This may seem silly but!!!!!

[stodfather]

The date at the top left hand corner of the screen on my games has now disappeared why is this and is there anyway i could get it back its annoying me:$

 

[Jak]

try changing the resolution of your game (in preferences)

 

[AM95]

is it like a black strip across the left mate?

 

[Lol_101]

change your in-game screen resolution, or it might be because of the fm skin you are using.