Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! is a upwards-scrolling platformer where you take control of a powerful (and slightly unhinged) aristocratic demon who sets out to track down his missing princess by beating up monsters largely at random in the hope that it will (somehow) reunite him with his beloved princess.

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.

Organizers have revealed the nominees for the tenth annual Game Developers Choice Awards, led by Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2, with seven nominations, closely followed by five nominations for thatgamecompany's evocative downloadable game Flower, and four nominations for Ubisoft Montreal's Renaissance action game sequel Assassin's Creed II.

Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.

DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance.

Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago, now enhanced for the NDS(i) with updated graphics/sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises.

Your Winter fun is not over! Enter a frosty wonderland in this special party game for a whole family. Join Hubert the Teddy Bear and his friends to confront crafty bunnies. Challenge them in 8 winter activities including games such as a sledge ride, snow fight, fishing or bunny chase.

Adam's Venture brings a combination of action oriented gameplay with classic puzzle solving along with an involving storyline.

For the first time, players will be able to wage World War II across the massive expanse of the entire planet. From battles in Europe and North Africa all the way to Asia and the Pacific, WWII Global Conflict features the largest map yet.

Staying true to the original racing frenzy of the arcade game, in GTI Club Supermini Festa! players will race through the cityscapes of France, the UK, Italy, USA and Japan. Speed through tight bends and back roads of the urban sprawl and up steep mountainous roads and caves. Tackle a wide variety of driving conditions in the ultimate race to the finish!

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:

• Glory of Heracles (NDS)
• Section 8: Seek and Destroy Map Pack (X360/PC)

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

SpongeBob’s Boating Bash is a high energy and fast-paced video game that lets players compete as one of nine SpongeBob characters and “crash-n-bash” their way to victory within demolition arenas throughout Bikini Bottom.

After Burner Climax is an arcade-style flight combat title that features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world's top fighter jets. Players dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Starting Resident Evil Zero (Wii) and Max & The Magic Marker (Wiiware) on Jan. 22, followed shortly by Tatsunoko vs Capcom, U-SING 2, and a slew of others.

Ace Combat: Joint Assault features accessible and exhilarating gameplay, comprehensive online multiplayer options, while the nail-biting close-quarters combat and incredible visuals are completely re-designed to deliver maximum intensity and an accessible and fun experience for any fan of flight action.

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

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.

In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain. An interview with Quantic Dreams' David Cage in the latest OPM reveals that Heavy Rain will not get a sequel, similar to QD's previous original IPs like Indigo Prophecy.

Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Previously set for a March 24 release in Europe, Ubisoft's official website now reveals a March 23, 2010 for North America.

From Software's is developing the who-knows-how-many-th installment in its mech-based combat franchise.