If you're on the brink of gaming starvation because you've been playing old titles over and over, Circuit City's US$ 8.96 game list just might be what you need. With news of such a deal, Videogameplayerz has managed to acquire a list of the games included.

To know more about the list, head on over to the full article.

It's no secret that we've seen great games from Take-Two Interactive Software, and the company's financial report for fiscal year 2007 stands proof. First-person shooter Bioshock (Microsoft Xbox 360, PC) shipped over two million units since launch, and honored the company with plenty of awards.

Find out Take-Two's fiscal year 2007 results at the full article.

Master Chief ordering take out at Burger King? Solid Snake wearing Speedos? These are just some hypothetical plugs that gamers might be seeing in the near future with the way in-game advertising has grown into a phenomenal industry nowadays.

As far back as the early '90s, we've seen games that have plugged, advertised or even coerced gamers into taking a gander at their real-life sponsors, as well as the products tied-in with them. The full article awaits after the jump!

If you're nowhere near the E For All venue in Los Angeles, you don't have to get bummed out because you still have a chance to know just what went down this crazy Friday. Major titles from the industry's biggest companies have been exhibited much to the crowd's delight.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the popular Nintendo DS handheld took center stage at 1:00 PM in the afternoon. It was presented in the middle of a double whammy from Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock which jammed at 12:00 PM and again at 2:00 PM.

At 3:00 PM L.A. Lakers point guard Derek Fisher and L.A. Clippers shooting guard Corey Magette treated the crowd to some virtual hardcourt action as they went one on one in EA Sports' NBA Live 08 (Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360).

Speaking of celebrities, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross of WWE Raw were right there in the THQ booth from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM to sign autographs for their young fans. They're promoting WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008 (Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360) by THQ.

By 4:00 PM, Activision took the spotlight again to show everyone the beauty that is its upcoming shooting title Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360). At 5:00 PM it was Namco Networks' turn to show off what it's got by holding its Ms. Pac-Man Championships using old-school arcade machines. Namco's contest coincided with Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 3) taking the stage.

The evening held the climax for Friday as Video Games Live was featured at the new Nokia Theatre which is very close to the Staples Center and the L.A. Convention Center. Fans were free to visit and enjoy the exhibits held there. We've got more E For All updates coming so keep it with us.

As we enter October, Halo 3's groundbreaking launch finally passed, and it's time for other big titles to shine. Will you be able to stay on your couch playing Slayer matches when The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is on shelves? Fine, so you can play that during breaks. How about Project Gotham Racing 4 or Enemy Territorry: Quake Wars? Can you resist high-speed racing or topnotch FPS action that don't involve Spartans?

If those games don't ring a bell, this week's got other goodies to float your boat. The famous bandicoot is back in Crash of the Titans for a spin on various platforms, while EA Sports' NBA Live '08 go at it against 2K Sports' NBA 2K8 as both vye for hard court domination. Our favorite superhero Spider-man is also making an appearance on all platforms in Spider-man: Friend or Foe. PC gamers, on the other hand, are getting much love from budget titles to full blown role-playing games.

Project Gotham Racing 4. Two years have passed after the previous installment in the PGR series, and Project Gotham Racing 4 is finally coming with major improvements that Bizarre Creations worked hard for. Apart from a revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, new tracks and iconic vehicles, this entry introduces the dynamic weather system.

• Microsoft Xbox 360 - October 2, 2007
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Bizarre Creations and Microsoft

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Link's next adventure following the events of Wind Waker, what producer Eiji Aonuma considers as the original Legend of Zelda's remake, is coming to the DS utilizing touch screen controls like we've never seen before. If you haven't been keeping tabs on this title, you're missing out.

• Nintendo DS - October 2, 2007
• US$ 34.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Nintendo

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A lot of players were really hurt when they announced that the E3 was going to be closed to the public. For those who are still harboring a grudge, feel free to skip over this article. For those who are interested though, IGN was recently able to get a hold of a listing of games that will be featured in the said event.

A lot of the companies still haven't announced the games that they will be showcasing in this year's E3. However, quite a few of the big name developers have already announced their offerings. Of course this is still a preliminary list and more will be added as the days go by.

Anyway, here we have the list of companies who will be attending but haven't announced any games yet then the confirmed games that will be showcased in the E3. Now excuse this blogger as he goes to a corner and cry out my frustration at not being able to go this event.

Companies who haven't announced games yet:

• 1C Company
• 2K Games
• Activision
• Atlus Software
• Bethesda Softworks
• Codemasters
• Crave Entertainment
• Eidos Interactive
• Foundation 9 Entertainment
• GSC GameWorld
• id Software
• Konami Digital Entertainment
• Majesco Entertainment
• Microsoft
• Namco Bandai Games
• Natsume
• NCSoft
• Nintendo
• Rebellion
• SEGA
• Sierra Entertainment
• Square Enix
• THQ
• Ubisoft
• Warner Bros. Interactive

Wnat to see the full games list? Check out the full article.

