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In the latest instalment of this confusing saga, Xbox 360 group product manager Aaron Greenberg has now said that there are no plans for Xbox 360 to support Blu-Ray. The news comes not long after Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer claimed that the company was indeed in discussions with Sony …

Ahead of the release of the official North American NPD sales figures for February, Microsoft has conceded that its Xbox 360 was most likely outsold by Sony’s PS3 last month – though only thanks to supply restrictions. Speaking to Reuters, Greenberg claimed: "We definitely expect we will trail in February …

Former SCEA man teams up with director George Miller for game adaption of movie IP

Publisher is ready to buy casual games firm, say reports

Guitar manufacturer Gibson says Activision property violates copyright over music simulation software

UK Chancellor Alastair Darling has today delivered his Budget – but not included any concessions to the games industry as has previously been demanded by numerous voices in the sector. To read the story in full, head over to MCV’s sister site Develop.

Association representing publishers says Government has 'missed an opportunity' to introduce production tax credit

MCV, Develop and Mobile Entertainment team planning new games site

Cash injection proves 'government is serious about funding research in the creative industries' says COO Chris Doran

UK studio to use popular project management software