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Microsoft has announced that Xbox 360 has sold out across Japan, following increased demand for the console. As reported on MCV, the system outsold PS3 in the territory for the first time last week, largely thanks to the release of Namco Bandai RPG Tales OF Vesperia. A Microsoft Japan press …

GTA IV fans, breathe easy: Microsoft has confirmed that its exclusive downloadable content for the all-conquering Rockstar title is still on track for an autumn release. In a statement to preview its Leipzig Game Convention line up, the platform holder said: In autumn there will be news from Liberty City; …

A cabal of games developers are planning to fine 25,000 British gamers for illegally downloading their software from file-sharing services. According to a report in The Times, five games firms – Codemasters, Atari, Reality Pump, Topware and Techland – will seek 300 from each of the 25,000. The firms are …

EA has announced that The Sims 3 will be released globally on February 20th, on PC and via digital download. The publisher confirmed at the Leipzig Game Convention this morning that a Collector’s Edition will also be in stores on the same date. The limited edition SKU will include the …

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EA has announced a new Wii tennis title for 2009, which will make use of the MotionPlus technology first unveiled at E3 last month. EA has also secured the rights to set the game at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, home of the Wimbledon tennis championships. For the full …

Codemasters, Atari, Reality Pump, Topware and Techland to take 25,000 pirates to court

'Renaissance in the sport of tennis provides us with a big opportunity' says Peter Moore

Developer PopCap toasts 25m+ sales of flagship franchise

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