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High performance PC manufacturer, Alienware, has announced two new additions to its Area-51 notebook product line, designed to provide gamers and multimedia enthusiasts with optimum performance on the move.

Dundee-based Real Time Worlds has signed a licensing agreement with Kynogon, to use its proprietary Kynapse Artificial Intelligence middleware tools for the development of Xbox 360 exclusive, Crackdown.

Sony Online Entertainment has closed down the Japanese servers for Massively Multiplayer Online game, Star Wars Galaxies, offering subscribers a refund or the option to switch to a US or European server

Giving UK gamers a real taste of the next generation, Microsoft has confirmed the location and dates for its forthcoming Xbox 360 Hour Tour, which begins in Glasgow, ahead of the 2nd December UK launch.

Football rules the top of the all-formats chart once again this week, though there has been some last minute line-up changes as EA's <i>FIFA 06</i> jostles back into second place, knocking SEGA's <i>Football Manager 2006</i> down to third.

Forging a dedicated branding merchandising partnership with videogames publisher Activision, Puma has announced the impending launch limited edition footwear tied to coincide with True Crime: New York City.

SOE president John Smedley has announced the development of an undisclosed MMO, which shies away from the traditional subscription model to encourage more gamers.

Climax Studios has announced the appointment of former THQ exec Roger Carpenter, who will be overseeing new game development of a major racing franchise in his role as Game Director at the company's racing studio

The ESA Foundation, a long established games industry charity organisation has raised USD 1 million through its online auction and annual black-tie dinner evening

Boasting healthy second quarter sales and an improved product line-up for next generation consoles in 2006, THQ has announced net sales of USD 142.7 million; a record increase of 48 percent on last year's results.

Digital licensing and copyright management providers Snocap has announced the appointment of former Electronic Arts EVP Rusty Rueff to the position of chief executive officer.

Following the recent acquisition of majority shares in Belgian developer Elsewhere Entertainment, German publisher 10tacle Studios has announced a further 25 million Euro investment for 2005.

Allowing plenty of time for the careful selection of guest speakers at the next E3 expo, organisers have invited proposals from the industry for the 2006 event, to be held in May.

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has announced initial details for the forthcoming 2006 D.I.C.E. Summit and the 9th Annual Interactive Achievements Awards ceremony.

BioWare has proudly announced it has secured a place in the latest edition of Mediacorp Canada's Top 100 Employers guide, which has seen over 50,000 applications this year.

Particularly significant in light of the current debate over videogame violence, the CAMRA act now has a counterpart bill which has been introduced to the House of Representatives for consideration.

As the merger with former rival Electronics Boutique is finalised, US videogame retailer GameStop has updated its fiscal forecasts, revealing a decline in sales for the third quarter.

As the political and media spotlight glares at the games industry, the Entertainment Software Association has released information from a number of independent studies on the psychological impact of videogames.

Informa Telecoms and Media has revealed details of its fifth Dynamics of Games report, suggesting massive growth for the games industry; spearheaded by next generation consoles and broadband gaming.

After dominating the top ten for several consecutive weeks, industry powerhouse EA has all but disappeared from the high echelons of the sales chart, having just two titles clinging to the all-formats top ten.

Aspyr Media has announced a new partnership with THQ for the PAL distribution of acclaimed Xbox software title, Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel without a Pulse.

Sony has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of minors from the effects of violent videogames with the announcement of in-built parental controls for its next generation PS3 console.

Peripheral and gaming accessory manufacturer Logitech has posted its Q2 financial results, marking the twenty-eighth consecutive quarter of positive, double-figure sales growth.

Founded by three former Climax Online staff, UK-based Monumental Games is seeking licenses for its proprietary MMO middleware platform, TitanAT.

Sony Computer Entertainment has awarded prizes to three students studying at Abertay University, Scotland, in recognition of their outstanding work on console game development.