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EXCLUSIVE: We talk to the man replacing Phil Harrison as Sony Worldwide Studios President

The internet has been ablaze this weekend with details of several apparently leaked announcements from Microsoft. Kotaku has details of an Avatar system which appears to be a more in-depth version of Nintendo’s Mii feature. Just like Mii characters, they will apparently be used in-game and it is also suggested …

Atari Inc – the US arm of the Infogrames-owned company – has posted a $23.6 million loss for FY 2007/2008, down from the previous year’s $69.7 million loss. Net revenue stood at $80.1 million versus $122.3 million in the comparable year-earlier period. For its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended March …

36 more staff allegedly set to leave in Itagaki's wake

Co-founders of Codemasters, David and Richard Darling, recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

European dev boss Phil Spencer leaves territory for global role as Shane Kim moves up

Fans of Guitar Hero III that attend this year’s Isle Of Wight festival will get the opportunity to play the game on the same stage that stars perform on. All attendees will have the chance to have a go on the game, with the finest ‘rock gods’ having their fret-slashing …

As a major celebrity’s son or daughter, you’re due a few more perks than your average playground dweller. And that’s exactly what BBC presenter Jonathan Ross’s son Harvey discovered when EA sent him an advanced copy of Will Wright’s Spore. Ross (Jr.) has posted his opinions on various internet forums …

The latest Wedbush Morgan mailout has revealed raised estimates for the combined business’ income FY ’09 revenue to $3.70 billion – up significantly from $2.41 billion. On July 8th, shareholders are expected to approve the deal, with Wedbush Morgan predicting that the merger will be officially closed by July 11th. …

Jack Thompson, the US attorney and frequent critic of video games, has been disbarred from practising law for a minimum of ten years. The transcript of the hearing, where the Florida Bar recommended the disbarring for professional misconduct, has now been released and is available here from GamePolitics. The disciplinary …