StarDrive is a 4X Action-Strategy game where the goal is to build a space empire.  Starting with a single planet and a small number of space-worthy vessels, you forge out into the galaxy, exploring new worlds, building new colonies, and discovering the StarDrive universe.

Happy Friday!

Now that all the turkey sandwiches have been eaten, it's time for life to return to normal, so we can prepare for Christmas and New Year. We're preparing a trip to Europe for the holidays, travel has been booked, accommodations have been made, and now we're planning the most difficult part: the sightseeing.

This weekend, however, we have the usual plans, errands, groceries, gift shopping, DVR, and probably a quick trip to the movie theater to catch J. Edgar (Clint Eastwood movie about the FBI director, starring Leonardo DiCaprio).

Nintendo added one WiiWare, and three NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Xmas Puzzle (Wiiware), House M.D. - Episode 5, Adventure Island, and Double Bloob (NDSi/3DS/eShop).

Tales of The Heroes: Twin Brave is an action game where you to take on countless enemies with a secondary AI controlled character as backup, featuring a large roster of characters ranging from previous titles in the series.

A white-knuckle blend of action and strategy, Orcs Must Die! challenges players to defend fortresses under siege.

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:

• EVE Online: Crucible expansion pack (PC)
• SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (PC)
• Toki Tori (PSN) - Asia Only

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

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.

Barbarian is a remake of the 1987 action game which turned into an instant cult. The new Barbarian title is highlighting the original atmosphere and movements from the first game, with an added Rage gauge which allows more powerful movements to regain the advantage.

Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of KlickNation, a developer of free-to-play social role-playing games.

South Park: The Stick of Truth is an epic role-playing adventure that will allow the user to befriend Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny and explore the quiet little mountain town like never before.