Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. We hinted at it a few months back, but ads have surfaced that confirm Star Ocean 4 is coming to the PS3, currently scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 4, 2010.

Follow Altair's story following the events of Assassin’s Creed as he discovers a new land and hunts down the ascending Templars. As the Templars withdraw from the Holy Land after Altair kills Robert De Sable, he follows them to the island of Cyprus.

Get ready to experience real-world ghost-hunting like never before in Darkling Room's horror/adventure game The Last Crown: Haunting of Hallowed Isle.

Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai series, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall, featuring over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this weekend, Takeda 3 is yours for 50% off. New titles added today are Resident Evil 5 (US), Red Faction: Guerrilla (US), Batman: Arkham Asylum (US), and Need for Speed: Shift (US). On Friday, you'll be able to purchase Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Resident Evil 5 (rest of the world), Red Faction: Guerrilla (rest of the world), Batman: Arkham Asylum (rest of the world), and Need for Speed: Shift (UK).

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:

• Red Faction: Guerrilla (PC)
• NHL 2K10 (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Need for Speed SHIFT (PSP/PS3/X360PC)
  
• Scribblenauts (NDS)
• NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 (NDS)
• NHL 10 (PS3/X360)
• Toy Story Mania! (Wii)
• Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC)
• Wet (PS3/X360)

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

Earlier this week Sony released a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes, as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience. Shortly after the v3.0 launch the community reported various issues, which was later acknowledged by SCEAm which has now released v3.01 improving system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.

Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.

Alganon is an upcoming fantasy-based MMORPG that allows thousands of people to play together in a virtual world that features a rich history dominated by commanding deities, powerful weapons and armor, deadly magic, epic quests, ancient places to discover, the utilization of detailed trade skills, and more.

Angle of Attack is an aerial combat spin-off from All Aspect Warefare where the Terrans have been at war with the Gammulan race for years. In an attempt to change the tide of war and take the battle to the enemy, Galactic Command, the Terran military body, launched an all out attack on the Gammulan homeworlds.