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19th May, 2008
AMD pushes gaming hardware
Chip maker AMD is labeling PCs with new logos in order to highlight gaming systems for the public
Santa Monica E3 relocation cost ESA $5 million
Last year's move to Santa Monica cost E3 organisers more than $5 million in event cancellation fees
Texas governor to keynote E3
The ESA has announced that Texas governor Rick Perry will be delivering a keynote at this year's E3
UK charts: GTA IV still on top
Despite a significant decline in sales, GTA IV and Wii Fit remain in first and second place atop the UK sales charts
PS3 outsells 360 in Australia Q1, says Sony
Sony's Ephraim thinks it is only a matter of time before the PS3 surpasses the 360's installed base in Australia
New CTO at Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games has promoted VP of technology Laurent de Segur to the position of Chief Technology Officer
Take-Two digs heels in over EA acquisition
Following extension to offer, Zelnick and Feder continue to dismiss deal as undervaluing the publisher
EA: Activision, Vivendi ESA exit shows "lack of leadership"
Brown accuses rivals of "stepping away from responsibility" but calls for ESA to prove membership benefits to the industry
EA extends Take-Two offer until June 16
Price remains at USD 25.74 per share for publisher of Grand Theft Auto
Tiga: "Playing field continues to be tipped against UK developers"
Wilson says UK government needs to react following recent tax cuts in the US
HMV offers 1000 Live points for Ninja Gaiden 2 pre-orders
Entertainment retailer rolls-out promotion ahead of June 6 release
Funcom reveals record Age of Conan pre-orders
700,000 copies of the game shipped to stores due to strong demand
EA to extend Take-Two offer again?
Report suggests Electronic Arts will continue to pursue acquisition target
GCAP announce dates and call for speakers
The event will take place in Brisbane, Australia and its organiser has started accepting submissions for talks
Games influencing young male culture more than music, claims author
"The violence and nihilism that everyone thinks is in hip-hop is pumped up about 18 times in videogames" - Nelson George
O'Connor leaves Bungie for Microsoft
The former content manager leaves the company to join Microsoft and continue work on the Halo franchise
PS3 to adopt YouTube functionality
Upcoming and past PS3 games will allow gamers to capture and upload videos from their games
Moore: Leaving Microsoft "broke my heart"
EA Sports president Peter Moore has spoken of his pain at quitting his former role as Xbox boss, revealing: "It broke my heart leaving Microsoft."
