Tecmo's unquestionably in a bubbling tub of hot water the past couple of months, but could their luck be changing? Square Enix has revealed earlier that they have a proposal for a friendly takeover on the beleaguered developer.

Leipzig's over and the Tokyo Game Show won't be till October. But that doesn't mean there won't be any other conferences around to satisfy ever-curious gamers' appetites. And this time, we won't even have to fly overseas. The Austin Game Developers Conferences is coming up next, and they've added in a nice touch to this year's event.

The music industry has spoken out about the five British developers and publishers going after illegal file-sharers in the UK. What of the other players in the gaming industry? We have yet to hear any official word on the matter from other developers or publishers, but Peter Moore - in his personal capacity - has talked about it, and he'd have to agree... with the music industry.

A lot of opinions and analysis has been given from all angles in regards to the EA-Take Two acquisition. But here's one that really does matter. The FTC has concluded its non-public investigation on the matter and they've basically given EA the green light for it. What were their findings? Find out after the jump.

British game developers have launched an all-out war against illegal file-sharers. They're not about to take piracy in the industry sitting down. But the music industry, another victim of the pirates, aren't backing them up on this cause. It's an apparent disagreement in approach and disposition.

Release dates are what's in store for you in this DKS3713 post this time. There's more of Kingdom Hearts, although the never-ignored Final Fantasy will also still have a piece of the attention-pie. Check out their dates after the jump.

 We're sure you had a grand time with the previous version of the ScummVM. And we think there shouldn't be a reason for us to stop with the fun. That's why we bring you today this multiplatform rainbow goodness that's in the form of ScummVM 0.11.1. You know what to do to get what you want. Go on over to full article.

To you lucky iPhone owners, Apple is now testing for the funky mobile's v1.1.1 Update. Included in the update are Bluetooth, Mail, and Safari applications. Heading on over to the official Apple info site, you will see that they have laid out for you the supposed impact of the firmware on the said applications.

Now, as for the installation, take note that this is only available through iTunes so you might wanna head on over there ASAP. Also, it was explicitly mentioned that the update will not appear in your unit's Software Update application, or in the Apple Downloads site.

Anyway, to learn more information about the iPhone's Firmware 1.1.1, we suggest you go straight to their site, which we have linked to via our Read link below.

You want some cool new peripherals for your portable audio gizmos? Then check out these newbies on the block from Eleksen. They have just announced the launch of their new smart fabric modules that is molded to cater to your discerning audio gadgets tastes.

The first one is their electronics module for FM radio. It's basically a stand-alone FM radio unit, whose control is based on the new ElekTex fabric sensor, with the Interface technology incorporated in it. This Elektexis an electro-conductive fabric touchpad, and can be used as a kind of housing protector for your electronic gadget. The sensor on its jacket sleeve or backpack handle allows you to control your gadget from your pocket.

And then, there's an "updated electronics modules for iPod and iPod + Bluetooth devices." Another add-on for the ever-popular iPod, eh? Let's see how this measures up. Now, this also takes advantage of the ElekTex sensor, which, as explained earlier, can be embedded into a lot of other apparel and soft-goods accessories. To be more precise, it is "programmable and compatible with a range of electronics including iPods, smartphones, and other personal digital devices."

That's all the info we have on this for now, but we'll be sure to keep you updated on more bits as they come.

Mobile gamers worldwide will now have their chance once again at the classic Leisure Suit Larry from Vivendi Games Mobile. This time, you'll be treated to the full series, with Leisure Suite Larry: Love for Sail being the first installment off the series.

For those of you not familiar with Leisure Suit Larry, this game revolves on the story of Larry Laffer, a 38-year-old geek who would like to believe that he's of the playboy quality. In Love for Sail, you will be joining Larry as he goes on a cruise for that wicked summer.

   

Paul Maglione, Vivendi Games Mobile's president, says of Larry and his game, "We have kept the iconic Larry humor and attitude intact while adapting the graphics, language and controls for a mass-market, global audience."

Larry will be hopping aboard mobile phones in Europe come June, while North America will meet him come September. In the meantime, go check out these screenshots.

Check out more action from Leisure Suite Larry after the jump!