The long weekend has come to an end, only for us to start packing for our New York trip tomorrow. It's a six-hour flight, so we leave bright and early, and arrive mid-day, giving us time to start exploring the city already. Statue Of Liberty, meeting with friends, US Open Tennis, more sightseeing, and plenty of food: It all sounds like fun to me.

Yesterday's BBQ was awesome, the weather looked crummy in the morning, but everything cleared up by noon and the sun was out in full force. One of our friends brought bacon-wrapped scallops, which were the hit of the event, hands down. So tasty!

Apart from the recent Falling Skies, Steven Spielberg seems to be working on yet another TV series, Terra Nova, which is premiering later this month. Looks like a mix of Stargate sci-fi and Jurassic Park, so that sounds like a good combination.

Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of a couple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.

The Fantasy/Role-playing RTS returns in a sequel set to push the boundaries of the genre even further. King Arthur II will feature a new and dark fantasy setting. No longer a valiant ruler, King Arthur is now the Maimed King trying to mend a land almost beyond repair in a stunning new plot.

Gamers play as Detective John Tanner on a relentless manhunt for crime lord Charles Jericho through the hills of the City by the Bay. With its timeless setting, unique car handling and renewed playability, and over 100 licensed vehicles, Driver San Francisco will revitalize the classic free-roaming, cinematic car chase experience.

Scourge of War: Gettysburg is a Civil War combat command simulation, where you not only will be able to test themselves against the AI, online play will now make this one of the best strategic and tactical internet game challenges to date. Command your troops from the U.S. Army side, or attack Gettysburg as the Confederate rebels.

Red Orchestra 2 is a sequel to Tripwire's realism-based multiplayer WWII shooter. The game will focus on one of the most brutal battles in all of human history, the Battle of Stalingrad and the surrounding operations, both German and Russian, from July 1942 to Feb. 1943.

AtGames Digital Media Ltd. is launching the Atari-licensed Atari Flashback 3 console in Europe and Australia, recreating the original video gaming experience of the widely appealing video game console from the 1980’s.

In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures.

Starpoint Gemini is a tactical space RPG set in a science-fiction universe, which focuses on the control and strengths of individual vessels and their captains.

Resident Evil: Revelations marks the next installment in the iconic gaming series and promises to deliver a new dimension in fear.