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Analyst firm iSuppli has stated that the balance of the next-gen console battle has tipped in Sony’s favour, and that the firm is likely to cut the cost of its PS3 this year to make the most of the console’s increasing momentum. "2008 will be a turning year for the …

Industry analysts have told MCV that Take Two should accept a takeover bid from EA in the next few months – or it risks missing out on its only real chance to find a suitor. While Take Two boss Strauss Zelnick said this week that the $2bn bid substantially undervalues” …

Do you feel there’s a need to increase the popularity of ‘American’ sports games on UK shores – and vice versa? There is no doubt that video games can play a big role in broadening the appeal of sports around the world. I was at Wembley Stadium for the Giants-Dolphins …

We had impeccable sources. None other than his best friend’s nanny, who is married to my nephew. Yes really. I hear Phil may be looking to do something else,” she offered in the autumn, young son Bertie wriggling on her shoulder. I feigned disinterest, then called him a few weeks …

Ninja Gaiden 2 will be made available for European gamers in June, according to Microsoft. During the game, players must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Team Ninja’s Tomonobu Itagaki previously announced that the game would be coming …

This morning’s announcement that SCi is to axe 25 per cent of its workforce and become a ‘studio-led’ games company has huge ramifications for its employees and the industry at large – we outline every last detail you need to know here . Read the top line news about the …

Newly installed SCi CEO Phil Rogers has this morning revealed the result of his company business review – announcing that he plans to restructure the company around a new ‘studio-led’ business model, which means a reduction in workforce and cancellation of 14 projects. SCi, which owns publishing label Eidos and …

President of Sega of America Simon Jeffery has told GameDaily that Sega is deliberately cautious when it comes to choosing and developing movie IP – in contrast to some publishers who don’t give licensed games enough attention”. He added that Sega does not have a rich history of dealing with …

How did the ABCs go for you? We know that 360 Gamer has seen good growth, up to 13,928 from around 12,500 last time. The 360 Gamer team works bloody hard to turn around a great quality magazine every three weeks, which helps it stand out. Does the three-week lifecycle …

How were the ABC results for you? We have the number one title in the unofficial Xbox market, which is good. I think we were slightly jipped last year by some export copies – we’re about 200 sales behind last year, so we’ve got that back. Between X360 and 360 …