Infinium Labs CEO plays down SEC filing

Infinium Labs CEO Kevin Bachus has downplayed the Securities and Exchange Commission's decision to investigate the company over alleged legal violations and unpaid taxes.

Microsoft aims for 4.5 to 5.5 million Xbox 360s by June 2006

The first solid shipment targets to be specified by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 have emerged, with the company's CFO Chris Liddell stating a target for the middle of next year - but warning once again that launch volumes will be low.

Puma partners with Activision for True Crime: New York City

Forging a dedicated branding merchandising partnership with videogames publisher Activision, Puma has announced the impending launch limited edition footwear tied to coincide with True Crime: New York City.

PS3 could run at 120 fps, claims Kutaragi

Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi has claimed that the PlayStation 3 will be capable of running games at an unprecedented 120 frames per second - and suggested that future television technologies will support these refresh rates.

Sony Online Entertainment announces subscription-free MMO

SOE president John Smedley has announced the development of an undisclosed MMO, which shies away from the traditional subscription model to encourage more gamers.

Blizzard to release new World of Warcraft expansion

Blizzard has announced a new expansion for the hugely popular massively-multiplayer online role playing game World of Warcraft, titled WoW: The Burning Crusade.

Climax appoints new Game Director for its dedicated racing studio

Climax Studios has announced the appointment of former THQ exec Roger Carpenter, who will be overseeing new game development of a major racing franchise in his role as Game Director at the company's racing studio

Computer games degrees to get kitemark

Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries, has announced the introduction of a new kitemark scheme which will provide a guarantee of quality for degree-level computer games courses.

ESA Foundation raises $1 million at Nite To Unite event

The ESA Foundation, a long established games industry charity organisation has raised USD 1 million through its online auction and annual black-tie dinner evening

Microsoft cautious on Xbox 360 shipments, warns of profit impact

The latest financial report from software giant Microsoft shows that the firm's profits continue to soar, although major losses are expected from the Xbox 360 in the coming months, and Xbox revenues are declining sharply.

MP asks government to ban new Rockstar title

Keith Vaz, Labour MP for Leicester East, has called on the government to ban forthcoming Rockstar title Bully on the grounds that it depicts violence against schoolchildren.

Japan Charts: Evangelion Pachinko title storms in at number one

Strong Q2 sales and reduced losses boost THQ's stock price

Boasting healthy second quarter sales and an improved product line-up for next generation consoles in 2006, THQ has announced net sales of USD 142.7 million; a record increase of 48 percent on last year's results.

Florida moves to restrict sale of games with violent content

Less than a month after Californian governor Arnold Schwarznegger signed into law a bill restricting the sale of games with violent content to minors, Florida is set to follow suit with an almost identical piece of legislation.

Former EA exec enters the digital music market at Snocap

Digital licensing and copyright management providers Snocap has announced the appointment of former Electronic Arts executive vice president Rusty Rueff to the position of chief executive officer.

Circle Studio to release NOW branded interactive DVD

Circle Studio has signed a deal with EMI, Universal Music and Virgin to produce a series of interactive DVDs based around the Now That's What I Call Music brand.

USK website hints at Xbox 360 launch line-up

GamesIndustry.biz has learned that the website for USK, Germany's videogame ratings board, is displaying a list of all the Xbox 360 titles it's been testing since the end of August.

Epic VP slams Nintendo Revolution controller

Epic Games VP Mark Rein has unleashed stinging attacks on the Nintendo Revolution controller, the PS3 prototype controller and rivals Activision and Electronic Arts.

10tacle Studios extends its reach with 25 million EURO investment

Following the recent acquisition of majority shares in Belgian developer Elsewhere Entertainment, German publisher 10tacle Studios has announced a further 25 million Euro investment for 2005.

Electronic Entertainment Expo requests speakers for 2006 event

Allowing plenty of time for the careful selection of guest speakers at the next E3 expo, organisers have invited proposals from the industry for the 2006 event, to be held in May.