Entries in 'block' (36)

Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Microsoft Flight could harm the simulation games market if the company doesn’t open it up to third-parties, publishers have told MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 13th 2012 at 9:30AM in News
Xbox dash "designed for ads", users discover ad block workaround

Xbox dash "designed for ads", users discover ad block workaround

One developer has labelled the new Xbox 360 ‘Metro’ dashboard “an advertiser’s dream” and criticised it for effectively hiding away a user’s game content.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 9th 2011 at 2:11PM in News
Samsung could thwart iPhone 4S launch

Samsung could thwart iPhone 4S launch

The ongoing string of patent disputes between tech giant Apple and Korean electronics firm Samsung could be entering its most dangerous phase yet.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 5th 2011 at 1:35PM in News
Court forces BT to block download site

Court forces BT to block download site

In what could prove to be a very significant move, the High Court has ordered internet service provider BT to block download site Newzbin2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2011 at 1:54PM in News

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Trenched blocked by board game trademark

Trenched blocked by board game trademark

Upcoming XBLA title Trenched has been blocked from release due to a trademark dispute with a board game.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 1st 2011 at 12:09PM in News
Calls for Aussie PSN ban

Calls for Aussie PSN ban

The Australian government should keep PSN out of bounds until it has been given a full brief about the new security measures implemented by Sony, one security expert has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2011 at 10:27AM in News
MPs consider web block plans

MPs consider web block plans

MPs have been in negotiations with Internet Service Providers and intellectual rights holders to create a system that would allow access to be blocked to certain websites.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 5th 2011 at 4:03PM in News

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Vietnam blocks late night online gaming

Vietnam blocks late night online gaming

Vietnam has moved to block gamers from playing online at night.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 24th 2011 at 11:08AM in News
Korea announces MMO curfew

Korea announces MMO curfew

The South Korean authorities have announced a new ‘gaming curfew’ to try and counter what is seen as the growing problem of MMO addiction in the country.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 13th 2010 at 4:29PM in News
Lib Dems propose stricter piracy measures

Lib Dems propose stricter piracy measures

The Liberal Democrats have proposed an amendment to the Digital Economy Bill that will grant government the power to block websites that offer users the chance to illegally download copyrighted ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 3rd 2010 at 2:28PM in News