Sega confirms localized PlayStation 3 exclusive headed West; game will feature four protagonists with intertwined stories.

Microsoft signs 2K Games, Ubisoft, THQ, others to release PC titles through its Games on Demand distribution service in tandem with official launch dates.

Take-Two exceeds second-quarter guidance as revenues grow 54% to $268 million, profit nearly $17 million; fiscal-year guidance raised; Max Payne 3 delayed.

Boston-based developer also adds the Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock to exclusive lineup for game with fully functional guitar and innovative drum kit.

Nintendo augmenting supersized handheld's color scheme next month, will retain $190 price tag.

Activision lets first details of mixing-game's lineup slip; 90 artists promised, new freestyle and party modes teased.

Poor sales force Harvest Moon and No More Heroes publisher into financial restructure; new focus to be on sequels and Web games instead of original IP.

Stardock's strategy game arriving late summer on PC alongside backstory-heavy novel.

Entertainment Software Association says upcoming trade show will top out at 45,000 attendees; online registration closing June 9.

Apple announces fourth iteration of ubiquitous smartphone will bring six-axis motion sensing to device on June 24; Guitar Hero app now available.

RPG sequel coming to PC, 360, and PS3 with an all-new cooperative multiplayer mode; original developer Gas Powered Games to provide additional support.

Volition takes the fight for Mars underground to save the planet; game to hit 360, PS3, and PC in March 2011.

Veteran punk band gets the Rock Band treatment this week.

Aussie source confirms third-largest specialist retailer loses executive team, planning for up to 20 store closures

Harmonix and MTV Games' band-centric music game is released this week next to Call of Duty bundle, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Capcom's Mega Man Zero Collection, and Konami's MSG: Peace Walker.

Memorial Day can't slow down a busy week that saw Infamous 2 confirmed, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and DC Universe Online dated, NBA Elite explained, and Backbreaker reviewed.

July cover for Game Informer teases first details on Sucker Punch-created open-world action game for PS3.

Game industry representative body continues its million-dollar persuasion efforts in Washington during the January-March quarter.

Portly plumber cleans up with nearly 340,000 copies sold in opening week; games for Nintendo's platforms claim top five spots on sales chart.

Eidos Montreal's cyperpunk action-RPG sequel gets a release window, extended trailer for E3.