Back in Aug. 2007 we reported that the two Irrational Games divisions got renamed into 2K Boston and 2K Australia, ,symbolizing the studios' further integration into the 2K Games family, but two years later 2K Boston is going back to its roots according to GameInformer (and confirmed by the official site). Irrational Games, known for Bioshock but also System Shock 2 and Freedom Force, claims it is "a renewed commitment to the studio's fans."

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.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, a first-person science fiction RPG for NDS, is a startlingly original entry in the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei universe, Strange Journey takes the heralded RPG franchise to exciting new frontiers.

The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.

South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! is a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these lovable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics.

In Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote that functions as a flashlight and also a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts.

Today was a day filled with running errands and watching some TV, just the way we like it, and since we did all our chores today, we've got absolutely nothing planned for tomorrow. Lazy Day!

We watched The Taking of Pelham 123 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta (as the bad guy), as well as the latest episodes of The Good Wife and Dollhouse.

Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.

Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.

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.

Vegas Party features nonstop action for up to four players and uses modified rules of many casino gaming favorites to send players on an irreverent excursion through an extremely humorous cliché of Sin City.

Stargate Resistance is a fast-paced and deadly 3rd person shooter for control of the entire galaxy! The arrogant System Lords believe they are the true masters of the universe, and have begun a savage campaign to dominate and enslave the known worlds.

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars pairs well-known characters from Capcom's roster of games with some of Japan's most beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production. Fans who pre-order the game on the  Capcom Store get a T vs C Arcade FightStick, and can save $5 on the bundle AND you get 50% off UPS ground shipping!

After two previously failed attempts because the movie was sold out hours in advance, we finally managed to see Avatar in 3D tonight, and wow, it was impressive. The last time I saw anything in 3D, we were still sporting the idiotic-looking blue and red paper glasses. Tonight, we were rocking it with some normal glasses that looked like they came straight from the Blues Brothers.

No big plans for the weekend. The usual errands, some Army of Two: 40th Day, catching up on some TV shows and a DVD or two, while nodding off on the couch. Always fun ....

Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative and gripping third-person modern military shooter that challenges players’ morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations where unimaginable choices affecting human life must be made.

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

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.

Death By Cube is a strategic twin-stick shooter in which players attempt to defeat cube shaped enemy robots of all sizes. With simple yet challenging gameplay, Death By Cube allows players to destroy an army of oil covered enemies in addictive and map-specific combat.  Take on missions in single player mode or enjoy heated battles in online and offline multiplayer modes.

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:

• Metro 2033 [X360/PC] - Story Trailer

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

LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, 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.

French magazine NoFrag claims to have received information from an "inside source familiar with the concept" that World of Warcraft powerhouse Blizzard's next online multiplayer title will be an MMOFPS in a futuristic setting. While Blizzard has previously confirmed that it's next title will be vastly different, the source further claims the game will have a social aspect, compared to The Sims Online, a big lobby of sorts where the player goes about his business, and an action part where the combat takes place.

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.

Video gamers made it a happier, brighter holiday season for sick children at more than 70 hospitals this year, raising more than $1.7 million through donations, events and an auction for Child’s Play.  The community-supported charity foundation provides books, movies, toys and video games for children to play with during their stays at hospitals.

The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game. The PC multiplayer beta will run from Jan 28 - Feb 25th, and feature the Port Valdez, Rush mode, 32 players.

In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain.