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European industry rallies to Ubisoft following EA's "hostile" stock purchase.

We already go to the gym, and last year we lost more weight than the entire congregation of the Church of Atkins, but if any developers are looking for some possible resolutions, here's a few they might consider trying on...

Plot thickens over EA's new French "investment".

Top publisher silences basketball exclusivity rumours.

Veteran developer surprised by prestigious British honour.

Sports Interactive chief Miles Jacobson wants your money. And there are no games involved.

We're off now. Check back next week for our Top 50 Games Of 2004 (yes, we're as surprised as you are), and join us again for real on January 4th.

A report on an American games website claims that the NBA has rejected an exclusivity arrangement with EA that would have sewn up official rights in the same manner to the publisher's controversial NFL deal.

Sportswear manufacturer signs multi-title sponsorship agreement with the world's biggest publisher.

A report in film magazine Variety claims that Paramount Pictures is about to adapt Tom Clancy's videogame offspring. But who should play Sam Fisher?

Publishing giant moves on French superpower.

Dawn of a new survival-horror?

Dominance of NFL sports games assured as EA plays its ace in the hole against ESPN.

It can do just about everything now.

Including The Hunt for the UK's Greatest Gamer and an hour-long climax. Which sounds enviable.

Far Cry, Unreal Tournament 2004, xSokoban, gaming itself, and Final Fantasy XI all catch your attention as we catch up on the backlog. More submissions please!

Senior politicians back calls for crackdown on sale of 18-rated games to children.

Leaked memo shows efforts to improve working conditions at industry's top publisher.

The noted director joins with Vin Diesel's game company to produce a project called Secret Service, which charts the life of the shadowy spooks who guard the president.

US publisher becomes the "premiere videogame developer" down under.

Next Level Music will allow EA to sign artists and develop its own music catalogue.

Potential legal action emerges as developer quality of life issue is raised once more.

Deus Ex creator parts company with his Austin studio, may still be advising on Tomb Raider.

Age of Empires, MechAssault and It's Mr Pants en route to new handheld.

The Sheffield-based developer of the Xbox port of OutRun2 shifts into another, er, "development cycle".