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Toshiba has refused to officially confirm that its HD-DVD format is dead following reports over the weekend that it is to scrap the technology – though confirmation is still expected to arrive shortly. A statement from the firm read: "The media reported that Toshiba will discontinue its HD DVD business. …

It’s official – the hi-def format war is over, with news of Toshiba’s decision to cease production of HD-DVD equipment, handing victory to Sony’s Blu-Ray technology. Reuters reports that the news was broken by Japanese broadcaster NHK, with the outlet predicting that Toshiba’s losses could amount to hundreds of millions …

Though its launch date has not yet been pinned down, the BBC has gotten an early look at Sony’s PlayTV, an accessory that promises to turn the PS3 into a fully-fledged digital TV recorder. The device, which is due to hit the market this year, connects to the PS3’s USB …

PS3 owners who feel a little hard done by due to Sony’s decision to remove PS2 backwards compatibility from their machine might have some good news on the way, with the suggestion that the feature might wait a long-awaited return. Launch PS3’s all boasted PS2 backwards compatibility – with the …

In an interview with GameDaily , the president of NCsoft North America Chris Chung has said that it is inevitable that the MMO genre will eventually shift its focus from PC to consoles – and that the shift will be a technically challenging one. "We have to really optimize for …

Sony's SN Systems team reduces price of handheld development tools by 50 per cent

In a supplement issued alongside its third-quarter fiscal results, Electronic Arts has provided its predictions for console and portable hardware. The report states that European gamers are to favour the PS3 over the Xbox 360 in 2008, although the formats will remain tied in North America. In Europe, EA predicts …

It appears Sony Japan is to be the first division of the electronics giant to launch a budget range for PS3. According to IGN, a Japanese online retailer has posted listings for a new ‘PlayStation 3 the Best’ range. Resistance: Fall Of Man, FolksSoul, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Gundam: Target in …

Sky News reports that National Geographic is to drop the HD DVD format in favour of rival hi-def format, Blu-Ray. National Geographic, along with New Line Home Entertainment, HBO Home Video and BBC Home Video, are all distributed under the Warner umbrella. Warner announced it was to drop HD DVD …

Reuters reports that the platform holder now expects to have sold 1.5 million fewer PS3s than its initial sales target up to March. But its handheld console has outstripped forecasts – Sony has raised its sales target for PSP for the current business year by three million to 13 million. …