Wire services report that the Chinese government has banned minors from playing any online games that allow player killing. This will obviously have a chilling effect on MMO games, which are popular there. Think Hillary and Jack are taking notes?

How might this affect the industry in other territories? >>

First Atari got hit with a Nasdaq delisting notice, then it reports quarterly earnings that were nearly 80 percent below the same quarter last year. It's not looking good for the venerable brand.

More industry contraction? >>

The excitement for Monolith's upcoming shooter got a big shot in the arm with the release of last week's single-player demo. But can your computer handle it?

Time for an upgrade? >>

The first Madden in a competition-free era is released with mixed results. Critics aren't impressed, but the massive fan base will buy enough copies to grant EA a first down anyway. But how long can EA continue to roll along without real improvements?

Did you buy Madden this year? >>

Soldiers in Afghanistan are consuming Xbox and PS2 controllers like water bottles in 100-degree desert heat. Can anyone see a "controllers for troops" charity drive in the near future?

Rifle and ammo, check. Canteen, check. Extra controllers... >>

In a swinging world of video game publishing, Square's usually been a one-platform kind of company. If the rumors are true, then that'll change soon!

Final Fantasy XIII, coming to X360, PS3, Rev, PSP, DS, PC? >>

Vivendi has just announced that it has scored the video game licensing rights to Robert Ludlum's properties. No specific games have been announced yet, but a Jason Bourne game is a no-brainer at this point.

Will Matt Damon finally make it into a video game? >>