Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find.

While there has yet to be any official announcement, it is not exactly a secret that Ubisoft is working on a new installment in its popular Ghost Recon franchise. Earlier this year a projected release schedule for the next 12 months listed Ghost Recon 4, and its Q1 2009 financial result made mention of the game being delayed. The only new information comes from the Australian OFLC rating board which lists Ghost Recon: Predator as a multiplatform title with "strong violence"

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Need for Speed Nitro [Wii] - Rio de Janiero Trailer
• Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time [PS3] - Replay Trailer
• Zombie Apocalypse [PSN/XBLA] - Trailer
• Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage [Wii] - Racing Trailer
• GTA: Chinatown Wars [PSP] - Out for Revenge Trailer
  

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God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.

A departure from the traditional online settings of high fantasy, outer space, or military, Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth's near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.

Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.

Halo 3: ODST lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa.

In honor of Halloween, NCsoft is providing its players with additional in-game events, quests, costumes and contests across NCsoft's portfolio of games, including Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage II and Exteel. Players will find themselves face-to-face with zombies, werewolves, undead creatures and plenty of other foul dwellers along the way.

RuneScape is a massively-multiplayer online game, set in a fantasy world of warring races, ravaged landscapes and sinister powers. The game is updated twice a months with new content, quests, skills or challenges.

Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 is a classic 3D fighting game featuring new and improved gameplay mechanics and multiple gameplay modes, 40 environments, including nine completely new stages, over 30 characters, and for the first time, includes Wi-Fi multiplayer capabilities.

Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.

Tickets are on sale for PAX East 2010. Spawned from the Seattle-based PAX Prime, this festival is bringing its unique celebration of gaming community and culture to Boston with an East Coast flavor. The show will take place Friday, March 26 – Sunday, March 28.

Spot The Differences! is the most complete difference game with 240 scenes, 4 levels of difficulty, and 4800 differences to spot! It offers a journey through odd and attractive scenes on various themes, and 3 game modes are available.

Inversion takes players on a whirlwind journey complete with nonstop firefights, and a suspense-filled storyline. Packed to the brim with action, Inversion also introduces revolutionary gravity-wielding combat, zero gravity environments, vector changes, and a unique destructible cover system.

Viking Invasion is a strategy game that pits a band of numb-skulled Vikings against defenders with a dodgy sense of humour. The adventures take the fearsome warriors of the North into a comical, off-beat world where they find themselves developing strange cravings for tulips and cream cakes.

3D game engine provider Trinigy has signed an agreement with 3D character animation company Mixamo to provide Vision Engine licensees with a faster, more cost-effective approach for producing high-quality character animations for video games.

Overturn: Mecha Wars is a tournament based mech game where two challengers go head to head. Tournament consists of 6 classes: Rookie, Novice, Elite, Ace, Grand and Master classes.

Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.

LEGO Rock Band is a unique family-friendly music experience, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom, combining the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO franchise packed with chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences.

In Rocket Knight, a 2D side-scrolling title first released on the 16-bit SEGA Genesis and SNES, players take on the role of a fiery opossum named Sparkster who returns home to the Kingdom of Zephyrus after 15 years to find it in shambles. Using wits and a trusty rocket pack, players must steer clear and overcome a hostile wolf army looming to take the lives of the Zephyrus people.

SpongeBob's Truth or Square features a unique and never-before-seen shape-shifting capability that will allow players to transform SpongeBob into zany objects, while filled with action-packed gameplay and numerous stimulating puzzle solving challenges.

Poised to feature the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of WWE programming to date across multiple videogame platforms, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will introduce inspiring creative and online freedom, significant franchise improvements and a comprehensive roster of today’s most prominent WWE Superstars and Divas.

Revealed a few weeks ago, Remedy has re-released its 1996 top-down racer, for free. Death Rally is an addictive top-down racing game where defensive driving means annihilating your opponents. You'll become ravenous for the power and glory that comes with being the best at Death Rally, but first you must pay your dues.

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.

Nintendo’s Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers are getting a new look, just in time for the holidays. Ever since the Wii system launched in Nov. 2006, the controllers have been available only in white, but two year later Nintendo introduces new black versions.

Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

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:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Marvel Super Hero Squad (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii)
• Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (PSP)
• Borderlands (PS3/X360/PC)
• The Secret Saturday: Beasts of the 5th Sun (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Charm Girls Club (NDS/Wii)
• Space Invaders Extreme 2 (NDS)
• Astro Boy: The Video Game (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii)
• Bakugan Battle Brawlers (NDS/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Tropico 3 (PC)
• Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop (NDS)
• Lips: Number One Hits (Xbox 360)
• Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo (Wii)

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Remember, last time you saw him he just made his 1st steps and today, in My Baby 2, he’s 15 months old. Plenty of new challenges for you: you’ll have to teach him to talk but also dancing, climbing the stairs, jumping… but above all you’ll have to give him all your attention and loving!

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game. Taking advantage of the  ruckus Activision is causing with Modern Warfare 2, DICE has stated that dedicated servers for Bad Company 2 are a given.

Rabbids Go Home features a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay and intuitive controls, and a vast array of environments that leads to hilarious capers as the Rabbids wreak havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that throughout October, each day there will be a “JoWood Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 50% off. Similar to Valve's THQ week, all its games are now 50% off from Oct 19th-25th. This weekend Warhammer 40k Dawn of War Ultimate is 50% off (starting Thursday Oct 22nd), snag ArmA 2 for half off (starting Friday Oct 23rd), or pick up Ëuropa Universalis III Complete for 9.99 Only (starting Friday Oct 23rd). When you pre-order Football Manager 2010 you'll get 20% off and receive OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast for free with 3,000 bonus Blue Coins and a price guarantee, Torchlight gets you 10% off and 250 bonus Blue Coins with a price guarantee, while Tropico 3 not only gets you a 10% reduction but also 250 extra Blue Coins with price guarantee and pre-load.

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before! Cryptic's executive producer Craig Zinkievich revealed that Star Trek Online is currently scheduled for Q1 2010, so anywhere between Jan and March 2010.

Fans of yoga and those interested in improving their overall fitness and well-being will be able to practice Yoga from the comfort of their own home. Utilizing the Wii Balance Board and following step-by-step instructions from a variety of in game Yoga Gurus, players will be guided through a variety of popular Yoga exercises.

The Biggest Loser video game is based on the NBC TV show and features the expertise of trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels who will provide comprehensive workouts and nutrition goals to help players transform their lives through diet and exercise.

Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Released in April, Capcom's "versus" multiplayer mode is now available on XBLA for 240 points (down from 400), but only until Oct. 26.

It's been raining cats and dogs again. I can deal with heat, humidity, cold and snow, but I hate rain.

Yesterday's NPD numbers were interesting; it's not so much a surprise that Halo 3: ODST topped the sales numbers or that PS3 outsold Wii and X360, but rather that The Beatles: Rock Band outsold Guitar Hero 5, even though Activision claimed the franchise has been outselling EA's rhythm series 4-1, also beating analysts' expectations.

Last night, we watched White Noise 2, with our newfound WP hero  Nathan Fillion, and it was quite decent. It hadn't been on our radar at all, but if you like the suspense/thriller genre, it's definitely worth a rental.