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Microsoft, Take-Two, Rockstar, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Xbox 360 announced official music partner to Ibiza Rocks Hotel

    Helping bring live music to the White Isle 6 May 2008 15:52 GMT

    Xbox 360 has been announced as the official music partner to the new Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

    This summer will see some of the UK's hottest bands and DJ's playing sets at the re-launched hotel, named after the event that brought live music to...

  • New Singstar tracks added to PS3 Singstore. Gaming, PS3, Music games, Sony, SingStar 0

    New Singstar tracks added to PS3 Singstore

    Belt out your best rendition of Eye of the Tiger 6 May 2008 15:09 GMT

    Sony has added a brand new batch of songs onto the Playstation 3 Singstore for your singing pleasure.

    You can belt out classics like "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club, or even better - "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, the hit song and cheesy...

  • Parrot launches

    Parrot launches "designer" photo frame

    Teams with famed French artist for latest digital offering 6 May 2008 14:37 GMT

    Parrot has teamed up with leading lady of French design, Andrée Putman to help inject a bit of style into their latest digital photo frame.

    The design is bold yet minimalistic, with its black and white tones combining the sought-after art style...

  • GE improves UK customer services. CompactCameras

    GE improves UK customer services

    Joins up with external company to speed things up 6 May 2008 14:00 GMT

    General Imaging Europe Ltd has joined forces with JP Service Solutions (JPSS) to provide improved customer services and after sales care for GE digital cameras.

    JPSS, the technical division of Johnsons Photopia Ltd, will handle all customer service...

  • Lowepro announce summer cashback offer. Accessories

    Lowepro announce summer cashback offer

    Get up to 20% back 6 May 2008 13:21 GMT

    If you're in need of a new camera bag this summer, then Lowepro should be your first port of call with their recently announced cashback offer.

    Whether you're looking for a shoulder bag, sling bag or backpack, as long as it's over £50, you can...

  • "Casual gaming" slammed by Rockstar exec

    And he certainly doesn't mince his words 6 May 2008 12:05 GMT

    With the release of the Wii, and to some extent the DS, casual gaming is at arguably one of its highest levels in recent years, with people who wouldn't usually pick up a gaming controller doing so for the first time, and using it only every now and then....

  • GTA IV publisher sues over pulled ads. Gaming, Xbox 360, PS3, Racing games, Take-Two, Rockstar, Microsoft, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    GTA IV publisher sues over pulled ads

    Previous complaints cited as reason 6 May 2008 11:06 GMT

    Chicago Transit Authority has stirred up a bit of trouble with game publishers Take-Two, after deciding to pull Grand Theft Auto IV ads from buildings and buses across the city.

    Take-Two is now seeking legal damages, claiming a violation...

  • Spielberg turns his hand to video games . Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Puzzle games, EA, Nintendo, Microsoft, PS3, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Spielberg turns his hand to video games

    Perhaps not quite what you would expect - but good fun all the same 6 May 2008 10:39 GMT

    Steven Spielberg is not content with being one of the world's most famous – and most successful – film directors. He wants to make the cross-over onto video games as well.

    Yes, you better believe it – the director of hit movies like Jurassic...

  • Bourne demo announced for Xbox 360 and PS3. Gaming, PS3, Xbox 360, Action, The Bourne Conspiracy, Sierra, Microsoft, Sony, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Bourne demo announced for Xbox 360 and PS3

    But European gamers will have to wait a little longer 6 May 2008 9:49 GMT

    Xbox 360 owners can get a sneak peek at the new Bourne Conspiracy game a few days before PS3 gamers will have the pleasure – and European gamers will have to wait even longer.

    Sierra Entertainment has announced that demos for Robert Ludlum's...

  • New MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14 released with free software. VideoandEditing

    New MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14 released with free software

    Get Crazy Talk 4 on them 2 May 2008 19:13 GMT

    Magix has announced that the new updated Movie Edit Pro 14 Plus will come with free Crazy Talk 4 software from Reallusion.

    The newest edition of Movie Edit Pro features the new Audio Mastering Suite 2.0 for top level audio editing, new Ambient...

  • Microsoft expect GTA IV to boost Xbox Live numbers. Gaming, Xbox 360, PS3, Rockstar, Xbox Live, Microsoft, Sony, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Microsoft expect GTA IV to boost Xbox Live numbers

    Could it reach Live's top game spot? 2 May 2008 18:39 GMT

    Microsoft has said it expects the numbers subscribing to Xbox Live to rocket thanks to the success of GTA IV.

    Released on 29 April, sales of the game broke first-day record sales on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.

    However, early...

  • The best-selling digital photo book ever. Accessories Books

    The best-selling digital photo book ever

    Drum roll please... 2 May 2008 17:51 GMT

    Nielsen Bookscan, the leaders providers of book-related data, have recognised Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book" as the best-selling book ever on, well you guessed it - digital photography.

    Over 250,000 copies of the book are currently...

