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Franchise fusion Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games takes the number one spot in the Australian software charts for the second week in a row, reported Next Generation. Elsewhere, DS titles perform particularly well, taking four of the top ten spots, led by The Simpsons Game at number two. …

Publisher System 3 is currently driving support for the game, due to arrive in spring this year. The PS2 version will feature 50 different models of Ferrari and the full compliment of racetracks in the PS3 version. A six-page preview of the title will appear in the issue of Official …

Ubisoft has announced that forthcoming shooter Haze has been delayed until fiscal 2008-2009, having originally been scheduled to appear during the fourth quarter of 2007-08. The publisher has raised its 2008-09 sales target to approximately €1 billion, compared with the previously-announced forecast of around €975 million, in order to take …

Supermarket giant Tesco plans to build a chain of department stores in town centres across the country, designed to rival the likes of Debenhams, Marks and Spencer and BHS, according to a document obtained by Property Week. The shops will concentrate on non-food ranges such as clothing, homewares and toys. …

Entertainment retailer Zavvi is offering pre-order cards for highly anticipated Rockstar title Grand Theft Auto IV, ensuring customers receive a copy on the day of release. The retailer offered a similar scheme for the release of Halo 3 last year. These highly collectable cards will add value to our customer’s …

Dead Space executive producer Glen Schofield has said that the sci-fi horror title could become a multi-title franchise for EA. I would definitely like to make future Dead Space games,” he said, in an interview with Eurogamer Germany. I’d love for this to become a well established franchise; we’ve created …

Ubisoft will distribute the next two releases in the Soul Calibur fighting franchise in Europe, following a deal with Namco Bandai. The latest edition will be released under the Soul Calibur IV name on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and Soul Calibur Legends on the Wii. Both titles will be …

Speculation regarding a Microsoft takeover of Swiss-based peripherals firm Logitech has grown amongst traders, as the industry spanning giant increased its shares in the company to 12 per cent. According to Reuters , rumors are circulating that Microsoft will launch a takeover bid for Logitech at 48 Franks per share, …

A new mint green PSP has will be launched in Japan, designed to attract female consumers, reported Next Generation . Set for a February 28th debut, it is the latest in the multicoloured Blume series, which Sony says is designed ‘to match their lifestyles and preferences.’

Much anticipated PS3 title LittleBigPlanet has been confirmed for release in September, reported Next Generation . One of the main features of the format exclusive title is the player generated content, which encourages the creation of entire levels which can be shared with the game’s community.