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Sony's Phil Harrison has recommended the purchase of Nintendo Wii as a second console, firing back at recent comments from Microsoft over the pricing structure of the PlayStation 3.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has stressed the importance of forging a link between the DS handheld and the new Wii console, stating that the technology for interconnectivity is already in place.

Graphics processor technologies provider NVIDIA has posted its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, revealing continued positive growth in multiple business areas and a rise of 41 per cent in net income.

Software publisher Activision has announced the establishment of a new development studio on the campus of movie studio DreamWorks Animation, forging an unprecedented collaboration between the two industries.

Nintendo has shown its commitment to the current generation of hardware, announcing a brand new Mario game exclusively for the GameCube, followed by multiple first and third party game announcements.

THQ has bought Paradigm Studios and in-development sequel Stuntman 2 from Atari for an undisclosed sum. Stuntman was originally developed by UK-based developer Reflections, the outfit responsible for the Driver series.

Ubisoft Montreal's creative director has spoken of his disappointment with Sony's next-gen offering, claiming the Japanese giant is adopting a "me too" approach and duplicating ideas from other consoles.

Take-Two Interactive has announced the establishment of a new development studio in Shanghai, working on original IP and co-developed titles for the company's 2K Games label.

Microsoft's Peter Moore has stated that the company expects to sell 5 million Xbox 360 consoles by the end of June, confirming previous estimates for the eight months period since launch.

Speaking at the pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles, Sony has finally revealed the details of its online strategy for the PlayStation 3, including digital distribution of new content and back catalogue software.

Nintendo has given itself a hearty pat on the back in recognition of its success with the DS handheld, quoting sales of 16 million units and apparently shifting "millions" more than Sony's PSP.

No change at the top this week, as the nation's love of football overrides all else and keeps <i>FIFA World Cup Germany 2006</i> in first position, while <i>Tomb Raider: Legend</i> manages to hang on in second.

Consumers who purchase the 20GB version of the PlayStation 3 will find themselves with less options than those who buy the 60GB model when it comes to data storage and Wi-Fi functionality.

Square Enix has announced its plans to develop multiple new games in the Final Fantasy series, the new project encompassing simultaneous development on several platforms, including Sony's PS3.

Organisers of the forthcoming Game Developer Conference (GCDC) have announced a call for speakers and topic proposals for the event, seeking industry experts to share their experience and further game development.

Microsoft has confirmed that it has shipped over 3.3 million Xbox 360 consoles worldwide, putting the company back on track to meet its global sales target following massive component shortages at launch.

Sega has announced that its Virtua Fighter series is heading to next-generation consoles, the fifth iteration of the game signed exclusively for a spring release on Sony's PlayStation 3.

Atari has announced a new co-publishing deal with recently merged Japanese publisher Namco Bandai, offering European gamers a selection of handheld titles previously unavailable on these shores.

Leland Yee, California assemblyman and outspoken advocate for legislative control of videogames sales has again spoken out against the ESRB, seizing the opportunity afforded by the Oblivion ratings change.

Activision has announced its Q4 and full fiscal year financial results, revealing a comparative year-on-year drop in profits and a loss of USD 9.2 million during a difficult fourth quarter.

Microsoft has officially confirmed its acquisition of dynamic in-game advertising firm Massive Inc, with plans to incorporate ad serving solutions into a range of online and console gaming operations.

The International Game Developers Association has announced the results of its latest election for its Board of Directors, appointing three new members who will remain on the board for the following three years.

The ESRB has issued a re-rating of Bethesda's acclaimed RPG title Oblivion, following the discovery of a third party modification that "unlocks" art files that enable female topless nudity.

Midway has posted its Q1 financial results, showing a loss of USD 22.6 million, but gained a marginal revenue increase of 11 per cent compared to the same period in 2005.

FreeStyle Games has announced that a piece of art created for their forthcoming PSP and PS2 videogame has been selected for the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) exhibition, Into The Pixel.