• It seems the extended struggle between Microsoft and Europe has finally come to a conclusion: when Windows 7 comes to us later this year, it will be sans browser. There will be no Internet Explorer. You'll have to download it separately. What will the impact be?

• The arguments over whether the games industry is seriously feeling the recession continue: according to the latest figures from NPD group, sales in the US were down 23% on last May. What does it mean? No GTA IV, for starters, but coming on top of similar recent figures that suggested sales were down, the evidence is gathering.

• It's almost the weekend, and what better way to with a quickfire game that's fun for all the family: a gorgeous little point-and-click from Fastgames.com called Little Wheel. Enjoy your weekend and see you on the other side.

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