Blizzard North, birthplace of Diablo, has been closed. Though the existing staff has been relocated to the headquarters, no matter how you spin it, shutting an office does create a disruption. How might this affect the Diablo franchise?

How will this closure affect Blizzard? >>

The Zodiac is kaput. The Gizmondo's US release has been pushed back from mid-August to late-September. It's been tough sledding for outsiders to break in.

Do phones, PDAs, and games just not mix? >>

Halo 2 came away a big winner at G4's awards show. But why all the B-list Hollywood celebrities? Fez? Rick Schroeder? Was Gary Coleman booked?

What's in Ron Jeremy's Xbox? >>

Square Enix's first annual party in Japan attracted thousands who thrilled at the news of seeing Advent Children on the big screen, and FF XII in playable form. The party doubled as a safe haven for the inevitable cosplayers too.

Will the FFVII tech demo become a real game? >>

A game shop owner who sold modded Xboxes in the DC area got eight months in the clink. At least the ESA isn't suing 12-year-old children to fight piracy like the RIAA, right?

White collar crime ain't what it used to be! >>

Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification busted out the ban stick on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The Grove Street gang has apparently worn out its welcome Down Under.

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