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NCsoft posts 2nd quarter loss

Korean-headquartered MMO publisher NCsoft has posted its second quarter financial results, showing a marked decline in profits which is largely attributable to a poor market performance for Auto Assault.
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Immersion lowers net loss on higher Q2 revenues

Force feedback firm Immersion has posted its Q2 financial results, showing higher revenues and a marginal year-on-year improvement on its overall net loss for the period.
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US legislation puts ESRB under pressure

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board is facing renewed political scrutiny, Florida Republican Cliff Stearns proposing a new bill dubbed the "Truth in Video Game Rating Act."
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Sony expects further games division losses

Sony is expecting to post significant losses in the current quarter which could have a major impact on numerous divisions within the group, as production and launch costs for its next generation console spiral.
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Codemasters, IGA Worldwide sign in-game ad deal

UK publisher Codemasters has signed an exclusive in-game advertising deal with IGA Worldwide, to deliver static and dynamic ads within a range of key titles on both console and mobile platforms.
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Vivendi profits lifted by World of Warcraft

Vivendi has announced its financial results for the first half of the year, the biggest increase in revenues generated by its games division and the continued success of MMO title, World of Warcraft.
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Q1 revenues soar for Ubisoft

French Software publisher Ubisoft has posted its first quarter financial results, showing a significant rise of 62 per cent in revenue and beating the company's previous forecast for the period.
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Xbox 360 price drop rumours resurface

Rumours of an autumn price cut for the Xbox 360 have resurfaced, with an unnamed source at a Taiwanese OEM component maker suggesting that production cost negotiations will lead to a US$100 retail price cut.
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GAME celebrates PlayStation Spot launch

UK software retailer GAME is participating in the launch of Sony's new PlayStation Spot service, offering consumers a range of free multimedia content at selected UK 'hotspots' from Friday 28th July.
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SCEA launches budget PSP software range

Sony has announced the first PSP titles available in the US under its budget-priced 'Greatest Hits' label, which the company hopes will help to stimulate both software and hardware sales for the device.
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Investor files lawsuit against Take-Two

Take-Two Interactive is facing yet another legal battle, this time from an investor who claims that the company has wasted corporate assets, abused control and shown gross mismanagement in recent years.
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Yoshi headlines all-star Christmas cast for American DS

With news of massive worldwide DS sales still booming around boardrooms, Nintendo of America has unveiled its fourth-quarter handheld line-up - with a raft of big names out to sustain the system's momentum.
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THQ completes Paradigm acquisition

THQ has announced the completion of its acquisition of Paradigm Entertainment, confirming that the studio is currently working on development of a next-generation Stuntman title.
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Konami commits to Leipzig Games Convention

Konami Digital Entertainment has confirmed its attendance at the Games Convention in Leipzig, with a line-up of five new products from Hideo Kojima's acclaimed development studio.
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Rockstar readies latest GTA instalment

Rockstar has revealed a sliver of information regarding the latest instalment in the global phenomenon that is Grand Theft Auto, confirming the price and releasing box art for GTA: Vice City Stories.
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Xbox Live answers the Call of Duty

Activision continues to enjoy a successful next-gen online campaign, with Call of Duty 2 clinging to first place in the Top 10 most popular titles on Microsoft's Xbox Live service.
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NVIDIA CEO backs Blu-ray technology

NVIDIA's CEO has stated his confidence in the success of Sony's PlayStation 3 console, telling San Jose Mercury News journalist Dean Takahashi that the company has "backed the right horse" in the next-gen race.
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UK Charts: Rockstar retains its gangster's paradise

Neither alien invasion nor automotive assault has been able to topple Rockstar's <i>GTA: Liberty City Stories</i>, which retains its lead at the top of the all formats chart for the fifth consecutive week.
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Microsoft folds on free poker plans

Microsoft appears to have stumbled in its plans to launch a free Xbox Live Arcade poker game, branding issues calling a halt to both the game's intended release date and its lack of cost to consumers.
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UK Students want games in education - Survey

An Ipsos MORI survey, conducted as part of the Teaching with Games project, has revealed that three in five 11-16 year old UK students are in favour of using computer games in classrooms.
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DS sales push Nintendo profits up

Nintendo has released its fiscal Q1 financial statement showing continued strong sales for the DS handheld and its associated software, which have helped drive the company's profits up ten per cent.
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Microsoft confirms portable music products

Microsoft has confirmed the development of a range of portable entertainment devices similar to Apple's iPod, finally putting an end to at least one aspect of the recent rumour and speculation.
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Accountants quit Gizmondo's parent company

The accountancy firm for Gizmondo's parent company, Tiger Telematics, has resigned due to lack of funds and the company's failure to investigate allegations of fraud from former company directors.
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Women In Games International Conference dated

Women In Games International has announced the date and venue for the latest in its series of conferences, which will be hosted by Microsoft in Redmond, Washington this September.
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