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The Michigan violent videogames bill has received a permanent injunction against its implementation into law following a final ruling from Judge George Carem Steeh, who found the bill to be unconstitutional and refuted the supporting evidentiary research.

Organisers of the VGXPO consumer event have confirmed the dates, venue and initial details for the second annual show, which is scheduled to run over three days this October.

Assistance from investigators at the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has resulted in the extension of a prison sentence for a British man convicted of handling stolen goods.

Microsoft, in collaboration with FIFA, EA and Adidas Japan, has announced plans to release a limited edition Xbox 360 bundle in Japan, to coincide with the launch of EA's FIFA World Cup Germany game and hopefully drive sales in the territory.

Japanese publisher Capcom has issued a last minute alteration to the financial projections for its full fiscal year, sending its estimates for consolidated net profits plummeting by YEN 2.4 billion (EURO 16.8 million).

Buena Vista Games, the interactive arm of The Walt Disney Corporation, has announced the creation of a new lifestyle simulation PC game, based on the cult ABC Television programme Desperate Housewives.

The introduction of online-ready next-generation consoles and a renewed focus on digital distribution channels will compliment, rather than replace traditional retails sales, GDC panel experts suggest.

EA Los Angeles' vice president and general manager, Neil Young, warned GDC attendees that even large companies cannot survive in the industry without further innovation and original IP.

Sony Online Entertainment, the Austin-based MMO specialists responsible for Star Wars: Galaxies, has confirmed reports that chief creative officer Raph Koster will be leaving the firm to pursue other interests.

Gamespy has announced that it has received approval to join Sony Computer Entertainment's tools and middleware licensing programme, porting its online technology for implementation in PlayStation 3 software titles.

Emergent Game Technologies has selected the Game Developers Conference to announce the launch of the Gamebryo 2.2 game engine, which includes a number of tools optimised for next-generation game development.

Re-affirming his confidence in California's violent videogames bill, assemblyman and outspoken games industry critic Leland Yee maintained that his proposed legislation would stand up against First Amendment challenges.

Electronic Arts has announced that David Gardner, EVP and COO of the publisher's worldwide studios, will deliver the opening keynote address at the fourth annual Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival.

US videogame retail giant GameStop has released its Q4 and full fiscal year financial report, revealing record earnings of USD 85 million following its merger with former rival Electronics Boutique.

Take-Two's widespread litigation issues regarding GTA: San Andreas and the infamous Hot Coffee mod have gained further momentum, as the City of Flint and its Pension Fund file a new class action lawsuit alleging fraud and insider dealing.

Sales in the PC hardware market may suffer this Christmas, as Microsoft confirms yet another delay to the launch of its new operating system, Windows Vista.

This year's GDC World Tour of Mobile Innovations session focused primarily on connected gameplay, and the need to be more creative in using the inherent functionality of mobile phone handsets.

Speaking to an audience of developers and producers in the mobile gaming industry, the vice president of Sony Pictures Digital's game studio warned that licensing big brand mobile content carries more risks than it does potential reward.

VU Games Mobile president Paul Maglione weighs up the pros and cons of the differing methods of mobile game distribution

Living up to the earlier promise that anyone will be able to walk into a store and pick up an Xbox 360, Microsoft has announced that beginning this week, retail shipments of the console will be twice or three times higher than at present.

Acclaim Games has announced a long-term strategic partnership with in-game advertising specialists Massive Incorporated, to deliver targeted ads in its forthcoming MMO titles.

Mitch Lasky, senior VP of EA Mobile, offered GDC attendees some insight into what he believes are the main reasons for a stagnated mobile gaming market, laying blame on an excess of "bad games" hosted by mobile carriers.

Nokia's director of games publishing, Greg Sauter, delivered his keynote speech at the GDC conference, outlining the company's commitment to the future of mobile gaming and stressing the importance of enhancing the end-user's wireless experience.

Far from bemoaning the lack of a spring release for Sony's PS3 console, the development and publishing industries continue to applaud the delayed launch, which affords each of them additional time to add more polish to their launch titles for the new mach

Following the official announcement of the delay in launch plans for Sony's PlayStation 3, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has welcomed the opportunity to capitalise on the next-generation market with the Xbox 360 console.