Not long after Grand Theft Auto 4 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3) rocked the world, and a few weeks before Metal Gear Solid 4 does the same, we're left with several decent titles that can't be dubbed as mere distractions. This week marks the release of Myst on the Nintendo DS, while Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King is set to build a kingdom on the Wii. The rest await at the full article, so hit that jump!

* Article originally posted May 12, 2008 at 12:05AM

Back in an interview published by UK-based Edge magazine, Hideo Kojima was quoted saying his team at Kojima Productions failed to meet the vision for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Many of those who chanced upon his words then believed he was disappointed with the Sony PlayStation 3. However, the man is saying that isn't the case. Learn more at the full article.

Eyebrows were raised when word of Electronic Arts filing for a loan to support its campaign to acquire Take-Two Interactive broke out. However, if there's one guy who wasn't surprised, it's the good 'ol Michael Pachter who claims he knows exactly why such loan was necessary. Find what he has to say at the full article.

Sega and Gas Powered Games have released a new trailer showcasing the intense action Space Siege has to offer. If you're looking for Dungeon Siege-like action in space, look no further. Hit that jump!

Always looking at the bigger picture, Sony Computer Entertainment's president Kaz Hirai believes competing platform holders aren't the real threats to the business. "Our competition is not Microsoft or Nintendo," he said during the PlayStation Day. Head over to the full article to learn more.

Tired of RuneScape's painfully dated graphics? No need to lay down your swords, because Jagex Ltd. is going to revitalize the MMORPG with fully overhauled visuals. It will still work on old computers, but with better textures, higher resolution, and all that. We kid not, and there's actual proof at the full article.

Among the gems that aren't likely to release outside Japan is Fate/Tiger Colosseum Upper, a sequel to a fan-service filled 3D fighting game by Capcom and Type Moon. If you are among the fans who'd import this title in a heartbeat, we've found a trailer to make you happy. Find it at the full article.

As Alone in the Dark (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360) comes close to its scheduled June 24 release date, Atari and Eden Games continue to fuel interest by launching a new website for North America. This time, we get to explore New York and learn about a handful of the game's plethora of items. Hit that jump for more details.

While PvP players undoubtedly dominate the Guild Wars scene, those who enjoy PvE always take hits when skills get tweaked for the arenas without consideration for their usefulness against monsters. Fortunately, NCsoft folks have revealed that they're working on a system to make PvE skill changes separate from PvP. See the full article to learn what it's all about.

It's been months since BlizzCast Episode 2 was released, and some players of Blizzard's World of Warcraft are beginning to doubt there'd be another one. No need to fret though, because blue poster Nethaera reassured we'd get enough doses of developer talk soon enough. See the full article for more details.