Sega reveals preorder figures for upcoming strategy game are over six the number for Shogun 2 during its "first official week." Full Story

Nintendo announces partnership with Sega for upcoming Sonic titles. Full Story

TimeGate Studios reportedly sent all staffers home today after filing for bankruptcy protection last week. Full Story

Developer Gearbox calls the lawsuit alleging false advertising "beyond meritless." Full Story

WWII RTS to feature a series of single-player and co-op missions to bridge the gap between single-player and multiplayer. Full Story

"We had a great working relationship with Games Workshop," says Relic Entertainment game director. Full Story

Sega and Disney reveal re-imagined Mickey Mouse game will launch this summer on PSN, PC, and XBLA. Full Story

Prolific game composer Cris Velasco to provide original score for Relic Entertainment's upcoming real-time strategy game. Full Story

Preorder bonus for WW2-themed RTS includes both single-player and multiplayer content. Full Story

Nintendo version of first-person shooter misses March release window; Sega declines to comment. Full Story

UK developer Creative Assembly has announced Total War: Arena as a free-to-play title. Full Story

Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford says "Sega's got to figure that out" regarding upcoming Nintendo version of first-person shooter. Full Story

With 10 days left in release month of March, Sega and developer Demiurge decline to comment on status of licensed shooter. Full Story

After losing battle to cancer last summer, Creative Assembly creates Roman soldier bearing likeness of enthusiastic fan. Full Story

A small delay will help the PC RTS "meet the high standard set by its predecessor," says Sega. Full Story

Discover Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider, or build a bustling urban empire in SimCity this week. Full Story

Aliens: Colonial Marines knocks Dead Space 3 down to second place. Full Story

After Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions were blasted by critics, Sega, Gearbox, and Demiurge won't say if Wii U version is still on the way. Full Story

Industry source tells GameSpot that Sega was "very concerned" Gearbox wasn't investing enough effort into critically panned title. Full Story

Take up arms and defend humanity against a host of extraterrestrial predators in this week's new release, Aliens: Colonial Marines. Full Story

High-profile supporters come out after Vigil Games and Darksiders fail to find a buyer at recent THQ auction. Full Story

Double Fine's downloadable adventure game coming to PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U next week for $15. Full Story

Will you build your virtual life or take to over-the-top brawling action? Check out what games hit Aussie shelves this week in AU Shippin' Out! Full Story

Creative Assembly partners with Games Workshop on multi-title Warhammer deal; first game due out "from beyond 2013." Full Story

Straight-to-DVD and Blu-ray World War II film based on THQ's game series starring Tom Sizemore and Neal McDonough arriving early next year. Full Story

The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story

Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford claims Wii U controller is best input Nintendo has ever made for first-person shooters, other hardcore games. Full Story

Platinum Games' third-person brawler coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for $30 January 8 in North America, January 11 in Europe. Full Story

Tetsuya Mizuguchi joins Keio University Graduate School of Media Design as project professor. Full Story

Sega bringing open-world racing game to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch later this month. Full Story

Creator of Bayonetta and Anarchy Reigns wants to release upcoming games through Valve's Steam service and also start Kickstarter pages for future projects. Full Story

Platinum Games developing Bayonetta sequel for March 2013 release; developer's Project P100 renamed The Wonderful 101. Full Story

London 2012 holds onto first place; Batman, Spider-Man, Mario, and Sonic duke it out further down the top five. Full Story

Official tie-in takes gold for second week with sales boost; silver to Lego Batman 2; bronze to Mario & Sonic's Olympic effort. Full Story

Summer's re-release of Dreamcast skate-and-paint game will include full content, camera-enabled graffiti. Full Story

Vita and 3DS versions of the Level-5 adventure title debuted at the bottom of the top 10; Pokemon Black/White 2 is still on top. Full Story

High-definition remakes of iconic Japanese action games coming to PS3 this year; includes reduced load times. Full Story

Sega bringing free-to-play continuation of online action role-playing series to North America and Europe sometime in 2013. Full Story

