The week in gaming: the Xbox Experience, Fallout 3, and Guitar Hero (oh, and did we mention the Beatles?)

This week in gaming saw the launch and subsequent review of Fallout 3, Wii Music, LittleBigPlanet, and Guitar Hero: World Tour, as well as an in-depth look at the "New Xbox Experience."Read More...

Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console, taking a page out of the strategy books of Facebook and YouTube.

New gems from Xbox Live Arcade (AP)

AP - I'm a sucker for big, juicy games with flashy graphics, block-rockin' audio and tons of things to do. This summer has been unusually rich in such ambitious productions, with high-profile releases like "Metal Gear Solid 4," "Ninja Gaiden II" and "Grid."

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...

Netflix To Stream Videos To Microsoft's Xbox 360 (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Microsoft and Netflix have forged an exclusive partnership under which Netflix will begin streaming feature films and TV programs to owners of Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console. Beginning this fall, Netflix subscribers who also have an Xbox Live Gold membership will be able to download and view movies at no additional cost, said Microsoft Corporate Vice President John Schappert.

Keeping Up Nintendo's Momentum

After overseeing several years of rapid growth at Nintendo, President Satoru Iwata faces new challenges: how to keep players of the company's videogames interested, and how to cultivate a new wave of customers.