Sony's console sees significant sales uptick, as US gaming industry grows 53 percent to nearly $1.7 billion in June. --Tom Magrino

Larger-hard-drive PS3, Platinum titles confirmed for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe countries. --Randolph Ramsay and Luke Anderson

Nintendo developer roundtable offers extended looks at Animal Crossing, Wii Music, and Wii Sports Resort; Zelda creator says new Pikmin in development. --Brendan Sinclair

Castlevania producer demos new game's debut at conference that also saw a Homecoming for Silent Hill and an all-female Ramones cover band; Rock Revolution still on for 2008 in NA. --Brendan Sinclair

Grand Theft Auto publisher wows conference attendees with Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter---first trailer inside! Exclusive DLC also coming for BioShock PS3. --Tor Thorsen

Rick Perry's keynote draws remarkably small crowd to hear a pitch for the Lone Star State's development community. --Brendan Sinclair

[UPDATE 2] Snubbing E3 proper, the newly merged publisher shows off two new Raven and Marvel games and demos Guitar Hero World Tour's studio mode at a shindig all its own; Rock Band instruments will be compatible with new game, which will even adjust its drum scheme. --Tor Thorsen

Capcom dedicates its entire press conference to a panel about the upcoming silver screen adaptation of its sci-fi action game. --Brendan Sinclair

With several new titles recently revealed during its Ubidays event, publisher takes the stage in Los Angeles to show gameplay footage; debuts new survival action game. --Tom Magrino

Sony's press conference sees SCEA president Jack Tretton reveal Resistance for PSP and MAG, an all-new massive action game from Zipper Interactive; PS3 video store launching tonight; full video inside. --Tor Thorsen

Mario and Link were nowhere to be seen at press conference, but Miyamoto's outfit made waves with Animal Crossing: City Folk, the WiiSpeak peripheral, and more. --Brendan Sinclair

Surprise agreement to publish Doom studio's post-apocalyptic road-action game highlight of EA's developer-centric event; Mirror's Edge, Left 4 Dead, and Dragon Age: Origins also on hand. --Tor Thorsen

Square Enix's formerly PS3-only RPG epic will launch day and date on Microsoft's console in North America and Europe; 360 exclusive hitting US November 20. --Tor Thorsen

Microsoft's press conference reveals rumored Xbox Live overhaul and Karaoke game--then delivers Square Enix shocker; exclusive Fallout 3 DLC coming, Gears 2 touted. --Brendan Sinclair

After weeks of rumors, Microsoft unveils new console model, prices older SKU to sell at $299--while supplies last. --Tor Thorsen