Sony pushes PlayStation3-exclusive bundle from June to July, reveals $50 price tag for comprehensive compilation pack. Full Story

SITE NEWS: GameSpot will host third annual show through website and Xbox Live app; Metal Gear Solid V, Lords of Shadow 2 information to be revealed. Full Story

Lollipop Chainsaw developer Grasshopper Manufacture found difficulties in relationship with small studio and big publisher. Full Story

Hideo Kojima explains compilation pack only possible on PS3 because console uses Blu-ray and MGS4 has never released on Xbox 360. Full Story

Hideo Kojima's stealth-action franchise reaches new sales milestone. Full Story

Series creator Hideo Kojima tweets image of what could be new comprehensive "Legacy Collection" compilation pack. Full Story

Longtime Metal Gear Solid voice actor claims Konami never approached him for new game or provided reason why he was skipped over. Full Story

[UPDATE] Longtime Snake voice actor says Konami did not ask him to reprise role in upcoming Metal Gear Solid game; Kojima confirms Hayter won't return. Full Story

Metal Gear creator says Kojima Productions aiming for life-like creations with new technology. Full Story

30 challenge missions for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance locked to PlayStation 3 in the US; available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 internationally. Full Story

Konami explains it would have to add another 20 developers at Mercury Steam to port game to Wii U, which is not feasible. Full Story

Series creator Hideo Kojima says he could entrust franchise to outside developers for spin-offs, but not core titles. Full Story

Developer explains upcoming Metal Gear Solid targeting taboo and mature themes that make the game so controversial that even if it does release, it may not sell. Full Story

Kojima Productions' latest adding 30 VR Missions inspired by original Metal Gear Solid only for Sony home console. Full Story

Trial for Konami's upcoming action game coming to PSN and Xbox Live next week; will showcase game's first chapter. Full Story

Avengers assemble! The Marvel and Disney universes are yours to explore in this week's new releases. Who will you assist? Full Story

Will you fight alongside the fellowship for Middle-Earth or collect sticker stars? Full Story

Konami confirms 25th Anniversary Edition is PS3-exclusive, will release next month in UK; no mention of US release. Full Story

What games are out in Australia this week? Will you be assuming the role of Master Chief or Commander Shepard? The choice is yours! Full Story

Raiden-focused bundle to include soundtrack, two-sided steelbook, and plasma lamp; Zone of the Enders HD Collection premium bundle packs in 100-page artbook. Full Story

Hideo Kojima confirms role as supervisor on film project from Spider-Man producer; Hugh Jackman considered for lead, then dropped. Full Story

TGS organizer CESA says this year's show attracted the highest total number of visitors compared to past years; TGS 2013 scheduled for September 19-22 at Makuhari Messe. Full Story

Will you shoot and loot your way through the wasteland, kick around a ball, or get creating this week? Full Story

Konami scuttles Xbox 360 version of Platinum Games' upcoming action title in island nation for "various reasons"; launch in US, Europe not affected. Full Story

Open-world Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes unveiled at Japanese MGS 25th anniversary event; movie based on the series to be produced by Columbia Pictures. Full Story

Konami pushes Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate to early 2013 release window, extra time needed "to give fans a handheld title unlike any other." Full Story

Silent Hill HD Collection will be patched on the PS3 but not the 360 due to "technical issues"; PS3 patch to fix frame rate issues and bugs. Full Story

Czech developer Vatra Games' parent company Kuju Entertainment conducting "strategic review" of studio; no decisions have been made. Full Story

Nintendo pocket monster role-playing game still reigns supreme; new Atelier RPG and Fatal Frame Wii remake debut in top 10. Full Story

Company rep says it never planned DLC for game, but senior management thought it would be a good idea; content ended up being "rushed." Full Story

E3 2012: Platinum Games at work on single-player title for Nintendo's upcoming console; players control a range of heroes and must vanquish invading aliens. Full Story

Platinum Games' action title hitting store shelves early next year; demo to be included with Zone of the Enders HD Collection. Full Story

