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The CMP Game Group has announced the line-up of session speakers for the upcoming Game Developers Conference China.

Trion World Network announced that it has secured USD 30 million in the latest round of venture capitalist funding.

Microsoft has developed a smaller chipset for the Xbox 360, allowing the manufacturer to cut production costs.

With news of Sony's 80GB model PlayStation 3 comes word that the new console will eliminate the PS2 "emotion engine' chip.

SEGA and Gas Powered Games have revealed Space Siege, an original RPG for the PC, as the result of their <a type="int" href="http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=24907">previously announced</a> collaboration.

Colin Sebastian, an analyst with Lazard Capital Markets, believes that the lower cost and broader audience should encourage Wii support from third-party publishers.

In a written statement, SCEA has revealed its plans to offer PlayStation Network coverage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

In a conference call, Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell indicated that the company failed to reach its Xbox 360 shipment target of 12 million units by June 30th.

Microsoft's Peter Moore apologized to Xbox 360 owners and revealed details of a new extended warranty plan.

Microsoft is taking a charge of more than USD 1 billion in the most recent quarter due to costs for a new extended warranty program for the Xbox 360.

Red Octane's Guitar Hero is sponsoring a second stage for this summer's Family Values tour, bringing five more bands and a special competition to the event.

Namco Bandai Games announced its product lineup for the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo taking place in Santa Monica, California next week.

Sony's John Koller has told <a type="ext" href="http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/PSP/UMD/feature.asp?c=3530">Pocket Gamer</a> that the company remains committed to the UMD format.

Sony's Jack Tretton criticised the approach of his rivals, noting that "Nintendo is too dependent upon the third-party community, and Nintendo is too dependent upon first-party."

Microsoft has appointed Chris Early, currently the studio manager for MS Casual Games, as general manager for Games for Windows Live effective July 9th.

Company seeks to increase owned IP for 2008

Emergent Game Technologies, developer of Gamebryo Element middleware, has secured USD 12 million in series D funding led by Jerusalem Venture Partners and Worldview Technology Partners.

Atari announced that it will report a wider-than-expected loss for the fiscal year ended March 31.

Speaking to Reuters, a Sega Sammy executive said that Sony needs to substantially cut the price of the PS3 by the end of the year to stimulate low demand.

In an interview with <a type="ext" href=" http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/arts/02lobb.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"> The New York Times</a>, recently-installed ESA president Michael Gallagher acknowledged that the game industry lacks the star power that can se

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced a joint initiative with The Nielsen Company to measure game network advertising.

In a preview of an upcoming interview to be published on <a type="ext" href="http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=16680"> GameDaily BIZ</a>, Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price defends Sony against media criticism.