This generation of consoles is arguably the most heated arena for competition yet, in both hardware and software. However, only a short period into the life cycles of all three consoles that make up this gen, should we be asking if we want another one hit the market? One analyst believes so. I disagree, but then I'm not an analyst. At any rate, read what the analyst has to say in the full article.

There are now 11 countries that have an annual video game revenue in excess of US$ 1 billion. By 2009, the video game market is expected to reach a whopping US$ 57 billion. Leading the charge are the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and the Wii. Analyst David Cole of DFC Intelligence speaks his peace on the current generation of consoles. Which is the most profitable platform for 2007? The answer is a doozy. Make a guess, and find out after the "read more" link.

This week on the UK software charts, Nintendo reigns supreme once again as Super Smash Bros. Brawl debuts on top of the list. Following it at second is fellow upstart Battlefield: Bad Company. Former leaders have been knocked off the top echelon, but some old favorites have re-entered the elite list. Details after the jump.

Solid Snake's success in the UK proved to be short-lived. Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has reclaimed top spot in the UK software charts, with Metal gear Solid 4 bumped down to second place. Check out what else is hot in the UK charts in the full article!

With Solid Snake enjoying epic numbers in Japan, it's now time to take a look at the other side of the world. Chart Track reports the software sales figures for the week ending on June 14, with Metal Gear Solid 4 closing its firm grip on to the top spot. Lego Indy is like so last week now. Its multiplatform success on the PSP, PS3, Wii, DS, 360, and PC last week apparently wasn't enough to take cover from the Guns of the Patriots. And for a PS3-exclusive to bring a multi-platformer down at heel? That's definitely saying something! See Raiden do the happy dance in the full article.

It was just revealed that gamers in UK who pre-ordered Electronic Arts' Spore (PC, Nintendo Wii, DS, Mac, and Mobile) from either GAME of Zawi will be getting a sweet bonus to help tide them over before the game is released. To find out more head on over to full article for more information.

Grand Theft Auto IV has finally stepped down after a five-week run on top of the UK Charts, with Lego Indiana Jones stepping up to lead the rest of the pack. What's hot and what's not in the UK Charts? Click the "read more" link to find out.

With all the rumors surrounding the latest iteration in the Call of Duty series, it was only a matter of time before we were able to confirm some of them. The latest issue of GamesTM magazine revealed some of the finer details of Treyarch's upcoming wargame title, Call of Duty 5 (officially dubbed as Call of Duty: World at War). Find out more about the nitty gritty of the new CoD title in our full article.

It's been a while since we've heard some strong words said on the subject of the console war. How are the consoles doing, and what's in store for them this year? Read up on what analysts have to say about the matter, and head over to the full article.

After the angry backlash that Ubisoft got from Wii gamers following the company's announcement of its new Wii lineup during Ubidays, Ubisoft UK forum manager Raide has posted a reply on the company's official forums to explain Ubisoft's side. Read all about it in the full article.