Lack of playable women characters in Colonial Marines multiplayer sparks anger among fan community; petition reaches 1,800 signatures. Full Story

Open beta session closes today; boxed version of free-to-play MMO game will be released in September. Full Story

Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three. Full Story

New iteration to Pokemon Black/White bumps PS Vita RPG from top spot, outselling it 50:1, PS Vita sales cool down. Full Story

Lego Batman 2 claims the top spot while new release Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to chart. Full Story

The new iteration of the strategy RPG will be card based and free to play. Full Story

Western release of Platinum Games action title "re-evaluated" by Sega with no reason given; Japanese launch still set for July 5. Full Story

The top three were unchanged, with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier continuing to hold the top spot for a third consecutive week. Full Story

Avalanche Studios reportedly working on multiple current- and next-generation console projects. Full Story

Resistance Burning Skies brings the Resistance franchise to the PlayStation Vita. Full Story

Sega teaming with Ron Gilbert and Psychonauts studio for side-scrolling adventure game on XBLA, PSN, and PC early next year. Full Story

Rockstar's latest bests Blizzard's technically troubled dungeon crawler by 8,000 physical sales; outperforms Max Payne 2's first week 10:1. Full Story

Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski says lack of multiplayer in Vanquish was a "crime," praises Demon's Souls and Dark Souls as being innovative. Full Story

New London Olympics minigame collection goes triple platinum; Sonic Generations and Virtua Tennis 4 also move more than a million copies as Sega's revenue and profits fall. Full Story

Job listing at United Kingdom developer seeks multiplayer programmer to work on Alien game for current- and future-generation consoles. Full Story

Sega rumoured to have cancelled unannounced Bayonetta sequel. Full Story

Square Enix's cash cow goes up against Namco's newest Super Robot Taisen for top spot as PSP continues to outsell PS Vita. Full Story

New release slate led by enhanced console port of CD Projekt Red RPG, Trials Evolution on Xbox Live, and Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention for PS Vita. Full Story

BioWare's sci-fi RPG exceeds platinum status in first month; Kid Icarus: Uprising hits 140K, RE: Revelations 122K, Binary Domain 20K. Full Story

Jordan Weisman and Harebrained Schemes' PC and tablet game surpasses original $400,000 target in just 28 hours, taking in over $550,000. Full Story

Series creator Jordan Weisman launches push to make 2D fantasy cyberpunk RPG for tablets and PC; executive producer of 2007 Shadowrun first-person shooter apologizes. Full Story

Long-awaited Nintendo title flies high above new Yakuza and Pokemon title; 3DS experiences sales surge. Full Story

EA titles claim half of top 10, four of top five spots; Resident Evil spin-off settles for second place. Full Story

New Pokemon title for DS dominated the sales chart for the week; console sales took slight dip. Full Story

Nintendo's angelic adventurer leads a formation full of new releases at retailers, including Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Armored Core V. Full Story

Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story

Electronic Arts' virtual storefront adds new partners Sega, Rebellion, Team 17 Software, Kalypso, and others, bringing total count to 35. Full Story

Sega's puzzle game will feature motion and rear touch controls, slated for release in Japan this June; no word on North American or European release. Full Story

Yakuza: Dead Souls leaves the shores of Japan in search of Western brains this week. Full Story

BioWare's sci-fi trilogy capper leads big week of new releases featuring Street Fighter X Tekken, Unit 13, MLB 12, and I Am Alive. Full Story

Sega confirms "upgraded HD version" of 2000 Dreamcast game to be available through digital channels later this year. Full Story

New release slate led by EA Sports' new extreme snowboarding game, Sega's squad-based shooter; Mortal Kombat Komplete also due out. Full Story

New video indicates Sega bringing 2000 Dreamcast game to Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network; price, release date TBA. Full Story

Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story

Team Ninja head says the studio would be interested in dropping the gloves with a fellow fighting franchise, singles out Virtua Fighter as most respected rival series. Full Story

