Gaming: News
May 17, 2008
- London Games Festival is announced
The London Games Festival is to return to the capital for its third year with more events and games.
May 16, 2008
- Analyst: 'PS3 price cut unlikely this year'
Gaming analyst Lazard Capital Markets says a PS3 price cut is 'unlikely to happen' this year. - Konami unveils 'Rock Revolution' drum kit
Japanese games firm Konami announces "the most realistic drum peripheral on the market". - Sega signs deal with 'Resident Evil' creator
Sega announces a four-game deal with a new studio, including one by the legendary Shinji Mikami.
May 15, 2008
- 'Unique controls' offered in DS 'Touch Darts'
An American games publisher signs UK Nintendo DS darts game boasting 'unique controls'. - EA unveils 'MySims Kingdom' on Wii and DS
Electronic Arts announces the first details of a new MySims game for Nintendo DS and Wii. - PS2 outsells PS3 by 4m in 2008
The PlayStation 2 outperforms Sony's next-generation PlayStation 3 by over four million units. - Microsoft to increase Xbox 360 capabilities?
Microsoft says it plans to bring technical innovation to its console, possibily adding new capabilities.
May 14, 2008
- Microsoft unveils full-year Xbox 360 lineup
Microsoft Game Studios has revealed its full list of major Xbox 360 releases up until Christmas. - 'GTA IV' causing global virus problem
A software security expert says illegal copies of Rockstar's epic is causing a global virus problem. - WiiWare to launch in UK with eight titles
Nintendo confirms its online games service will launch in the UK with eight titles.
May 13, 2008
- Atari unveils outdoor 'Wii Fit' with mat
Atari announces its new Wii family game will be bundled with a specially designed "mat controller". - 'GTA IV' holds on to chart top spot
Rockstar's epic Grand Theft Auto IV holds on to the top spot in the latest games chart. - EA: 'Skate will utilise Wii Balance Board'
The next iteration of EA's Skate series will make use of the Wii add-on. - Eidos to revive 'Championship Manager'
Eidos announces plans to lift the poorly performing soccer game "out of the doldrums".
May 12, 2008
- Nintendo WiiWare launches today
The Nintendo Wii's answer to Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network goes live today. - College offers places to games students
A London-based college announces plans to open its doors to those wanting a career in games. - 'MGS 4' Collector's Pack unveiled
Konami reveals that a limited edition collector's pack will contain a number of exclusive items. - 'Metal Gear Solid 4' pre-order DVD announced
Games publisher Konami announces free DVD for all those who pre-order its PS3 exclusive.
May 09, 2008
- New games TV series unveiled on Bravo
A news television series aimed at gamers launches this week on the cable and satellite channel.
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