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Scale of operation hinted Speaking at the currently-underway Game Developers Conference in Austin, Blizzard bosses J. Allen Brack and Frank Pearce have revealed some staggering numbers that offer some hint into the scale of the infrastructure behind World of Warcraft.According to Gamasutra, World of Warcraft is run across some 20,000 computer systems, 13,250 server blades, taking in 750,000 CPUs and over 1.3 petabytes of data storage.All this raw hardware is operated by some 4,600 staff, Pearce explaining that the hit MMO has utterly changed the firm, noting modestly that "operating an online game is about more than just game development."The online title is operated by over 5.5 million lines of codes. We'll have more as we get it.

Takeuchi expects motion control portsThe advent of the PS3 motion controller could see Wii creations being ported to Sony's lounge box, according to word in from a new 1UP interview.Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi sees great potential in both the xbox 360's Natal, and the new PS3 technology, but he believes the latter is most open to ports over from the Wii."I can tell you that we have a lot of good ideas on how to make use of that technology and we're looking forward to putting them into practice," Takeuchi beams."However, speaking to other developers in Japan, I've heard a few of them say they were delighted by the Sony motion controller because they can just port over their Wii titles to the PS3."PS3 fans, are there any Wii games you'd like to see spruced up for the sexy breadbin?

Sony exec riled by Watchdog broadcastA new episode of UK consumer show Watchdog aired in the UK yesterday evening, the BBC program taking a hard look at the Sony PS3's performance issues.Responding to the contents of the show, Sony UK exec Ray Maguire has noted with concern the leanings of the program - claiming it misrepresents the quality of the console - and the hardware maker's consumer support.GI.biz has reportedly duly received a six page-letter, explaining the firm's position."We entirely refute the suggestion that PS3 consoles have an inherent defect or other design issue which is akin to any warranty issue experienced by another console manufacturer," Maguire rails in the letter."SCEUK has sold 2.5 million consoles in the UK since March 2007 and stands by the quality of its products. Clearly the allegations you propose to air in your program might have the potential to adversely effect Sony Computer Entertainment's reputation for supplying high quality products and customer se

Graffiti Entertainment Inc - a subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc. (OTCPK: SDVI) - announced that it has secured an exclusive distribution deal with Reef Entertainment to publish 'Rogue Trooper®: The Quartz Zone Massacre’ in North America. This WiiTM game has been developed by UK developer Rebellion. Rogue Trooper® is a genetically engineered soldier of the future, [...]

Streets of Fury, the Beat ‘em up finalist of the Microsoft Dream-Build-Play 2008 contest is out on the xbox live Arcade. Streets of Fury, the next-gen Beat ‘em up finalist of the Microsoft Dream-Build-Play 2008 contest is now available on the Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade. Created by two talented indie developers, the game has seduced the [...]

Forza Motorsport 3 (X360)Your questions answered in depth by Turn 10.

GameStop today announced that it will host midnight events for the launch of Halo 3 ODST, the latest edition in the iconic Halo franchise.

Red Steel 2 (Wii)Ubisoft says hello to big boss #1.