Dozens of jobs have been cut from Sega's Brisbane studio as the company changes focus to digital markets. Full Story

After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story

Publisher treading water as booming slot machine business offsets poor home gaming numbers due to weakness in the West. Full Story

Sega says it did not want to "sacrifice creative process" to meet former spring ship date; first-person science fiction shooter now due this fall. Full Story

FIFA 12 is still the only title to have topped the charts in 2012, while Star Wars: The Old Republic clings on at 37. Full Story

Sega incorporating Kinect, Move support into latest global sporting competition tie-in; 30+ events featured. Full Story

Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story

Caped Crusader's latest outing proves to be non-PC game rental service's most popular cross-platform title last year. Full Story

Sony lays out launch lineup headed by Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf; games priced from $10 to $50, memory cards running from $20 for 4GB up to $100 for 32GB. Full Story

Nintendo lays out early 2012 release slate; $20 3DS Circle Pad Pro peripheral on sale exclusively at GameStop starting Feb. 7, Rhythm Heaven Fever hits Wii Feb. 13. Full Story

New Zelda title is at the top spot of the Japan sales chart; Wii sales double but 3DS still number one. Full Story

Upcoming sequel set for PS3 featuring new engine; Sega to search for "Miss Yakuzas" to promote game. Full Story

New entry in Sega's rhythm game and Sengoku Basara offshoot occupy top spots of sales chart; 3DS again tops hardware sales with room to spare. Full Story

DICE's shooter retains the top spot, while Uncharted 3 debuts at number two, Sonic Generations in the top 10. Full Story

Parent company Sega Sammy's sales, profits tumble as games biz misses all expectations; Captain America sells 450,000 as Rise of Nightmares scares up 200,000 sold. Full Story

Treasure hunting, north warring, and star exploring are the main agendas of this week's releases. Full Story

New cities are being considered alongside Kamurocho, including Sapporo and Osaka; Kiryu Kazuma will still be in the game. Full Story

Fourth biggest launch of the year sees Batman: Arkham City top the UK Charts, Football Manager 2012 debuts in third; Dance Central 2 debuts at 40. Full Story

Latest action role-playing game installment in Shining series due for spring 2012 in Japan. Full Story

Minecraft and Rift take home two awards each; EverQuest inducted into the GDC Online Hall of Fame. Full Story

Sega's team manager of consoles sales announces new focus for the company; reveals Hong Kong and Taiwan make up 60 percent of Sega sales in the region. Full Story

Race on the roads or fly through the skies with this week's new releases. Full Story

PS3-exclusive Yakuza: Of The End to hit North America and Europe as Yakuza: Dead Souls next year; localization to feature downloadable content, new Pachislot minigame. Full Story

Aussie ratings board reclassifies Sega's horror light-gun shooter for the PS3; the game will be released in Australia with no changes on October 27. Full Story

Online video shows purported pre-alpha build of THQ first-person action game from shuttered Australian studio; clip features Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America. Full Story

Sega bringing simian-themed labyrinth game to Sony's handheld with support for tilt-sensitive and touch-screen controls. Full Story

20th-anniversary premium edition of Sega's upcoming mascot platformer packed in with a cross-generational Sonic statue, gold ring, art book, soundtrack, documentary, and more. Full Story

The triple-A-title train is steamrolling through this week with intergalactic escapades, road rage, alien invasions, and zombie infestations. Full Story

After 17 years, regulators drop objections to id Software's blockbuster first-person shooter, saying it's now "mainly of historical interest." Full Story

Toshihiro Nagoshi sets up Ryu ga Gotoku Studio out of Binary Domain team; Yakuza Black Panther 2 announced in Japan for PSP. Full Story

PAX Prime 2011: Pitchford promises return to realistic Brothers in Arms, more Duke Nukem; Aliens Infestation due Oct. 11; Borderlands B Test hits Sept. 9. Full Story

