Free samplers of Virtual Console titles featuring fighters from upcoming Smash Bros. Brawl to come part and parcel with game disc as "Masterpieces."

  Microsoft gaming division head to serve as chairman of US youth organization for two years starting in 2009.

  Hardware maker now directly distributing programming from Viacom-owned network in UMD format; Jackass Vol. 2, 3 and Beavis &Butt-head Vol. 2, 3 among initial lineup.

  Former head of shuttered EA Chicago studio and Fight Night figurehead reportedly lands in Xbox 360 country; possibly working on Gears of War series.

  [UPDATE] Publisher claims global sales for modern-day shooter exceed 7 million units.

  One-time hardware maker's 8-bit Master System and Game Gear to join Genesis titles on Nintendo's online platform; NA, Euro release probable.

  The developer behind Lumines talks about his latest work, revisiting Space Channel 5, and the prospect of a collaboration with Harmonix.

  Creator of Manhunt 2 questions the decision by the High Court to send the game back to appeals committee.

  Jason Hughes and Andrew Gilmour announce their new studio, WiiWare development accreditation.

  A new competition, open to all those in Europe, tasks fans of the game to make a video showing "the unseen adventures of Master Chief."