City National Bank alleges publishers Konami and Autumn Games lied to secure $14M loan to distribute 2010 karaoke rap game, seeks $8.9 million. Full Story

PES 2013 out this autumn on multiple platforms including PS2 and PSP; no Vita or Wii U versions coming. Full Story

Lightsaber duelling comes to Xbox 360 courtesy of Kinect Star Wars. Full Story

Konami pushes WayForward's new PlayStation Vita game indefinitely; retailers suggest either April or May debut. 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

New release slate led by Nintendo's latest party game, Konami's new horror-action title; Journey, FIFA Street, Yakuza: Dead Souls, and Tales of Graces f also out. 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

Konami pushes high-def combo pack to March 20 for Xbox 360 and PS3; will include remastered versions of PlayStation 2 games Silent Hill 2 and 3. Full Story

Fan vote to determine cream of 2011's downloadable PS3 and PSP crop; winners to go on sale for 30 to 50 percent off starting next week. Full Story

Hideo Kojima unveils GDC job site for upcoming Metal Gear title; site displays Big Boss; Californian development studio on the horizon. Full Story

Two portable Sony titles dominate the Japanese software chart, but the 3DS is still the reigning hardware for the week. Full Story

Konami pulling plug from online shooter this summer; Metal Gear Online shop closing March 21, all expansion packs available for free beginning in April. 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

Konami's HD update of arcade beat-'em-up includes four-player co-op, unlockable Japanese version, and three modes. Full Story

New release slate led by Square Enix's role-playing sequel and Namco Bandai's fighting game; Rebellion's NeverDead and Mac version of BioShock 2 also out. Full Story

3DS outsells all other platforms combined; Nintendo's handheld accounts for four of top five best-selling games as mascot racer retakes top spot after a week in second. Full Story

Nintendo to offer pre-release title samples in North America beginning with Capcom's latest Resident Evil game tomorrow. Full Story

[CORRECTION] Konami bringing 3DS stealth action game to North America next month with European debut to follow on March 8. Full Story

Metal Gear Solid creator posts picture of Snake Eater 3D edition of Nintendo handheld hardware, pricing and release information expected later this month. 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

Nintendo's latest racer beats robots and Italian assassins for top spot; 3DS unit sales double since week of Nov. 21. 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

The Mario Kart franchise makes its Nintendo 3DS debut Down Under. Full Story

Konami sets release date for 3DS update to acclaimed PS2 espionage title; Western launch TBA. Full Story

Series creator to spill details about next mainline entry in tactical espionage action franchise later this month. Full Story

Australian rating board issues classification for new release of Konami coin-op beat-'em-up; Backbone Entertainment listed as developer. Full Story

Activision's yearly shooter answers the call days before Elder Scrolls V returns players to Tamriel; Metal Gear Solid HD Collection also mobilizes. Full Story

[UPDATE]: Microsoft confirms Alan Wake stand-alone XBLA project as Spike TV executive producer and host Geoff Keighley teases big reveals set for next month's Video Game Awards. Full Story

Konami confirms survival horror series HD Collection making belated debut on January 24, Book of Memories opens up on PS Vita in February, and Silent Hill Downpour falls on 360 and PS3 in March. Full Story

Namco Bandai represents the majority of top 10 titles; 3DS sales spike due to new model colour. 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

FIFA 12 booted from top spot after most successful Xbox 360 racing game launch in UK history; Just Dance 3 debuts in third. Full Story

It's another big week for video game releases Down Under. Full Story

PS3-exclusive promotion features Infamous 2: Festival of Blood, PixelJunk Sidescroller; PS2 games also making downloadable debut with God Hand, Odin Sphere, more. Full Story

Footy sims joined on new release shelves by Child of Eden on PS3, X-Men Destiny, and ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD collection. Full Story

PS3 compilation of Kratos' PSP exploits joined in stores by NHL 12 and Twisted Pixel's Gunstringer; downloadable debuts topped by free Red Dead Redemption add-on. Full Story

