Not long after Grand Theft Auto 4 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3) rocked the world, and a few weeks before Metal Gear Solid 4 does the same, we're left with several decent titles that can't be dubbed as mere distractions. This week marks the release of Myst on the Nintendo DS, while Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King is set to build a kingdom on the Wii. The rest await at the full article, so hit that jump!

* Article originally posted May 12, 2008 at 12:05AM

Eyebrows were raised when word of Electronic Arts filing for a loan to support its campaign to acquire Take-Two Interactive broke out. However, if there's one guy who wasn't surprised, it's the good 'ol Michael Pachter who claims he knows exactly why such loan was necessary. Find what he has to say at the full article.

Sierra Entertainment has confirmed The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor for the Nintendo Wii and DS. Last time we heard of this movie tie-in was only through an overlooked listing, but now, details have surfaced. Head over to the full article to learn more.

Chances are, you've heard of how moms love the Nintendo Wii. If not, EA Sports president Peter Moore can let you know that it easily could be the first console your mom would ever like. To build on that, the recently established EA Sports Freestyle took up the Wii balance board and is now working on a game for said moms and everyone who want a fun workout. Just see the full article to learn more.

In its never-ending pursuit of innovation, Electronic Arts pushes the envelop of sports in video games further with the announcement of its new label, EA Sports Freestyle. Along the lines of EA Sports headed by Peter Moore comes sports-based titles with casual gamers in mind, highlighted by Facebreaker (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii). For more details, hit that jump!

Whether it be Newton or Darwin, we do know that rampant rumors of Microsoft working on motion-sensing controller are widespread. Even the man at the helm of Nintendo caught wind of the mystery gizmo, but he's not as shaken as gamers anticipating official confirmation. Find what Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has to say about the rumored Wii Remote clone at the full article.

We're guessing a lot of you are curious about those Wii Fit demo DVDs retailers are willing to give away. To keep things convenient, we got a hold of the demo's video. We also found out how informative it is, and if you're not aware of the upcoming Nintendo gizmo, you must hit that jump!

Electronic Arts' insanely popular series, Madden NFL, has always faced criticism for not innovating in its annual installments. However, Madden NFL 09 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo Wii, DS) just might be able to impress even skeptics, what with the introduction of massive features both online and offline. Rush to the full article for details.

With WiiWare's launch in the U.S. comes plenty of opportunities for smaller game developers who can capitalize on the more casual platform. Thing is, devs who want their games downloadable on the Nintendo Wii have to decide how to price their products in respect to other titles available. Find out what Nnooo's creative director Nic Watt has to say about pricing the bubble shooter Pop at the full article.

Remember the frantic Sonic Rush 2.5D gameplay reminiscent of the Sonic Adventure games we all loved? There's actually a good chance we'll get to see that kind of action on a next-gen console, as Sonic Team producer Yoshihisa Hashimoto supposedly revealed the Nintendo Wii version of Sonic Unleashed (also available on Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3) is being developed by the crew responsible for the blue hedgehog's laps on the DS. Learn it all at the full article.