Maxis takes a leap into the action RPG realm with Darkspore, an addictive sci-fi slashing romp with a ton of customisation options. FULL STORY >

In part two of this week's gaming news round-up: Diablo III runestones unveiled, EA extending Facebook presence and Assassin's Creed Revelations debut trailer released. FULL STORY >

The Sunday Times recently held its Brand of the Year awards, and it was RIM's BlackBerry that stepped away with top honours. FULL STORY >

Vodacom unveils a new service for its prepaid clients, enabling them to make calls, send messages and go online even when they have no airtime. But at a price. FULL STORY >

Canadian smartphone and tablet maker Research In Motion gives BlackBerry users some tips to keep their emails, contacts, appointments and multimedia content safe in the event that they lose their device. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up, Nokia is reportedly using dual-core processors for some of its first Windows Phone OS devices, whilst a quad-core AMD notebook processor might be on the way. FULL STORY >

Facebook takes its fight with Google to the media in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst Android demotes BlackBerry OS to 2nd spot in terms of US smartphone OS market share. FULL STORY >

Dimension Data refreshes its branding and also renames its Asian subsidiary. FULL STORY >

Google reveals a new WebGL-based Globe Search site, enabling users to view a visual representation for search data from around the world. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the global smartphone market grows shows significant growth, whilst it would appear that only LG is willing to take up the MeeGo mantle. FULL STORY >

Apple unveils its new line of iMac all-in-one PCs, upgraded with new chips, Thunderbolt technology and more powerful graphics. FULL STORY >

RIM introduces two new smartphones powered by its latest mobile OS BlackBerry 7 OS, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930. FULL STORY >

The fourth annual Developer Challenge has been launched by the BlackBerry Partners Fund and includes BlackBerry PlayBook apps for the first time, as well as the addition of the Recognition Awards. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up, BlackBerry OS 6.1 will now be known by a different name and the Apple vs. Samsung legal saga continues. FULL STORY >

RIM sets out the data efficiency capabilities and benefits of its BlackBerry devices. FULL STORY >