UPDATE: House of the Dead remains locked inside as Sega confirms on-rails shooter has been refused classification in Australia due to high-impact violence. Full Story

Definitive version of Sega fighter set for downloadable debut on Xbox 360, PS3 next summer; roster to see return of VF3 sumo wrestler Taka-Arashi, debut of Jean Kujo. Full Story

Sega soccer title and Kirby game bumped down by latest Capcom and Nintendo titles; 3DS sales shoot back up due to price cut. Full Story

Preorder bonuses offered for downloadable slate of four games including Street Fighter III Third Strike Online, BloodRayne Betrayal; gamers who get all four to receive Payday: The Heist for free. Full Story

Cause of G-Mode CEO and founder Takeshi Miyaji's passing not revealed; previous company known for creating Grandia and Lunar series. Full Story

Team 17 bringing revamped Worms 3D and Worms 4: Mayhem combo pack to downloadable platforms with new missions, puzzles, customization options later this year. Full Story

Develop 2011: Former Sony exec Phil Harrison says free-to-play will be the dominant business model as industry veterans discuss a service-driven future for games. Full Story

Resume of ex-Red Fly environment artist reveals studio was working on now-cancelled Star Wars title. Full Story

Sega pushes ninja action game back two months to November 15 as spatial puzzler release date slides to February 21, 2012. Full Story

New release slate led by Ubisoft's modern shooter, Supergiant's downloadable game for XBLA; Captain America: Super Soldier, Fallout: New Vegas DLC, Just Dance Summer Party also out. Full Story

Publisher gets 20.9 percent revenue share thanks to Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End's release and high retail pricing. Full Story

Movie tie-ins and volatile self-combustions dominate this week's releases. Full Story

Austin-based studio behind Mushroom Men, Wii versions of Thor, Ghostbusters cuts staff after cancellation of planned project. Full Story

Yu Suzuki confirms plans to vacate current position in September, will remain with publisher in advisory capacity. Full Story

Sega reveals Japan-based crime drama has hit penta-platinum milestone in global sales; zombie-themed Of the End ships 400,000. Full Story

[UPDATE] Hacking group Lulzsec released a torrent file it claimed included all of the information taken from Bethesda except for that of more than 200,000 Brink players. Full Story

Nintendo confirms Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, Darksiders 2, Batman coming to new console; Ubisoft also confirms Rabbids, two new brands en route; Aliens: Colonial Marines not a lock. Full Story

Game giant confirms NGP's name, priced in briefing that also saw Uncharted 3, Golden abyss demoed, Sly Cooper return, HD God of War PSP-to-PS3 ports unveiled, Resistance 3 3D TV bundle revealed, portable BioShock outed. Full Story

Sega's Aussie-based studio Creative Assembly will now be known as Sega Studios Australia; working on London 2012 Olympic Games title. Full Story

Move-compatible Extended Cut of Sega's grindhouse-inspired light gun shooter headed for Sony's system October 25 in North America, October 28 in Europe. Full Story

Forces of order remain in charge a while longer as Sega pushes Platinum Games' third-person brawler to January in North America and Japan. Full Story

In addition to Alien console project, the British studio is crafting a new installment in its bread-and-butter strategy series. Full Story

New release slate led by Rockstar's period detective thriller, Lionhead's action role-playing game, and new downloadable content for Obsidian's game. Full Story

Total War studio Creative Assembly working on new console project based on the classic sci-fi film series; Viking team reportedly developing. Full Story

Sega and Zoe Mode bringing new installment in perspective-shifting puzzle platformer to Nintendo's new handheld this fall. Full Story

Sega preps downloadable remake of Treasure's original Saturn brawler with HD visuals and online cooperative play this fall. Full Story

New release slate championed by third entry in racing series, latest volley of $15 content for Treyarch's shooter; Thor: God of Thunder, Section 8: Prejudice for PC also out. Full Story

Yakuza creator's squad-based third-person shooter about a robotic uprising gets a new release window. Full Story

