Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Australia is on a roll again. After Australia banned CrimeCraft for its use of drugs/boost, SEGA has confirmed that the video game classification board has denied AvP a classification.

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:

• Divinity II: Ego Draconis [ALL] - Power of the Mind Trailer
• Vancouver 2010 [PS3/X360/PC] - Adrenaline Trailer

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

Ninja Clans is a browser based, free to play, MMO for  that is set in the Land of Issun. Players have the opportunity to play in incredible combat scenes, making friends and collaborating in fighting sports with each player developing unique fighting skills.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore Episode 19, Call Of Duty Classic ($14.99), C&C: Red Alert Retaliation, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, demos for Bayonetta, and Fairytale Fights, DLCs for LittleBigPlanet, BUZZ! Question Pack: Rock Idols, Fight Night Round 4, Operation Flash Point: Dragon Rising, Tekken 6, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band 2; and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (Beta Bloc, Super Pocket Tennis, MX vs ATV Reflex).

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.

Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. Originally scheduled for anywhere between Jan. 31 and July 2010, Take Two revealed it is now due Q4 2010.

Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.

Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with a storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.

History Great Battles Medieval is set against the background of the historic Hundred Years' War, spanning various conflicts between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries. History Great Battles Medieval allows players to assume complete control of huge armies with more than 40 different units.

THQ announced that it has selected Montreal, Quebec, as the location for a new  development studio which it expects to become the largest facility in its global studio system, creating in excess of 400 new jobs over the next five years.

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

Electronic Arts has made it easier for gamers to buy their favorite EA Sports titles with the launch of the EA Sports branded prepaid debit card, allowing users to receive a percent back from every purchase to redeem points that can be used to purchase select EA Sports game titles.

GameHi announced that it is bringing its free-to-play first person shooter Sudden Attack to North America, offering quality graphics, stable game service, ample resources, and quick character and community system,

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

On Dec. 15, Games for Windows Live will include a portal for accessing and downloading your favorite Live-enabled titles. Games on Demand for Windows lets you purchase and download titles from the Games for Windows Live library, and re-install you games whenever you want, wherever you want.

Inspired by the rich and colorful cultures of eastern Asia, Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer sends you on a voyage through the Empire of Khitai where countless of adventure await, not only introducing a new storyline and a vast new world to explore, but also adding new features such as faction gameplay and an alternate advancement system.

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!

Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers. Sony revealed that next week it will release a GT5 demo featuring the Nissan 370Z on a yet undisclosed track, all part of its GT Academy/Time Trial Challenge contest.

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:

• SingStar Latino (PS2/PS3)
• Gratuitous Space Battles: The Tribe (PC)

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

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks sets hero Link on a daring new adventure. The game provides players with a new story, more puzzles and even a new mode of transportation. In this game, Link voyages by train, which offers up new possibilities for problem-solving.

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Cyan Worlds, expanding its catalogue with one of the best-selling PC-gaming series of all time -- Myst, with the first installment, Myst Masterpiece Edition, now available at GOG.com for only $5.99, DRM-free and XP & Vista compatible.

SAGA Online is a traditional fantasy setting populated by characters such as elves, orcs, dragons and giants. It is a free-of-charge, persistent MMORTS game where players get to create their own realms, do battle or trade with one another, or set out on cooperative quests with their friends in order to earn experience and loot. Originally scheduled for late 2009, it is now planned for early 2010, but interested fans can now sign up for the closed beta test.

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Little Princess is a brand new game for girls based on the popular European character in turen based on the best-selling children’s picture book already has its animated series on TV, currently being broadcasted in 168 countries.

Easy Tiger, a new digital download-only publisher has been launched by Kuju Entertainment industry veteran Joel Benton to successfully bring games to market on all digital platforms - XBLA, PSN, PC, iPhone, WiiWare, DSi and PSP, allowing developers to keep their own IP.

This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.

Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.

Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.

Edge of Twilight, 3rd-person post-apocalyptic action/adventure, is a dark, steampunk fantasy game in a world that has been split into separate realms of Day & Night. Yesterday we reported that EoT might have been canceled as the development studio was shut down, but today that turns out to be not quite the real story. The economic downturn and legal complications forced it to lay off most of its staff, and while restructuring it has halted development on all its internal projects.

dtp's Venetica is an RPG with a cryptic storyline, mixing emotions and action in a unique free roaming and living sixteenth century world full of surprise.

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat and more.

TouchMaster 3 offers a compilation of 20 addictive games in one, appealing to all ages, experienced and casual gamers alike for easy pick up and play gaming. Players work through the collection of puzzle, action, card, strategy, and word challenges exclusively on Nintendo DS.

My new power supply arrived today, so tomorrow I'll open up my gaming rig and install the new PSU and check out my spiffy new Geforce GTX 275 card. It looks a little bit daunting, though. The PSU has a ton of wires, way more than I need, so hopefully everything will go smoothly.

For the past two days, we've had a sick person in the house, so quite a bit of time has been spent in front of the TV, bundled in blankies, watching The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy, Young Guns, and a little CrimeCraft here and there.

Luckily, my office has remained a germ-free zone for now, so you'd better check those nasty viruses at the door!