Back in 2008 Chair Entertainment and bestselling author Orson Scott Card announced a partnership to create the first-ever video games inspired by the legendary "Battle Room," featured in the popular science fiction novel, Ender's Game.

Ubisoft announced that the worldwide touring music show Video Games Live will feature a  Might & Magic segment consisting of 5 themes taken from the franchise including the “Haven Theme” from the upcoming Might & Magic Heroes VI.

Today is Christmas tree decorating time. It's been standing naked in the living room for a few days, so it's time to make it look all pretty.

Next week we're taking a short trip to see the in-laws for some Christmas feasting, but fear not, we'll be staying on top of things regardless of how much turkey and eggnog cheesecake we eat.

Not sure what the New Year's plans are, but they will involve more eating and drinking for sure, quickly followed by some running to shed the extra weight we gained over the holidays. Why do we bother?

Gods & Heroes is a massively multiplayer RPG of mythic adventure in the ancient world featuring epic God Powers, intense squad-based combat, and creatures drawn from the myths and legends of the ancient world.

New game add-ons for Kinect Sports and Kinect Joy Ride add even more fun to the games and Kinect platform, and are available at no cost. Kinect Sports Party Pack is now available and on Jan. 4, 2010 Kinect Joy Ride gets a Chevrolet Car Pack.

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:

• Fight Night Champion [ALL] - Trailer (2)
• Adam's Venture: Solomon's Secret [PC] - Teaser Trailer
• Rock Of Ages [ALL] - Power Ups Trailer
• Explodemon! [PS3] - Gameplay Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, continuing its holiday sales with the Advent Calendar holiday sale, marking down a slew of titles up to 75% (and a special buy 3 get one free promotion), such as Section 8, The Sims 3 (and expansions), Tropico Reloaded, Blade Kitten, Codename Panzers, Trainz Simulator, and a slew of others...

Mysterious creatures called the Twisted are trying to take over and destroy New York, and the only one who can stop them is Aya Brea. With her impressive selection of weaponry, the game is chock-full of action.

Fighters Uncaged delivers the excitement of real fighting competitions in addition to teaching players mixed martial arts techniques, delivering players an immersive total-body combat experience with the Kinect technology.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Prototype full game/trial, DC Universe Online Beta (Plus members only), LittleBigPlanet: Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves, X-Men, Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within HD, Marvel Pinball, DLCs for EyePet, ModNation Racers, DJ Hero 2, Assassin’s Creed Broterhood, nail’d, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Fist of the North, Magic: The Gathering Duels of the Planewalkers, Tron: Evolution, song packs for Rock Band, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (I Must Run!).