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.

Sega and Gas Powered Games have released a new trailer showcasing the intense action Space Siege has to offer. If you're looking for Dungeon Siege-like action in space, look no further. Hit that jump!

Recent data released by the NPD Group suggest online gaming subscriptions in the U.S. turn in over US$ 1 billion a year. Worldwide phenomenon World of Warcraft and popular website Pogo.com help boost the industry's revenue. See the full article for details.

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!

While a lot of video game development companies are hungry for middleware or busy acquiring Unreal Engine 3, Eden Games took the time to develop its own engine. It appears hardwork paid off, because they came up with technology flexible enough to give Alone in the Dark (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, PC) - a survival horror title - driving sequences among all things. Learn more at the full article.

We all know screenshots are never enough. Fortunately, Electronic Arts has finally unleashed actual footage of the intriguing title developed by Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment, Mirror's Edge (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC). You know, that first-person platformer. Find its debut trailer at the full article.

You don't have to wait for that lucky break to get into the gaming industry. In fact, Blizzard is coming after individuals straight out of college with talent, skills, and passion to create games together with the masterminds behind the World of Warcraft phenomenon and StarCraft craze. If you're around California and willing to learn, head over to the full article for Blizzard's schedule of events.

It's still a hot topic whether Crytek will actually bring Crysis to consoles or not. However, developer Crytek's president Cevat Yerli may have placed the final nail in the coffin by revealing the stance his company has taken after its most recent title suffered from piracy. Find all the details at the full article.

After Master Chief and Cloud came to Unreal Tournament 3 (Sony PlayStation 3, PC), you'd think mods can't get any better. Yet, here's another that can put a grin on your face. We'd never even imagine Epic Games and Nintendo joining hands, but if you want to see Super Mario powered by Unreal Engine 3, look no further than the full article.