Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

CrimeCraft is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

The long weekend is over with, so it's time to get back to the grind. We have some eggnog cheesecake left, but no more turkey leftovers.

Not much happened yesterday. We ran some errands, and apart from that, we watched the latest Heroes, a few Glee episodes, Amazing Race, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Slumdog Millionaire. Yup, it was a busy couch and TV day.

Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

French publisher/distributor Anuman Interactive announced that it has acquired Microids, founded in 1985, known for titles such as Syberia, Amerzone, and Still Life. On Nov. 23, 2009 Anuman Interactive finalized the purchase of the Microids brand and all of its IP, which will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2010. Anuman CEO Stéphane Longeard confirmed the acquisition, as well as Microids president Emmanuel Olivier.

Home sweet home!

Sorry about missing the MotD yesterday. Too much food and a long day of shopping wore us out.

I managed to get a new graphics card, a Geforce GTX 275. The bad news is that my current power supply is so weak that the PC does not even want to boot, so now I need to look for a more powerful PSU. The joys of upgrading. Luckily, the Black Friday sales continue online on Cyber Monday, so I should be able to hunt down a good deal on that as well.

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale. While the first DLC was released earlier this month, Codemasters revealed that  a second premuim pack is already in the works and will include new multiplayer modes.

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. The latest issue of PC Zone teases on the back that its Jan. 2010 edition (available on Dec. 23rd) will feature a hands-on look at SCC including the return of co-op and a brand new multiplayer mode.