As with the PSP, Sony seems to be releasing new PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession. In its mere 3 weeks of existence, the PS3 has now received its fourth update, addressing an issue with PS2 titles requiring access to the HD (Final Fantasy XI for instance), as well as updating various PSOne and PS2 backwards compatibility titles. If you read Japanese, here's the full fix list...

Wii made its debut across Europe last week on Friday 8th December, with thousands of people lined up to get their hands on Nintendo’s new console. Attracting vast crowds and selling out in stores all over Europe in just a matter of hours, a breathtaking 325,000 units were sold in the first two days making it the fastest selling home console in history.

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover. 2K Games pushed Jade Empire from its original January date, to Feb. 26, 2007.

Kynogon announced it has signed an agreement with Turbine to add its Kynapse A.I. middleware to Shadows of Angmar, an MMORPG recreating of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

Oxygen Games announces its new extreme sports title, Snocross2: Featuring Blair Morgan, an adrenaline-filled racing experience where you pilot your sled through over thirty stunning tracks on your way to racing glory.

Ubisoft and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios announced plans to release a video game based on MGM’s upcoming motion picture Rocky Balboa.

The Legend Of Heroes III: Song Of The Ocean will embark players on an entirely new journey in a vast world with beautifully illustrated characters. Crafted by the studio that brought you Ys and Brandish, The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean stands to deliver an exciting on-the-go RPG experience for all PSP owners.

Guild Wars developer ArenaNet announced that, fuelled by the latest expansion Guild Wars Nightfall, sales for its subscription-free online RPG have surpassed three million units worldwide in a little more than a year and a half.

The winter season is near and RTL Enterprises announces yet another skiing title, as usual developed by 49Games, also known for Alpine Skiing. RTL Winter Games 2007 features 15 categories such as speed skating, biathlon, skijumping, alpine skiing, and making its entry this year is curling.

SEGA announced that Obsidian Entertainment will create an RPG based on the Alien film franchise with license from 20th Century Fox. This title will be developed for the next-gen systems and the PC.