The Next BIG Thing revisits with class and humor the fantastic movie genre with a modern, funny adventure packed with hints and references made to popular movies and TV shows.

Set during the era between the two Tron films, Tron: Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the Tron mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.

Path of Exile is a free-to-play PC online action role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world, where you play as one of six character classes, banished for their past misdeeds to the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast.

Evochron Mercenary is a first person 3D space combat, trader, and exploration simulation. It is the sequel to Evochron Legends and rounds out a trilogy in the series culminating in the game with the highest level of technology and most extensive feature set. Mercenary takes gameplay, control, physics, sound/music, and graphics in several new directions.

A parody of the open-world action genre, Retro City Rampage takes modern game mechanics and mashes them into an authentic 8-bit experience.

Another day of rain. Why are the weather forecasters mostly right when it comes to bad weather? When we went out yesterday, there was thunder, lightning, a heavy downpour and some serious hail. I'm sure some of you will laugh at that while Europe is covered in 8 inches of snow, but around these parts, it usually doesn't get this bad. I'm ready for the summer already!

Yesterday morning, I was woken up by one of my Stronghold Kingdoms faction members telling me to get online right away because a rival house (consists of 24 factions) was on the warpath and taking over villages like crazy, and we had to beef up defenses in a hurry. Luckily, I had done a few favors for some of the neighboring parishes and we've been left alone ... for now. About a dozen other parishes were not so lucky, though.

Combining classic role-playing adventure with new character options and enhancements, Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation offers hours of imaginative fun spanning several unique game worlds that can be enjoyed on the go.

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:

• Hunted: The Demon’s Forge [ALL] - Trailer

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

Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, taking the franchise to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.

Earlier this year five independent game developers joined forces and created a bundle of games, and they are doing it again. The Humble Indie Bundle #2 consists of: Braid, Machinarium, Osmos, Revenge of the Titans and Cortex Command, and to top it off you can pay whatever you want.

The Steam Holiday Sale is on now through Sunday, January 2, 2011. Gamers may save up to 80% on select titles, with daily and week-long savings on featured titles, publisher game packs, and compilations.

Hydrophobia is a survival adventure about conquering fear in a series of entirely dynamic flooded environments, its story divvied up into three parts, each about 5 hours long, expected to be released within a 12-month period.

Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode.

Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.

Gran Turismo 5 promises 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

The dramatic, high-intensity action game that brought together an all-star cast of Final Fantasy characters is back with new enhancements. Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy adds new game modes, story missions, items, alternate costumes and combat features, expanding upon the action and excitement of Dissidia Final Fantasy in every way.

Trapped Dead is a tactical real time strategy game where you and your friends control your characters in a 3rd person isometric view through a mature Zombie survival scenario inspired by the successful Horror movies of the early 80s.

LEGO Universe will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.

Nintendo added two WiiWare (one demo), one Virtual Console, and four NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Frobot, Inkub (Wiiware), Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp, Cosmo Fighters, Paul’s Monster Adventure, Just SING! Christmas Vol. 2 (NDSi), and Mario Party 2 (VC).

Engage in a deadly duel of the minds as FBI agent Nicole Bonnet finds herself tracking down a coldblooded serial killer who leaves playing cards near his victims.

Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with a new engine built from the ground-up. Players are introduced to a new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience providing hours of entertainment as players build and defend their empire on their quest to become the greatest ruler the world has ever known.

bitComposer Online has now acquired shares from the technology founder, the Saxony Fund in Germany, and has purchased additional stock from existing shareholders to gain the majority shareholding in G.Labs.

We had a good time last night, maybe a little bit too good. It's safe to say that my college days are behind me, a time when I could drink 3-4 six-packs and still be reasonably fine. It's not that I was drunk off my ass, but those few cocktails sure made me sleep well.

What kind of bar has a "stew" evening but doesn't serve any stew, or much food of any kind? Go figure.

Anyhow, this week we'll be traveling to the in-laws to celebrate Christmas. Preparations are being made, and we've already started packing. News will most likely be non-existent, but we'll be around to cover whatever pops up, and we will also working on our best games of 2010, as well as most anticipated titles of 2011 features.

Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions.