Microsoft's Major Nelson gave out a hint on his recent podcast that Microsoft may host a beta for the upcoming New Xbox Live Experience for next week. Here's a transcript of the podcast from the Major himself:

"I know you as my audience, you guys, you like to pick up and play. You want to get your hands on it and I don’t blame you because you’ll enjoy it. In fact, if you want to get your hands on it, let me just say this…….keep an eye on my blog next week."... Read More

The British Ministry of Defense has decided to release all of that nation's formerly top secret UFO files. Guess what, not only have UFOs been proved real, they've also been proved totally sexy.

Okay, maybe nothing has been proved, but the released files are intriguing reading. The 19 reports released this morning run the gamut from sightings by pilots corroborated with air traffic controller radar and ground sightings , to crazy people saying that they come from outer space... Read More

It's getting colder out there, so we suggest you keep warm in front of your computer with our original G4tv.com videos, articles and photo galleries. Here's what we have for you this week:  

Surely you've noticed how the stock market is tanking, and serious guys wearing suits are looking very, very concerned. Lots of folks are predicting another Depression. Depressions are, by their nature, depressing, but there's an upside to utter financial ruin. As NPR reminds us, video games are here to sooth us, and if everyone is out of work, there will be lots of time to play games.

So if this does turn into a great depression, here are some game sugges... Read More

Here's what went down today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture!