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Microsoft backpedals on 'winning' the console war
A week after Microsoft suggested that Xbox 360 would "win" the console war, having just barely reached 10 million U.S. sales before either Wii or PS3, Microsoft's Shane Kim said it's still "too early" to call. More...

Niko voice-over upset over lack of GTA IV royalties
The raging commercial success (nearing a half billion) of Grand Theft Auto IV is bittersweet, says the voice behind Niko Bellic, because behind the scenes video game talent doesn't see royalties like movies and music stars. More...

Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft ready pre-E3 exclusives
As E3 draws close, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are surely readying a massive Megaton-style release of Q3 and Q4 games for the storied (albeit shrinking) show. Here's what we know so far. More...

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy IV Web site
Fanboys only: At long last, Square Enix has quietly launched their North American website for the remake of Final Fantasy IV on Nintendo DS. More...

Mainstream criticism of Grand Theft Auto IV begins
As was the case with the previous games in the series, activist groups, police, politicians and surviving victims of violence criticised Grand Theft Auto IV on Wednesday, a day after the game was launched in the US. More...

Metal Gear Online beta breaks servers, US test delayed
Konami has announced that the US public beta test for Metal Gear Online has been delayed indefinitely due to technical issues. More...

Gold! Grand Theft Auto IV 'en route to retailers'
Take-Two CEO Ben Feder on Thursday said Grand Theft Auto IV has been sent to manufacturing and will soon arrive in stores. More...

GTA IV tops Halo 3, will sell $400 million in first week
Fact: Grand Theft Auto IV will have an impressive launch. However, will the hype train drive it past the current week-one sales winner Halo 3? More...