Aussie GTA IV removes some prostitution elements
In compliance with local law, the Australian version of Grand Theft Auto IV doesn't show player outercourse, though the lewd act remains implied with "car rocking" visuals and potty mouth dialogue. More...

Metallica in talks to debut new single via Rock Band
MTV Games said on Monday that Metallica is considering the premier of their new single as a playable Rock Band download. More...

Singapore bans Mass Effect for lesbian sex scene
Singapore banned the release of Mass Effect on Xbox 360 because it contains "lesbian intimacy" between a woman and female alien, state officials said on Thursday. More...

BioShock vs. Halo 3
GamePro pins two obvious Game of the Year candidates against each other. But which one emerges victorious? More...

Microsoft hit with second Xbox lawsuit
A second lawsuit was filed last week against Microsoft by customers complaining about the Xbox 360 console scratching and ruining video game discs. More...

Online gaming Defence's new recruitment tool
The Department of Defence's recruitment arm, Defence Force Recruiting (DFR), has launched an online game site to attract more people into defence jobs. More...

Manhunt 2: banned in Britain
In a landmark decision representing the U.K.'s first video game ban since 1997, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has rejected Manhunt 2 for both PS2 and Wii, which now makes it illegal to sell the game within the borders of the country. The BBFC's decision was based heavily on the game's bleak atmosphere and its tendency to encourage mindless slaughter. More...

Hacker: Blu-ray, HD DVD copy protection cracked
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PSP Loco Roco Bombs in Japanese Debut
A financial update on TheStreet.com gives an update on PSP puzzler Loco Roco's disappointing Japanese debut, which was overshadowed by top-selling DS titles. More...

David Jaffe: God of War 3 a Distinct Possibility
The creator of the smash-hit series God of War muses on completing God of War II... and drops hints about a possible third game. More...