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Following a torrid week that has seen Warner defect to Blu-Ray and other studios, such as Paramount and Universal , waiver in their support, CNN Money claims that Toshiba is planning to slash the price of its HD-DVD players as it attempts to prevent defeat at the hands of Blu-Ray. …

Nintendo of America has confirmed the appointment of two new faces at its new Californian office. Replacing former vice president of marketing and corporate affairs Perrin Kaplan will be Denise Kaigler (pictured), who joins following 16 years serving as Reebok’s head of global corporate communications and corporate citizenship. Kaigler has …

Following Warner’s high-profile defection to Blu-Ray, and the news that Paramount has an escape clause in its HD-DVD contract, Variety reports that studio powerhouse Universal could be the next firm to pitch its flag in the Blu-Ray camp. The site claims that Universal’s HD-DVD commitment has officially been brought to …

It’s a stunning acheivement for the critically-acclaimed shooter, which has become a firm fan’s favourite online. We’re delighted with the performance of COD4,” said Activision marketing director David Tyler. It’s been exceptionally well received by both consumers and retail. It’s a great start to 2008 and we’re all looking forward …

Signs Gabitasoft for unannounced online games released in 08

After the huge critical and commercial success that was 2K Games’ Xbox 360 and PC hit BioShock, a second game is more or less a given – and the first rumours about the project are now emerging. CVG claims that it has heard that BioShock 2 will in fact be …

Microsoft’s games chief Don Mattrick has told staff via a memo, that was subsequently leaked by notorious Xbox insider Dean Takahashi, that the Xbox 360 can win the current console battle after enjoying the most profitable year ever seen in gaming. The memo read: According to US NPD data through …

Emergentâ??s engine to power PlayStation Network software

With all three main home consoles having just enjoyed their first clear Christmas on the market together, the first rumours of what could be planned for the next next-generation of consoles have seemingly begun. US games mag EGM claims that a secret first party Microsoft game was recently scrapped for …

In a massive blow to Toshiba’s HD-DVD hi-def disc format, content giant Warner Bros has announced that it is to release future HD movie content exclusively on Sony’s Blu-Ray format, with production of Toshiba’s HD-DVD discs to cease by May. Warner chairman and CEO Barry Meyer said of the decision: …