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Bach dismisses Sony's online efforts

Microsoft's Robbie Bach has dismissed Sony's PlayStation Network, saying he doesn't believe the console rival offers an online gaming service comparable to Xbox Live.
Matt Martin
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Singapore reverses Mass Effect ban

Singapore's Media Development Authority has reversed its earlier decision to ban Mass Effect, and will now allow the game to be released under an M18 rating
Mark Androvich
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PS3 outsells Wii in Japan

The PlayStation 3 has overtaken the Nintendo Wii in the Japanese hardware sales chart, notching up 38 per cent more sales for the week ending November 11.
Phil Elliott
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Mario Party DS hits Japan top spot

Mario Party DS for the Nintendo DS has debuted in the Japanese software chart at number one, according to the latest data from Media Create.
Phil Elliott
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eGames expo prepares to open its doors

The eGames expo is preparing to open on Friday, with over 50 exhibitors and a host of new and unreleased titles on display.
Phil Elliott
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Mass Effect banned in Singapore

The Media Development Authority of Singapore has decided to prevent Microsoft's forthcoming Xbox 360 title, Mass Effect, from being released in the country.
Phil Elliott
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Download Xbox games via Xbox Live?

The Official Xbox Magazine is reporting that the next Xbox 360 dashboard update will allow owners to download original Xbox games
Mark Androvich
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DivX support coming to consoles

DivX Inc. has announced that its video technology will be integrated into the PlayStation 3 via a future firmware update
Mark Androvich
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100th game on Xbox Live Arcade

With the release of Screwjumper and Shrek 'N Roll this Wednesday, Microsoft will now have 100 titles available for download on Xbox Live Arcade in the US
Mark Androvich
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Admin error blamed for £35 Xbox 360 offer

Tesco has blamed an admin error for an online offer that bundled the Xbox 360, two games and an extra controller for just GBP 34.99 (EUR 50)
Matt Martin
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Japan: Mario Galaxy sells 250k in first week

Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii has rocketed into the Japanese software chart at number one, selling over a quarter of a million units in its first week on sale.
Phil Elliott
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Microsoft hopes for longer Xbox 360 shelf life

Microsoft has said that it hopes the shelf life for its Xbox 360 will be longer than five years — the lifespan traditionally associated with a home console.
Matt Martin
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Need for Speed to be Christmas number 1?

This year's UK Christmas videogames chart is set to be spearheaded by EA, Microsoft and Konami titles, if the odds on Paddy Power are accurate.
Phil Elliott
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Xbox Live to offer ESPN content

Microsoft has signed with ESPN to offer sports content over its Xbox Live digital delivery service.
Matt Martin
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No 360 IPTV this year?

Microsoft has issued a statement saying that IPTV functionality will not be included in the fall 360 firmware update.
Robert Purchese
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Microsoft announces LGF week 2 details

Microsoft has released details of its plans to support the second week of the London Games Festival, with the launch of the Xbox 360 Lounge at the Vinyl Factory in Soho.
Phil Elliott
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Japan: Handhelds extend domination

Nintendo's DS continued to sell more than any other games platform in Japan last week, although units sold dropped over ten per cent on the previous week.
Phil Elliott
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Microsoft's game business posts a profit

Microsoft has announced its first quarter earnings, with the entertainment and devices devision reporting income of USD 165 million
Mark Androvich