Sony to release new PS2 bundle

Sony Computer Entertainment America has confirmed the company plans to release a new PlayStation 2 bundle for North American territories this November, according to Gameworld Network.

The bundle includes a ceramic white PS2 console, a copy of the Sony London-developed SingStar Pop, and will retail for approximately $149.99.

SCEA president and CEO, Jack Tretton, says: "With our expansive library of titles for PlayStation, led by social gaming experiences such as SingStar, and Buzz! we have an incredible offering for first-time gaming families."

THQ has announced a new and exclusive online-enabled Wii instalment in the Worms franchise, with Worms: A Space Oddity, destined for Nintendo's console in 2008, reports Aussie-Nintendo.

In addition to a fresh, Sci-Fi-inspired visual style, the game will debut on Wii with new environmental settings and even more customisation options. Gesture-based controls, only possible with the Wii Remote, will also be included, bringing players closer to the action than ever before.

A blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions will be on offer, as well as multiplayer modes that include all-new party games.

Microsoft plans to release the first major update to its Windows Vista operating system early next year, reports Game Industry.

Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that the Vista update should address virtual memory issues with certain games. Many games use more virtual memory address space under Windows Vista than under Windows XP, with high-end graphics cards making the problem even worse.

When these games cause the 2GB virtual memory limit to be exceeded, they can crash the user's computer. "As developers harness the new graphics capabilities in Windows Vista, some changes in how Windows Vista manages video memory have resulted in sporadic issues in graphically taxing games with high-end video cards," a spokesperson said.