Bethesda Softworks has purchased id Software, bringing together DOOM, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, QUAKE, Wolfenstein and RAGE.

Microsoft is bringing more to the Xbox 360 than simply a new way to play games; you might be seeing a significant upgrade to the console's graphics thanks to a couple of new initiatives.

Square Enix of America is being sued for unfair business practices in their online title Final Fantasy XI.

Rockstar has reportedly let off staff at their New England studio.

NXE Avatars are a cute bunch, but there's some things they just aren't allowed to do.

Microsoft's Project Phoenix, the code name for the next Xbox, could have something to do with the rumoured X-Engine.

Australian gamers continue to get a bum deal, with online video games rated over 15+ to be blocked from internet users.

Serious Sam is coming to the Xbox 360 later this year.

NASA is entering the space of massively multiplayer online video games.

Metaboli has today launched a new unlimited gaming Chill-Out Pack that offers casual games for the entire family.

Pop legend Michael Jackson passed away yesterday at the age of 50; Sony's CEO Howard Stringer has issued a comment.

The PlayStation 3's firmware 3.0 is said to be like a "completely new system" for the console.

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Syndicate creator Sean Cooper says he remains skeptical any revival of his 1993 cult-classic title will be able to capture the "essence" of the original. "Every time I've seen a prototype of a new Syndicate it's just been misguided," Cooper

Hate countdowns? Love mysterious teaser sites that barely hint at an upcoming game? Good, because Capcom cooked this one ready for your perusal. The number 1560 simply fades in and out, moving from left to right

Do you get the sense that is ... missing something? Accessory peddler dreamGear does. The maker of such as the 3-In-1 Player's Sports Kit for Wii, the 7-In-1 Player's Kit for Wii, the 10-In-1 Player's Kit for Wii, and the

It seems the lengthy litigatory road embarked upon by The Pirate Bay's four founders back in April is finally coming to an end. Following a guilty verdict that sentenced Frederik Neij, Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, Carl Lundstrom and Peter Sunde to

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European game service Metaboli -- partner to GameTap -- has announced its plans to launch the Chill-Out Pack, a service dedicated to downloadable, family-friendly casual games. The service is set to include over 200 casual games, including recognizable movie licenses

We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly, and