Newzoo’s 2011 MMO Games Market Report shows that 36% of 39 million active MMO gamers in the US play games that have a SciFi or Space theme, outside of North America it is 27% of less, 68% prefers Free-To-Play MMO games while only 16% go for Pay-To-Play.

Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.

Soccer Up is a funny soccer game that allows you a total control of any action of your team players: Control the ball, dribble and shoot with effect to confuse the goalkeeper and score a goal!

The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility, and the Showtime expansion allows players to live the rags to riches story with their Sims and share these experiences with their friends.

IndieGala has launched its first pay-what-you-want indie game bundle, with five great indie games, plus two more games and other items as a bonus for early buyers.

War Inc. is an action packed, downloadable, free to play, multiplayer, online game that features fun player vs. player ground combat, in multiple settings with a variety of modes and options for all players.

The Independent Games Festival and Microsoft Studios’ Xbox Live Arcade publishing team have entered into a multi-year partnership to offer a new prize to support notable independent game developers.

Oil Rush is a real-time strategy game based on the group control, offering mechanics of a classical RTS combined with a Tower Wars genre: control construction and upgrading of production platforms as well as their defence forces, and send battle groups of naval and air units to capture enemy's platforms and oil rigs.

Xenoblade Chronicles asks players to use the Monado blade to take on a seemingly endless series of invading Mechon robots in a sweeping role-playing adventure.

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:

• Mario Kart 7 (3DS)

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Hit-and-run accidents suck.

That is all.

In The Thirty Nine Steps, based on John Buchan's spy novel, players will step into the world that exists in the book and experience the incredible adventure of Richard Hannay in an interactive-cinematic way.

The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance.

Happy Friday!

Now that all the turkey sandwiches have been eaten, it's time for life to return to normal, so we can prepare for Christmas and New Year. We're preparing a trip to Europe for the holidays, travel has been booked, accommodations have been made, and now we're planning the most difficult part: the sightseeing.

This weekend, however, we have the usual plans, errands, groceries, gift shopping, DVR, and probably a quick trip to the movie theater to catch J. Edgar (Clint Eastwood movie about the FBI director, starring Leonardo DiCaprio).

Nintendo added one WiiWare, and three NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Xmas Puzzle (Wiiware), House M.D. - Episode 5, Adventure Island, and Double Bloob (NDSi/3DS/eShop).

Tales of The Heroes: Twin Brave is an action game where you to take on countless enemies with a secondary AI controlled character as backup, featuring a large roster of characters ranging from previous titles in the series.

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:

• EVE Online: Crucible expansion pack (PC)
• SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (PC)
• Toki Tori (PSN) - Asia Only

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

Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of KlickNation, a developer of free-to-play social role-playing games.

NFL Blitz features the arcade-style fast-paced gameplay that made the original game a hit, but takes the experience to a whole new level with immersive online game modes in high-definition.

Syndicate delivers a unique and brutal sci-fi FPS experience set in a not too distant future, where business is war. Players take on the role of Miles Kilo, Eurocorp's latest prototype agent, and embark on an epic action adventure full of corruption and revenge.

The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...

Order live UFC pay-per-view events in stunning high definition, access a library of live and on-demand video content, connect with friends to predict fight results, compare fighter stats and records, and more,  all from one “ultimate fight center” – your Xbox 360.

NeverDead will feature third-person action gameplay set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• The Testament of Sherlock Holmes [ALL] - Debut Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

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:

• Afterfall: InSanity (PC)
• Elfsquad7 (XBLI)
• Magicka: The Stars are Left (PC)
• Magicka: Holiday Spirit DLC (PC)
• Magicka: Horror Props DLC (PC)
• Mercury Hg: Rare Earth Elements DLC (PSN/XBLA)
• Total War: Shogun 2 - Hattori and Blood Pack DLCs (PC)

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