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Not even Superman could avert this disaster.

Microsoft has said it will refund any money lost by American gamers struggling with its new Video Marketplace service, which went online on Wednesday.

The Nintendo Wii version of Metal Slug Anthology is due out in early 2007, says SNK, with some screenshots to prove it.

Broadsword Interactive's previously announced PS2 racing games Baja Mania and Baja Destruction are on their way to Nintendo Wii.

Frontier Developments founder David Braben has warned that the UK Government is not doing enough to support the games industry - and that the situation is getting worse.

Sony has released 29 new screenshots of PlayStation 3's Gran Turismo HD in action ahead of the game's release next month.

Dear Namco,

Downloaded the Lost Planet demo yet? Along with the single-player demo from May, it should give you a pretty firm idea of whether you're going to buy it when it comes out on 12th January.

Codemasters has revealed that Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 will offer online play on both Xbox 360 and PC when it arrives next March.

Konami says it has released a patch to deal with some of the problems plaguing Pro Evolution Soccer 6 users on Xbox Live.

Microsoft has launched a new video-on-demand service via Xbox Live for North America, with TV and movie rentals now available for between US$ 2 and US$ 6.

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced the price range for the original PlayStation titles being made available for PSP.

Bill Gates has dismissed the retail challenge of the PlayStation 3 this Christmas, stating the Xbox 360 is in line for a strong season - while the real success will be measured in a year's time.

The promised multiplayer demo of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition has popped up on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Sony America has acknowledged that there's a problem with upscaling on the PlayStation 3 in its current form, and has pledged to fix it.

Sony has released a firmware update for PSP which... hang on, didn't we do this the other day? I'm certain we did. Yes, here we are. So what's this "3.01" update all about?

KOEI has decided to share the love, announcing Xbox 360 versions of its previously-PS3-exclusive titles Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War and Fatal Inertia.

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has defended the company's hardcore credentials, arguing that it will continue to make "big epic games" despite its desire to expand into new markets.

A man walks into in a field. Suddenly, it starts raining axes. Dozens, maybe hundreds, of axes, pouring across the skies, all straight at him. He doesn't even flinch, perhaps because, by some miracle, none of them seem to actually hit him. Pull backwards, down a bit, and there's the source of the axes. They're being thrown by a bunch of bald guys in furry pants. I have no prejudice against either bald guys or furry pants - I'm just somewhat confused as to where they keep their infinite supply of throwing axes, given that they're not carrying a sack of 'em, aren't wearing any clothes with pockets in and clearly don't even have hilarious, oversized hairpieces to hide them under. Regardless, they keep throwing, seemingly without effect, and eventually that original man falls over before he can reach them. Presumably this is as a result of the axes, but it's not entirely clear.

Catch up with the first and second parts of this series on the history of PlayStation.

The Sopranos has the misfortune of being the last of 2006's gangster games to reach the shelves, trailing behind The Godfather, Scarface and the lukewarm Reservoir Dogs. It doesn't help that it's also the weakest of the pack, conclusively stealing that dubious honour thanks to mindless gameplay, horrendous camera and controls, and a story mode that can be completed in less time than it takes to watch a few episodes of the show. Indeed, the 'road to respect' of the title feels more like a cul-de-sac, as the entire game often seems more like one long interactive cutscene that can be romped through in a single evening.

With Xbox 360's Gears of War already leaving a trail of bloody competitors in its wake at the top of the UK chart, Microsoft has announced a console-and-game bundle will go on sale this Friday to try and tempt some more newcomers.

Iceland is aptly named. But I wasn't there simply to freeze to death in the November storms, I was there to drink pricey booze and, incidentally, attend the 2006 Eve Fanfest. This third annual celebration of getting over-involved in the all-encompassing space-MMO was held in the capital city of Reykjavik and hosted five hundred gamers and at least half a dozen bored-looking girlfriends in a splendid Eve-draped convention centre. The three-day event revealed who were the best PvP players in Iceland that weekend, as well as what the future will be for CCP, the Icelandic company that set the virtual stars in motion.

Nintendo of America has moved quickly to sort out problems experienced by a handful of Wii owners whose consoles were "bricked" by a WiiConnect24 downloadable update.

As promised yesterday, Gastronaut Studios' Small Arms is now up and about on Xbox Live Arcade for the price of 800 Microsoft points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30).

Still playing Test Drive Unlimited? Then you might be interested to know that Atari and Eden Studios have released some more content for the Xbox 360 version.

Rare has popped some more Viva Piñata accessories onto Xbox Live Marketplace, giving you the chance to dress up your piñata with hats borrowed from Mr Pants, or Grabbed by the Ghoulies' Baron von Ghoul or Ma Soupswill.

Ghostlight plans to bring Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 to European PlayStation 2 owners in early 2007.

Rainbow Six Vegas is one of the more eagerly anticipated next-gen shooters of the next few weeks, but ironically Ubisoft's not enjoying much luck with it - as the PSP version continues to slip, and reports from the US suggest the PS3 edition's been held up too.

Electronic Arts has revealed that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released opposite the film version next July, and will be the first instalment in the series to appear on next-gen consoles.