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Codemasters' online entertainment division has secured the North American and European distribution and operation rights to ArchLord, the highly anticipated MMORPG from Korean publisher and developer NHN Games.

California-based Xfire Incorporated has announced that its free-to-download PC community gaming application has exceeded three million subscribers worldwide.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that its phenomenally successful massively multiplayer online game, World of Warcraft, has now surpassed one million subscribers in Europe, topping 5.5 million worldwide.

While hardware unit shortages continue to mar the console launch, those who have managed to purchase an Xbox 360 are, according to Microsoft, making full use of the new Xbox Live Arcade service.

US mobile carrier Sprint has announced the results of its US consumer wireless usage study, revealing that a third of its American wireless customers want to play games on their phones.

Software development tools specialist SN Systems, a subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment, has been awarded Game Developer Magazine's Front Line Award for its PSP software development tool, ProDG.

Following the recent extension to its licensing agreement with South Korean publisher CCR, Codemasters Online Gaming has announced the availability of pre-order packs for its highly anticipated MMO title, RF Online.

Embattled software publisher Majesco Entertainment has posted its full-year fiscal results, revealing a continued decline in revenues that has prompted the firm to exit the premium games market, focusing instead on budget and handheld software titles.

Despite continued reassurances of a steady retail supply from Microsoft, US retailers continue to suffer shortages, with GameStop yet to fulfil approximately 30 per cent of its launch day pre-orders for the Xbox 360 console.

Nintendo of America is planning to extend the size of its Redmond headquarters by more than 550,000 square feet, sparking renewed concerns over excessive traffic congestion from local city planners.

The UK Engineering and Technology Board have announced a new initiative to promote science, engineering and technology-based career opportunities within the games industry.

GameTap, Turner Broadcasting's PC broadband games-on-demand service, has announced a new partnership with peripheral manufacturer Logitech, offering customers a free trial of the service.

Microsoft Game Studios has entered into an exclusive agreement with children's entertainment firm, 4Kids, which will act as the global licensing agent on a new undisclosed children's property.

Final Fantasy creator Square-Enix has selected Vicon's advanced motion capture technology to record actors for cinematic and in-game sequences in future current and next-generation software titles.

Software publisher Ubisoft has announced its intention to create more games based on movie licences following the success of its King Kong game, which narrowly missed the coveted Christmas number one spot in 2005.

In response to recent comments from Microsoft's VP of marketing, Peter Moore, the company has issued a formal statement clarifying its position on next-generation DVD support for the Xbox 360 console.

Organisers of the casual games conference in Seattle have confirmed a venue and dates for the event, announcing the first keynote speech from Electronic Art's chief creative officer, Bing Gordon.

Videogame advertising network Massive Incorporated has announced the immediate appointment of former Eurosport television sales director David Orman, to the role of VP for advertising sales, UK and Scandinavia.

Excerpts from one of Nintendo's market research questionnaires have appeared on the Internet, providing an indication of the potential pricing structure for downloading classic Nintendo software titles.

Japanese publisher Tecmo has confirmed its intention to release future next-generation software titles on multiple platforms, dispelling any rumours of exclusivity for the Microsoft Xbox 360 console.

Amidst the rumour and speculation on Nintendo's entrance into the next-generation hardware race, graphics chip manufacturer ATI has revealed a little more information on its latest console specific technology.

Forming part of the ongoing Teaching with Games project, EA and NESTA Futurelabs has announced the results of a recent MORI poll, revealing that almost sixty per cent of UK educators support using videogames in education.

Korean online games company, NCsoft, has announced the establishment of NCsoft Japan KK, a wholly owned and operated subsidiary valued at 100 million Yen (850 million Korean Won).

The continued efforts to introduce legislation preventing the sale of violent videogames to minors took another turn yesterday, as a Florida Senate committee hearing passed a new bill by a vote of 7-1.

Midway Entertainment has confirmed that development on recently closed Stainless Steel Studio's ambitious RTS title will be completed internally, quashing rumours regarding the closure of its San Diego studio.