GDC Europe 2011: Vatra Games' Brian Gomez discusses Konami's survival horror series, challenges of moving latest installment beyond "rough start." Full Story

Xbox 360 and PS3 compilation to feature Subsistence version of Metal Gear Solid 3, complete with emulated versions of original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2. Full Story

Publisher has problems living up to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, sees steep decline in unit sales of traditional games offset by growth in free-to-play digital card games. Full Story

Konami going head-to-head with FIFA 12 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC version of next footie sim; Wii, PS2, and PSP launch days to be determined. Full Story

Directors of Metal Gear and No More Heroes detail long-awaited collaboration inspired by Snatcher. Full Story

Tetsuya Mizuguchi's sensory experience Child of Eden hits store shelves this week for the Xbox 360 Kinect system. Full Story

Q&A: Publisher brings lead developers from top franchises for video conference; Snake Eater 3DS on 4GB game cart, Book of Memories to intro multiplayer. Full Story

Konami and X-Blades developer Gaijin Entertainment bringing new hack-and-slash to 360, PS3 next year. Full Story

E3 2011: Konami attaches year-ending cusp window to Rebellion-developed, immortality-themed third-person action game for PS3, 360. Full Story

E3 2011: Konami releasing Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, Peace Walker in one console package in November; updated ZOE duo coming in 2012; Transfarring announced. Full Story

Navigate dungeons and slay foes in Bethesda's latest fantasy adventure game. Full Story

High-def, Move-compatible redux of 2008 Wii cult classic will arrive in North America in midsummer. Full Story

Revamped team AI the cornerstone of this year's changes; improved animation, lighting and tactics also promised. Full Story

New release slate led by Bethesda's shooter, Traveller's Tales' swashbuckling adventure game; Sega's tennis title, MX vs. ATV Alive also out this week. Full Story

Brink leads Aussie releases, with Steel Diver and MX vs. ATV Alive rounding out the pack. Full Story

Namco's latest mech battle royale for PSP leads packed slate of new releases on Japanese sales charts; Homefront and Pilotwings Resort debut as 3DS retakes hardware lead from PSP. Full Story

Konami bringing new puzzle adventure game to Nintendo's newest handheld in Europe and North America this summer. Full Story

Light week at retail highlighted by latest outdoors game; Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do, Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2, Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops also out. Full Story

Grasshopper chief Suda 51 expresses desire to makes sequel, but warns that it's not in the cards in the near future. Full Story

New 3DS titles make their debut today, while a familiar face from Square Enix and a nod to old-school wrestling join in. Full Story

New release slate championed by Nintendo's new handheld and software for it; EA Sports' latest golf game, Shift 2: Unleashed, WWE All Stars, Dynasty Warriors 7 also out. Full Story

New release slate championed by Crytek's multiplatform shooter, TT Games' latest block game, and Square Enix's fighting game; The Sims Medieval, Ghostbusters: SOS, Tomb Raider, Splinter Cell Trilogies, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC also out. Full Story

Heavy Rain proves a critical favourite, picking up three British Academy awards; Mass Effect 2 wins the Best Game prize; Peter Molyneux awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement. Full Story

Online play temporarily halted for Metal Gear Online, Final Fantasy XI and XIV; Japanese debut of MotorStorm 3, Yakuza: Of the End bumped; Disaster Report 4 canned. Full Story

A future warzone, a blast to the past in feudal Japan, and zombie-killing in Kamurocho populate this week's release. Full Story

GDC 2011: Rockstar San Diego's Western triumphs at Game Developers Conference's annual ceremony; Mass Effect 2, Limbo, Minecraft, also honored; full video inside. Full Story

North American version of Konami football sim hits March 25, two days before Nintendo's new handheld goes on sale. Full Story

American subsidiary of Japanese publisher closing its doors after parent company is completely bought out by Konami. Full Story

Metal Gear publisher rides Peace Walker, Pro Evo Soccer 11, Love Plus+ to $203 million profit on revenue of $2.3 billion; PES franchise tops 58.8 million. Full Story

