There's a new bill being hatched in Texas that may require convicted sex offenders to register their gamertags and other account names for online game networks like the PlayStation Network and Second Life with the fuzz. The new bill is called HB 22 and is headed to the Texas House of Representatives. If it passes there, it's next stop will be the Senate.

You've seen every screenshot, watched every movie, pre-ordered and camped out to get a hold of the game on day one, frantically ripped off the wrapping, shoved it into your machine of choice and then... disappointmenton. Here's how we felt, what about you folks?

In the long run, whether or not the Wii is a fad really doesn't matter since it's still selling like hotcakes and still has the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 eating its dust. Peter Moore, former Microsoft exec and now head of EA Sports, believes that the Wii will win the console war. Details in the full article.

Microsoft has been asked some intriguing questions about their online service strategy involving Avatars and more. The software giant said that they're not taking ideas from Nintendo and they're not threatened by Sony's PlayStation Home. David Gosen speaks for the boys in green after the jump.

(Editor's Note: QuickPeek finally hits the big FIVE-OH!)

Two more editions and we'll be clocking in a full year of weekly recaps! What's in store this week? Lots of hellos and goodbyes. Some hellos are pre-mature, as seen in the case of MGS4 breaking street date (or not), and some goodbyes are actually kinda uplifting - especially if it might result in a 10-year disbarment. Get ready for some major surprises this week!

(Editor's Note: QuickPeek's a day early? Yup! Better believe it!)

It's another jam-packed episode for QuickPeek - this, even though we're a day short from the usual seven-day cut-off. GTA 4 is still making waves a full month after its release and there seems to be some explosion of sorts among homebrew emulators across different platforms. Grab them green-skinned creatures and follow the exodus to the odd world of gaming!

A recent interview with Ben Judd, the producer of Bionic Commando and Bionic Commando Rearmed, reveals new details on both games. Judd talks about the possibility of Home support, achievements on the PlayStation 3 version, a mysterious add-on, the reason why it's not getting released on the Wii, and more. Details in the full article.

(Editor's Note: Never gonna give you up... Never gonna let you down... Never gonna - blargh. Noooo!!!)

Ready to lock yourself in come the 29th? Grand Theft Auto 4 is just around the bend, so if you're planning to pick one up, be ready to cut off the lines to your social life for the next couple of days. Before then, we'll help you prepare with all the things you may have missed out on during the week. It's twice the fun and twice the surprises here in QuickPeek 44. And we promise, no one will be Niko Bellic'ed.

* Article originally posted Apr 26, 2008 at 12:53PM

(Editor's Note: Happy April Fools'! You'd think we'd run skimpy with all the non-news items, but actually, this might be our biggest issue yet!)

Y'know how notorious the gaming community could get during this time of the year. But in between rumors and Metal Creed Solid gags, this here QuickPeek 41 is one heck of a colossus. Dark AleX is back, Jade Raymond makes a cameo, and Niko Bellic's got quite a lot of action cut out for him in GTA 4. Mind the Whoopie cushions! Wohoo!

Curious as to what the future holds for Phil Harrison? Then this update direct from the ex-SCEI President himself should give us a look into what awaits Phil, via his first speech as Infogrames president. We have to say, he's got his work cut out for him. Check all the details in the full article.