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.

Sierra Entertainment has confirmed The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor for the Nintendo Wii and DS. Last time we heard of this movie tie-in was only through an overlooked listing, but now, details have surfaced. Head over to the full article to learn more.

If this piece of rumor turns out to be true, you'd have something good to purchase for Mother's Day. GameStop insiders allegedly sent word saying the Metallic Rose DS Nintendo previously bundled with Nintendogs will hit shelves soon. Find details at the full article.

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!

Of the fond memories we have from playing Trauma Center, drawing stars like a pro can't be topped. If you're on the same boat, you'd be as delighted as us to know that the Healing Touch is back in Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. More screenshots stand as evidence, and you can find them at the full article.

It's difficult to run out of games to play on the Nintendo DS, and that may actually be a bad thing. According to Game Republic head honcho Yoshiki Okamoto who's been in the industry since the world even saw Street Fighter, the Atari crash might be right around the corner. Head over to the full article for details.

Can't get enough of Rubik's Cube? You might want to take a look at The Game Factory and Two Tribes' Rubik's World for the Nintendo Wii and DS. When you're done solving the cube, it's time to find out what's inside it only to realize there are minigames waiting. Head over to the full article to know what we're talking about.

You read that right, folks. Tecmo has confirmed that it's reviving the arcade classic, and promised to bring it in its full 2D glory on the Nintendo DS with a slew of new features. Learn all about Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff at the full article.

Electronic Arts' insanely popular series, Madden NFL, has always faced criticism for not innovating in its annual installments. However, Madden NFL 09 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo Wii, DS) just might be able to impress even skeptics, what with the introduction of massive features both online and offline. Rush to the full article for details.