Promising first-party experiences are poised to give Sony fans bragging rights in 2009.

From Blu-Ray to Home to the DualShock 3, 2008 saw Sony do everything right apart from sell its flagship console.

The last 12 months saw Nintendo capture the mass market, but did 2008 miss the core gamer opportunity? Here's Nintendo's year in news.

Amidst strengthening competition, the Xbox 360 business took some unexpected turns during 2008. Here are the events that defined the console over the past 12 months.

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From news-makers to hula shakers, these are the ten videos that defined the last twelve months of internet gaming culture.

Edge's annual tribute to the brilliant individuals we feel have offered massive positive contributions to the games business in the last 12 months.

We recollect a year gone by in games industry news; the highs, lows and everything in between.

Tipster tells Edge of changed locks and canned projects such as TimeSplitters 4 and Star Wars Battlefront III.

Two analysts express their widely differing opinions on sales of GTA IV and GTA: Chinatown Wars in 2009.

We pick the best games in a year teeming with quality.

Edge learns details of layoffs at Lair dev; employee blogger who alerted Web of studio troubles resigns.

Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg reveals Avatar philosophy, talks Xbox 360 game downloads and comments on his criticisms of PlayStation Home.

Universe at War house Petroglyph shows faith in the emerging business model in this Edge interview.

NASCAR Kart Racing dev tells Edge how its title puts a twist on the kart formula, and comments on the state of Wii development.

Who do you believe deserves real credit for their talent and dedication? Edge is taking nominations for our annual Edge Heroes - the Top 25 Game Industry People of the Year Awards.