An overwhelmingly positive week for the index, to counteract the overwhelmingly negative trend of the real stock market.

Electronic Arts
Announces restrictive copy protection for Spore and Mass Effect PC, then un-announces it. You now have two silly ideas remaining on this license.

Stride Gum
Puts a chewy bounty on Uwe Boll's head. Double the absurdity, double the fun.


Blizzard
Opens digital download store, allowing gamers to freely re-download their old games. Time to dig out those cracked jewel cases.... Read more

In an effort to spice up our end-of-week highlights, and also reflect the growing age of the gamer demographic, we've broken down the week's movers and shakers into a concise, financially-inspired format.

It's what we like to call--for now--The Gibson-Goldstein Index.

Valve
Releases new Team Fortress 2 update--on the same day of the largest video game release ever. Valve Time? Valve Timing.

Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto IV finally arrives, and somehow exceeds expectations. See you in Liberty.

Activision, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft
Did not release Grand Theft Auto IV this week. ... Read more

In an effort to spice up our end-of-week highlights, and also reflect the growing age of the gamer demographic, we've broken down the week's movers and shakers into a concise, financially-inspired format.

It's not rocket science, so we'll get right down to it. And don't forget to let us know who you think moved up or down this week in the comments.

Blizzard's Paul Sams
Denies Uwe Boll-produced WoW flick, and manages to insult the infamous director at the same time. Insufficient talent, spawn more Bloodraynes.

Chicago
Transit Authority orders the removal of mundane GTA 4 ads from city buses following a wave of shooting violence. Guns don't kill people--posters do?

Shacknews Community
Beats Valve 9-0 in a TF2 scrimmage. Bonk. ... Read more