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.

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.

In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.

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:

• X-Blades [PS3/X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
• Guitar Hero: Metallica [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
• Battlestations : Pacific [X360/PC] - Trailer
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.

Heatwave Interactive was founded by former EA/Codemasters exec Anthony Castoro and entrepreneur Donn Clendenon in early 2007. While the first projects have yet to be announced, it has fully staffed its Austin-based Central Studio with the likes of former Spark Unlimited co-founder Dave Prout, Lucas Arts and Midway alum Craig Rundels, former DC Comics/ Dark Horse Comics' Bart Sears and several others ....

OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing.

Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Strong Bad Episode 5: Tiki Towers (Wiiware), Big Fun! Fun! Minigolf (Wiiware), and Phantasy Star IV (VC).

The action-packed game, a hi–definition re-imagined version of 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.

Last week, EA brought its titles to the North American users of Steam, and now Europeans also have access to the same titles, such as Spore, Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Mass Effect, Need for Speed Undercover and FIFA Manager 2009, with Red Alert 3, Mirror's Edge and Dead Space to follow shortly.

Puzzle Arcade is a interactive puzzle game that delivers a fun-filled, finely-tuned jigsaw building engine making full use of the Xbox Live service and Live Vision camera, with head-to-head and co-op play, both over Xbox Live and on the console.

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Having promised a patch fixing the previously reported text issue with standard TVs, Rare has rolled out an update to do just that.

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:

• Dragon Age: Origins [PC] - Bringing the Grey Wardens to Life Trailer
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. Both Amazon and Gamestop are offering exclusive in-game items and extra missions when you pre-order.

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Seto, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared.

Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a late December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.

Combining the most exciting aspects of action, fighting and strategy games, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires for X360 and PS3 was originally planned to make its debut in Japan early 2009, but concerns about quality issues have caused a delay, which is expected to push back the North American and European launch as well.