Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai series, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall, featuring over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this weekend, Takeda 3 is yours for 50% off. New titles added today are Resident Evil 5 (US), Red Faction: Guerrilla (US), Batman: Arkham Asylum (US), and Need for Speed: Shift (US). On Friday, you'll be able to purchase Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Resident Evil 5 (rest of the world), Red Faction: Guerrilla (rest of the world), Batman: Arkham Asylum (rest of the world), and Need for Speed: Shift (UK).

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Red Faction: Guerrilla (PC)
• NHL 2K10 (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Need for Speed SHIFT (PSP/PS3/X360PC)
  
• Scribblenauts (NDS)
• NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 (NDS)
• NHL 10 (PS3/X360)
• Toy Story Mania! (Wii)
• Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC)
• Wet (PS3/X360)

We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Earlier this week Sony released a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes, as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience. Shortly after the v3.0 launch the community reported various issues, which was later acknowledged by SCEAm which has now released v3.01 improving system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.

Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.

Alganon is an upcoming fantasy-based MMORPG that allows thousands of people to play together in a virtual world that features a rich history dominated by commanding deities, powerful weapons and armor, deadly magic, epic quests, ancient places to discover, the utilization of detailed trade skills, and more.

Angle of Attack is an aerial combat spin-off from All Aspect Warefare where the Terrans have been at war with the Gammulan race for years. In an attempt to change the tide of war and take the battle to the enemy, Galactic Command, the Terran military body, launched an all out attack on the Gammulan homeworlds.

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

In case you had not heard the news, Patrick Swayze, star of movies such as "Dirty Dancing," "Road House," "Point Break" and the recent A&E series, "The Beast," has succumbed to pancreatic cancer. He was a Hollywood icon and will be greatly missed ....

Not much else was going on today. The wife had the day off, so it was spent working, catching up on a few TV series ("Supernatural" and "Entourage"), and playing some more CrimeCraft (which, btw, is getting new content soon).

We have a few press trips lined up in the next week or two as we ramp up coverage for the holiday season, so be on the lookout for previews and interviews near the end of the month.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.