Welcome to the digest entry of The Guardian's gamesblog, where we transform the profound into the bite-sized. Grab a cuppa and expand your mind, gamesblog style.

n.b. Apologies for the tardiness of this digest. I ran into a tree and became concussed.

Monday

Hello Halo - a review of the reviews for Halo 2. Counter-Strike linked with murder. Sigh. Games aren't funny

Tuesday

Boxing the Sturkenbooms for The Sims 2 - bizarre marketing ploys that have been Gamers go gaga for GTA:SA, breaking even more records along the way

Wednesday

Vodafone launches their 3G service Gamers prefer games to TV shocker Viewtiful Joe goes wrestling Locked Out - Xbox Live punishes hackers and pirates Halo 2: "biggest media launch ever"

Thursday

Breaking new bands through video games All challenged out: An EA widow speaks up

Friday

Games of the week. Why games aren't funny: A follow-up