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Konami Corp. on Thurs. sued Harmonix Inc. over the music game Rock Band for patent infringement, Bloomberg reported Thurs.

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Activision Inc. on Thurs. said that it will release Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3, Playstation 2, and Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Nintendo DS platforms in late summer 2008.

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Amazon.com on Wed. began offering pre-orders for Activision Inc.’s Guitar Hero World Tour for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360, Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3, Playstation 2, and Nintendo Co.’s Wii.

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Sony Corp.’s U.S. game division on Fri. announced the 2008 -early 2009 game lineup for the Playstation 3, PSP, and Playstation 2 platforms.

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Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. this week said that it will release MLB Power Pros 2008 to Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 this July.

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Harmonix, MTV Games, and EA this week said that it will release Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 to Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 on July 15.

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SNK Playmore USA Corp. this week said that the title SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 and the PSP has been released to U.S. retail.

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Electronic Arts Inc. on Wed. said that it will release the board game Monopoly to Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360, Nintendo Co.’s Wii, and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 this fall.

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Atlus U.S.A.’s Persona 3 FES is a welcome re-release of the supernatural high-school RPG. The title includes new bonus features, including an extension of the storyline that veterans and newcomers will enjoy.

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NIS America’s Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a decent RPG that combines classroom alchemy with standard battles. The title includes many magic gameplay options to spruce up new items and weapons for a light, efficient RPG experience.

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Konami Corp.’s Silent Hill Origins for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a solid entry in the supernatural series. The prequel relays disturbing atmospheres, puzzles, and combat found in previous outings in a refined package.

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Atlus U.S.A. on Wed. announced the release of Baroque, a new RPG title for Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2.

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Sega of America Inc. on Thurs. said that it is in development on a new entry in the Sonic franchise called Sonic Unleashed.

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Koei Corp. on Wed. said that the title Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends is now available for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2.

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Capcom Co. this week said that sales of game titles for Nintendo Co.’s Wii, Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2, and Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 helped raise revenue in its game divison 23 percent.

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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. on Tues. said that it will release Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection to Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 in Mar.

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Sony Corp.’s U.S. division on Mon. said in a Dec. newsletter that the Playstation 2 bundled with SingStar Pop and two microphones is a compelling alternative to Nintendo Co.’s Wii for value-conscious families this holiday.

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Atlus U.S.A., Inc. on Wed. announced that it will release the new game title Baroque to Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 in Feb. 2008.

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Atari’s Godzilla Unleashed for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is a monster mash-up for die-hard fans only. The monsters are hard to control and have a hard time getting around in the big city.

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Capcom Co.’s MotoGP 07 for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 is an average motorcyle simulation game that provides a decent race on the console. Developed by Milestone, the game features basic motorcycle physics and a variety of game modes, however the product is dated compared to previous offerings.

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