Each day, some big-wig exec says PC gaming is writhing on the ground, scrambling towards the light. Generally, I just scoff and log back in to the 10 million person chatroom that is World of Warcraft. But what about when someone who I actually respect utters the dreaded D-word? Well, I scoff at them in article form, and what better platform to use than the Roundup? Hit the ever-present "read more" link to read all about the aforementioned exec, as well as topics ranging from Gametap to Led Zeppelin, and a few things in-between.

Peter Moore: PC has declined for "authentic, fully-licensed simulation sports games"

Under former face of the Xbox brand, Peter Moore, EA Sports has, among other things, canceled this year's PC iteration of Madden. "Oh no!" you cry. "Where else will I go to play my favori--hahahahaha." But this is actually important. Yet another large -- in this case colossal -- company is dropping the PC as a viable platform. According to Moore, the PC can't house a bunch of large, helmet-clad men because of piracy, the switch from brick-and-mortar to downloadable games, and the optimal, full room "lean back" experience that only a console can easily offer (after purchasing an HD TV, 5.1 surround sound system, and a comfy couch). Your thoughts?

GameTap's Demise 'Greatly Exaggerated'

For those not following the drama behind Gametap, the company recently shuttered its editorial division and laid-off everyone involved. However, VP of Content Rick Sanchez wants you to know that everything is actually going great. The editorial firings, he said, were simply a quick way to get back on track -- to focus on game distribution. Additionally, Sanchez teased a big partnership coming in a few weeks that will put all of our fears to rest and tuck them in tight. Frankly, though, I'm still skeptical. Gametap is a good idea, but its execution has been less than stellar. But I guess we'll really see what's what in a few weeks.

Wrath of the Lich King beta sign-ups begin

For those of you who want to gloat about playing the new WoW expansion before anyone else, your opportunity has arrived! Really though, I'm not even sure why you'd want to play a buggy version of the expansion and then just have to slog through all of the content again once the game actually hits shelves or radio waves or however you plan to purchase it. The whole notion is utterly pointless, and only fills up beta slots that might otherwise belong to me.

Games industry catching up to the US home video market

DVD: $24 billion Games: $15.64 billion -- and the figures for gaming don't even include rentals.

Remember back when the Atari crashed and everyone equated gaming to their dusty old Pet Rocks? Neither do I. Still though, our hobby has come a long way.

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero

Nope, no Stairway. Apparently, the band isn't "comfortable" granting others access to their master tracks, which, as Kotaku notes, are the very things needed to edit the songs into Guitar Hero/Rock Band formats. Oh well, maybe next year.

Judge Delivers World Of Warcraft-Inspired Decision

Judge William B. Chandler III shot down an injunction against the Activision-Blizzard merger, and to add insult to injury, he peppered his decision with gaming references. Click the link to check it out.

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