French publisher Anuman Interactive and US digital distributor Big Fish Games have signed an exclusive co-edition and distribution deal for the launch of a new games collection called Monument Builders.

GDC organizers announced the finalists for the 12th annual Game Developers Choice Awards with Portal 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Bastion leading the pack (five nominations each), while Batman: Arkham City, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Dark Souls also receive multiple nods.

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

In LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.

Free-to-play online multiplayer games publisher Aeria Games announced it has acquired f2p online gaming portal ijji Games from NHN Corporation as part of a strategic agreement.

Tribes Universe is a persistent online shooter set inside the game universe popularized by such classic titles as Earthsiege, Starsiege, Starsiege:Tribes, Tribes 2 and Tribes Vengeance.

We had put a few movies and TV series on the laptop to watch during our downtime from visiting friends and family during the holidays. Since we are NCIS fans, we decided to check out Mark Harmon's Certain Prey, based on John Sandford's Prey series (21 books and counting). You'd figure those references would make for a good TV movie, but alas, it was a horrible 120 minutes with stiff acting, a weak plot, and boring segments all around. Definitely not worth seeing.

Now that we're back home, I've been playing a bit of The Old Republic and enjoying it. So far, I'm grinding through PvP to rank up, but there are lots of story missions to get through. You've also got extra-hard PvP sections (Heroic stuff) that are optional but of course give good rewards, and those are best done in a group setting.

In Choplifter HD, players take on the role of an up and coming rescue pilot asked to join the elite, international helicopter rescue team C.H.O.P.R. (Coordinated Helicopter Operations, Preservation and Rescue).

Set in the year 3049 during the early stages of a massive interstellar war, MechWarrior Online puts you in command of the most powerful war machine to ever walk the field of battle, the mighty BattleMech. Command your Mech and customize it to suit your battlefield role; upgrade systems, replace weapons, and tweak armor with endless options.

Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.

Wakfu is a new tactical MMORPG project, featuring bright graphics and a fantasy universe much like its predecessor, even though the development team will be adding many innovations to the tactical gameplay.

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.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with free Playstation Plus content/discounts, TNT Racers (demo), NFL Blitz, Darksiders, demo for Learning With The Pooyoos Ep.2, DLCs for Resistance 3, Champion Jockey, Apples to Apples, song packs for Rocksmith, Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (Alien Havoc & Bubble Trubble Bundle).

Phantom Breaker is a 2D arcade fighting game with a setting that takes place in Japan. A mystery organization led by Phantom organized a fighting tournament in Tokyo, the winner whom will have their wish granted.

Back in 2006 Multiverse optioned the rights from 20th Century Fox to develop an MMOG based on Joss Whedon's sc-fi TV series Firefly, as well as Buffy the Vampire Slayer (in 2008). Now neither of those franchises will see the light of day as Multiverse has shut down due to lack of funds.

The Fantasy/Role-playing RTS returns in a sequel set to push the boundaries of the genre even further. King Arthur II will feature a new and dark fantasy setting. No longer a valiant ruler, King Arthur is now the Maimed King trying to mend a land almost beyond repair in a stunning new plot.

Yesterday retains the unique graphic style from the developer's previous titles, but the comedy aspect has been given up in favor of an original and dark thriller.

Diving: Jurassic Monsters is the new project from the authors of Diver: Deep Water Adventures, sporting a new engine, new features, new adventure, but old atmosphere.

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As original as its narrative, Gungnir's strategy RPG mechanics offer a number of fresh twists on an expertly honed formula.

Powered by the FIFA Soccer gameplay engine, and introducing Street Ball Control, FIFA Street will deliver an arsenal of groundbreaking street dribbling styles and trick moves that ignite the one-on-one battles within matches.

Feel the true excitement and emotion of championship tennis with Grand Slam Tennis 2. For the first time in HD, experience the thrill of winning at Wimbledon and capturing all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Shadow of a Soul: Chapter I is a first person-survival horror game that immerses the player in a story rich in riddles, enigmas and terrifying horrors.