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Rumours over at Kotaku suggest that Microsoft looks like it may be planning to release another Xbox 360 Elite bundle, this time with Rockstar’s hit game Grand Theft Auto IV. Although no release date has been set it looks as though retailers are getting information through. It is likely that Microsoft will included the Xbox 360 exclusive downloadable episode The Lost & Dammed as an added bonus. It also maybe possible that the Elite will get a colour change as it did with the RE5 special edition.

Warner Brothers in conjunction with Harmonix have announced development of LEGO Rock Band, the often-rumoured music title from the Rock Band stable. The game, owing to its LEGO association, should be a more family friendly title opposed to the hard rock style that the Rock Band titles have presented in the past. Just five of the final songs to make it into the game have been revealed so far. These are Song 2 by Blur, Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, The Final Countdown by Europe, Boys and Girls by Good Charlotte and Pinks’ So What. We expect more details to surface over the next month.

Autosport have revealed that Codemasters’ F1 2009 game will be released this autumn, but only on the Wii and PSP. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will follow sometime in 2010 after receiving a makeover to enable HD resolutions. All versions of the games will feature the new KERS kinetic energy recovery system, slick tyres and the full 2009 aero rules. All of the current cars and drivers will feature including the new and very successful Brawn GP team with their BGP001.

Gamestop have confirmed that a silver Sony PS3 Dual Shock 3 game pad will be available in the US from June. We can’t see the point of a silver controller when all US (and European) PS3’s have been black to date. Does this mean that the games giant is about to release a silver edition of their console, and if they do will this be another gimmick in lieu of a price cut? We’ll keep you posted.

Website Pocket Gamer has claimed that a source inside the Sony development team informs them that the much-rumoured PSP2 is well advanced and should be released by Christmas. The new unit is reported to be more of an iPhone look-alike than the current unit integrating a large touchscreen that will slide open to reveal the traditional control buttons. Sony hasn’t really acknowledged the existence of a PSP2 yet but expect full specifications and details to be unveiled at the E3 Media and Business Summit in June.

Sega has confirmed that Outrun: Online Arcade will be released on the European Playstation Store tomorrow priced at 10 Euros or 800 MS points for Xbox Live users. They did not provide a release date for territories outside Europe. Make sure you get the very latest gadgets including the Sony PS3 for Free over at gadgets-4-free.co.uk.

Developer Konami have announced that it is developing Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 with an approximate release date of around autumn this year. The new game is rumoured to included major new game play enhancements over its predecessor and will be available on the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PSP and PS2 platforms. The developer has gone to a lot of trouble to get the game right even including using forums and fan feedback to make sure the game is an improvement.

Harmonix and Electronic Arts have announced today Rock Band Unplugged will be released in North America and Europe on 9 June 2009. Rock Band Unplugged combines the major highlights of Rock Band 1&2 to create a full band experience. The PSP-only release will contain at least 40 master recordings with more available over the PSP’s wireless connection through the PSN store.

Resident Evil 5 from Capcom has sold more than 400,000 copies on the PlayStation 3 platform in Japan. The highly anticipated game was released to the local market on 12 March and has managed to shift some 412,000 copies, outpacing the Xbox 360 in the sales charts. This backs up the games solid performance seen in most other markets. If you haven’t got Sony’s latest console yet, get your very own free PS3 console from our friends at gadgets-4-free.co.uk.

Electronic Arts today have released a downloadable game mode for their FIFA Soccer 09 game on the Xbox 360 platform. FIFA 09 Ultimate Team is available to download now and allows gamers to bring together the most talented footy players the world has to offer with the intent of developing them into a dream team. The aim is to then enter online competitions with the team./p>