"Lifestyle games" specialist continues Relentless expansion

Violent games bill does the rounds in California once more

A bill which would make it illegal for Mature-rated games to be sold to minors has passed through the Assembly Judiciary Committee in California, bringing the controversial legislation one step closer to becoming law.

Alienware reveals pair of Star Wars themed PCs

Premium gaming PC suppliers Alienware has announced the launch of two new Star Wars branded systems to tie in with the forthcoming release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith in cinemas.

Australia charts: GT4 still number one

Take Two, 3D Realms confirm Human Head developed Prey

The resurrection of 3D Realms' much-hyped first person shooter project from the late 1990s, Prey, has been confirmed by publisher Take Two and 3D Realms boss George Broussard, with Human Head now on board as developer.

New Midas subsidiary to publish Shin Megami Tensei in Europe

Kayak Interactive acquires Chasma

Sega, From Software confirm support for Xbox 360

Two more major Japanese publishers have announced support for Microsoft's next-generation console, with software development for the platform already underway at both Sega and From Software, according to a Famitsu report.

North American DS sales approach 2 million; Electric Blue model inbound

Nintendo has confirmed that sales of the DS handheld console in North America are rapidly approaching the 2 million unit mark - and is planning to launch a new Electric Blue version of the hardware there in June.

Developer calls in FBI over Take Two piracy allegations

US publisher Ideas From the Deep (IFD) has contacted the FBI with allegations that Take Two Interactive is selling illegal copies of Bugdom, a PC game for which IFD claims to own the license.

Rumour mill turns as Microsoft's WMV9 gains ground on HD-DVD

Buena Vista Games expands with Avalanche acquisition

Videogame music concert planned for Hollywood Bowl

Hip Interactive signs licensing deal with Immersion

Broadcom signs up to provide Revolution wireless tech

Technology firm Broadcom has announced that it is to provide wireless networking technology for Nintendo's forthcoming Revolution console - preliminary details of which are expected to be revealed at E3 next month.

Gizmondo European street dates announced

Tiger Telematics has announced May 19 as the street date for Gizmondo in France, Italy, Germany Spain and the Nordic regions, as part of what it describes as "an aggressive expansion" of launch activity.

Bandai reveals plans to ship combined DVD, UMD titles

Xbox 360: multiple versions planned, WebTV to ship on premium edition?

Microsoft's is still planning to ship two different versions of its Xbox 360 console at launch, according to sources close to the company - while reports suggest that the high-end version may feature the firm's WebTV system.

THQ announces Xbox 360 support; EA to show next-gen teaser this week

With Xbox 360's May 12th unveiling fast approaching, talk is starting to extend to the console's third-party software, with THQ and EA both revealing preliminary details of their wares this week.

UK Retro expo to go ahead despite Game Zone cancellation