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FIFA 09 producer David Rutter on new game play additions, expanding Be A Pro, whether Australia’s A-League is back in the mix, and a possible PS3 exclusive mode.

The latest Guitar Hero is an Aerosmith fan’s dream come true, but the game’s narrow focus and lack of content will prove unappealing to many others.

Happy Tree Friends False Alarm is clunky, unimaginative, and more like a false start than a fun game.

This railroad-inspired board game offers subtle strategy and an easy learning curve for less than the price of a real train ticket.

Red vs Blue: Reconstruction - Chapter 5 has been released for sponsors - it’ll be up for everyone else later this evening. Washington does his best to get Church and Caboose into places they shouldn’t be going… and to a meeting with an old friend. Lots of backstory in this one!(Louis Wu 02:41:34 UTC)

We step onto the pitch with EA’s latest soccer offering.

Take a look at some of the awesome new features in NBA Live 09!

Activision’s themed rhythm game headlines the week, but is backed up in slim margins by Trauma Center DS and Soulcalibur XBLA.

The Mix Foundation has announced the nominees for the award for Creative Achievement in Interactive Entertainment Sound Production at the upcoming 24th Annual TEC Awards. Halo 3 is up against Bioshock, Call of Duty 4, The Orange Box, and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Winners will be announced on October 3. The full press release is here.(Louis Wu 21:00:46 UTC)

In lieu of Who’s Next, Rock Band maestro tells the AP 12-song best-of compilation from West London legends will hit PS3, 360 July 15.