EEDAR's Jesse Divnich says Sony's just-announced portable could sell for current going rate of PlayStation 3 or above; due out this holiday season. Full Story

PSP's successor to sport 5" OLED screen, dual thumbsticks, powerful GPU & CPU; Call of Duty, Uncharted, Resistance games in the works; Epic, Konami, and other third-parties supporting; PlayStation Suite bringing PS One games to Android systems. Full Story

Konami's football game confirmed for European 3DS launch in Q2 2011; UEFA Champions League and Master League game modes included. Full Story

New Japanese-language job listings indicate Konami is moving forward with a new installment in iconic action adventure franchise. Full Story

Latest issue of Game Informer magazine reveals official appellation for Konami's upcoming horror title; narrative details remain scant. Full Story

Eight titles to be released alongside new handheld for its February 26 debut on home soil; game prices to range from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73); full Japanese 3DS schedule inside. Full Story

Blockbuster hits also online rental service's most requested games of the year; Splinter Cell: Conviction, God of War III, Super Mario Galaxy 2 top platform-exclusive titles. Full Story

Rap-themed karaoke title now lets users record videos using Microsoft's motion-sensing camera; stand-alone MSRP now $40. Full Story

Mario Factory holding New York event to unveil its plans for North American release of the glasses-free 3D handheld. Full Story

[UPDATE] Marvel's merry mutants make Xbox Live Marketplace bow December 15; Sony sets PlayStation Network debut for December 14, reveals $10 price point. Full Story

Five-time NASCAR champ gets his own kart-style racer for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii next year, Vigilante 8 XBLA studio Isopod Labs tapped as developer. Full Story

Microsoft says its motion-sensing system is on track to hit 5 million units sold by year's end. Full Story

Spanish-made Xbox 360, PS3 reboot of Konami's seminal series hits milestone in US and Europe. Full Story

Remake of 16-bit strategy role-playing game topples God Eater: Burst from top spot on Japanese sales chart; Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 debuts in second place. Full Story

Namco Bandai's monster-hunting PSP title maintains chart-topping appetite, while Western RPG Fallout: New Vegas scores on both 360 and PS3. Full Story

[UPDATE] Software giant says engineer's linking of camera-based system to Windows 7 PC does not constitute hacking. Full Story

New release slate championed by Treyarch's hotly hyped Cold War-era shooter; Nintendo's new controller, Mario Anniversary bundles, PlayStation Move-exclusive The Fight: Lights Out round out the week. Full Story

Second helping of Namco Bandai multiplayer monster hunting game tops a quarter million sold in first week; latest release of Winning Eleven, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Fable II also make top 10. Full Story

Plentiful new release slate sees Microsoft's full-body motion control tech and launch titles hit shelves; portable Kratos adventure, pair of 007 titles round out the week. Full Story

Anniversary of October 26, 2000, US and Canadian launch sees aging console's sales top 146 million. 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

New release slate spearheaded by latest entry in RPG series, Nintendo's cutesy platformer, turntable disc jockey game, EA's new fighting game, Sega's Vanquish, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. Full Story

Marvel and Konami announce 1992 side-scrolling beat 'em up classic is coming to home consoles; release date TBA. Full Story

Latest in storied series with 3D graphics hits this week next to Ninja Theory’s action adventure game, Nintendo's minigame collection, and NBA 2K11. Full Story

Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed. Full Story

Nintendo's latest monster-hunting RPG dominates with 2.6 million sold in debut; Front Mission Evolved beats Halo: Reach in first-week sales. Full Story

Rock Revolution maker settles out of court with Harmonix parent Viacom in legal action stemming from rhythm game patents. Full Story

TGS 2010: Microsoft highlights Japanese studios as mech sim famous for 40-button interface and Grasshopper go controller-free; New Fire Pro Wrestling, Radiant Silvergun, MGS: Rising, Child of Eden also featured. Full Story

Labor Day week sees massive wave of releases, including Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Otomedius Excellent, and the latest Dragon Age: Origins expansion. Full Story

