Just over a month ago it was reported that the Pirate Bay acquisition by Global Gaming Factory was starting to sink.

Today CEO Hans Pandeya of Global Gaming Factory, the company aiming to buy the Pirate Bay, has suffered yet another loss -including a luxury car, a motorcycle and a luxury boat- all to tax authorities over unpaid debt.

To quote: "Having failed to pay a debt of...

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Update: The official boxart is now added below, and those interested can pre-order God of War: Collection for $39.99 from Amazon.com.

SCEA Product Marketing Manager Anthony Caiazzo announced today that the God of War Collection – Blu-ray Disc Compilation will be available this holiday season.

To quote: The fans spoke and we listened. For those that recall the God of War survey...

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In its filing with the Bankruptcy Court, the company cited that the November 28, 2008, change in ownership triggered accelerated repurchase obligations relating to two classes of Midway debt, which Midway anticipated it would be unable to satisfy.

Press Release: CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY - News) today announced that the company and its U.S....

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So many developers are losing ground over the last year and it seems even extremely large ones like Eidos are not immune either, especially after recent losses.

At a recent investment conference Time Warner showed interest in the gaming market, as reported at Gamasutra. It is interesting to note that this could herald a bid by Time Warner for the failing Eidos Development...

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If recent rumors are to be believed, the next Assassin’s Creed may indeed take place in 1700s France around the time of the French Revolution. And why not?

We already know from the first game that in the future what we believe is a relative of the famous Altair is being probed for his ‘genetic memories’.

Apparently the future isn’t interested in his...

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EA has made it official, after all the extenstions on the tender offers, and the presentation, they are no longer interested in purchasing Take Two and have terminated all talks.

According to John Riccitiello, Chief Executive Officer of EA,: "EA is tracking toward a record breaking year. We’re launching 15 new games including award-winners like SPORE, Dead Space and Mirror’s Edge,...

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Are Internet Explorer and Firefox ready to do battle with Chrome?

Google announced Monday that it has been hard at work on an open-source browser known as Chrome, a beta version of which will be released in 100 countries on Tuesday.

New features will included "isolated" tabs designed to prevent browser crashes and a more powerful JavaScript engine.

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Just a few months ago, the blogosphere was exploding over the possibility of Microsoft and Yahoo joining up to become an online powerhouse. Would Steve Ballmer be able to pull the deal off? Would Jerry Yang bite?

We all anxiously waited for what could be. But after a lengthy deliberation, political jockeying, and pleas for help, Microsoft walked away after Jerry Yang did everything he...

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Can you feel it coming? With less than a month until Conan's release, the pressure cooker of excitement building for the new MMOG by Funcom is about to blow its load. At least part of this excitement stems from the fact that Age of Conan deals with mature themes.

Unlike the cartoony World of Warcraft and cutesy Hello Kitty Online, Age of Conan is embracing what they call a...

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Ziff Davis Media Inc. has filed for bankruptcy in Manhattan saying that it has a debt of $500 million to $1 billion. Ziff Davis are the publisher of PC Magazine and EGM, however it is mainly the likes of the 1UP Network of video-game information sites that make most of its revenue.

There are now plans for restructuring the company to resolve the burdens of a debt load and...

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