WiiWare: downloadable indie games come to the Nintendo Wii

WiiWare is Nintendo's answer to Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade and Sony's PlayStation Network. Ars goes hands on with the service to offer reviews of the launch titles and impressions of the service overall.Read More...

Microsoft Blames Xbox Shortages for Lagging Sales (PC World)

PC World - Microsoft says a shortage in console availability is the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in recent U.S. sales.

Crackdown on Xbox gamer cheats

Microsoft cracks down on Xbox Live users artificially bumping up their "Gamerscore" achievements by resetting accounts and publicly humiliating them.

GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live (Reuters)

Reuters - Players of the popular "Grand Theft Auto" video game series have always reveled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

New Xbox 360 Controller May Poach Nintendo's Wii Market (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - What would it be like if you could combine the best of an Xbox 360 and the best of the Nintendo Wii? Gamers may soon find out if the latest rumors are true.

Despite Grand Theft Auto, Nintendo Leads Game Sales (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - With all the hubbub over Grand Theft Auto IV, the video-game world is anxious to learn how the blockbuster game really impacted industry sales. NPD Group's monthly sales data is expected later this week, but some analysts have issued predictions ahead of the curve.