Thanks in large part to Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Sony is licking some serious PlayStation 3 sales chops. However, the overall leadership remains with Kyoto-based Nintendo as their twin juggernauts Wii and DS posted huge stats again. The official reactions of both companies after the jump.

The NPD Group has released its report for the month of June and the sales figures are in on the top hardware and software performers of the past 30 days. This has been a big month for the PlayStation 3, but Nintendo's DS and Wii combo is still on top. Details in the full article up ahead.

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.

The E3 Expo is just around the corner. It's already starting on Monday, in fact! So before we jump into the E3 fray, some of you might want to know what time to log online to check for updates. That's why we're posting the schedule of all press conferences to be held in the event. Start cheering for your camp and prepare the popcorn! Microsoft on Day One, Sony and Nintendo on Day Two... And a whole slew of others in between! Synchronize your watches and check out the full article for this year's E3 changelog schedule!

Publisher Midway is lining up some serious bombshells for E3. The company has released the list of games it will be showing off at the event, and we all could see Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) headlining Midway's parade from a mile away. See the full list in the full article up ahead.

Michael Pachter is at it again, giving out his expert opinion on some of the biggest issues in the gaming business. This time, he talks about the upcoming E3 and how it's "useless" because it is no longer what it was a few years ago. The full story after the jump.

Parading down the QJ.NET blog avenues is our very own Fourth of July flotilla of Weekend Warriors! If you weren't able to catch the full coverage of all editions, here's QuickJump QuickPeek 54 to give you a recap of all them juicy recaps. We got some disappearing firmware updates, Chrono Trigger time-warping to current-gen handhelds, a meteor causing... dun-dun-dunnn! a 30-megaton blast, and holy frakkin' screenshots, Batman! Are those pics for MK vs. DC or what?

THQ and JAKKS Pacific have announced the cover wrestlers for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). They're none other than D-Generation X founding members Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Find out why and read other fun stuff about the two in the full article ahead.

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.

Speaking words of wisdom: let it be, let it be. Well, we do hope it will be - because if recent news holds out, we just might get a Beatles release for Rock Band or Guitar Hero (maybe for both games, if Lucy's diamonds shine down on us just right) - just like how Aerosmith got their own version for Guitar Hero. Back in March, ATV Music (in partnership with Sony) already expressed interest in bringing the Fab Four's music to GH. Recent accounts, however, report that a deal may finally be settled in the coming weeks.