Konami and Mercury Steam's 3D action adventure following storied Belmont family arrives on 360, PS3 in less than two months. Full Story

Controller pack-in reigns supreme on console as Nintendo releases separate top 10 US sales lists for first, third party games; Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit take silver and bronze. Full Story

First quarter game revenues up slightly on strength of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Pro Evolution Soccer games; publisher posts net profit of $15 million. Full Story

UPDATE: Nintendo has confirmed the announcement, but denied any release window confirmation. Full Story

Mexican wrestling league title now pegged for an October 12 release on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DSiWare; PSP version launch unspecified. Full Story

Robot Entertainment announces new projects in the works--one to be published by former corporate masters. Full Story

Independence Day arrives with a fizzle, as Ruffian Games' 360-exclusive open-world actioner joins High Voltage's Wii-only Tournament of Legends, and not much else. Full Story

Busy week at retail includes blocky sorcery, sci-fi FPS, City Interactive's Sniper: Ghost Warrior, not-quite-MMOG APB, bloodthirsty Naughty Bear, Sin and Punishment sequel, and more. Full Story

Company president Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo's plans to make "elaborate games targeting serious gamers" for 3DS; claims successor to Wii will be 3D compatible. Full Story

E3 2010: Konami's latest horror installment due out next year for Microsofts and Sony's home consoles. Full Story

E3 2010: On-demand game-streaming service offering chance to get first year on the house; 23 titles slated for June 17 launch; Japanese pubs sign on. Full Story

E3 2010: Sony's press briefing reveals $100 motion controller starter pack; controller $50 solo, navigation controller $30; $400 PS3 bundle also planned; Portal 2 on PS3 in 2011; Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, MOH, more get exclusive PS3 content; full video inside. Full Story

Disney Interactive Studios' motion picture tie-in, Nintendo's 100 Classic Books, World War II submarine game Naval Assault: The Killing Tide highlight a slow week. Full Story

Poor sales force Harvest Moon and No More Heroes publisher into financial restructure; new focus to be on sequels and Web games instead of original IP. Full Story

Harmonix and MTV Games' band-centric music game is released this week next to Call of Duty bundle, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Capcom's Mega Man Zero Collection, and Konami's MSG: Peace Walker. Full Story

Konami's hip-hop-centric rhythm game spitting rhymes on 360, PS3, Wii this fall; Ice Cube, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa on board. Full Story

SCEA senior vice president of publisher relations Rob Dyer says pirates and low publisher support for handheld hurt sales; claims upcoming tech will give titles 60-day piracy-free shelf life. Full Story

Little change in the charts as Square Enix spin-off, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and New Super Mario control the podium; EA soccer sim sneaks in at bottom of the top 10. Full Story

Huge week at retail sees the launch of new games from Rockstar, Remedy, and Ubisoft, as well as Split/Second, Dragon Age: Origins' latest DLC, and more. Full Story

Metal Gear foundry in black despite 15.4% revenue drop; plan to ward off unwanted large-scale stock purchases renewed. Full Story

Latest entry in Konami's footie series to feature South American championship, online management, improved AI. Full Story

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Grasshopper action game the only new releases to crack the top 10, New Super Mario Bros. takes top spot as sales slipped across the board. Full Story

Delayed freight flights due to Icelandic eruption pushes out Australian release dates for Konami titles Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Wii, Karaoke Revolution, and Puzzle Chronicles; other publishers say disruption will be minimal. Full Story

Slow week at retail sees not a single debut crack Media Create's top 10; Nintendo's platformer leads software, PSP tops hardware. Full Story

Konami hints at next survival horror title, arcade redux during San Francisco press event, also unveils Saw 2. Full Story

Japanese publisher to distribute 4mm's hip-hop karaoke game this fall; song selection to cover old-school hits from Wu-Tang Clan, new tracks from Lil' Wayne; will use Xbox 360, PS3 cameras. Full Story

Square Enix's open-world actioner joins Ubisoft's swordplay pseudo-sequel and Microsoft's virtual Xbox Live arcade on the week's docket; Settlers 7, Shin Megami Tensei DS also on tap. Full Story

