Microsoft scores an Xbox coup

Lionhead acquisition brings with it highly regarded developer Peter Molyneux. Plus: Lucent files suit, and more games on the way.

Microsoft buys fabled U.K. game studio

Peter Molyneux's Lionhead Studios to begin creating games exclusively for the Xbox 360 and Windows PCs.
April 6, 2006

Lucent sues Microsoft over Xbox technology

Telecommunications equipment maker is charging Redmond with patent infringement related to MPEG-2 video encoding.
April 5, 2006

Microsoft Japan: 80 Xbox games by year-end

Tripling number of titles available in Japan seen as an attempt to counter upcoming release of PlayStation 3.
April 6, 2006

PlayStation 3 to be darned expensive?

blog The PS3 is likely to cost Sony a fortune to build. The big question is what the company will charge.
April 5, 2006

Sega buys S.F.-based indie game developer

With its eye on Western next-gen gamers, the Japanese publisher pays $15 million for Secret Level.
April 4, 2006

Judge nixes Michigan law aimed at 'violent' games

Ruling represents another setback to politicians and activists who have mounted a state-by-state campaign for restrictions.
April 3, 2006