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Speaker line-up unveiled for Leipzig GCDC

The organisers of the Leipzig GC Developers' Conference have unveiled the list of speakers set to take the stage at this year's event, which will take place from August 20 - 22.

July 20, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Xbox division posts $1.9b loss

Following the decision to set aside USD 1 billion for Xbox 360 repairs, the year-end loss for Microsoft's entertainment and devices division has reached 1.89 billion - up 47 per cent from last year.

July 20, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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GamesRadar and Cheat Planet readership tops 3.25 million

The first ever ABCE certificate has been released for Future Publishing websites GamesRadar and Cheat Planet.

July 19, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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UK set to get own event instead of X07, says Microsoft

Following the news that this year's X0 event has been cancelled, a Microsoft spokesperson has told GamesIndustry.biz that the UK will get its own Xbox 360 event instead.

July 19, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Hirai to keynote Tokyo Game Show

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai is set to open this year's Tokyo Game Show by delivering a keynote address about the future of PlayStation.

July 19, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: What's the verdict?

A range of executives give their view on the new style show.

July 19, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Move to EA "unrelated" to 360 warranty issue, says Moore

Peter Moore has said there is no connection between his departure from Microsoft and the recent announcement that the company is to spend USD 1 billion on Xbox 360 repairs.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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THQ offering games via Steam

THQ has signed an agreement with Valve to offer its games for sale via the Steam digital distribution service.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Retailers price Xbox 360 Elite at £330

European retailers HMV, Play and GAME have begun taking pre-orders for Xbox 360 Elite, pricing the console at GBP 329.99 - despite the fact Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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PS3 sales top 1m in Japan - Enterbrain

A new survey from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain claims that 1.01 million PlayStation 3s have been sold in Japan since the console launched there on November 11.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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SEGA to establish new Australian office

Almost a decade after selling its stake in local distributor SEGA Ozisoft, SEGA is to establish a new subsidiary office in Australia.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Tretton wishes Moore luck in new role

Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton has said he's confident the company will continue to have a good relationship with EA Sports now Peter Moore is to head up the division.

July 18, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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CVG Network websites register 1.56m unique users

Future has released the first ABC Electronic audited figures for sites operating as part of the Computer and Video Games Network - which includes sites tied to the publisher's print magazines.

July 17, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Murderer's mother blames videogames for son's actions

The mother of Stuart Harling, the 18 year-old convicted of stabbing nurse Cheryl Moss to death, has claimed that his violent behaviour was triggered by playing videogames such as Manhunt.

July 16, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Wii could outsell PS2, says Iwata

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said he believes the Wii could outsell PlayStation 2 over the course of its lifetime to become the most popular console ever.

July 16, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: No more 60GB PlayStation 3 in US after July, says Reeves

SCEE president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.biz that the 60GB PlayStation 3 will no longer be available in the US after stock sells out - which he predicts will occur by the end of the month.

July 13, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: David Reeves Talks PS3

The Euro bundle, the new PSP and the fight to be market leader.

July 13, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: Games not price are holding back PS3, says Capcom exec

Capcom Europe boss Mark Beaumont has warned that PlayStation 3 is lagging behind in the sales stakes - suggesting that it's software and not price which is the major factor.

July 13, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: Peter Moore Talks Xbox 360

Plus the next-gen battle and billion dollar costs.

July 12, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: NCsoft's PlayStation titles "very likely" to appear on PC

NCsoft Europe CEO Geoff Heath has told GamesIndustry.biz that the games the company plans to release for PlayStation platforms are also likely to be released for PC.

July 12, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: "Nintendo is not a fad," says Fils-Aime

NoA president claims Wii is poised to win the battle

July 11, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: Microsoft's Conference

Halo 3, sales stats and Peter Moore on guitar.

July 11, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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PlayStation 3 price "still high", says Square Enix boss

John Yamamoto, president and CEO of Square Enix's European and North American subsidiaries, has warned that gamers may still think PS3 is too expensive despite the recently announced price cut.

July 11, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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E3: Square Enix's John Yamamoto

The US and Euro boss on PS3, platform exclusivity and simultaneous releases.

July 11, 2007 Ellie Gibson

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Fringe Benefits

Chris Deering on what to expect from this year's Edinburgh Interactive Festival.

July 10, 2007 Ellie Gibson