USA Chart: San Andreas dominates October, outsells remainder of top ten

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has enjoyed a spectacular debut in North America, according to figures from NPD Funworld which show the game selling more than the remainder of the top ten combined in October.

Marvel sues City of Heroes publisher over player characters

Comic book giant Marvel has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Korean publisher NCsoft, alleging that players in the firm's MMORPG City of Heroes are creating characters in the likeness of Marvel heroes.

EA may face class action over unpaid overtime

Leading publisher Electronic Arts may face a class action lawsuit from its own employees over unpaid overtime, it has emerged today, with a Californian law firm currently seeking certification for the class suit.

Football Manager 2005 breaks SEGA sales records

Kuju flying high on PSP with new project

IOMO hires six more, moves to larger offices

Nintendo reveals US release schedule for early 2005

A new release line-up from Nintendo of America has given a clear picture of the firm's plans for the GBA, Cube and DS in the first half of 2005 - with almost all of its major franchises due for an outing during the period.

Japan Charts: Massive boost for PS2 sales as slimline model launches

Sony's PlayStation 2 has more than quadrupled its sales in Japan following the launch of the new slimline version of the console, while Nintendo's latest GBA Zelda outing, The Minish Cap, has topped the software ranking.

Halo 2 US sales top $125 million; UK retail celebrates successful launch

Microsoft corporate VP Peter Moore may have underestimated the first-day sales of Halo 2 in North America, which are reported today to have topped $125 million, while retailers in the UK are celebrating a hugely successful midnight launch for the title.

Microsoft planning three versions of Xbox 2, claim reports

The next-generation Xbox console may come in three different versions, according to a report today which claims that the firm plans to launch versions with and without a hard drive in 2005, and a fully functional PC / Xbox 2 combination in 2006.

Colin McRae and TOCA both bound for PSP

Game Republic launches unique new prototype production model

Yorkshire-based game developer alliance Game Republic has announced details of a new scheme aimed at reducing the risks involved in developing game prototypes, with the key platform holders agreeing to approve early-stage concepts for the first time.

Japanese PSP launch line-up fleshed out as third parties confirm dates

The software line-up for the launch of the PlayStation Portable in Japan next month is beginning to take shape, with six titles now confirmed to arrive on day one, a further four arriving four days later, and at least 12 more launching by the end of Decem

Gran Turismo 4 finished; Sony annouces Nike bundle for Japan

Microsoft estimates $100 million opening day for Halo 2

The US launch of Halo 2 may have been the single largest media launch in history, if figures cited by Microsoft corporate vice president Peter Moore prove true - with the firm expecting to realise $100 million in retail revenue from the game on day one.

VU Games revenues drop again in September quarter

Publisher Vivendi Universal Games has announced its revenue figures for the quarter ended September 30th, revealing that sales declined by some 18 per cent year on year as this year's release schedule failed to impress in comparison to last year's.

DICE results reveal Battlefield sales figures, next-gen plans

Swedish developer Digital Illusions CE has announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30th, revealing a 23 per cent jump in revenues, continued strong sales of the Battlefield franchise, and plans for a next-generation console title.

Konami plans to expand Winning Eleven franchise as first half profits rise

Japanese publisher Konami has announced that it intends to extend the Winning Eleven brand with a number of new titles, after sales of the most recent game in the series helped to drive operating income up over 45 per cent in the first half of FY 2005.

Xbox 2 takes shape as ATI rolls out graphics chipset

The development hardware for Microsoft's Xbox 2 is moving closer to the final specification of the console - with key technology partner ATI reported to be ready to roll out the R500 graphics chipset which will power the system.

Prince of Persia sequel slips a week