Apple move into home consoles 'a distinct possibility' - analyst

Apple's move into the console hardware market is 'a distinct possibility' according to Prudential analyst Jesse Tortora.

Eurogamer Network appoints Greg Ingham as strategic advisor

Eurogamer Network, the publisher of GamesIndustry.biz and consumer site Eurogamer.net, has announced the appointment of former Future CEO Greg Ingham as strategic advisor.

80 per cent of parents follow age ratings - survey

A new survey by publisher Activision has found that over 80 per cent of parents take into consideration the age rating of a game, as awarded by the ESRB.

Mobile versions could harm console brands, says Player X boss

Tony Pearce, MD of mobile content provider Player X, has warned that poor quality mobile phone versions of PC and console titles could damage the existing videogame franchises.

THQ still committed to mobile despite sale of Minick shares

THQ has told GamesIndustry.biz that it expects continued growth for its wireless business, dismissing suggestions that the sale of shares in Minick Holding signals a move away from the mobile sector.

First-party software leads Wii sales

Enterbrain has revealed software sales figures for the Nintendo Wii in Japan, with first-party developed titles leading the pack on the first weekend of release.

Fighting Fantasy games on the way for handhelds

Games Workshop co-founders Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone are planning to launch a new series of games based on the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks for DS and PSP, GamesIndustry.biz can reveal.

Original PlayStation downloads go live in US

North American PSP owners can now get hold of the first batch of original PlayStation games for download.

Nintendo may beat earnings forecast, says Iwata

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has stated that the company could exceed its own earnings target for the current fiscal year following strong sales of DS and Wii.

Empire shareholders accept Silverstar's offer

Silverstar Holdings has announced that more than 90 per cent of its shareholders have approved the acquisition of Empire Interactive.

UK Charts: FIFA sticks to the top

EA has three of the top five selling titles in the UK this week, with FIFA 07 topping the all-formats chart.

Take-Two signs in-game ads deal with Double Fusion

Take-Two has signed a deal with in-game advertising firm Double Fusion to feature ads in games released under the 2K and 2K Sports labels.

Sony signs former USC students for three PS3 titles

Sony Computer Entertainment America has agreed a deal with thatgamecompany, developer of downloadable PlayStation 3 game flOw, to produce three more titles for the console.

Need for Speed: Carbon tipped for Christmas number one

Bookmaker Paddy Power has predicted that EA's Need for Speed will top the all-formats software chart for the third year running this Christmas.

Wii pre-orders reach 30,000 in Oz

Australian consumers have racked up over 30,000 pre-orders of the Nintendo Wii ahead of the console launch later this week.

M: Metrics report shows decline in market share for EA Mobile

New figures from analysts M: Metrics show that EA Mobile's market share has decreased by more than five per cent this year.

Napster founder to launch WOW community site

Napster founder Shawn Fanning is to launch a social networking site for online gamers, born from a frustration at the lack of communication tools in World of Warcraft.

Wii sells out at Japanese launch

Nintendo's Wii has reportedly sold out at launch in Japan, where eager consumers were met with controlled queues and raffle ticket allocations at major electrical retailers.

Cost of games is "crazy", says EA Montreal boss

Sony reshuffle says "absolutely nothing" about PS4 plans - Pachter

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has dismissed suggestions that Sony's executive reshuffle signals the company's exit from the console hardware market as "foolish" and "embarassing".