Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.

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:

• Aliens vs. Predator [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
• Final Fantasy XIII [PS3/X360] - Japanese Launch Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Napoleon: Total War will keep the franchise’s 3D battles on land and sea, while the turn-based campaign is split into three different story-driven campaigns, telling the story of the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte through his most famous battles.

Altitude defines a new genre of online multiplayer action with a diverse arsenal of planes, weapons, and perks, and game modes ranging from base destruction to plane ball (imagine Quidditch with a lot more explosions).

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling revealed that the first DLC isn't due until spring 2010 at the earliest. No further detailed were given, but people snooping around in the code have found traces of new modes such as Global Thermonuclear War (capture the nuke), One Flag (capture the flag) and VIP (protect/kill the VIP).

Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.

Xbox announces the return of Xtival - the ultimate online party weekender. FREE to all, from 27th to 29th November via Xbox  LIVE, Xtival will feature a live gig from the ongoing US Tour by Tiësto, as well as delivering a raft of exciting entertainment to Xbox users from the comfort of their sofas.

Elemental Masters is a fantasy card game for strategy and RPG gamers with more than 70 creatures, 15 maps and 6 different spells. Start a journey full of magic and adventure, and beat the hardest enemy with the strategic use of creature-cards, secret spells and the rules of dark magic.

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with 1 Company, expanding its catalogue with two parts of the sci-fi strategy series, UFO, with the first installment, UFO: Aftermath, now available at GOG.com for only $5.99, DRM-free and XP & Vista compatible.

Kingdom Under Fire II will offer an epic scale medieval fantasy war zone, much enhanced in every aspect from the previous versions, for gamers to conquer the Bersia continent with the new generation of heroes, and promises a shocking ending.

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. Originally planned for Dec., plans have changed and it is now pushed until 2010, albeit with increased capabilities.

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

Stardock's digital distribution platform, Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 60% off the regular price on no less than 38 Meridian 4 titles, as well as 50% off on HOMM V: Tribes of the East, Sins of A Solar Empire, Starscape, Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition, GUN, and Resident Evil 5. Going even further down are Sword of the Stars: Ultimate Collection (75% off) and a Gas Powered Games Collection (includes DemiGod, Supreme Commander and Forged Alliance) for only $39.99.

Sakura Wars is a Strategy RPG that features a unique sim-based story system. An in-depth storyline exists, much like in any other RPG; however, the player’s destiny in the game is not predetermined.

Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter. As part of an update to Uncharted 2 Among Thieves later this week, a new Multiplayer map will be available for all players at no cost.

LEGO Indiana Jones 2 presents a tongue-in-cheek take on all four cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and will give players the ability to create levels of their own.

We're flying out to visit the in-laws in a few hours. You always think you have so much time to get things together and then it sneaks up on you and you have to rush. We'll onlly be gone for a few days, so luckily we don't have to pack suitcases full of stuff.

We did some last-minute laundry, cooked some eggnog cheesecake to bring with us, prepared the laptop for traveling, and made sure we have all the tools and latest updates — all while we were watching the latest episodes of NCIS and Castle.

If you're not American, have some turkey anyway. It's pretty darn good.