Gamers have descended en masse on the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, this week to try out the game goodies and hear the good word from luminaries like "Sims" creator Will Wright and Peter Molyneux, founder of Lionhead Studios. There will also be much scrutiny on the console front, with the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii gearing up to challenge Microsoft's Xbox 360.
audio Beyond the glitz and gizmos, who were the winners and losers at this year's show? Join CNET News.com's Charlie Cooper, Jim Kerstetter, Ina Fried and Dan Terdiman to find out.
May 12, 2006
Exhibit highlights game artists who push the limits of technology or tell stories with subtler, more complex imagery.
May 15, 2006
While visitors to the trade show are excited about some games, namely Will Wright's "Spore," few titles cause a tremendous stir.
May 12, 2006
The wait to try out the console pushes past four hours, while hands-on time with the PS3 requires barely 30 minutes in line.

GameSpot looks at the endless Wii line May 12, 2006
What the games lack in hipness, they make up for by being cheap to make, addictive and highly profitable.
May 12, 2006
blog Yes, the company is coming out with a new line of mobile titles based on the famous heiress. Will wonders never cease?
May 12, 2006
newsmaker For the game maker's Neil Young, collaboration with the famed Hollywood mogul is worth its weight in Oscar gold.
May 12, 2006
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of "Legend of Zelda" and "Donkey Kong," wants to bring fun back to an industry obsessed with high-definition graphics.
May 12, 2006
At E3, comedian uses game's creature editor to make a critter that would make Darwin say, "Hey, I'm not taking acid ever again."
May 11, 2006
blog The companies are showcasing some new features, and to hard-core gamers and sports fans, there's something to be excited about. Plus, more from News.com reporters at E3.
May 11, 2006
Instead, company may opt to focus resources on its latest hit handheld machine, the DS, president Satoru Iwata says at E3.
May 11, 2006
After "Hot Coffee" scandal, gaming trade show said days of scantily clad models known as "booth babes" were through. Ahem.

Bloggers weigh in on 'booth babes' May 11, 2006
Game enthusiasts at E3 get a touch of nostalgia with old handheld games and classic arcade machines like Galaga.
May 10, 2006
Company announces deals to breathe new life into classic titles such as "Dig Dug," "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Root Beer Tapper."
May 9, 2006
Sony's console may cost more than the Xbox, but it also comes with the next-gen DVD format Blu-ray. Will that lure buyers?
May 9, 2006
But at press conference ahead of E3, company says talk of pricing info would divert attention from roster of Wii games.
May 9, 2006