AUG. 31, 2007 • Second Life may be getting enormous mainstream press, but when it comes to virtual worlds the real action is in products targeted towards a younger audience that has been weaned since birth on not only games, but social networking and the instant communication of the mobile phone/IM era. Habbo, produced .....

AUG. 31, 2007 • In the console hardware battle one of the key distinguishing features is software that is exclusive to a particular platform. Therefore, DFC Intelligence is taking a close look at the software development efforts of Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. This month we are focusing on the Microsoft Xbox 360 and titles being developed for the platform by Microsoft Game Studios. When Microsoft entered the video game hardware market back in 2001, they made sure to have a major foc.....

AUG. 29, 2007 • Sony Computer Entertainment of America confirmed that its inventory of 60GB PlayStation 3s had been exhausted, with all available units having been purchased and shipped to retailers. Similarly, SonyStyle.com was telling consumers that it had exhausted its inventory of PS3s, and was recalling av.....

AUG. 29, 2007 • According to research firm Chart Track, the Wii has become the fastest-selling video game console in U.K. history, reaching 1 million units sold in 38 weeks. The sales performance was 11 weeks faster than the PlayStation 2 took to reach 1 million units sold, and 22 weeks faster than the Xbox 3.....

AUG. 29, 2007 • Microsoft confirmed it intends to release the first service pack for the Windows Vista operating system during the first quarter of 2008. The release – which includes bug fixes, security updates and added functionality – is important because companies traditionally wait unt.....

AUG, 28, 2007 • Blizzard’s Chinese partner The9 announced that the release of the Burning Crusade expansion to World of Warcraft in China was finally set for Sept. 10. The hold-up was reported to be because of censorship by the Chinese government. Although reviews of games usually take one month to complete, t.....

AUG. 23, 2007 • European PS3 owners will get TiVo-like recording functionality early next year. The PlayTV device will be sold separately, and incorporates both the pausing and recording of television signals. PlayTV also supports transferring recorded TV content to the PSP for viewing outside the home. Pricing.....