Experimental music program joins fungi-based RTS and puzzle-platformer in weekly update; Rockstar trio among nine newly downloadable PSP titles.

  Sega explains delay of Bourne/Bond/Bauer-style espionage RPG as both quality control and a strategic move; Obsidian expresses gratitude for extended deadline.

  New EA studio making flash-based spin-off to upcoming role-player; BioWare devs express desire to revisit 2005's Asian mythology game.

  Industry-research firm says monthly roundup of US game sales has been pushed until October 19 "due to last minute processing requirements."

  Sony officially confirms long-rumored high-capacity Slim console will arrive pre-holidays; no word on North American bundles...yet.

  Publishers file second lawsuit over R4 Revolution and similar devices, say retailers ignored judge's ruling in original case.

  Crytek begins offering CryEngine 3 as basis for multiplatform game production; customer service stressed as a selling point.

  Two unconfirmed reports have graphics-chip rivals locking down contracts for upcoming generation of Nintendo handheld in 2010, Microsoft console in 2012.

  Survey shows slight reduction in people planning to dole out interactive entertainment for the holidays, overall consumer spending expected to be up slightly.

  Nintendo darkening holiday shopping season with noir-hued controller setup for its still-white-only console.