Apple reaches double-platinum milestone for tablet device as 5,000 custom-built apps now available.

WBIE, EA bifurcating "darker" installment in J.K. Rowling-created franchise; first release due this year on 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PC, mobile.

Disney Interactive's anticipated racing game takes pole position in this week's releases.

Electronic Arts' first hockey game for Nintendo's console will include a miniature stick peripheral; gloves drop September 7 along with NHL 11 on 360 and PS3.

Resurgence DLC for Activision military shooter and Sega spy role-playing game debut highlight a week including EA's Sims 3: Ambitions, 505 Games' Backbreaker, and Ubisoft's Pure Futbol.

Last week of May sees Video Game History Month draw to a close, reviews for ModNation Racers, Blur, Alpha Protocol, and UFC 2010 and early looks at Killzone 3 and Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Neversoft's battle-worn rhythm franchise to heavily emphasize axe-shredding gameplay, Gene Simmons narrating story mode.

Capcom's sci-fi shooter claims the sales crown in a chart-shaking week that sees six of the top 10 spots occupied by new releases.

Nintendo announces Pokemon Black and White will join handheld library next spring, while PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure hits European Wii consoles July 9.

Annual survey shows gamers averaging 13 hours of playtime a week; PCs and consoles being used more as portable popularity wanes.

Borderlands studio files USPTO trademark application for potential title of upcoming project.

Activision start-up studio's job listings reveal outfit tapped to bring series into the action adventure genre is working on a first-person shooter for the franchise.

Electronic Arts' free-to-play massively multiplayer online racer launching on PC with $20 Starter Pack; DLC preorderers starting engines July 13.

DFC Intelligence forecasts 16 percent growth in worldwide revenues of PC, console, online, portable markets over six-year period.

Natsume's localized DS remake Curse of the Sinistrals ditches series' roots for action-RPG experience.

Mac, iPhone creator swipes title of most valuable technology creator in the world from Windows, Xbox 360 house Wednesday.

Team17's Xbox 360 revamp to arrive on PlayStation Network, Steam with more customization, better cooperative play.

Square Enix announces new "back to the basics" Final Fantasy game for Nintendo's handheld, due October 5.

Scratch publisher announces game will come to mobile platforms; no mention of 360 or PS3 versions.

Sports network reports that Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Bobcats owner will be 2K's next hoops cover athlete, could be playable along with other retired stars.