Recently, when we hear "banned in Australia" the first thing that comes to mind is violence. The second game to be refused qualification in the region this year, however (Necrovision was the first), wasn't banned because of blood and guts but because of some good old-fashioned nudity.

If the current listing by the USK board - that'd be Germany's counterpart for ESRB - is to anything to take from, it looks like GameLoft is moving up the pace of mobile development and seeking out bigger markets. Brain Challenge, a pretty popular game that started out on mobile platforms and eventually hit the iPod, DS, and Xbox 360 (via XBLA), has just been rated on the USK as games headed for the PSP, PS3, and Wii.

Check your Wiis, ladies and gents. The latest batch of virtual console and WiiWare releases have been set, and they include the very first adventure of everyone's favorite Blue Bomber! More on this after the jump!

A press release from Nintendo of America has revealed that Wii owners will be getting Block Breaker Deluxe, Cocoto Fishing Master, and Samurai Shodown on the Wii Shop Channel. To find out more about these games, head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

Casual games are all the rage on Nintendo's latest downloadable game service. Gameloft's Block Breaker Deluxe introduces itself as the premiere WiiWare release for the month of May. It features the same gameplay as the classic Breakout and Arkanoid series placed in a much more colorful and dynamic background. For more details, you can check out the full article after the jump.

Heads up, gamers! We recently checked out the ESRB's website and found some new additions to their roster of rated games. In particular, you'll be pleased to note that two WiiWare games have been rated: Block Breaker Deluxe, and Defend Your Castle. Learn how they fared after the jump!

WiiWare has already launched in Japan, and Gameloft decided that it was high time to port over one of their more successful casual video game titles for the Nintendo Wii as well. Now this new version of Block Breaker Deluxe will sport special features just for the Wii, and, in keeping with its reputation of making games that appeal to a mature audience, there will also be a pair of "hot" antagonists to keep you occupied. Screenshots and more when you hit the full story.

With planned iPhone games, Brain Challenge for the Xbox 360, and what looks like a trivia game for the Wii, mobile games mogul Gameloft is certainly on a roll in their quest to entertain as many people - on the move or otherwise - as possible. So what's this new game for the Wii? Read on in the full article for more details.

According to the retailer information that GameSpot managed to sniff out, mid-June will see a release of a plethora of video games for all consoles. While most titles do not scream BIGTIME, there are some titles worth waiting for, like Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 (for PlayStation2) and Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree - admit it, you did love hearing Dr. Lobe's appreciative squeaks whenever he presented you a medal in the DS Big Brain Academy. There's also Xbox 360's Tenchu Z and Prince of Persia Classic.

Nintendo seems to be on a gold streak recently, what with Nintendo hitting goldmines with the Wii and the strange but lovable DS. Sonic can be seen with his trademark gold rings in Virtual Console for this week; Golden Axe as well as the NES classic Lode Runner (where you collect gold while avoiding enemies, remember?) are also now available in the Virtual Console. But Microsoft is not to be outdone, they've also got gold - as in golden sand - in Xbox Live's Prince of Persia.

Without further ado, here's the listing of the games to be released within the period of June 11 to 15, 2007:

(Released JUNE 11):

• Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Wii)
• Golden Axe II (Wii)
• Lode Runner (Wii)

JUNE 12

• Tenchu Z (Xbox 360)
• Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 (PS2)
• Call of Juarez (PC)
• Raw Danger (PS2)
• Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (Xbox 360, PC)
• Crash Bandicoot Action Pack (PS2)
• Zendoku (PSP)
• Time Ace(DS)
• PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient (PSP)
• The Sims 2: Pets (Wii)
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (PSP)
• 7 Wonders 2 (PC)
• Scarface: The World Is Yours (Wii)

JUNE 13

• Prince of Persia Classic (Xbox 360)
• Zendoku (DS)

JUNE 14

• Go! Puzzle (PS3)

JUNE 15

• Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS)
• Puzzle Scape (PSP)
• Chicken Shoot (DS)

It's that time of the month, people. For those looking for parties to crash to after the Christmas and New Year's festivities, listen up. We're just giving you guys a gentle reminder of a quiet little event that's taking place this January 8 to 11 next year, at Las Vegas, and we're sure you guys will want to go.

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2007) will be picking where the now-pwned downgraded E3 (Once again, booo! Hisss!) left off.

Now, aside from our previous reports of guest speakers like Bill Gates, Michael Dell, and Gary Shapiro, we got (by way of IGN) updates on more gamer-friendly features the organizers will be showcasing.

First up are the conferences - 175 total - being given by professionals on what's going in gaming from the latest rends and technologies, to unique topics like "Ultimate Gaming" and "Understanding Female Gamers."

And as for the other events:

• The Gaming TechZone: This section will be featuring several booths manned by famous game-related companies like Majesco, Gameloft, PC Gamer, Maximum PC, Game Quest, Wolfking, and QMotions. Expect more as we near the conference day.
• World Series of Video Games All-Star Festival: This Intel-sponsored event will host hands-on play on new goodies that the guys over at Xbox 360 and Fatal1ty Brands will be churning out. Attendees can also look forward to playing off again last year's World Series winners. 

We look forward to seeing just what sort of event this will turn out to be, and hope you guys enjoy the event's 40th anniversary - about as old as some of you dudes.

The Consumer Electronics Association's senior vice president, events and conferences, Karen Chupka: "With the CES Gaming TechZone featuring top gaming companies across the globe, conference sessions and other special gaming events, the 2007 International CES is the global hub for the latest trends emerging on the gaming market."