GDC 2010: Akira Yamaoka of Grasshopper Manufacture discusses how the human brain works and what techniques are effective when creating a memorable audio experience. Full Story

Alternative Edition of Capcom zombie shooter ousts God Eater from top spot; Heavy Rain debuts in sixth place. Full Story

Namco Bandai's deity-gobbling action adventure sells an additional 110,235, again besting Dragon Quest VI and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Full Story

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

April-December 2009 revenues slip 18.4 percent, suffer from unfavorable comparison to same Metal Gear Solid-ified period in 2008. Full Story

Xbox Live Update: Konami's dance series hits Games on Demand in North America as Medal of Honor: Airborne deploys in other countries, Zoe Mode gets charitable with Chime. Full Story

Capcom's jetpack-powered action game and Konami's spook-fest headline a light week on the retail front; Bejeweled Twist DS, Vandal Hearts 360 also on tap. Full Story

PlayStation Store Update: Square Enix's classic JRPG joins Puzzlegeddon on PS3 store, while PSP gets MGS: Portable Ops, Buzz! Quiz World, more. Full Story

Nintendo's iconic adventurer Link boards the Spirit Tracks on DS joined by Pandemic's open-world actioner and Konami's Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Full Story

PSP installment in Konami and Hideo Kojima's stealth action series gets a North American release date, UK launch set for May 28. Full Story

3D tie-in to James Cameron's sci-fi epic joins Bethesda's Mickey Rourke-led Navy SEAL FPS; Rainbow falls on MX vs. ATV Untamed. Full Story

Draft of Digital Economy measure proposes exceptions for games situated in athletics, rhythm, religion genres. Full Story

Sega dethrones Winning Eleven with its own footie sim for the PSP; Sony's portable, PS3 nearly tie at top of hardware chart. Full Story

Latest installment in Konami's Winning Eleven series dominates a sales chart crammed with older releases. Full Story

Activision shooter dominates busy holiday release week; new Dragon Ball, Pro Evo Soccer games also set for launch. 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

Postapocalyptic role-playing game earns two awards at annual UK awards ceremony; Modern Warfare 2 named One to Watch. Full Story

Metal Gear creator says recent post expressing interest in mech-based combat game revival generated ample internal, external response. Full Story

Go Around the World in DJ Hero. Full Story

Classic PS2, PC adventure game will be resurrected on Sony's portable next year, offer multiple endings to murder mystery solved by murder victim. Full Story

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima promises continuation of mech-combat franchise, but exactly when remains a question. Full Story

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

Expanded Nintendo workout game joins EA's everything sim spin-off and a three-way basketball face-off between NBA 2K10, NBA Live 10, and NBA 10: The Inside. 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

TGS 09: Series creator Hideo Kojima shows off new trailer for upcoming PSP installment in franchise, details storyline and Japanese-language voice cast. Full Story

Nintendo's HeartGold, SoulSilver open to platinum sales as Sony's PS3 Slim sees significant sales drop-off in second week. 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

The Fab Four make their game debut alongside Codemasters' off-road racer, IL-2 Sturmovik, PS3 Trine, and Little Big Planet: GOTY edition. Full Story

Konami follows in FIFA's footsteps with 360-degree control, as well as a whole host of fan-requested features. Full Story

UK retailer posts, retracts claim that Microsoft's 60GB console is extinct; GameStop Spain announces, retracts Sony console price-cut announcement; PS3 already €299 in Portugal. Full Story

Japanese publisher ekes out $3.83 million in net income during recession-wracked, MGS4-less quarter. Full Story

Square Enix DS role-playing game approaches 3 million mark in second week as Konami's latest baseball game Pro Yakuu Spirits 6 comes out swinging. Full Story

Konami adapting Cartoon Network's death metal band into an action game for Q4 2009; game to feature new tracks, old hits from Dethklok. Full Story

Konami promises improved graphics and realism with a new instantaneous stamina feature and free-kick system. Full Story

