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SingStar sales top the 12 million mark
PS3 bringing fresh success 29 April 2008 10:24 GMT TweetSony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that its SingStar franchise has sold 12 million units across PAL regions to date – with 5 million of those between April 2007 and March 2008.
First released in 2004, the popular karaoke game... -
New adapter for PS2 Guitar Hero controllers launches
Makes them usable with PS3 ... but only in the US 28 April 2008 18:36 GMT TweetA clever company in the States has come up with a new universal adapter that means your PS2 Guitar Hero and game controllers are no longer null and void if you choose to upgrade to a PS3.
The Ant Commandos (TAC) saw a huge waste in gamers... -
Final Fantasy IV all set for Nintendo DS
PAL territories can expect to see it in Summer 2008 28 April 2008 17:44 GMT TweetFinal Fantasy fans will be pleased to know that the game is set to make an impressive return this summer, exclusively to Nintendo DS.
The new version features improved 3D graphics, fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, an inspiring remixed score... -
DxO Optics Pro v5 now supports Samsung GX20
With new correction modules added to boot 28 April 2008 16:41 GMT TweetDxO Labs, the brains behind automatic image enhancing software for DSLRs, DxO Optics Pro, announced today that the v5.0 of the software would now support the Samsung GX20 DSLR camera body and an initial selection of lenses.
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Sony World Photography Awards winner announced
And she's from round these parts 28 April 2008 16:09 GMT TweetBrit Vanessa Winship has been named Photographer of the Year at the Sony World Photography Awards.
Vanessa was announced as the winner of the award at a glittering VIP Gala Awards ceremony in Cannes.
Her entry in the portraiture category... -
New Crash Bandicoot screenshots leaked
But he's not headed for PS3 28 April 2008 14:49 GMT TweetThe furry creature that was once one of Sony's most steadfast mascots is back – but not everyone will be able to revel in his return.
Thanks to several screenshots and a press release that's been leaked on to the Internet, it seems the rumour... -
Casio releases firmware 1.02 for the Exilim EX-F1
Should speed things up 28 April 2008 14:14 GMT TweetCasio has made a new firmware version for the Casio Exilim EX-F1 available for download from its website.
The update to V1.02 should mean a shorter start up time and high-speed zoom support during FHD movie recording.
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New Lost Odyssey content on Xbox Live
Triple bonus pack awaits 28 April 2008 13:14 GMT TweetMicrosoft have put new Lost Odyssey downloadable content onto Xbox Live.
It's not quite the secret underground research facility content that Japanese gamers were treated to earlier this month, but for 200 points (about £1.70) you’ll get... -
Canon produces its 40 millionth EF lens
And two new lenses announced for 2008 28 April 2008 12:12 GMT TweetCanon has announced that after 21 years and 67 models, they have just smashed the 40 million lens production milestone with their EF range of DSLR lenses.
Interestingly, a quarter of that 40 million were made within the last 2 and a half years,... -
EA announces Spore demo to be released in June
Get a head start on your creature creating 28 April 2008 11:46 GMT TweetIf you've been eagerly awaiting the release of Spore, the new evolutionary game from Sims creator Will Wright, EA have announced today that a demo will be available this summer.
Nearly 3 months before its official release date, a free download...
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