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The convenience of the digital revolution comes at a price – publishers are able to mess with your products AFTER you buy them. Rockstar Nexus reports that an update to the Steam version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has retroactively removed 17 tracks from the game’s radio stations. The …
Read More »iOS 8.0.2 fixes mobile reception and Touch ID bug
Apple has released a new iPhone firmware update that addresses the bugs introduced in its first revision. The 8.0.1 update released earlier this week caused significant problems with mobile reception and Touch ID, forcing some users to fiddle with a workaround to revert their handsets back to 8.0. The now …
Read More »Mercedes DLC skidding into Mario Kart 8 this month
Mario Kart 8 will be the recipient of both DLC and a software update later this month. August 27th will see the release of the licensed Mercedes DLC containing three free, oddly real-world cars – the GLA, 300 SL Roadster and 1930’s Silver Arrow. Also on the way via a …
Read More »PS4 firmware update adds 3D Blu-ray support
The latest firmware update for PlayStation 4 is out now, adding 3D Blu-ray support and a new Featured Content” automatic download option. PlayStation Europe community manager Chris Owen took to Twitter to announced the patch’s release, pointing out a few new key features in the notes such as the 3D …
Read More »PS3 adds wireless DualShock 4 compatibility
The latest PS3 firmware update has quietly added wireless compatibility for Sony’s latest DualShock 4 controller. The DS4 was already compatible with some titles when connected to PS3 via a wire, but this is the first time that it’s been usable wirelessly. Note that some compatibility issues remain and the …
Read More »Xbox One controller gets PC drivers
PC gamers can now use the Xbox One controller on their humble rig. Microsoft has released official PC drivers for the gamepad, which enables it for use in a long list of games and applications that already support the Xbox 360 controller. The firm has also said the drivers will …
Read More »World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition rolling into retail
Wargaming has announced it is to introduce a boxed edition of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. The Combat Ready Starter Pack is set to launch this August for 15.99 and will provide new players with everything they need to get started in shooter. Included in the boxed edition is …
Read More »PS4 1.7 update arrives with SHAREfactory, DualShock 4 brightness adjust
The latest firmware update for PS4 is now rolling out. Amongst the additions it brings are video editing software SHAREfactory, he automated downloading of digital pre-orders, an increase to gameplay broadcast resolution and three setting for the DualShock 4 light bar – bright (default), mid and dim. There’s also the …
Read More »SHAREfactory and digital pre-loads hitting PS4 in next update
Sony has revealed more details of its next firmware update for PS4. The 1.70 update will introduce something called SHAREfactory, a video editor app that allows for the combining of clips and the addition of effects, text, stickers, custom music and audio, as well as video commentary. Gameplay increments will …
Read More »Day one Trials Fusion patch to up Xbox One resolution to 900p
The Xbox One version of Trials Fusion will be the recipient of a day one resolution increase on Xbox One. The game will ship with a resolution of just 800p. However, Eurogamer reports that this will be bumped up to 900p once a patch ahs been downloaded and installed. As …
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