Nintendo's and Sega's iconic mascots competing on the global stage with new Wii, 3DS installments in 19 million-unit selling franchise. Full Story

Sega's iconic hedgehog returns with 2D/3D hybrid platformer melding stages from series' past 20 years on 360, PS3. Full Story

Plentiful new release slate led by puzzle, fighting, and shooting games; Conduit 2, Xbox Live Arcade Triple Pack, Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection also out. Full Story

Nintendo will ship 3DS remake of Legend of Zelda classic on June 19; new bundle to feature Wii Remote Plus, all-new minigame compilation; full spring schedule inside. Full Story

Sega teases new series entry via Facebook video; due out on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2011. Full Story

Chinese game developer takes over Sakura Wars maker. Full Story

There are plenty of Nintendo 3DS games being released this week to coincide with the local launch, but it's not all about Nintendo's shiny new toy. Full Story

Koei's action game continues selling as top 10 software sales cut in half, hardware sales down roughly 30 percent in first full week after devastating earthquake. Full Story

Sega picks Tuesday before filmic tie-in for release of patriotic Super Soldier action adventure; 3DS version added, PSP game canceled. Full Story

Koei Tecmo beat-'em-up cruises to first-place finish on Japanese sales charts; 3DS tops hardware list for third straight week as Professor Layton, Nintendogs + Cats retain positions. Full Story

Proceeds from sales of iOS versions of the famous hedgehog's adventures going to the Red Cross this week; Football Manager signed up too. Full Story

New release slate led by THQ's war-at-home shooter, Sega's period strategy game, Japanese mob title, and the Defiant Map Pack for Bungie's shooter; Top Spin 4, MotoGP 10/11, Gods Eater Burst, and Okamiden also out. Full Story

THQ brings the battle to the 'burbs this week. Full Story

Games for Nintendo's latest portable claim half of top 10 software chart, but PSP Phantasy Star and Gundam games take top spots. Full Story

Sega's motion-controller-enabled tennis sim given spring court date on 360, PS3, Wii; Euro release due April 29. Full Story

Bulletstorm, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Killzone 3, de Blob 2: This week's going to pound your wallet. Full Story

Brutal Legend developer inks deal with Warner Bros. to develop motion-controlled game based on popular children’s television show. Full Story

Latest in Capcom's Phoenix Wright spin-off series leads the Japanese sales charts, followed by new Macross, White Knight Chronicles, and Dragon Ball games. Full Story

Vanquish sells 820,000 and Sonic Colors moves 1.85 million as publisher poised to post back-to-back full years in the black. Full Story

Sega sampler to feature all four playable characters; available February 16 for PlayStation Plus subscribers, February 23 for all PS3 users. Full Story

Platinum Games' online brawler gets a new name for Western releases, first screens, trailer released. Full Story

Check out GameSpot's complete coverage of Sony's powerful new handheld device with videos, photos, hardware specs, software titles, and more. Full Story

New handheld to feature OLED touch screen, 3G, two cameras; slightly smaller than PSP-3000. Full Story

Independent Japanese developer behind Bayonetta, MadWorld, and Vanquish working on Sega-published online fighter for PS3, Xbox 360 says Famitsu; targeted for worldwide debut during fall 2011. Full Story

Microsoft and Nintendo platforms join the PS3 in playing host to Sega's upcoming racket sim; Kinect support, spring release window confirmed. Full Story

High Voltage Software's Nintendo-exclusive first-person alien shooter lands in two months; new trailer shows off game's explosive weaponry. Full Story

Nintendo uses 2011 World Event to show off new portable and give specifications; system will last five to eight hours for DS games; all figures based on brightness of screen. Full Story

Sony honors Square Enix's RPG as only title to sell 1 million-plus in Japan in 2010; Yakuza 4, MGS: Peace Walker, Monster Hunter, more earn Gold-level accolades. Full Story

Squad-based shooter from Toshihiro Nagoshi in development for HD consoles, targeted at Japanese and Western markets. Full Story

