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. News stories | Related features | TalkBack News stories Reporters' Roundtable: A look at E3audio 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 Video game art pushing edges of realism Exhibit highlights game artists who push the limits of technology or tell stories with subtler, more complex imagery. May 15, 2006 Few games stand out at E3 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 Nintendo's Wii stealing show at E3 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 Casual games get serious What the games lack in hipness, they make up for by being cheap to make, addictive and highly profitable. May 12, 2006 Paris Hilton at E3 to promote Gameloftblog 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 Electronic Arts' Spielberg connectionnewsmaker For the game maker's Neil Young, collaboration with the famed Hollywood mogul is worth its weight in Oscar gold. May 12, 2006 Nintendo game guru's new mission 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 Robin Williams yucks it up for 'Spore' 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 EA-ESPN partnership bearing fruitblog 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 Nintendo may not launch Game Boy Advance sequel Instead, company may opt to focus resources on its latest hit handheld machine, the DS, president Satoru Iwata says at E3. May 11, 2006 Despite controversy, 'booth babes' still prowl E3After "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 Clamoring for a round of 'Pac-Man' Game enthusiasts at E3 get a touch of nostalgia with old handheld games and classic arcade machines like Galaga. May 10, 2006 Microsoft wants you to feel young again Company announces deals to breathe new life into classic titles such as "Dig Dug," "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Root Beer Tapper." May 9, 2006 Blu-ray a player in PlayStation pricingSony'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 Nintendo shows off Wii controller But at press conference ahead of E3, company says talk of pricing info would divert attention from roster of Wii games. May 9, 2006 Related features 'Dirty Harry' feels lucky as video game Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Laurence Fishburne are among those who will contribute to game version of movie classic. May 11, 2006 California man pleads guilty to Xbox tampering Co-owner of a Hollywood video game store pleads guilty to selling video game consoles modified to play pirated games. May 10, 2006 E3 on CNET.com