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Microsoft reportedly will cut Xbox 360 price

June 30, 2008 11:52 PM PDT

Sources say $50 price cut for the 20GB model will come before E3, the video game industry's biggest trade show.
(From Reuters)

Q&A: 100-plus WiiWare titles in development

February 21, 2008 11:08 PM PST

Nintendo promising wide range of titles for North American WiiWare launch; says it doesn't want to place limits on developer ideas.

'Wii Fit,' WiiWare due in U.S. in mid-May

February 21, 2008 10:33 PM PST

Nintendo announces launch dates for its balance-board-based exercise game and an independent development and digital distribution channel.

PC Gaming Alliance debuts

February 20, 2008 4:56 PM PST

Activision, AMD, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and Nvidia co-found nonprofit dedicated to "advancing the PC as a worldwide gaming platform."

Year in review: Games as big business

December 25, 2007 7:39 PM PST

The dollars were flying in 2007, whether it was from gamers grabbing for Halo and Guitar Hero, or Vivendi shelling out for Activision.

New game controller: Your hands

December 10, 2007 10:50 PM PST

Israeli start-up 3DV aims to be a contender with motion-sensing tech that has a good handle on depth perception.
Photos: 3DV's depth-sensing camera
Video: ZCam aims to free gamers

Greenpeace hands game industry low score

November 27, 2007 10:24 PM PST

In its "Guide to Greener Electronics," the environmental group finds that game console makers have a long way to go.

Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly

November 7, 2007 7:00 PM PST

New feature lets parents set a daily or weekly limit on how many hours children can use the game console.

Microsoft: Xbox 360 IPTV still coming--eventually

January 3, 2008 9:58 PM PST

Software giant says Mediaroom functionality won't be in fall update, but service providers will receive software by year's end.

NY's 'Halo 3' launch was no riot, but it was close

September 25, 2007 5:36 PM PDT

For the final installment of its wildly popular Xbox 360 first-person shooter trilogy, Microsoft pulls all the stops.
Video: Midnight launch in NY

Xbox tries to get its 'Halo' back

September 20, 2007 3:38 PM PDT

Microsoft is hoping "Halo 3" will boost Xbox sales enough to knock Sony's PS3 down for good.

Xbox repair process leaves gamers in a fix

August 3, 2007 5:41 PM PDT

Some customers who send their consoles in for warranty repair are unhappy with long return times, inadequate fixes and poor customer service.

E3 tagline: 'Everyone's a gamer'

July 14, 2007 1:00 PM PDT

Casual gaming takes center stage at the annual confabulation, from Wii yoga to PlayStation karaoke.

At E3, entertainment is the name of the game

July 12, 2007 3:51 PM PDT

Console manufacturers want you to know there's more to games than first-person shooters and role-playing adventures.

E3: A gathering of game makers

July 11, 2007 10:52 PM PDT

This week's E3 conference will be a more modest affair than in years past, but hopes are high for a strong slate of new games.
Photos: Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition to blast off
Gears of War coming for Vista and XP

Revving up for a pared-down E3

July 10, 2007 5:49 PM PDT

The Entertainment Software Association has drastically cut back its video game convention. Will smaller companies get shut out?

Microsoft to extend Xbox 360 warranty, take $1 billion hit

July 5, 2007 11:15 PM PDT

Software maker says it's seeing "unacceptable number of repairs;" investigation finds several factors could lead to hardware failures.

EA brings 'Family Play' to Wii games

July 5, 2007 8:39 PM PDT

Electronic Arts has unveiled a "Family Play" system for novice players.

Coming to toy shelves: 'Halo 3' line by McFarlane

June 18, 2007 11:55 PM PDT

Creator of famed Spawn comic plans five action figures and three vehicles based on Microsoft's first-person shooter.

'Simpsons' game leads EA summer preview

May 10, 2007 11:09 AM PDT

Video game giant showcases 13 new titles, including a deeply layered game based on the popular TV show.