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12th June, 2008
GTA IV leads $536.9 million May US software sales
GTA IV is May's best-selling US title, but doesn't increase hardware sales as PS3 outsells Xbox 360 behind the Wii
Spencer: MGS today is "as strong as it's ever been"
The new Microsoft Game Studios boss explains his confidence for the year ahead
Shane Kim: Japan is a "longer-term effort"
Newly-installed VP of Interactive Entertainment business strategy is hopeful of turning the Xbox 360's fortunes around
JoWooD partners with Tivola Publishing
Agreement will see JoWooD bring 40 of Tivola's titles to the Americas, Spain, Portugal and India
MGS reveals promotions for Kim, Spencer
Shane Kim to take on an interactive entertainment strategy role, with Phil Spencer to head up MGS; Jeff Bell to leave the company
BBFC ratings will fail to protect children, says ELSPA
Jackson welcomes Government review on tax breaks, but is more concerned with the PEGI versus BBFC debate
Nintendo teams with Activision for new DS bundle
Guitar Hero DS is first third-party bundle for the US market
Games Up? panel announced for GameHorizon
Members of the campaign will take part in a panel on the effects of tax breaks on the games industry
HMV rolls out new games marketing campaign
Metal Gear Solid 4 release is first title to benefit from new branding
Greenstreet Software goes into liquidation
Budget specialist goes bust, but CEO promises to reboot company in July
Spill group acquires Onrpg.com
Online MMO hub to become part of the company's growing number of game portals
ESA spent $714k on Q1 lobbying
Disclosure reveals First Amendment issues, IP protection, piracy and patent reform were on the agenda
Limbo of the Lost axed over plagiarism row
Publisher Tri Synergy said it was "shocked" by recent screen shot comparisons and would cease distributing the title
GDAA and IEAA partner on tax lobbying
The industry groups announce plans to press the Australian government for tax breaks to promote the videogames business
FIFA future "couldn't be brighter," says Moore
EA Sports chief buoyant over the performance of NBA, NHL and FIFA franchises
Red is best for online shooters, say scientists
Research based on Unreal Tournament 2004 finds the blue team players lose more often
Warner president appointed to SCi board
Kevin Tsujihara and investment representative Aaron Brown become non-executive directors
Dragon Ball Z tops Japan's chart
Four new titles have debuted in the Japanese top ten software sales chart
MGS Europe: We will never cancel a game
Manager Peter Zetterberg explains Microsoft's role in Europe and why the company means business