E3 2009: Konami and Kojima's original stealth actioner heads to Sony's online platform later this month for $10. Full Story

E3 2009: Konami and newly announced studio join on destruction-heavy tornado puzzle-action game for 360, PS3, Wii later this year. Full Story

[UPDATE] E3 2009: Final Fantasy XIV due in 2010; Gran Turismo PSP and $249.99 PSP Go coming Oct. 1; Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Team Ico's The Last Guardian, and Rockstar's PS3-exclusive Agent unmasked--full event live blog inside. Full Story

E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Project Natal, Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360. Full Story

[UPDATE] Pre-E3 2009: Leaked video from next month's Qore reveals SCEA's John Koller touting Mylo-style sliding screen handheld with no second thumbstick, built-in flash memory; Gran Turismo Mobile to be reannounced at E3? Full Story

Metal Gear Solid 4, Ratchet & Clank Future, Army of Two among half-dozen catalog titles given new $29.99 price point. Full Story

Anime-based fighter manages to sell 41,000 despite widespread game sales slowdown; Growlanser PSP, Winning Eleven Wii also make debuts. Full Story

7-11's Japanese online storefront says upcoming Famitsu PSP + PS3 cover story will be new installment in Kojima's heralded franchise. Full Story

Konami's "Next" Web site updated with clock set to expire on May 21; Flash animation reveals what could be a "5" or an "S." Full Story

Japanese publisher pulls in record annual revenues on Metal Gear Solid 4's strength--but net income drops to $113.3 million. Full Story

Pokemon and Pikmin invade Aussie Nintendo DSs and Wiis. Full Story

Atlus remake of classic PlayStation role-playing game rules the retail roost as Sony's handheld tops hardware charts for second straight week. Full Story

Rhythm franchise only third series to top lifetime-sales milestone; COD4 sales hit 13 million; World Tour, Lich King top multiplatform, PC charts for quarter; MMORPG revenues more than $100 million per month. Full Story

Final PC/360 add-on to Fallout 3 launches Tuesday, alongside downloadable-only PSP sequel, Wii remake of Namco platformer, New Play Control Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Full Story

Megapublisher accused of acquiring 7 Studios to halt work on DJ Hero rival; "substantial damages" sought along with return of software assets, Numark turntable controller. Full Story

Konami promises Pro Evolution Soccer will return to series' simulation roots on Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, PC later this year. Full Story

Top five positions in Media Create's weekly software chart belong to PSP and DS, as Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable debuts strong on Sony's portable. Full Story

Curve bullets this week in the latest movie tie-in game. Full Story

Norihiko Hibino provides tips and useful information about the competitive game-music market across the Pacific. Full Story

After gangbusters MGS game sales, Kojima Productions head named executive corporate officer director; pre-GDC lifetime award. Full Story

Massive fan base for Microsoft's sci-fi franchise makes Ensemble Studios' 360-exclusive swan song go platinum in less than three weeks. Full Story

Big-name DS and PSP installments face off alongside Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, and Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. Full Story

Megapublisher's USPTO filing might be first sign of new competitor for Konami's Karaoke Revolution and Sony's SingStar series. Full Story

Majesco to publish WayForward's revamp of unconventional 8-bit classic on Nintendo's console later this year. Full Story

Media Molecule's adorable platformer cleans up with eight Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, and Dead Space rack up two each. Full Story

Creators of Rock Band and Guitar Hero turn tables on genre originator Konami with suit over Rock Revolution. Full Story

Metal Gear Solid guru to deliver address titled "Solid Game Design: Making the 'Impossible' Possible" at next month's developer confab. Full Story

Variety says Silent Hill developer will publish "gorno"-film-series-inspired horror game left orphaned following Brash implosion. Full Story

Final 2008 sales figures paint mixed picture for PS3, 360 exclusives, as Resistance 2, Little Big Planet score 600K while Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts unscrews only 140K. Full Story

Sci-fi RTS trial due out February 5; Windows 7 beta begins this week; 10 billion hours of "gaming and socializing" clocked on Xbox Live. Full Story

