Nintendo's done it again--they're releasing a sexier, slightly redesigned version of a their handheld device, which is coming out next month in Japan. And you're going to buy one.

It'll look nice on your shelf next to your four GBAs... >>

In a strange twist normally found in Twilight Zone episodes, fans clamored for a delay in the release of a game. Strangely enough, their wish was actually granted. HoMMV has been pushed back to later this year.

Next up, fans ask for shorter games and fewer features... >>

One of television's most popular currently-running sci-fi shows is slated to become a massively multiplayer online game. Too bad for them they'll soon be competing with a Star Trek MMO.

Which one would you play? >>

In an attempt to derail the notion that games are only for children, a new Entertainment Software Association study shows that 35% of parents play games "beyond desktop card games."

The family that plays together stays together? >>

Once hot on the most-anticipated charts, the lengthy development process of GSC Game World's ambitious shooter relegated it to the back of most people's minds. Apparently the game is on the verge of going beta.

We'll believe it when we see it... >>

After gaining somewhat of a coup by signing a deal with Far Cry developer Crytek, EA has finally announced details on the shooter being developed. Titled Crysis, the game will be a schi-fi shooter involving mankind fending off an alien invasion. Sounds a little familiar...

Was the play on words really necessary though? >>

EA and Ubisoft offices in Canada are continuing to engage in a verbal and legal sparring match over the use of non-compete clauses in the contracts of key developers. These are designed to prevent poaching of key talent by one publisher from another.

Anyone else think it's ironic to see EA complaining about unfair competition? >>

Near-term it's not looking good for Take-Two, home of the developers of Grand Theft Auto, Civ 4, and 2K Sports. Earnings have been off, and a blizzard of lawsuits over the Hot Coffee scandal continue to haunt the publisher.

Could it jeopardize the viability of some important developers? >>

A longshot candidate in the Texas Republican primary race for governor has endorsed a 100% tax on violent video games and a 50% tax on sugared soft drinks and greasy foods as his campaign platform

Funny he hasn't suggested a tax on guns, liquor, or BBQ... >>

Shortly after LA Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scored an astonishing 81 points against Toronto, the NBA challenged fans to do the same using a video game.

Maybe the Raptors learned their defensive schemes from these games... >>