Interesting week as the silly season for new releases churns up momentum. The big headlines Nintendo's going before the feds in an IP scrape that refuses to die; the world flirted with the Google/Valve rumor until we smashed down a crowbar upon that one. Activision's boss, presently vacationing on planet Zantrar 5, says they're "dominating" Rock Band. And I for one am thrilled that 50 Cent's next video game is not entirely caput kaput; for an evening rental among stoned friends, there's just no better ironic gaming experience than playing that un-ironic, unintentionally hilarious portrayal of Fiddy's badass guns-blazing supahero existence. Plus, who among us actually watched the entire hour of the TNT Amusement infomercial? The week that was in original reporting, highlights below, full roster on the jump.

Nintendo Responds to Trade Commission Investigation of Wii
Rock Band 2 Review: Second Verse Same As The First
Training Wheels: My First MMO
The Best Damn Video Game Infomercial You'll Ever Not Walk Away From
Activision Boss Says Guitar Hero Is "Dominating" The Competition
The Force Unleashed Review: As If Millions of Star Wars Fans Suddenly Cried Out
The 100 Retailer Pop Quiz - What Gaming Console Should We Buy?

Ultimate Band Impressions: A Peripheral-free Rock Band?
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand is Dead, Dead, Dead [Update]
Tecmo And Koei To Have Concrete Plan In Two Months
Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise Review: Maximum Candiosity
Win our Penny Arcade Expo Swag For Pennies A Day
Nintendo's Kirby Event - Word From The Field
Impressions of Life With PlayStation
U.S. International Trade Commission Investigating Wii Patent Infringement Case
Life With PlayStation Out Now
You (Yes, YOU) Are Cordially Invited...
Frankenreview: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The Ultimate Zune Launch Game Video Guide
Valve Kills Google Buy-Out Rumor
New Halo Helmed By MGS4 Producer
The Secret Apprentice Talks Gaming, Japanese Voice Acting and Putting the Sexy in FU
How Much Has WoW Cost Blizzard Since 2004?
Europe Gets ANOTHER 360 Price Cut
Interview - Haden Blackman, Force Unleashed Front Man
New Home Trailer: Parlour Games, Themed Rooms
How Activision Will Nickel & Dime You On Future Call Of Duty Games
Metroid Prime Devs Eye 360, PS3 for Future Games
Starlight, Star Not So Bright
Mark-Paul Gosselaar Needs A Singer For Rock Band
Nintendo Throws A Party To Benefit Starlight Children's Foundation

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