Spider-Man 3 Updates

Sony Pictures' scrapping of superhero movie could mean an earlier-than-expected start to Sam Raimi's big-screen adaptation of Blizzard series; effect on Activision's upcoming Spider-Man game unknown.

Guitar Hero publisher boasts record sales of $1.48 billion, ups yearly projections, praises hot sales of COD4 and GHIII.

Lighter version of classic console, red PSPs head to Japan and Europe; SCEA reps mum on North American plans.

Long-rumored $399 Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray bundle coming November 2; bigger brother $499 effective immediately.

Kaz Hirai's keynote address reveals rumble-enhanced controller due in 2007 in Japan, 2008 in NA and UK; PS3's avatar-based network delayed until next spring.

Super Paper Mario makes its way down under.

Rumors of a more affordable Sony console resurface, along with mutterings of a $99 PS2 and a hi-def movie bundle.

Guitar Hero II and Spider-Man 3 spur nearly a half billion in sales for the publisher; PC Quake Wars reconfirmed for current quarter.

Industry-wide sales surge 49 percent; consoles up nearly 80 percent, software up 33 percent.

Activision confirms closure of New York developer's West Coast offshoot, says majority of employees will stay with company.

Dual Pokémons double-team an aging non-PC chart in the US, while the Lord of the Rings Online rules over the PC realm.

PSP and DS titles, kid-friendly games dominate releases Down Under.

Latest report sends mixed messages about US game industry; Pokémon top game, DS top handheld, Wii top console.