A report this morning highlights the row over the new DVD-format and how it will affect gamers. With Toshiba rejecting Sony's advances to work together it looks like consumers will have to choose from two new DVD formats - Sony's Blu-ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD. And the real battle could be fought on the next gen consoles. PlayStation 3 will have Blu-ray capabilities but speculation suggests that Xbox 2 will use the HD-DVD format. Bad news for those who want more space under their TV - but will it be bad news for Sony and Microsoft? The hardcore gamer is unlikely to base their buying decision on which DVD format their new console plays, but the mainstream market almost certainly will. Interesting times lie ahead..