An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.

Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer.

SOE Austin has built a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Back from the concert, and while my hearing isn't quite shot, it's definitely diminished. We ended up being a bit late due to traffic, but Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town" made it all worthwhile. Black Label Society was a bit of a jumbled mess, but Judas Priest was awesome. Two hours of highlights from the past 40 years. Jolly good show!

No specific plans for this weekend yet, no movies that are on our must-see list, so we'll probably catch up on some DVR and maybe play some Fallen Earth and Battlefield 3.

This week's Twitter giveaway is Bejeweled 3, so if you want a chance to get a redeem code, keep an eye on the WP Twitter feed.

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds.

Created by a team of only five, Rayman comes back again, but this time in his original 2D glory roots. Rayman Origins features a cartoony art style, evocative of claymation, and will include some sort of cooperative platforming as he now has a sidekick, Globox the chubby frog.

Electronic Arts announced that starting in November, its direct-to-consumer gaming platform, Origin, will offer some of the top PC game titles from publishers Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, THQ and Capcom.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 continues Konami's determination to create a truly realistic, immersive and utterly playable take on the modern game. Thus, the focus in PES 2012 is the instinctive way the game can be played and on teamwork in particular.

Trine 2 is an physics-based action platformer that takes the original's beloved triad (the powerful knight, the swift rogue, and the crafty wizard) and puts them into an all-new adventure filled with more action, more puzzles, and the introduction of online support for the series's popular cooperative 3-person gameplay.

The EverQuest saga continues on the continent of Alaris, a land long hidden through magic, and takes players to an unseen side of Norrath where even the Gods are under threat by deadly new forces.

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:

• Battlefield 3 (PS3/X360/PC)
• Ben 10 Galactic Racing (3DS)
• Blackwater (X360)
• Centipede: Infestation (3DS/Wii)
• The Cursed Crusade (PS3/X360/PC)
• Dance Central 2 (X360)
• Digimon Masters (PC)
• Disney Universe (Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
• Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi (PS3/X360)
• Dungeon Siege III: Treasures of the Sun DLC (PS3/X360/PC)
• Family Vacation: California (PC)
• Gemini Rue (PC)
• House of the Dead: Overkill - Extended Cut (PS3)
• inviZimals: Shadow Zone (PSP)
• Just Dance Kids 2 (Wii/PS3/X360)
• Kinect Sports: Season Two (X360)
• Monster High: Ghoul Spirit (NDS/Wii)
• Motion Explosion (X360)
• Moxie Girlz (NDS)
• Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle (3DS)
• Pillow Pets (NDS)
• Puss In Boots (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Rage of Titans (PC)
• Stronghold 3 (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Exterminatus DLC (PS3/PC)
• Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone (PSN/XBLA)

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

Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online is a multiplayer third-person shooter game with fast-paced, easy-to-learn gameplay, allowing Gundam fans and newcomers alike to collect a wide variety of customizable units and battle in missions based on events from the series.

Distant Worlds: Legends, the second expansion to the space strategy game, is packed with exciting new features and improvements, including a brand new character system with skills, traits and advancements based on each character’s actions.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching its Halloween Promotion Campaign, offering 60-7% off a variety of horror titles, as well the Enlight Weekend (50-75% off Enlight titles) and the EA Promotion Campaign.

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.

Defenders of Ardania is set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, Defenders of Ardania also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base.

In Solatorobo: Red the Hunter you enter a world of epic fantasy action in an RPG set on the mythical floating islands of the Shepherd Republic. Take on the story of Red Savarin, an anthropomorphic dog with the ability to take a human form, battle giant robotic mecha and other enemies as you explore the floating islands.

Stronghold 3 has fantastic features — including night time battles, an improved multiplayer, cutting-edge physics and a stunning graphics engine — that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life.

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:

• Bass Pro Shops The Hunt: Trophy Showdown (Wii)
• Bass Pro Shops The Strike: Tournament Edition (Wii)
• Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (X360)
• Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Wii)

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

Stepping into the shoes of the World most determined Stuntman players will have to combo, boost and pull ludicrous tricks across more than 50 events to thrill the crowd and put Joe back on the podium.

Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron takes fans through the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the Autbots and Decepticons as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home.

A reinvention of the classic action snowboarding franchise, SSX packs adrenaline into every run with compelling characters and heart-pumping adventures as riders battle the most treacherous and diverse mountain ranges on Earth.

Based on the covert, shadowy world of the military sniper, Sniper: Ghost Warrior throws players into the chaos of a military coup, as they aid the rebels in restoring the rightful government to the embattled country of Isla Trueno.