Weekly WrapUp: September 12-18, 2005

The hot item this week was the official showing of the new controller for the upcoming Nintendo console, code-named Revolution (perhaps the most popular unofficial name in history). The one-handed wonder, the game controller that is, had the fanboys and hardcore gamers all abuzzzzz, while Nintendo's CEO told a clear story of wanting to appeal to the new and as-yet-unfound gamer set. The Tokyo Game Show was the backdrop for the announcement. Our international editor of mystery learned to say "sumimasen" along with "terai wa, doko desu ka," headed to Tokyo and brought back a flurry of news from the conference floor, along with a bag of swag for some lucky reader. In case you were sleeping for the rest of the week, here is the wrap up.

Monday, September 12

• Microsoft to reverse PC gaming decline with Vista launch; won't be "killing off" PC gaming anymore

• Developer-induced euthanasia

• Woman murders game addicted fiancé

• GTA: Liberty Cities Stories (PSP) website launched

• Tell Microsoft which Xbox games you want to play on 360

• E3 2010 in New Orleans?

• New Japanese poll shows a slight increase in interest for Xbox 360

• Advent Children leaked onto the net?

• New California violent games bill awaits Ah-nuld's signature

• Rockstar's Bully delayed because of protest?

• Video game novels: good or bad?

• Playboy developer Cyberlore moves on to Serious Game

Tuesday, September 13

• Edge Magazine's October Issue

• Xbox Live wins an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement

• New Madden screens on the 360 severely disappoint

• Game Boy Micro revealed

• Joystiq Poll: Which game system grabbed the majority of your gaming time in the last 60 days?

• Slim-line PS2 adaptors get too hot; Sony issues product recall

• Amazon.com's top-selling video games list yields suprising results

• Game Boy Micro selling — but does it stack-up?

• Celebrate Mario's birthday in style

• World of Warcraft upgraded to 1.7; Hunters get rehauled

• Would the ESRB penalize game makers for 3rd party mods?

• A special edition of Devil May Cry 3 to be shown at TGS?

Wednesday, September 14

• 7-10 day launch window for Xbox 360 between regions

• Phil Harrison to head up SCE Worldwide Studios for Sony

• Xenosaga 3 & a 1 + 2 combo (on DS!) revealed in Famitsu

• Lumines, Meteos creator to show new puzzler at TGS

• More PS3 and Xbox 360 third-party titles confirmed

• Video Games Live concert hits the road

• Can violent video games benefit children?

• Scans of real-time Metal Gear Solid 4 & Devil May Cry 4!

• Rockstar pisses off Jack Thompson...again

• A brief history of the game controller

• Katamari Damacy PSP!

Thursday, September 15

• All Xbox 360 launch dates announced; in US on Nov. 22

• Joystiq lands in Japan

• Sony's Talkman for the PSP

• Joystiq in Japan - TGS schedule

• Sam & Max stage a comeback — for real this time

• Selling violent games to minors now really illegal in Michigan

• Metal Gear Acid 2 in 3D?

• Sega plots return to power in the next-gen

• One final Revolution rumor (hopefully)

• Why indie? Determinance music creator speaks out

• New Screens of Katamari PSP

Friday, September 16

• Joystiq @ TGS: Bach and Iwata keynotes

• Joystiq @ TGS: The Tecmo booth has nice pillows

• Joystiq @ TGS: best booth babe yet

• Joystiq @ TGS: win a bag of schwag

• Joystiq @ TGS: MGS4 trailer now downloadable

• Joystiq @ TGS: Katamari for the PSP gives a soothing feeling

• Nomura wants to remake FFVII - if he has time

• PSP TV adaptor: finally, a way for everyone to enjoy your UMD film

• TGS 2005: Project Gotham Racing 3

• Blitz gaming goes Volatile

• Ridge Racer 6 previewed

• Manly Mario Bros. comic...

• WIN blogger unveils guide to PSP hacks

• TGS 2005: PS3 controller still a "conceptual design"

• Truth in Trailers - more important than game ratings?

• Uwe Boll to direct upcoming Halo flick?