Gamers familiar with Mad Catz's line of console accessories will be happy to know that in a recent announcement, the manufacturer has renewed its license with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

What this means on the gaming side is that Mad Catz will once again be developing game controllers, faceplates, and console skins featuring logos and colors based on the NBA's 30 teams. This new NBA line-up is targetted for the PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation 3 (PS3), Xbox, Xbox 360, PSP, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Wii consoles. It will be noted that the company had previously offered NBA-themed controllers back during the NBA 2004-2005 season.

As Mad Catz CEO Darren Richardson commented on the matter,

Basketball has proven to be an extremely popular genre for gamers and we are thrilled to announce the continuation of our license agreement with the NBA. Our new NBA line will offer fans more ways than ever to demonstrate their support for their favorite teams and we look forward to launching controllers and other quality accessories that enhance the gaming experience of our customers.

Keep posted in case we pick up more details on this renewed product line, which is expected to be available at NBA.com, NBA arena stores, and online retailers.

Third time's the charm. This rings true for RealTime Worlds' crime-fighting superhero title Crackdown as it rolls into a dominating third week on top of GameFly's 360 charts. Despite what other people may say about what triggered Crackdown's success, this US$ 60 game is making waves.

And what's this? Electronic Arts' NBA Street Homecourt still latches on to Crackdown's tail, keeping the second seat warm and comfortable. Capcom's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition still hangs on to the top 3 spot. But the highlight of that week was the significant requests for God of War II for the Playstation 2.

Here are the rest of the results of GameFly's game popularity charts for the week ending February 16.

Xbox 360

1. Crackdown
2. NBA Street Homecourt
3. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Playstation 3

1. Virtua Fighter 5
2. Major League Baseball 2007
3. Formula 1
   

Wii

1. Sonic and the Secret Rings
2. SSX Blur
   
3. WarioWare: Smooth Moves

Nintendo DS

1. Diddy Kong Racing
2. Wario: Master of Disguise
   
3. Hotel Dusk

PSP

1. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
2. Ghost Rider
   
3. The Warriors

Game releases aplenty this week. They cover pretty much all of the gaming blogs we have here on QJ, too (good thing, that). The ones I'm personally looking forward to in this batch of new titles are flOw, Crackdown, and the DS title Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja. I'd like to try my hand at THQ and Gas Powered Games' Supreme Commander too but my strategic skillz are a bit lacking.

Anyway, here's the list of new releases for the week beginning February 19.

February 19

• Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner (PSP)
• UFO: Extraterrestrials (PC)
• War Front: Turning Point (PC)

February 20

• Backyard Basketball 2007 (PC)
• Crackdown (X360)
• Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja (DS)
• Maelstrom (PC)
• Metal Slug Anthology (PSP)
• NBA Street Homecourt (X360)
• Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii)
• Supreme Commander (PC)
• Virtual Fighter 5 (PS3)

February 22

• Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich (PC)
• flOw (PS3)
• Q*bert (PS3)

In spite of all the issues surrounding the future of EGM, the business still has to go on. And go on, it did. EGM has some rumors and reviews in their upcoming issue (#213, March 2007). Going over NeoGAF, we have found an interesting thread which talks of the said EGM reviews and rumors. Let's start with the rumors first, shall we?

• Rumor 1 - Square has another MMO Final Fantasy (à la FFXI) in the works for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. It is said that it won't be set in Vana'diel, but rather a world from a previous FF game.
• Rumor 2 - Tekken 6 pushed back until 2008.
• Rumor 3 - Mistwalker planning Blue Dragon 2, depending on U.S. sales. A DS spin-off is also possible.
• Rumor 4 - Wipeout PS3 to hit in 2007, uses the MotorStorm engine. (That's one sizzling combination!)
  
• Rumor 5 - Mizuguchi working on a Space Channel 5 follow-up.
• Rumor 6 - EA making a kiddie Madden.
• Rumor 7 - Indiana Jones game to hit with movie in 2008.

Another MMO Final Fantasy would be really nice, in my opinion, and may even give Blizzard a run for its money. A handheld version of Blue Dragon also sounds appealing, but I am a bit skeptical about a tykes version of Madden. Well, what do you guys think?

On to the reviews. Virtua Fighter 5 was deemed as EGM's Game of the Month. They also have good reviews for Crackdown, NBA Street Homecourt (PS3, Xbox 360), and Battlestations: Midway among many other games.