New release slate led by oft-delayed PS3 racing title, Nintendo's Wii gorilla revival installment; Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time, Michael Jackson The Experience, Undead Nightmare Pack also out. Full Story

Microsoft's camera peripheral launches around Australia with 15 games in tow. Full Story

UBM Tech Insights opens up Microsoft's new motion-control technology and prices out each of the components within. Full Story

A big week in releases as Activision sets loose the next instalment in its mega Call of Duty franchise with the Treyarch-developed Black Ops. Full Story

Xbox 360 maker increasingly bullish on motion-sensing camera's sales prospects as launch approaches. Full Story

Percolating panchinko market propels House of Sonic into the black; game sales rise 2.9%, but game profits fall 1.3%. Full Story

Parent of Bethesda Softworks, id Software adds the Resident Evil director's Tango Gameworks to growing stable of developers. Full Story

Pokemon Black and White cling to top spot for fifth straight week, and Wii string-themed installment for Nintendo's pink puffball mascot takes second as Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Red Dead Redemption slip slightly. Full Story

Motion-sensing system to have 12 titles on day one and five more by end of month; Fighters Uncaged, Harry Potter added to debut lineup. Full Story

The apocalypse has never been so glamorous. Full Story

Pokemon Black and White makes it four straight weeks atop the charts as Rockstar's latest makes the top 10 with both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Re:coded Disney-Square Enix crossover posts strong debut. Full Story

Downloadable HD edition of Sega Dreamcast and arcade racer set for global release on PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade; American PS3 gamers to get it November 23. Full Story

New releases this week highlighted by EA's shooter reboot, 5th Cell's creative sequel; others hitting shelves include Lucha Libre, Borderlands GOTY. Full Story

Sega announces comic book hero will return to his propaganda roots to fight Nazis on Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, Wii, and DS next year. Full Story

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says the positive public reaction to the handheld this past June led to premium pricing. Full Story

Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console. Full Story

Sega's Masayoshi Kikuchi says publisher will do more to preserve Japanese-rooted features like hostess bars for Western release of Yakuza 4. Full Story

Sega confirms new installment in sci-fi hack-and-slash RPG series for PC in 2011; Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity comes to PSP in late 2010. Full Story

Sega's Tokyo Game Show stage show page indicates the publisher will formally announce next installment in turn-based strategy series on Sept. 16. Full Story

Release schedule ramps up in a big way with Bungie's final installment in sci-fi shooter series, motion-sensing PS3 add-on, Professor Layton, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, and much more. Full Story

New motion-sensing versions of moonwalker-inspired game pushed to early next year; Wii, PSP, DS versions shipping November 23. Full Story

High Voltage Software's Wii-exclusive first-person shooter sequel delayed, Classic Controller support to be included. Full Story

Super Meat Boy, Comic Jumper, Pinball FX 2, and Hydrophobia compose first autumnal counterpart to popular Summer of Arcade program; Plants vs. Zombies, Sonic Adventure to be pre-promotion appetizers. Full Story

Nintendo and Team Ninja's first collaborative project hits Aussie store shelves; latest rugby league game arrives just in time for the season finals. Full Story

2K Games' period mobster game hits retail this week alongside 2K Sports' Wii-exclusive hockey sim; Elemental: War of Magic, Shank, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World also due out. Full Story

Nintendo minigame collection and Capcom historical action game hold sway as no new releases crack the Japanese top 10. Full Story

Nintendo dates upcoming Wii and DS titles as pink puffball's latest lands October 17, Donkey Kong Returns November 17, Bond sneaks out November 16, and Wii Party debuts October 3. Full Story

Namco Bandai's turn-based strategy RPG unseats Sengoku Basara 3 in debut week; PSP, PS3 rule hardware charts. Full Story

Capcom's historical warlords slasher shares leaderboard with Sega's colorful beat-matching game; PSP, PS3 system sales double week-over-week. Full Story

Publisher's revenues see 51 percent spike as it posts first-quarter profits on strength of pachinko business; Armored Avenger's latest tops 1.1 million sold. Full Story

