Multiplayer beta participation falls shy of Bungie's estimates; simultaneous near-global retail launch confirmed, game coming a day later in Japan.

Box art veteran Brock Lesnar lends his likeness to another game with the release of the latest mixed martial arts game from THQ.

Early looks at Sonic 4 and EA MMA, praise for Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2, and the continuing celebration of Video Game History Month punctuate another busy week of coverage.

Little change in the charts as Square Enix spin-off, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and New Super Mario control the podium; EA soccer sim sneaks in at bottom of the top 10.

Sci-fi role-playing game sequel confirmed for fall launch, complete with online multiplayer mode.

Non-Xbox 360 players will be able to venture to Albion this Christmas after all; limited edition detailed.

Prestigious British music-writing awards hand PS3-exclusive shooter inaugural video game music gong.

2002 papers reveal radically different story for undersea actioner; other game play elements such as turret hacking and bioengineered powers present.

New party game will use a voice calibration system to measure stress levels, determine honesty of players.

Sega's episodic mascot revival delayed to late 2010 as publisher incorporates fan feedback; iPhone and iPod Touch version confirmed.

Paramount bringing fighter jet film license back to gaming with downloadable air combat game for PS3, PC, Mac.

Specialty retailer breaks $2 billion sales mark on strength of stacked March slate including Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII, God of War III; net profits top $75 million.

Search giant unveils plans for a new app store featuring games and productivity apps, support for ratings and reviews.

Q&A: Developer's global brand director explains the thinking behind the new co-op focused, arcade-inspired, isometric downloadable take on Tomb Raider.

Social games publisher acquires Acclaim Games including key talent; will continue as an internal development studio.

Survey finds HD movie format capability outranks games and recent price drop as main appeal of Sony's console.

Publisher Tor Books announces reissue of first three Halo novels ahead of Halo: Reach release; new books to include updated content, art, and stories.

Foxtel launches partnership with Microsoft to bring streaming subscription television to Microsoft's console in late 2010.

THQ latest publisher to use premium one-time code to encourage purchases of new games; buyers of used copies of MMA game will have to pay $5 for access.

Movie tie-in beats expectations--and overcomes so-so reviews--to almost go triple platinum on the PC, PS3, PSP, 360, DS, and Wii.