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MS & Google continue anti-trust feud

MS & Google continue anti-trust feud

18th Jun 2007 Things have been quiet on Microsoft’s anti-trust case for a while now, but that looks like it is about to change after Google filed a complaint with the Department of Justice. [9]

Fallout 3 details!

Fallout 3 details!

18th Jun 2007 We've got a whole bunch of information on Fallout 3, so stop reading the preview and take a look. [4]

Independent Games Festival opens

Independent Games Festival opens

18th Jun 2007 The 10th annual Independent Games Festival is now open to submissions. Indie developers, rejoice! [3]

Web News Roundup, 15th June 2007

Web News Roundup, 15th June 2007

15th Jun 2007 Web news round up for the 15th June 2007. [3]

Intel to add to CPU lineup in 4Q07

Intel to add to CPU lineup in 4Q07

15th Jun 2007 Intel has dropped another two processors into the line-up for 4th Quarter 2007 this week, including a new "Yorkfield" core. [16]

AMD to use new naming scheme on CPUs

AMD to use new naming scheme on CPUs

15th Jun 2007 The PR rating was introduced with the Athlon XP, but now, four years later AMD is changing it all again with something a bit more descriptive... or confusing? You decide... [23]

Project Gotham Racing 4 details

Project Gotham Racing 4 details

15th Jun 2007 Microsoft drop a load of details for PGR 4 on our doorstep and we promptly deliver them to you. [15]

eBay pulls out of Google Ads

eBay pulls out of Google Ads

15th Jun 2007 eBay has pulled out of Google's AdWords scheme over a marketing stunt that has turned sour. [9]

Sony to change the PS3 controller?

Sony to change the PS3 controller?

15th Jun 2007 Insider information indicates Sony will re-incorporate force feedback into the SixAxis controller once it has figured out how. [22]

NES Flash Cartridge released

NES Flash Cartridge released

15th Jun 2007 It may be a decade or two late, but the new flash cartridge for the NES is there if you want it. [11]

What Colour PCB do you prefer?

What Colour PCB do you prefer?

14th Jun 2007 Gone are the days of just turd-yellow/brown or leaf green motherboards - we've seen many colours of PCB come and go. With such a vast choice available now, we're interested in what floats your boat when it comes to the colour of hardware. [142]

Microsoft adds heatsink to the 360

Microsoft adds heatsink to the 360

14th Jun 2007 Microsoft is finally addressing cooling issues for the 360, by sneakily adding a heatsink to the interior. [12]

The Church calls for Japanese allies

The Church calls for Japanese allies

14th Jun 2007 The Church of England has called for the people of Japan to support their protests against Sony. [24]

Windows Home Server hits RC Stage

Windows Home Server hits RC Stage

13th Jun 2007 Microsoft has moved Windows Home Server into Release Candidate stage. Will it be coming soon to a computer near you? [17]

Cooler Master Cosmos is nearly ready

Cooler Master Cosmos is nearly ready

13th Jun 2007 COMPUTEX 2007: Cooler Master's Cosmos chassis is almost ready to ship to customers. [21]

Tony Blair tells Sony off

Tony Blair tells Sony off

13th Jun 2007 UK Prime Minister (for now), Tony Blair, has publicly criticised Sony for using Manchester Cathedral in a violent PS3 game. [25]

Safari moves to PC

Safari moves to PC

13th Jun 2007 Apple has announced that Safari is making the move into the PC browser wars. Oh...boy? [29]

Zotac enters graphics market

Zotac enters graphics market

13th Jun 2007 COMPUTEX 2007: Zotac is the latest vendor to turn up and start manufacturing Nvidia graphics cards. We have a look at what it was showing off at Computex. [5]

3D Realms: Big announcements, no DNF

3D Realms: Big announcements, no DNF

13th Jun 2007 3D Realms has got two big new announcements for this year and neither of them is Duke Nukem Forever. [16]

Church in trouble over PS3 attack?

Church in trouble over PS3 attack?

13th Jun 2007 The church may face an uphill battle in it's attempt to sue Sony over the use of Manchester Cathedral in a PS3 game. [43]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. gets a massive update

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. gets a massive update

13th Jun 2007 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will be getting a massive gameplay update soon according to developers, one which will add a whole new mode of gameplay. [16]

Web News Roundup, 12th June 2007

Web News Roundup, 12th June 2007

12th Jun 2007 Web News Round up for the 12th June 2007 [1]

VIA UMPC OQO can really play games

VIA UMPC OQO can really play games

12th Jun 2007 COMPUTEX 2007: We have a bash at some retro gaming while going ultra portable, yet, still retaining a use of a full keyboard and decent sized screen. [19]

DTS Demonstrates Master HD Audio

DTS Demonstrates Master HD Audio

12th Jun 2007 COMPUTEX 2007: We sat down (on a towel) and DTS showed us a demonstration of Master HD: the new lossless codec used on HD media. [19]

Nintendo 64 Tie Interceptor mod

Nintendo 64 Tie Interceptor mod

12th Jun 2007 It may be a little crude by the standard of bit-tech readers, but the Nintendo 64 Tie-Fighter mod appeals to a special place in all our hearts. [22]

New Monkey Island?

New Monkey Island?

12th Jun 2007 A new Secret of Monkey Island game is rumoured to be in pre-production. Staff members faint in anticipation. [50]

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