Atkinson confirms Modern Warfare 2 classification appeal in Australia
South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson says game allows players to be “virtual terrorists“; Classification Board says no appeal has been received to date.

Datel suing Microsoft over memory-unit lockout
British maker of high-capacity, low-price storage units takes legal action against software giant, accusing it of antitrust violation.

ESA, Sony, Microsoft partner on science, math push
Trade organization, console makers back President Obama's Educate to Innovate initiative with Little Big Planet, Web game design challenges.

Top Nintendo US exec resigns
VP of corporate affairs Denis Kaigler leaves after less than two years at Nintendo of America; no replacement yet named.

Sports, music games exempt from ratings in latest UK bill
Draft of Digital Economy measure proposes exceptions for games situated in athletics, rhythm, religion genres.

Tony Hawk talks Ride sequels
Q&A: Pro skater indicates work on next installment has begun at Robomodo; hints at snowboarding, surfing titles in the pipeline for skateboarding controller.

DSi bundled in metallic blue, white for holidays
Nintendo's popular handheld gains $170 limited-edition hardware package beginning Nov. 27; preloaded software valued at $20.

Shippin' Out Nov. 22-27: Tekken 6 PSP, Madden Arcade
Gaming retailers give thanks for Black Friday sales as Namco Bandai's portable brawler and EA's downloadable football spin-off lead the holiday week's new releases.

AU Shippin' Out November 23-27: Lego Rock Band
Movie tie-in games dominate Aussie releases, while Activision and Warner Bros. face off in the music genre arena.

Super Mario Kart drifts onto Wii VC
Original Super Nintendo kart racer arrives this Monday; Pilotwings SNES and Super Smash Bros. N64 to follow this holiday season.