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Burnout Paradise developer Criterion reckons that developers who talk about maxing out the potential of a games console are being a bit silly.

Microsoft has confirmed the inclusion of notorious and prestigious endurance race 24 Hours of Le Mans in Forza Motorsport 3.

Sony of America boss Jack Tretton reckons the games industry is full of people who have trouble keeping secrets.

Frogster's free-to-play MMO Runes of Magic is to expand this September with an update called Chapter II - The Elven Prophecy.

With guitar support already confirmed for DJ Hero, the newest addition to Activision's gaming setlist could now return the favour, with Guitar Hero developer Neversoft revealing its desire to build the turntable controller into the GH experience.

The Japanese software chart is ruled by Kingdom Hearts 358/2 for a second week, with Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth holding strong at two.

In parts one and two of our Cult Classics PS2 series, we danced with the likes of Okami, ICO, Dark Cloud and Dog's Life. For the third (ah but is it final?) instalment, we're in the company of old friends, but friends who could do with a hug. Hold them tight.

Did you enjoy part one? I thought so. Guards! Seize him!

The machines are taking over. Microsoft's star attraction at E3 2009 was a virtual boy you could talk to. Our games consoles know how fat we are, how far we've walked and what's good for us. One reason Valve is able to turn out two Left 4 Deads in two years is that it has programmed an algorithm to direct the gameplay. And Splash Damage and Bethesda's multiplayer shooter Brink is a structure rather than a game - a collection of content the shape of which will be decided by the software, and its observation of players.

Ubisoft has told Eurogamer that Assassin's Creed 2 will launch on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 here on 20th November. The 17th November date announced at E3 was for the US.

Things are moving on apace with Eurogamer Expo planning, so we thought we'd keep you in the loop about the delights you can expect to experience while you're there.

Respected industry analyst Michael Pachter has publicly apologised for calling the PSPgo over priced.

Blizzard has revealed on the official World of Warcraft forums that it's dramatically decreasing the cost and increasing the accessibility of the mounts that allow players to get around the game world faster.

The first season of Telltale's episodic adventure series Sam & Max is to be released via Xbox Live next week.

In the deluge of E3 megaton reveals and massive franchise announcements, one particular gem has been somewhat overlooked: Avalanche Studios' Just Cause 2 is looking like a very exciting new game that's attracted little in the way of attention, although I note that Eurogamer published its own preview a few hours ago.

Nintendo's Wii MotionPlus peripheral is finally out and about in shops today, courtesy of Electronic Arts' launch title Grand Slam Tennis, which was reviewed earlier this week. You can also check out our separate MotionPlus hands-on to see how it stacks up in GST and Tiger Woods 10.

Volition has made the "third and final" DLC pack for Saints Row 2 available for free on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.

Nintendo 64 classic Super Smash Bros. is being released via the Virtual Console today.

Valve boss Gabe Newell has said that he has "very good reasons" for not discussing Half-Life 2: Episode 3, but won't be drawn on them or when the developer will be able to open up about the concluding chapter in the FPS saga.

PopCap has lowered the price of Peggle on the App Store to a measly 59 pence. That's less than a can of Coke.

Microsoft's Xbox Live Community Games project is getting a new name as of next month.

Microsoft's Shane Kim has said that Project Natal is designed to target the "60 per cent of households where a videogame console doesn't exist", rather than current casual gamers "or even PS2 people who haven't upgraded".

Microsoft has defended the decision to charge top whack for Halo 3: ODST, despite Bungie originally promising a cheaper price to offset a short story campaign.

Since we're sure you can't get enough of the monthly NPD circus, you might also care to note that the market research outfit has released estimates for the number of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners regularly buying stuff on Xbox Live or PSN.

Nintendo has said that the Wii has now sold over 20 million units in the US, while the DS has sold over 31 million across its various models.

THQ's UFC 2009: Undisputed dominated US software sales in May as the games market on the whole slumped 23 per cent year on year.

GOA has announced that the final Warhammer Online Call to Arms live event Rise of the Tomb Kings will begin next Wednesday, 17th June.

There be treasure on the PlayStation Store today, lead by the free online music video streaming service VidZone.

SEGA has confirmed the Wii version of Virtua Tennis 2009 for release next Friday, 19th June.

Blizzard has announced that the regional World of Warcraft 3v3 Arena and Warcraft III finals will be held in Cologne, Germany between 26th and 28th June.