In gaming news, Microsoft has announced it is not currently working on a successor to the Xbox 360. With future generations of consoles set to be focused on 3D gaming, Microsoft is putting this next-gen model on hold and is instead focusing on bolstering the Xbox 360 experience.

Referring to the proposed 720 model, Microsoft boss Robbie Bach said: “Just coming up with something that’s faster and prettier isn’t going to be sufficient.” Obviously intent on keeping up with Sony’s treatment of the PlayStation 3, Bach concluded by saying, “the life cycle for this generation of consoles – and I’m not just talking about Xbox, I’d include Wii and PS3 as well – is probably going to be a little longer than previous generations.”

The team behind iCreate magazine have launched the ultimate online portal for iPhone users, iPhone Kung Fu.com. Dubbed, “The path to iPhone enlightenment”, visitors will find reviews of apps and accessories, free ringtones as well as receive daily news and video tutorials on one easy-to-use page.

The site can be viewed on existing web browsers and the iPhone’s own Safari. As it continues to develop, the site will provide a free iPhone application via Apple’s iTunes Store as well as other exciting new features for iPhone users.

www.iPhonekungfu.com

The PC version of Grand Theft Auto has caused gamers a variety of technical problems following its recent release, with poor frame rates (even on lightning quick machines), low level draw distances, missing textures and crashes among the issues reported. Rockstar has acknowledged a number of the problems, and is working on a patch to fix the game which successfully debuted on consoles in April.

EA will release a Time Trial downloadable content pack for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 toward the end of January. Much like the VR missions from Metal Gear Solid, the new levels will be made up of geometrical shapes, with the PS3 set to get an exclusive extra level for free. The DLC is set to cost $10 on the PSN or 800 Microsoft Point via Xbox Live Marketplace, but a European release date/price has yet to be confirmed.

Since its launch on November 14 Call Of Duty: World At War has managed to become the third fastest selling title (behind GTA IV, and San Andreas) in UK buyers’ history. Also surpassing predecessor Modern Warfare by a ratio of 2:1, Treyarch’s midas touch on the series is paying dividends with gamers.