This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >

Samsung takes another hit in its patent war against Apple as its newest tablet is banned Down Under. FULL STORY >

Technology, product design, product development and marketing company ClassCo sues various smartphone makers over alleged patent infringement. FULL STORY >

HTC sues Apple for the third time over patents, and this time Google has its back. FULL STORY >

The RICA deadline passed last week in relative calm, but the government yesterday warned scammers that they would face the full extent of the law. FULL STORY >

As Sony continues to bear the brunt of the recent hacking attacks against it, several PlayStation users have come out to file lawsuits against the company. FULL STORY >

One of the first legal bullets has been fired at Apple over the alleged illegal location data collection features within its iOS 4-operating devices. FULL STORY >

Software firm Adobe reveal a new security flaw within Flash affecting users on all platforms, aka most people on the internet not counting Steve Jobs. FULL STORY >

Huawei sues Motorola to stop the sale of its wireless division to Nokia Siemens Networks. FULL STORY >

Cypress Hill backup singer sues Rockstar over his alleged inclusion in GTA San Andreas. FULL STORY >

Axl Rose, frontman of Guns N Roses, files a $20 million lawsuit against Activision. FULL STORY >

Motorola countersues Microsoft over patent infringement. FULL STORY >

Google accuses the US government of unfair conduct and favouritism towards Microsoft. FULL STORY >

Is your data really protected The truth may shock you. FULL STORY >

HTC countersues Apple for patent violations and wants to stop the sale and import of iPhones, iPads as well as iPods in the United States. FULL STORY >