Microsoft announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based game developer Twisted Pixel, the creative minds behind Xbox LIVE Arcade titles  such as “Splosion Man” and the recent Kinect for Xbox 360 title, “The Gunstringer.”

The War of the Worlds is an upcoming 2D cinematic platformer inspired by the seminal work of beloved author H.G. Wells that pits players in a story of survival as a lone person trying to escape chaos and destruction amidst an alien invasion in 1950s London.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with free Playstation Plus content/discounts, Sideway: New York (demo), Metal Slug 2, The King of Fighters ’96, demos for Stardrone, NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, The Cursed Crusade, DLCs for Resistance 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, Dragon Age 2, No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise, Ace Combat Assault Horizon, Dynasty Warriors 7, song pack for Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes.

Quantum Conundrum, developed by Portal designer Kim Swift, is a multi dimensional puzzle game where you manipulate your surroundings with the Interdimensional Shift Device (a glove) in order to find your uncle, an inventor who is lost in another dimension.

Gran Turismo 5 promises 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.

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:

• Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (PS3/X360)
• DanceDanceRevolution II (Wii)
• Disciples III - Resurrection Expansion (PC) - Europe Only
• Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin DLC (PS3/X360/PC)
• Duke Nukem Forever: Hail to the Icons Parody Pack DLC (PS3/X360/PC)
• Forza Motorsport 4 (X360)
• Go Vacation (Wii)
• Hulk Hogan's Main Event (X360)
• Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet (3DS)
• Michael Phelps: Push the Limit (X360)
• Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition (PS3/X360)
• Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny (Wii/PS3)
• Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster (X360)
• Sideway: New York (PSN)

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

Family Guy Online is a free-to-play, browser-based, 3D multiplayer game.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching its Men Of War weekend, offering 60-7% off Mount & Blade titles, as well pre-order promotions for Battlefield 3, Dungeons Defenders, Batman Arkham City, and Cities XL 2012.

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

Gamers and media aficionados, have no fear. No longer will you need a plethora of drives and other storage devices to be able to have all your games and media at your fingertips. This fall, Microsoft is introducing the largest hard drive it has ever offered for Xbox 360, with 320GB of storage space.

The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance.

Ubisoft will showcase its upcoming lineup and host a number of exclusive events at New York Comic Con, taking place at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan from Oct. 13-16, 2011.

The world’s least successful lover, but highly successful adventure game hero, is back with a bang. A BIG HD BANG. Leisure Suit Larry is heading to the new generation of game platforms, and a new generation of gamers.

Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.

Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.

Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure.

The Sims 3: Pets adds a new level of fun and fulfillment to Sims lives. Players take direct control of their pets as they help their Sims uncover and solve mysteries of the town.

Tales of the Abyss, based on the PS2 RPG, delivers full 3D support and use of the dual screens, offering a new gameplay experience and brings players closer to the action.

It's called The Run. An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world's most notorious drivers on the country's most dangerous roads.

Set in World War II, Brothers in Arms Furious 4 is a brutal first person shooter that offers an exciting campaign mode playable with up to four players in co-op, as well as an extensive competitive multiplayer mode.