Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant. We recently sat down with Brian Jarrard, community director, to get the skinny on Halo: Reach ....

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

3D engine developer Emergent Game Technologies and Krome Studios announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to merge their middleware technologies and core engineering teams.

House of Thule brings immersive gameplay, captivating storytelling, game-changing features including a level cap increase and the addition of player housing, as well as exciting worlds to continue the EverQuest legacy, now set in a never-before-seen dreamland full of mystery and adventure.

Michael Jackson: The Experience will provide an interactive experience for the entire family that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. Ubisoft revealed that the motion-sensing editions on PS3/X360 are delayed until 2011, the other platforms are still on schedule.

The Haunted: Hell's Reach is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of hell.

The pineapple cream cheese was a success yesterday morning. Very tasty! If you are looking for a new flavor, we can definitely recommend that one.

Halo: Reach Limited Edition just arrived, so I will be checking that out later today. Not a super huge Halo fan, but I've played every title in the franchise so far. Too bad there haven't been any PC ports since the abysmal Halo 2.

No big plans for the weekend. Catching up on some news stragglers, watching some more Dexter, and probably watching Resident Evil: Afterlife and/or Going The Distance.

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a 3D epic quest set in a dark fantasy world, in the tradition of the most successful action RPGs, that you can revisit in intense multiplayer mode, local or online with up to 4 players.

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions will allow players to travel through four different worlds as distinctly different versions of Spider-Man from four universes across Marvel lore, including The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man Noir. The shipping announcement from earlier this week revealed that Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is "soon to be available on Windows PC" (thanks Blues).

Red Orchestra 2 is a sequel to Tripwire's realism-based multiplayer WWII shooter. The game will focus on one of the most brutal battles in all of human history, the Battle of Stalingrad and the surrounding operations, both German and Russian, from July 1942 to Feb. 1943.

Section 8: Prejudice is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, receive a confounding letter — from Luke 10 years in the future. But the message inside is even more troubling: London of the future is in disarray, and the only person who can help set things right is Professor Layton.

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 Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest [ALL] - Voice Talent Trailer
• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
• Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction [ALL] - Behind The Scenes 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:

• Football Mogul 2011 (PC)
• Global Agenda (PC)

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

Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.

Super Motherload is a classic arcade-style 4-player digging game that challenges you to dig deep into the substrata of Mars as they collect increasingly rare and valuable minerals.

Frozen Synapse is a top-down simultaneous-turn-based tactical game set in the near-future, that focuses on knife-edge tactical decisions: matches between opposing squads are quick, intense battles of wits rather than slow-burn strategic epics.

Ahh, our favorite day of the week, Friday! It's not only because it's the last work day (not really since we also provide weekend coverage, albeit in a reduced form) but also because we eat bagels in the morning. What is all the excitement about? On our trip to Los Angeles last week, we found pineapple cream cheese, so we're looking forward to trying that out.

No particular plans for this weekend, but we are contemplating checking out Resident Evil: Afterlife, and unlike Clash of the Titans, Milla Jovovich's latest zombie-fest is actually shot in 3D, so it should make for a pleasant experience.

Last night we watched some more Dexter season 2, and it seems the writers got over the transition hump from book material to their own inspiration. The first episode of the second season was a bit awkward, but the next two were quite good.

Mega Man Universe will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.

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:

• Halo: Reach [X360] - Deliver Hope Extended Trailer
• Rock Band 3 [ALL] - Keyboard Trailer
• TrackMania [Wii] - Multiplayer Trailer
• WRC FIA World Rally Championship [ALL] - Solberg Trailer
• Scooby Doo! And The Spooky Swamp [ALL] - Launch Trailer
• Frozen Synapse [PC] - Trailer #2
• Portal 2 [ALL] - Extended Co-Op Trailer
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II [ALL] - Combat Unleashed WebDoc Trailer #3
• Battle vs. Chess [ALL] - Trailer
• Company of Heroes Online [PC] - Axis Trailer

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

Take the official license and the knowledge of Fitness First, then add a complete and comprehensive nutritional program, 6 types of aerobics disciplines with more than 100 tailored exercises, a brand new proprietary technology and, above all, Mel B, the top worldwide celebrity to train with!

Live and breathe as Ezio, now a legendary master assassin, in his struggle against the Templar order. Lead your own brotherhood of assassins and strike at the heart of the enemy, Rome.

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.

Quantum Theory is a third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield.

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:

• 101-in-1 Sports Megamix (NDS)

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