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With all sorts of verbal fisticuffs likely to erupt following the E3 presentations of the big three over the next few hours, Sony CEO Howard Stringer has attacked rival Nintendo’s Wii console as analysts predict big things for Sony’s machine in 2008. Bloomberg quotes Stringer as telling attendees at the …

Following the news that Microsoft is to cut the price and phase out its 20GB model and introduce a new 60GB machine in the US , consumer site Spong is speculating that the move will not be mirrored in the UK. A Microsoft representative told the site: "The 60GB Xbox …

Legendary games developer Warren Spector, the man behind successful franchises such as Wing Commander, Thief and Deus Ex, has confirmed that he is currently working on a Pixar tie-in. Speaking on his blog, Spector wrote: My game (about which we will say nothing) has made amazing progress. My team and …

Alongside talk of a possible new Geometry Wars title hitting the Xbox Live servers tonight , Microsoft has confirmed that a playable demo of Silicon Knights’ upcoming Too Human will go live in conjunction with the platform holder’s E3 press conference at 18:30 this evening. Too Human has been in …

Further to talk of a brand new outing for the Halo franchise , reports are also pointing to an announcement tonight of a fresh sequel to Bizarre Creation’s seminal 2D shooter Geometry Wars. Joystiq claims to have word from a ‘reliable source’ that the game is on the way – …

Given the huge global and commercial success that was Halo 3, it seems a mere given that Microsoft will look to continue its Halo franchise at this year’s E3 – and rumours are suggesting that a brand new entry to the series will be confirmed at the Microsoft press conference …

It’s that time of the year again when the big three platform holders gather and announce the big titles and important developments for their platforms due in the coming 12 months. Microsoft has already announced a price cut for the Xbox 360, but rumours suggest that a motion-sensing device, ala …

Whilst retroactive developer support of PS3 Trophies seems a little uncertain at the moment, the hope is that upcoming titles will all support Sony’s new Achievement system – and the upcoming PS3 version of BioShock is the latest title to join in the fun. In an article on the 2K …

No smoke without fire, or groundless internet chin-wagging? There’s no way to know for sure, but talk has once again erupted concerning Infinity Ward and an upcoming sci-fi FPS. CVG reports that this month’s edition of the mag claims: "The net is awash with rumour mongering that Infinity Ward are …

No-one would argue that Guitar Hero’s achievements to date have been significant, but Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of Activision Blizzard, has said that the franchise can achieve even greater things by challenging Apple’s iTunes music download service. Speaking to The Financial Times, Kotick talked of plans for a Guitar …