  • Ricoh release Firmware Update 2.02. CompactCameras Software

    Ricoh release Firmware Update 2.02

    Fixes bugs on GR Digital II 2 May 2008 17:19 GMT

    Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.02, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera.

    Version 2.02 has been released after users complained of delays with image processing. This generally happened after taking a photo with a...

  • Nintendo challenges Mario Kart Wii gamers worldwide. Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Online games, Nintendo, Microsoft, PS3, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot, Racing games 0

    Nintendo challenges Mario Kart Wii gamers worldwide

    Online tournaments set up - are you game? 2 May 2008 15:59 GMT

    If you've beaten all your mates at Mario Kart Wii and are looking for your next competitor, you can now take part in tournaments online and race gamers from across the world.

    Every few weeks, Nintendo will start a new tournament online on...

  • Xbox to get its own version of the Balance Board. Gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Controllers, Sports games, Microsoft, Nintendo, PS3, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Xbox to get its own version of the Balance Board

    But it comes cleverly disguised as a skateboard... 2 May 2008 15:31 GMT

    Microsoft has granted an external company the rights for the design and manufacture of officially endorsed Xbox 360 controllers.

    The agreement with Qmotions also grants the company the rights to Microsoft's wireless technology, and as such...

  • Nikon boosts cashback offer for bank holiday. DSLRcameras Nikon

    Nikon boosts cashback offer for bank holiday

    Get 50% more back 2 May 2008 14:06 GMT

    Nikon UK has announced that to celebrate the May bank holiday, it will be increasing its spring cashback offer on the Nikon D60 by 50%.

    This means anyone purchasing the single lens kit will receive £60 off (previously £40) and buyers going all...

  • More MGS4 bundles announced. Gaming, PS3, Action, Konami 0

    More MGS4 bundles announced

    But UK gamers will have to make do without… 2 May 2008 13:47 GMT

    Sony Entertainment Japan has announced the launch of three new special edition PS3 bundles to coincide with the release of Metal Gear Solid 4.

    Well, Sony says three – it's actually the same bundle of the game, a SIXAXIS controller and a Dual...

  • Courtesy of Dylan Unutmaz

    GTA IV pokes fun at Apple

    Parody hidden within the game 2 May 2008 13:39 GMT

    It would seem that the authors of Grand Theft Auto IV are not fans of Apple. Either that or they just want to have a little laugh at their expense.

    Screenshots from GTA IV uploaded to Flickr by Dylan Unutmaz see an embedded Apple parody in...

  • New Street Fighter IV screenshots. Gaming, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Action, Fighting games, Capcom, Enix, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot, Photos 0

    New Street Fighter IV screenshots

    The bad guys are back... 2 May 2008 12:36 GMT

    Those eagerly awaiting the new Street Fighter IV can get another insight into what the game has in store with new screenshots released by Capcom.

    The new releases show all the baddies from Street Fighter II – Balrog, Bison Sagat and Vega...

  • Dell releases the pricey XPS 730. OtherConsoles, PC games, Dell, Sky, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot,  0

    Dell releases the pricey XPS 730

    For serious gamers with a bit of extra cash 2 May 2008 12:00 GMT

    Dell have really pulled out the big guns with their latest gaming rig. The XPS 730 is jam packed with features that will make a serious PC gamer go weak at the knees.

    Dell reckon it is one of the most advanced gaming platforms on the market,...

  • Championship Gaming Series gets new TV deal. Gaming, Xbox 360, Championship Gaming Series, Sky, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot 0

    Championship Gaming Series gets new TV deal

    Now Europe gets in on the action 2 May 2008 9:54 GMT

    Eurosport has signed an exclusive deal with BSkyB that grants the channel the exclusive continental European broadcast rights for the Championship Gaming Series 2008.

    The world gaming league will be shown on Eurosport 2 and will complement...

  • Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition due out in May. Gaming, Xbox 360, PC games, Action, RPG, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sierra, Crash Bandicoot,  0

    Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition due out in May

    Includes new expansion pack, Wings of the Goddess 1 May 2008 20:02 GMT

    Square Enix have announced that the updated Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition will be available across Europe from May.

    Final Fantasy XI 2008 takes you into the world of Vana'diel during the aftermath of a big war, where your mission is to...

  • Leica website gets a revamp. Online Leica Websites 0

    Leica website gets a revamp

    And the forum’s back too 1 May 2008 17:21 GMT

    Leica has unveiled its new look homepage, complete with forum and an easy to navigate layout.

    The L-Camera forum has been welcomed back after some time off the site, and is the only worldwide forum officially supported directly by Leica.

    This...

  • HP sets up printing masterclass for photographers. Online

    HP sets up printing masterclass for photographers

    Get some tips from the pros 1 May 2008 16:31 GMT

    HP has announced that it is partnering with photo agency Magnum to hold a professional photography and printing masterclass at the British Film Institute.

    The masterclass will give photographers a unique opportunity to discuss photography and...

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