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PS3 firmware update v2.4 will bring XMB access

18 June 2008, 09:38

The next big PS3 firmware update will finally let gamers access XMB from within their games.

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Wii storage solution won't be HDD?

18 June 2008, 09:34

Nintendo say it is looking into a storage solution for Wii, but it won't be a HDD. So what is it?

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VIP unveils Antec Twelve Hundred

18 June 2008, 09:21

Distributor VIP Computer Centre is now stocking Antec’s latest gaming case.

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Deer Hunter franchise coming to Xbox 360 in Autumn

18 June 2008, 09:11

Wildlife massacre multiplayer action is coming to Xbox 360 and PC later this year, in the form of Deer Stalker Tournament.

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The Dark Knight: first look at Harvey Dent as Two-Face

17 June 2008, 16:50

We've already seen The Joker getting up to no good, now we get a sneak peak at Batman's other nemesis; Two-Face.

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AMD's Cinema 2.0 demo promises movie-like realism with RV770

17 June 2008, 16:13

With Cinema 2.0 you won’t just play movies, you’ll play in them, says AMD.

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Tech Data targets services market

17 June 2008, 14:50

Bob Dutkowsky, CEO of distribution giant Tech Data, reveals greater emphasis on SMB, software and services markets.

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Arctic Cooling launches the RC Turbo Module, finally

17 June 2008, 14:35

We've seen it many times before, but Arctic Cooling has now officially launched its Arctic RC RAM cooler.

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Ingram boss thinks Euro market is too fragmented

17 June 2008, 14:18

Greg Spierkel, CEO of distributor Ingram Micro, says European distribution would be better off with fewer players.

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Experience wind and crabs on Xbox 360 this week

17 June 2008, 14:15

Two brand new IPs hit the Xbox live arcade this week. Okay, so the headline's a bit dubious.

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Avnet CEO cautiously optimistic

17 June 2008, 13:50

Roy Vallee hopes the macroeconomic situation is on the mend but fears more bad news.

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AMD preparing a netbook processor to rival Intel's Atom?

17 June 2008, 13:05

Reports suggest that the never-ending battle between AMD and Intel will be making its way to ultra-portable devices.

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Spore creature creator launches globally

17 June 2008, 12:01

A standalone game, billed as an introduction to Spore is now available world-wide!

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Reminder: it's Firefox 3 download day

17 June 2008, 11:50

Mozilla will launch Firefox 3 at 6pm today and with all the hype, anybody would think this is more than just a browser.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 post-launch pricing comparison

17 June 2008, 11:24

NVIDIA has launched its eagerly-awaited GeForce GTX 280, but where is it available and how much should you be paying?

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Nintendo 'gamer's game' set to excite E3 crowds

17 June 2008, 11:15

Microsoft and Sony aren't the only ones with significant announcements to make at E3 this year. Nintendo also want a slice of the action.

FIFA 09 to get EA's fantasy football treatment?

17 June 2008, 09:57

Electronic Arts has today announced that a web-based fantasy football application, which can be downloaded to Xbox 360 and PS3.

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HEXUS.pipelines :: Does this have the X-factor?

17 June 2008, 09:55

Ok, now they're getting tough... looks like a GFX card to me but that's not hard to spot... But who makes it and what is it? THAT'S the real question!

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Step back into the '80's with Wii

17 June 2008, 09:32

Ready for download now via the Virtual Console, there's no less than five new retro titles this week, including SEGA MASTER SYSTEMS'S Alex Kidd.

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The Queen honours videogame veterans

17 June 2008, 09:09

Codemaster's duo receive top honours this year in the Queen's birthday honours list this year; and rightly so.

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GeForce GTX 260 to the rescue?

16 June 2008, 15:43

With GTX 280 pricing hovering over £400, can the £260-priced GTX 260 provide some semblance of value?

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Xbox 360 upgrade to 60GB model in August?

16 June 2008, 15:41

Yet another rumour today suggests that Microsoft are on the verge of announcing a new Xbox 360 SKU.

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Dell launches new top-tier channel partner programme

16 June 2008, 15:39

Second stage of PartnerDirect reveals certified partner status for resellers who just can't get enough.

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Lips leaked : Xbox 360's answer to PS3's Singstar

16 June 2008, 14:34

The headline may suggest that this is news of a plastic surgery horror story, but it's actually about the big 'M' creating its own Karaoke game.

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Wii Fit improves health, but at what cost? £6.55 apparently.

16 June 2008, 13:23

Ladies are reportedly causing damage of up to £20 million a year after getting slightly carried away with Wii Fit.

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MSI unleashes NVIDIA GeForce 200 series graphics cards

16 June 2008, 13:15

It's launch day for NVIDIA's GeForce 200 Series and MSI is first out the gate with its N280GTX and N260GTX.

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NVIDIA hosting big channel event today

16 June 2008, 13:07

Graphics giant flies over six VPs for first ever Channel Executive Conference.

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Forza 3 confirmed with 100 tracks and 400 cars...really?

16 June 2008, 12:28

Forza 3 on its way this side of Christmas, featuring 400 cars and 100 tracks? Is someone pulling our plonker?

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Cooler Master announces Silent Pro Series power supplies

16 June 2008, 12:10

Cooler Master claims its Silent Pro Series power supplies feature a "silent formula" that'll set a new standard in silent computing.

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Scan.co.uk launches refined website

16 June 2008, 11:51

Our friends over at Scan.co.uk have unveiled their redesigned website, and it looks rather dashing.

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Newfangled PS3 motion-sensing pad in the works

16 June 2008, 11:35

There's almost certainly a new PS3 game-pad in the works, but there's different opinions over the design.

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Yahoo’s Yang pilloried by major investor

16 June 2008, 10:48

Open letter from Mithras Capital accuses Yahoo board of gross disregard of fiduciary duty and supports Microsoft bid.

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Google to help identify bandwidth-throttling ISPs

16 June 2008, 10:30

Not sure exactly how much bandwidth your ISP is allowing? Google hopes to provide the answers.

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