SpongeBob’s Boating Bash is a high energy and fast-paced video game that lets players compete as one of nine SpongeBob characters and “crash-n-bash” their way to victory within demolition arenas throughout Bikini Bottom.

After Burner Climax is an arcade-style flight combat title that features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world's top fighter jets. Players dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Starting Resident Evil Zero (Wii) and Max & The Magic Marker (Wiiware) on Jan. 22, followed shortly by Tatsunoko vs Capcom, U-SING 2, and a slew of others.

Ace Combat: Joint Assault features accessible and exhilarating gameplay, comprehensive online multiplayer options, while the nail-biting close-quarters combat and incredible visuals are completely re-designed to deliver maximum intensity and an accessible and fun experience for any fan of flight action.

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.

Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.

In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain. An interview with Quantic Dreams' David Cage in the latest OPM reveals that Heavy Rain will not get a sequel, similar to QD's previous original IPs like Indigo Prophecy.

Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Previously set for a March 24 release in Europe, Ubisoft's official website now reveals a March 23, 2010 for North America.

From Software's is developing the who-knows-how-many-th installment in its mech-based combat franchise.

Outspark is giving players a chance to help the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake. Through the end of January, Outspark will donate 100% of its proceeds from the sales of its in-game “Help Haiti” bundles to Yele Haiti,