Global sales of Blu-ray discs will pass the 100m unit mark this year, according to data from research firm Futuresource Consulting. It states that the increasing number of HDTVs in consumer’s homes will offset the negative market effects of the economic recession. Last year in the US alone, Blu-ray video …

Its success over here seems assured. One part of the pitch behind the device is how the new version emphasises personalisation. Along with all its other improvements, the DSi lets you customise and tailor the machine to your tastes. And David Yarnton assures me that downloadable software samplers can in …

Microsoft has confirmed the ongoing rumours that it is to launch a new red Xbox 360 console as part of a Limited Edition Resident Evil 5 console bundle alongside the release of Capcom’s game on March 13th. The pack includes a red console and wireless controller, as well as a …

ESA is changing the rules on booth sizes for 2009’s E3. After the failed attempt to control booth sizes for the small-scale summits in 2007 and 2008, ESA is now lifting all restrictions, even those which meant format holders had much bigger booths than publishers. One thing we’re doing is …

Music Box Leisure is on the prowl for new retail accounts – as Morrisons appoints the firm its long-term exclusive distribution partner. Morrisons told MCV that its future supply route would be handled by Music Box last week, after the company stepped in following the collapse of its former wholesaler …

Whilst the drive towards digital distribution continues to gather pace, leading North American games analyst NPD has stated that gamers still prefer boxed product – and that 58 per cent have still never downloaded a game. Edge reports that speaking at last week’s DICE Summit in LA, NPD’s Anita Frazier …

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s fired the first shot in a 2009 hardware price war this week by cutting the cost of the Wii by 20 to just 159.97. The offer comes as part of the supermarket’s new ‘Entertainment Blitz’ promotion, which also includes a number of cut-price Wii games, plus offers …

Has a long working week left you hungry for a new challenge? Is a move to a new studio or relocation in warmer climes a tempting proposition? With numerous vacancy postings on the MCV jobs board, there’s never been a better time to think about moving on to pastures new. …

Having leaked the news via its MySpace page last December, Sony has officially confirmed the existence of brand new Wireless SingStar microphones, adding that they will be released to UK retail on March 20th. In addition, PS3 users will also be able to take advantage of a brand new voice-only …

Leading US video games retailer GameStop has announced strong results for its 2008 fiscal year – and it predicts that it will see the same again in 2009. Total sales for the year ending January 30th hit $8.8bn – a 24 per cent increase on the same period the year …