Nokia launches QD in the USA

The second version of Nokia's N-Gage hardware has arrived at US retail outlets, with its launch in the territory being supported by rebates which bring the price down to $99 and the bundling of Tony Hawks Pro Skater with all units sold.

Kuju brings Sensible classics to mobiles

Toptronics growth outpaces Nordic markets

Game revenues, development costs both fall in Japan

A new report from the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association in Japan has revealed that despite growth in the number of consumers of games, revenues in the market are falling - but so are development costs.

Conspiracy clears $2.6 million debt, signs new title

California-based publisher and developer Conspiracy Entertainment has reached an agreement with German firm SWING! Media AG which will eliminate over $2.6 million worth of debt from its balance sheet.

UK Charts: Spider-Man 2 stays on top through release drought

Activision's movie license Spider-Man 2 has stayed on top of the UK software sales chart for a third week, as a period largely bereft of major new full-price releases saw no movement in the top four titles.

PS2 approaches a million in South Korea

Sony Online Entertainment signs Asian deal with Gamania

Game Stars Live to host school competition winners

Pre-Christmas console price cuts possible in Europe - EA

Electronic Arts' report on market outlook following its first quarter results last week has indicated that while further price cuts to the Xbox and PS2 are unlikely in North America this year, new prices may be forthcoming in Europe.

Japan Charts: Konami's Jikkyo Power Pro Baseball lifts market from seasonal slump

There was some respite for Japanese game retailers from the summer slump last week, as Konami's Jikkyo Power Pro Baseball 11 stormed into the charts, with the PS2 version at number one while the Cube version made number three.

LucasArts appoints new marketing VP

Videogame publisher and developer LucasArts has announced the appointment of a new marketing chief, with marketing industry veteran John Geoghegan set to take on a vice president role at the company.

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Far Cry developer signs with EA

Bennett slams rivals as more names sign up to EGN

Nintendo reveals strong Christmas schedule for Japan

Sega signs Italian distribution deal with Leader

Electronic Arts reports $432 million revenues in Q1

Leading independent publisher Electronic Arts has recorded exceptionally strong results in its first financial quarter, with net revenues rising 22 per cent and net income up 32 per cent as three new titles sold over a million units.

Microsoft reports strong Q4 results; Xbox growth lags other divisions

Software giant Microsoft has announced strong results for the fourth quarter and full year ended June 30th, but the growth of the company's Xbox business continues to lag behind other divisions despite increasing console shipments.