Harmonix created a software patch for the PS3 version of Rock Band to allow guitar compatibility for third-party peripherals, including Activision's Guitar Hero III controller. The compatibility patch was approved by Sony and had been scheduled for release on Dec. 4, but due to Activision's continued objection, the patch will not be released.

COH: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic WWII liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. THQ has released patches for the original COH & expansion, bringing your retail game to v2.201 fixing a slew of bugs, adding tweaks, map changes, etc ...

Opoona is a "lifestyle RPG," where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.

EverQuest II players will enjoy yet another year of the Frostfell celebration while the EverQuest online trading card game, Legends of Norrath, will start a new tradition. Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is celebrating the holiday season in Telon, and in a galaxy far, far away; Star Wars Galaxies players will enjoy the experience of Wookiee Life Day.

A surprise trip to the tropics turns into a working vacation when Sam & Max sign up to stop a massive volcano eruption. Will their special blend of bewildering wit and renegade justice be enough to win over the gods?

As reward for his contribution to advancement within the industry while demonstrating proven success and leadership, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) is inducting Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime into its Hall of Fame.

Baroque is a hardcore dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, boasting a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end, but rather, the means by which to move the story forward.

GSC Gameworld's S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is story-driven sci-fi team-based action game with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, set in a detailed and interactive game world. In an interview with German Oblivion Lost fansite, GSC revealed that while it is working on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky expansion, they are seriously contemplating bringing the franchise into the MMO market.

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. MapleStory Europe launches a three week long celebratory event that's full of festive fun, excitement and monsters dressed in Santa hats.

Konami announced the first titles to emerge from its recent publishing agreement with Hudson Soft will be Fishing Master and Sports Island, both created specifically for the Wii and will be released in Q1 and Q2 2008 respectively.