Comic-Con 2010: Michael Giacchino, six more industry bards croon about how they got their start in a Behind the Music panel. Full Story

Publisher dates Shinji Mikami-directed sci-fi shooter, details GameStop-exclusive preorder weapons pack. Full Story

Publisher's Sony-exclusive Japanese underworld series to return, recurring cyclopean Majima Goro to be a playable character. Full Story

Developer responds to fan request for updated online version of virtual life sim, responds that something along those lines can be expected. Full Story

E3 2010: PlatinumGames' Shinji Mikami-directed sci-fi shooter narrowed to Halloween month on 360, PS3. Full Story

Sega confirms localized PlayStation 3 exclusive headed West; game will feature four protagonists with intertwined stories. Full Story

Sega, Creative Assembly returning to franchise's roots with 16th-century feudal Japan redux on PCs in 2011. Full Story

Last week of May sees Video Game History Month draw to a close, reviews for ModNation Racers, Blur, Alpha Protocol, and UFC 2010 and early looks at Killzone 3 and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Full Story

Box art veteran Brock Lesnar lends his likeness to another game with the release of the latest mixed martial arts game from THQ. Full Story

Sci-fi role-playing game sequel confirmed for fall launch, complete with online multiplayer mode. Full Story

Sega's episodic mascot revival delayed to late 2010 as publisher incorporates fan feedback; iPhone and iPod Touch version confirmed. Full Story

Media giant's Interactive Media division remains in red despite 20 percent revenues rise; six-month sales fall 15 percent to $376 million. Full Story

Adaptation of the Armored Avenger's latest cinematic excursion joins preview of Bungie's shooter; Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package hits PS3 and PC. Full Story

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, God of War Collection, and Capcom's latest fighting game strike down under on the same day. Full Story

Mike Hayes details impact of restructuring, Iron Man 2 studio's closure; promises more original downloadable IP, weighs in on Saturn, Dreamcast era rereleases. Full Story

Capcom's latest online action RPG treks to retail alongside Wii Classic Controller Pro, Blood Bowl for PSP. Full Story

Publisher says weak NA software performance led to lower-than-expected sales, but slot machines raise income margins; former Sega Toys employee under investigation. Full Story

Sega Studios San Francisco (formerly Secret Level) being shuttered after completion of feature-film-based multiplatform game. Full Story

Koei's latest beat-'em-up beats down more than 400,000 units on PS3, 360 as Sony's console tops hardware; God of War III opens to 43,181 sales. Full Story

High Voltage Software's original first-person shooter series returns to the Wii with new four-player co-op mode, better online cheat-busting. Full Story

Avalanche Studios' over-the-top action game heads to retail. Full Story

Ubisoft's sword and guns Wii action game hits Aussie shores. Full Story

Aliens vs. Predator 360, BioShock 2 PS3 barely miss NPD's top 10 non-PC game chart; Star Trek Online edged out by Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff atop PC rankings. Full Story

Huge week at retail also sees launches of Metro 2033, Dragon Age Awakening expansion, Pokemon HeartGold/Soulsilver, and Resonance of Fate. Full Story

Square Enix's long-awaited multiplatform role-playing game arrives in stores alongside Yakuza 3, Resident Evil 5 Gold, and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising. Full Story

EA prepares to deploy its latest game in the Battlefield franchise. Full Story

Sega nails down North American release date for Obsidian Entertainment's spy-themed RPG; European launch set for May 28. Full Story

Quantic Dream's PS3-exclusive thriller leads slate of new releases including Endless Ocean: Blue World, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Napoleon: Total War. Full Story

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is king, with MAG and Bayonetta landing in bottom half of top 20; Sims 3 staves off Mass Effect 2 on PC charts. Full Story

Sega's sci-fi actioner joins Phoenix Wright WiiWare, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 in stores this week. Full Story

Namco's PSP action adventure game of divine digestion sells nearly 300,000 copies in first week on shelves. Full Story

