Trio of games headlines crowded week alongside Kane &Lynch, new entries for Need for Speed, Area 51, WWE SmackDown, Rayman Raving Rabbids.

  Trio of industry watchers project 50 to 60 percent software sales spike on Guitar Hero III; Wii predicted to regain hardware sales crown.

  Cash-happy Warner to pay the sum out over five years; still has plenty of spare change to spend.

  A FAQ on the official Konami Web site has addressed some of the problems gamers are having with Pro Evolution Soccer 2008.

  Gas Powered Games' real-time strategy PC hit confirmed for release on Microsoft's console early next year.

  The patriotically named American, currently living in Shanghai, discusses his latest twisted fairy-tale title and reveals that the game may well also be coming to Xbox Live.

  Two of the biggest games of the year come down under.

  UK news site Develop cites industry chatter saying Command &Conquer developer will be next studio affected by cost-cutting measures; publisher strongly refutes.

  Brock University education professor talks about his new book, which aims to incorporate gaming into the classroom.

  GameSpot's next Live Gameplay Marathon arrives November 12, and features the Nintendo mascot's first cosmic encounter.