Gaming division has happy holidays, generating more than $3 billion in revenues from October to December.
Annual tally sees non-PC revenue rise 43 percent to new record; massive Wii, 360, PS3 sales see December top $4.8 billion; Call of Duty 4, Wii Play, Super Mario Galaxy ...
Faceless protagonist reportedly relegated to a supporting role in stalled film for Bungie first-person shooter.
Figures from Chart Track and ELSPA show that 2007 was the best year ever for British gaming.
Microsoft's director of global marketing talks about ramping up sales, winding down backward compatibility, and Xbox Live's holiday woes.
Famed software giant's final keynote also reveals first 360 IPTV partner, HD video download deal with ABC television and MGM--a Sony subsidiary.
Microsoft's latest installed-user-base figure suggests 18 percent drop in hardware sales; Halo 3 hits 8.1M, Mass Effect moves 1.6M.
Northern country broaches billion-dollar milestone as November's haul grows by nearly 42 percent to C$209 million.
GameSpot asks industry illuminati to predict whether the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or Wii will emerge as the holiday victor, and which will go on to be the ultimate winner ...
Massive holiday haul pushes YTD earnings over $13.1 billion, Wii narrowly misses 1-million-sales mark; Call of Duty 4 victorious with 2-million-unit total.
Bungie's shooter tops short list of 10 best games of 2007; Valve's The Orange Box and MTV Games' Rock Band round out top three.
Add-on now available on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points; sports three multiplayer maps--Rat’s Nest, Standoff, and Foundry.
2K's dystopian actioner takes top prize at SpikeTV's annual event; Call of Duty 4, Super Mario Galaxy, Rock Band also honored.
Lead writer Frank O'Connor says Halo studio currently has "no plans" to create games for platforms other than Microsoft's console.
We've got a sneak preview of the three brand-new maps arriving on Xbox Live Marketplace next week.
Contact Harvest debuts in the No. 3 spot on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestseller list.
Heroic Map Pack set for release next month, includes three new multiplayer arenas for Bungie's first-person shooter.
Industry trackers put software sales near $514 million while hardware tally more than doubles; Guitar Hero III takes four of the top 10 software sales spots.
Trio of industry watchers project 50 to 60 percent software sales spike on Guitar Hero III; Wii predicted to regain hardware sales crown.
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show.
Microsoft to celebrate next week's anniversary of its online gaming service by letting players go toe-to-toe with the creators of a slew of multiplayer hits.
Now-independent studio tells Develop magazine its dev teams are "running full-speed" on new projects, as planned.
Creative use of Forge mode forges union between a pair of smitten Xbox Live subscribers.
Free Xbox Live Gold for European gamers during four-day 'festival'; events and exclusive downloads promised.
How is the nationwide retailer handling the fourth-quarter release crush? Vice president of marketing Tom De Napoli explains.
Master Chief continues his reign over Aussie gamers; The Orange Box debuts strongly.
Registration now open for million-dollar tourney for Bungie's sci-fi shooter, taking place December 18-22 in Dallas, Texas.
Publisher's US president confesses to being intrigued by some of the competition's offerings in a new interview with the San Francisco Chronicle.
Halo 3 spurs 360 sales, helps push entertainment and devices division to $165 million operating profit for fiscal first quarter.
Halo 3 continues to dominate down under.
Reaction to NPD report finds industry watchers sullen about Sony's console; Halo 3 accused of cannibalizing sales.
[UPDATE] Microsoft's shooter moves 3.3 million copies in the US in 12 days, propels Xbox 360 hardware sales to first place; Nintendo touts its own record-setting Wii sales.
Zelda debuts at number two, while Halo 3 holds strong.
Bungie shooter and NHL 08 sit atop software chart as Xbox 360 finishes first in monthly hardware sales race.
It's been the worst October for North American movie ticket sales in years, and industry executives are pointing the finger at Master Chief.
Industry watchers agree on a $600-650 million haul, but no consensus reached on whether Halo 3 propelled the 360 past the Wii.
After three weeks at the top, the PSP is knocked down by Nintendo's handheld in an almighty tussle.
NBA Live 08 cover athlete found gaming the system to up his rank, asks, "Who's it hurting?"
Lazard Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian sees Halo 3's runaway success buoying game and hardware sales for the month.
Exciting, high-profile video games are coming out left and right this season. Keep up with them all with Game Watch '07.
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