The UK is in the grip of the force as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed enters software charts at top spot. The game marks the biggest release week ever for a Star Wars game, and the biggest launch since Grand Theft Auto IV. What else is hot in the UK? Find out after the link.

And the war against BBFC wages on. Are they really fit to rate video games, considering their system is built on movie ratings? ELSPA boss Paul Jackson spells things out for everyone: he says the BBFC isn't fit to rate video games anymore, and that PEGI would do a better job at it.

The music industry has spoken out about the five British developers and publishers going after illegal file-sharers in the UK. What of the other players in the gaming industry? We have yet to hear any official word on the matter from other developers or publishers, but Peter Moore - in his personal capacity - has talked about it, and he'd have to agree... with the music industry.

Electronic Arts and UK-based video game retailer GAME have joined forces to come up with a GAME-exclusive Premium Edition of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 for GBP 44.99 (US$ 87). Collectors and hardcore fans, better start saving up. Hit the full article for details on what the Premium Edition contains.

There are now 11 countries that have an annual video game revenue in excess of US$ 1 billion. By 2009, the video game market is expected to reach a whopping US$ 57 billion. Leading the charge are the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and the Wii. Analyst David Cole of DFC Intelligence speaks his peace on the current generation of consoles. Which is the most profitable platform for 2007? The answer is a doozy. Make a guess, and find out after the "read more" link.

It was recently announced that the subscription costs for new subscriber of Jagex Ltd's RuneScape will be increased. Want to find out more? Then head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link.

Chart Track has just revealed that Grand Theft Auto 4  (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) is still holding strong at the top of the list of the software sales list. However, the second and third place slots on the list have been taken over by two newcomers. To find out more, head on over to the full article.

Heads up, Blizzard fans! The Blizzard Online Store is now live in the US, chock full of everything Blizzard from Warcraft to Starcraft. Details after the "read more" link below.

It's usually a good idea to think and to plan ahead. Tokyopop and Blizzard are doing precisely that, in fact. The two have a publishing plan for the World of Warcraft and StarCraft franchises that spans three years. More about what the two companies have in mind after the jump.

The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) and some of its partners recently conducted a raid which yielded illegally copied Nintendo DS games stored on discs. Meanwhile, ELSPA's crime unit head, John Hillier, wants to remind gamers (whatever console you may own) the detestable effects of piracy on the whole industry. For more on this raid, head on over to the full article for more information.