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Xbox flagship series isn't going handheld - at least not yet.

Includes a release estimate and a single screen.

Over 120 titles each for DS and GBA, but things are quieter on the Cube front.

PS2 and Cube soon-to-be cult classic shooter set to make an appearance over here in the near future.

Pole position for EA's street racer in Christmas week.

Street racing sequel keeps the motor running as the charts wrap up for 2004.

Ubisoft not on the menu as possible EA takeover looms.

Support the Disaster Emergency Committee fund by playing games on a cinema screen in London this weekend.

Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach form All-Star team.

European industry rallies to Ubisoft following EA's "hostile" stock purchase.

The Nintendo DS's first killer app?

We already go to the gym, and last year we lost more weight than the entire congregation of the Church of Atkins, but if any developers are looking for some possible resolutions, here's a few they might consider trying on...

Plot thickens over EA's new French "investment".

Shin Megami Tensei III, Zoids Legacy, Yoshi's Island, Rise of the Robots and the Nintendo DS give you a pre-Christmas thumb workout.

Part one of our five-part countdown of our favourite games based on titles released in Europe during 2004.

The next ten games in our countdown of Eurogamer's favourite games of 2004, with more commentary (and back-biting) from Kristan, Tom, Rob, Kieron and Ronan.

We're getting closer to the biggest and bestest games of 2004, and it's safe to say that between them these ones could keep you going until next year's roundup.

Not quite the top ten, but the favourite-but-ten games of 2004 according to our panel. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for our top ten...

So, after all that, we're here: Eurogamer's top ten favourite games of 2004.

A direct sequel to Aria of Sorrow, apparently.

Top publisher silences basketball exclusivity rumours.

Veteran developer surprised by prestigious British honour.

Sports Interactive chief Miles Jacobson wants your money. And there are no games involved.

Halo 2, F-Zero: GP Legend, Zelda: Minish Cap, Super Mario 64 DS and FIFA 2005 in the last instalment of the year. Give us more for 2005!

We're off now. Check back next week for our Top 50 Games Of 2004 (yes, we're as surprised as you are), and join us again for real on January 4th.