THQ has announced its intention to generate additional revenue from the provision of downloadable content on next-generation consoles, beginning with its current offerings on Microsoft's Xbox 360.
Further details of the PlayStation Network Platform announced by SCE boss Ken Kutaragi in Tokyo yesterday have emerged, including the fact that the ability to play games online will be included in the basic free service.
Anti-piracy technology firm Macrovision has announced the appointment of a new general manager of emerging business, who will assume direct responsibility for overseeing the company's Trymedia Games division.
Shares in leading game publishers were almost universally buoyed yesterday following the announcement of Sony's launch schedule for the PlayStation 3, with the stock markets reacting positively to the firm's plans for a November worldwide release.
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PC manufacturer Alienware has issued a statement in response to recent speculation of a take-over bid by industry rivals Dell, the company refusing to comment on what at this stage is merely a rumour.
According to an interview with legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto posted on the Nintendo of Europe website, the latest iteration in the hugely successful Zelda series will feature enhanced elements exclusive to the Revolution console.
Microsoft's Shane Kim has played down the significance of Sony's recent PS3 announcements, claiming that the company will not be changing its ongoing Xbox 360 strategy.
Microsoft has teamed up with development studio Rare and TV company 4Kids Entertainment to produce a new Xbox 360 game based on the forthcoming animated series, Viva Piñata.