Japanese publisher reverses fortunes, posts pachinko-fueled $189 million profit; despite two hits, software sales slide. Full Story

Sega's PSP-exclusive turn-based strategy sequel sells nearly 100,000 in first week but can't outpace the super-selling New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Full Story

Teaser trailer for next game from Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami features metropolitan devastation, sci-fi shootouts; first trailer inside. Full Story

[UPDATE] EA and Blue Planet Software confirm Alexey Pajitnov's hallmark puzzler has become "the best-selling mobile game of all time." Full Story

Square Enix's latest keyblade quest sells nearly 450,000, pushing PSP to top of hardware chart. Full Story

Modern Warfare 2, Sims 3 top sellers as domestic physical game hardware, software, and accessory sales slip 8 percent; PC software slides 23 percent to $538 million; DS sells 11M, Wii hits 9.6M. Full Story

EA heralds in the new year with fist-bumps and firearms. Full Story

Sega and THQ begin the year big with high-profile third-person actioners on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story

PlayStation Store Update: Client arrives for online shooter and portable tower defense title debuts as Sony slashes prices on an array of downloadable titles. Full Story

Nintendo's portly plumber reprises chart-topping performance, Modern Warfare 2 sells nearly 100K on PS3 alone; Wii leads hardware. Full Story

God of War Collection makes appearance at bottom of Nintendo-dominated top 20 non-PC game chart; Modern Warfare 2 tops PC charts despite server controversy, Aion plummets. Full Story

Nintendo's mushroom-munching plumber sells nearly 1 million in one week as Wii sells 106K to lead hardware. Full Story

Sega confirms modern-day Japanese crime drama will arrive for PS3 in NA, Europe, Australia early next year. Full Story

Rebellion will not tone down violence "for territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make their own entertainment choices." Full Story

Movie tie-in games dominate Aussie releases, while Activision and Warner Bros. face off in the music genre arena. Full Story

Hectic week at retail sees headliners joined by more EA Sports Active, RE: Darkside Chronicles, God of War Collection, first Sims 3 expansion, NCAA Basketball 10, LBP PSP, more. Full Story

Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter and EEDAR's Jesse Divnich believe software fell 9 to 11 percent last month; Uncharted 2, Borderlands, Wii Fit Plus lead sales. Full Story

PlatinumGames' latest action effort grabs the gold while Namco Bandai's King of Iron Fist tournament earns bronze; new Final Fantasy Gaiden for DS takes second. Full Story

[UPDATE] First look at big-screen adaptation of fantasy series shows massive special effects shots, sumptuous sets; Ubisoft declines to comment on speculation new game will be unveiled next spring; high-quality trailer now available. Full Story

Go Around the World in DJ Hero. Full Story

Search for treasure and save the world with rock music in this week's Aussie releases. Full Story

Following rumors and retail date changes, Sega is now officially listing Obsidian's espionage RPG as arriving early next year. Full Story

TGS 2009: Konami's action adventure, Nintendo's racer deemed top titles of last year by the CESA; Peace Walker, FFXIII, Assassin's Creed II among best up-and-comers. Full Story

Three Japanese game industry heavyweights discuss the possibilities of Microsoft's motion-sensing tech and how it will affect the future of games. Full Story

Microsoft and Bungie's latest sci-fi shooter joins NCsoft's angelic MMOG; Afrika, Katamari Forever roll to PS3, Spyborgs, TMNT Smash-Up brawl on Wii. Full Story

Busy week sees Activision's action RPG sequel and EA's arcade-style racer slide into stores with Scribblenauts, NHL games, Wet, PC ports of Batman, Red Faction, Resident Evil 5. Full Story

Q&A: EA Sports president and former Sega of America head details the triumphs and failures of third-party publisher's hardware swan song. Full Story

Publisher of Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men comics agrees to buyout offer from multimedia giant behind Mickey Mouse, ABC, Miramax, and more. Full Story