Publisher details Wii and DS releases for early 2009; first in "New Play Control" line of GameCube remakes with motion control. Full Story

Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story

MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story

[UPDATE] Guitar Hero triumphs on four platforms in October with $67.3 million as Harmonix' upstart continues to rock hard with $26.8 million; Rock Revolution sells less than 3,000. Full Story

It's another big week of releases down under. Full Story

Game publisher will lay off more than 20, is reportedly looking to ditch rights and unload unfinished games; Superman, Clash of the Titans among projects up in the air. Full Story

It's an explosive week, literally, as headliners join EndWar, James Bond: Quantum of Solace, AC/DC Rock Band Track Pack, and more. Full Story

Despite being temporarily banned, Fallout 3 makes it onto our soil at the same time as the rest of the world. Full Story

It's raining games, as headliners join Midnight Club, PS3 trio of BioShock, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Portal: Still Alive, and more. Full Story

The jam-packed week also offers Golden Axe: Beast Rider, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, Blitz: The League II, Rock Revolution, and Age of Booty. Full Story

We check out the dozens of cosplayers holding court in between halls three and four of the Tokyo Game Show. Full Story

Xbox Live chief John Schappert talks about Microsoft's Japan strategy; prequel expansion to Bungie's shooter due Fall 2009; avatar-based XBL relaunch coming next month; Tekken 6 confirmed for 360; trailer inside. Full Story

At San Francisco event, Nintendo of America unveils new Punch-Out and Fire Emblem, $29.99 Wii Speak Channel due next month, promises increased DS and Wii supply for Q4, new storage solution for Wii. Full event blog and photos inside. Full Story

Megapublisher registers title for possible Guitar Hero rhythm spin-off. Is a Dance Dance Revolution rival next? Full Story

It's a busy week, as Gearbox's shooter joins Gearbox's maraca-shaker; also, Lego Batman, Wario Land, de Blob, Civ IV: Colonization, Buzz! Quiz TV, and on and on. Full Story

EA's fantasy MMOG part of busy week at retail that includes Rock Band 2, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Pure, Crysis Warhead, and more. Full Story

Heavyweights join Sega's crime syndicate actioner Yakuza 2, Atlus' sci-fi strategy game Zoids Assault, and Rare's papier-mache garden on the go, Pocket Paradise. Full Story

Updated Wii retro lineup to celebrate Hanabi Festival; Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars now available on Virtual Console. Full Story

World's largest specialty retailer reports record Q2 earnings on $1.8 billion in sales for the three-month period. Full Story

New action game, reworked mini-racer lead the pack; Silent Hill coming to PC, Pro Evolution Soccer to be released in October. Full Story

Publisher confirms Rock Band 2, GH: World Tour, and Rock Revolution instruments will all be interoperable; SingStar mics also game-agnostic. Full Story

Following record company's call for more royalties, Kotick says comments were not "respectful of how much we've done to bring new audiences into the market." Full Story

Kojima blockbuster's 3 million units pushes publisher's quarterly earnings to $654 million; over 57 percent of income now PS3-based. Full Story

Crosswords, elephants, and pirates all in one week. Full Story

Local details for some of the big announcements from this morning's press conference. Full Story

CFO Nobuyuki Oneda says Japanese electronics giant has no plans to counter Microsoft's $50 discounting of the Xbox 360 Pro. Full Story

Brighton-based Crush developer selects London for first expansion office; operations to begin in September. Full Story

Publisher's long-running vampire-slaying franchise enters 3D fighter arena on the Wii this fall. Full Story

Sony confirms Level 5's anticipated fantasy RPG to launch this fiscal year; Solid Snake's final adventure hits massive milestone; PSP-to-PS3 gaming Remote Play expanding. Full Story

Solid Snake's swan song on the PS3 topped "relevant" Euro sales charts in its first week on the market. Full Story

Online encyclopedia of all things Solid Snake will stealthily come to the PlayStation Network on June 26. Full Story