The USA vs. Ghana World Cup match did not go as we had hoped, but it still a good game. Quite surprised about how well Ghana played, to be honest. It was most impressive.

We also watched some Burn Notice and Whip It, produced and directed by Drew Barrymore herself. While it's not going to break any records or win any awards, it was quite fun and entertaining.

Later today, we're going to go see Danzig. Depending on how loud it'll be, I might actually wear my earplugs because after last week's Iron Maiden concert, I couldn't hear for two days.

Gladiator Begins is a sequel to 2005's Colosseum: The Road to Freedom, tracing the life of a Roman gladiator from his first few bouts as a lowly slave to his final days of glory in the Roman Colosseum.

In Persona 3 you lead a group of high school students with a dangerous extra curricular activity: exploring the mysterious tower Tartarus and fighting the sinister Shadows during the Dark Hour, a frozen span of time imperceptible to all but a select few.

This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.

In several hours, a few friends may show up to watch the USA vs. Ghana game on TV, depending on whether or not they decide that going to the pub at 11am is morally justifiable.

Wimbledon is also in full swing these days, but we'll be checking out our favorite (Kim Clijsters ftw!) later on. Did you hear about the 11-hour match that went on in the men's side of the tournament? Talk about epic!

On a positive site note, the WorthDownloading page is back up & running, so I'll be catching up on some trailers, demos and patches over the next few days. While we were tinkering with the WD configuration, we added a few http optimizations here as well and managed to cut the load time of the site in half. All Hail Ricky!

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

Interplay and Beamdog partner to bring MDK2 to the Nintendo Wii and MDK2 HD to the PC.

America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience.

Champions Online is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

Battlefield Heroes is a Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to a mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play.

This weekend Good Old Games is selling the Syberia titles at 50% off (or 20% per single title), and has added Panzer General 2 as well as Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich to its portfolio, all DRM free of course.

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.

Step into the dark and tormented world of SAW 2 and experience the gruesome traps that Jigsaw has created to test your will to survive.  With new traps, puzzles, and combat system players will need to think fast and act quick to pass the rigors of the tests Jigsaw has engineered.

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D multiplayer game that incorporates eastern and western cultures ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty.

The world as we know it is out of control! As the head of all rescue operations – you must ensure that the job gets done with all fire and rescue services, police and specialist personnel. The world is counting on you – can you handle the pressure?

Valve announces a massive "Perils of Summer" sale beginning today on Steam. Through July 4, gamers will find massive savings on today's top releases, classic titles, and publisher catalogs. In addition, special 1-day sales will offer discounts up to 90% off regular prices. Don't get caught without your sunscreen, the savings are hot.

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light, previously known as Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden, boasts beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system. The game goes back to the basics and origins of the franchise, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

WonderKing is a free-to-play MMO offering the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall, challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat, and strive to become the Wonderking who'll bring light to the shadows of darkness.

Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.

I'm not quite sure why, but ever since we came back from E3, I've been more sleepy than usual. Hopefully it's just a matter of getting back into the rhythm, but I'm not liking it thus far. Passing out for nine hours is probably a good thing, but now I have to play catch-up for the rest of the day, which only makes me grumpy.

On a positive note, we finally have the WorthDownloading issues fixed, after two HD switches and lots of pointless back-and-forth conversations. This only adds more work to my plate, as more catching up will need to be done. A hard drive crashing during E3! How dare you?!

Taking on the role of private detective Toby or his assistant Karin, players must find themselves on the outs with the mob. Utilizing the PlayStation Move, players must steer, jump, dash and power dash through the busy streets of Hong Kong while avoiding obstacles and evading attacks.

In PixelJunk Shooter 2, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment.

In Sorcery, players take on the role of a sorcerer's apprentice and use a variety of magic spells to fight fairies, goblins and other mythical creatures. Players select a spell and then use the PlayStation Move to cast it on an enemy.