Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 is the first current-generation gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S., making it reach 19M worldwide, with a total of 12 million Xbox Live members.

Last week, Activision teased with an upcoming announcement that it would reveal the Guitar Hero franchise's "leap forward," but it seems the latest Game Informer issue is ahead of the game. The June issue reveals that GH4 will add vocals and a six-piece drum set (3 pads, 2 cymbals and foot pedal) on top of the usual guitar/bass line. More importantly, it will feature the ability for gamers to create their own tracks from scratch, sans vocals, and share it with other users. So far Van Halen, The Eagles, Linkin Park and Sublime are confirmed to be contributing songs.

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

Live Gamer, marketplace for real money trading of virtual items, has entered into an agreement with Sony Online Entertainment to offer real money trading (RMT) in The Agency and Free Realms.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Electronic Arts' Spring Break 2008 lineup:

• 'BattleForge' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Mass Effect' (PC) - 8 New Screens
• 'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) - Screens
• 'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailers
• 'Battlefield Heroes' - New Screens
• 'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 6 New Screens
• 'Rock Band' (Wii) - 9 New Screens

Major League Gaming announced the launch of the MLG PC Circuit played on HP Blackbird 002, to be held alongside MLG's Pro Circuit event in San Diego June 13-15 and will feature World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade and over $20,000 in prizes.

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. At a press event in Tokyo, MGS 4 director Hideo Kojima announced, after four years in development, the game has gone gold...

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.

Earthrise, Bulgaria based indie developer Masthead Studios' debut title, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction MMO.

Between May and Sept. EA Games will launch a line-up of titles from some of the world's most critically acclaimed development studios including BioWare, Criterion, DICE, EALA, Maxis and Pandemic, as well as EA partners Harmonix and Valve, that rivals any independent publisher, with offerings that appeal to the explorer, adventurer, action junkie, creator and rock star in all of us.

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style. Suretone/Artwerk band From First To Last will have three new songs on the soundtrack as well as being featured as animated characters within the game itself.

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. In a recent interview, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed producer Cameron Suey confirmed there will be a X360/PS3 demo.

In THQ's Journey to the Center of the Earth, based on New Line Cinema's 3-D film starring Brendan Fraser, players can relive the excitement from the film as they ride a dangerous rock slide, navigate an out-of-control mine cart, raft across an ancient sea and survive from being chased by a Gigantosaurus.

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

A recent SEC filing reveals that Electronic Arts has arranged an agreement with Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, The Bank of Nova Scotia and KeyBank National Association for a whopping $1 billion in case it needs the funds to acquire Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two. EA initially made a $2 billion offer, which Take Two turned down, so these funds may be used to raise the offer now that GTA's $500 million first-week revenue has surely increased the company's overall value. The multibank agreement gives EA access to the funds until Jan. 9, 2009.

Bleach: Dark Souls will feature a multitude of enhancements to last year’s Bleach: The Blade of Fate including multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, brand new special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, as well as seven new gameplay modes.

A 3rd person action adventure Yakuza 2 features enhanced combat, larger environments and a thrilling storyline continuing a year after Yakuza ended. Yakuza 2 will plunge players deeper into the world of Japan’s notorious underground organization, where honor and respect are not earned easily. According to an Gamestop's product page Yakuza is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2008 at $29.99.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. when Midway made the announcement of its Teen-rated fighting game fans were up in arms of the lack of fatalities, but in a recent interview Ed Boon stated that the game will include modified finishers, just not "the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.

Universal Studios has signed a deal with Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski to turn Take Two's BioShock into a film, while John Logan, known for Gladiator and The Aviator, is in talks to produce the screenplay. Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick said the deal is structured in a way so that it won't end up in a last-minute backing out, like the Halo movie deal.

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the availability of the new Headset with Remote Control for PSP, giving users a seamless solution for placing free calls over the Internet via Skype.

Fury developers Auran Games announced the launch of a new skill-based online competitive format called Fury League where players can not only test their skills against other players but also win Fury Gold which can be converted into real cash.