For those who simply can't go through a game without showin' some Trophy (or Achievement) lovin', Infinity Ward has specified the badges you will be earning in Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) to show off your prodigious skills (or that you have so much time on your hands).

Japan sure is lucky! They're getting both the PS3 and Xbox 360 bundles for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 starting November, thanks to Konami. The bundles will reportedly cost JP¥ 38,000 (UK£265/ US$ 422.38). Bundle details after the jump.

This confirmation came from a retail source, but as it's not from Sony, we're gonna have to stash this in the Rumor bin for now. According to NowGamer, the much-talked about 250GB PS3 Slim model will be coming out soon. As in next week soon.

Whether you're a PS3, Xbox 360, or PC gamer, Mad Catz has you covered when it comes to Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC). The third-party peripheral maker has unveiled the new fancy controllers and accessories they have in store for the game. Images and text walls after the jump.

Sony isn't the only one happy about the recent surge in PS3 sales. According to a report from GamesIndustry, retailers in the UK have also praised the console's new lower price point, calling it "excellent" and "especially effective."

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has some pretty dire tidings for Nintendo. According to the analyst, the Wii's sales will continue to decline unless Nintendo gives a price cut the go signal. More estimates from Pachter after the jump.

We've got an even spread of game releases for this week's batch of On Shelves games, including a couple of downloadable ones. Big for handhelds this week would be Capcom's and Namco Bandai's brawler offerings on the PSP, Fate/Unlimited Codes (available via PSN) and Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny, respectively. Full list of game releases this week after the jump.

Time for that day of the week when you get all the biggest news and tidbits that came out the past weekend in QJ that you might have missed for one reason or another. There's a lot of GamesCom 2009 updates right here, nothing unusual about that given that the event opens next week. We also still have a healthy spate of rumors pertaining to the console price cuts, particularly because the NPD results are out, and it does look like it will take a mighty slash off the current prices to revitalize the scene. Not all would agree, however. Why don't you jump in and see for yourself what went down in your favorite blogs? We've got it all filled up to the brim for you.

With so much mystery still looming around the rumored PS3 Slim and a possible PS3 price drop announcement, Microsoft's Xbox Euro VP Chris Lewis believes the Xbox 360 is still in a good place in the console race. According to Lewis, any announcement from their opposition won't disrupt their plan, which is also rumored to include countering Sony's move with a price cut of its own.

Are you ready for another round of price cut rumor? A trusted industry source from Ars Technica revealed that both the PS3 and Xbox 360 will be getting its fair share of price cut this fall.