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.

Microsoft announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at Tokyo Game Show 2009 (Sept. 24 - 27), such as Alan Wake, Halo Reach, Forza 3, Fable III, Halo 3: ODST, Crackdown 2, but also a slew of 3rd party titles such as Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Lost Planet 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and plenty more...

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features.

Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. We hinted at it a few months back, but ads have surfaced that confirm Star Ocean 4 is coming to the PS3, currently scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 4, 2010.

Follow Altair's story following the events of Assassin’s Creed as he discovers a new land and hunts down the ascending Templars. As the Templars withdraw from the Holy Land after Altair kills Robert De Sable, he follows them to the island of Cyprus.

Get ready to experience real-world ghost-hunting like never before in Darkling Room's horror/adventure game The Last Crown: Haunting of Hallowed Isle.

Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai series, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall, featuring over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.

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:

• Red Faction: Guerrilla (PC)
• NHL 2K10 (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Need for Speed SHIFT (PSP/PS3/X360PC)
  
• Scribblenauts (NDS)
• NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 (NDS)
• NHL 10 (PS3/X360)
• Toy Story Mania! (Wii)
• Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC)
• Wet (PS3/X360)

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

Earlier this week Sony released a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes, as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience. Shortly after the v3.0 launch the community reported various issues, which was later acknowledged by SCEAm which has now released v3.01 improving system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.

Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.

Alganon is an upcoming fantasy-based MMORPG that allows thousands of people to play together in a virtual world that features a rich history dominated by commanding deities, powerful weapons and armor, deadly magic, epic quests, ancient places to discover, the utilization of detailed trade skills, and more.

Angle of Attack is an aerial combat spin-off from All Aspect Warefare where the Terrans have been at war with the Gammulan race for years. In an attempt to change the tide of war and take the battle to the enemy, Galactic Command, the Terran military body, launched an all out attack on the Gammulan homeworlds.

All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.

In case you had not heard the news, Patrick Swayze, star of movies such as "Dirty Dancing," "Road House," "Point Break" and the recent A&E series, "The Beast," has succumbed to pancreatic cancer. He was a Hollywood icon and will be greatly missed ....

Not much else was going on today. The wife had the day off, so it was spent working, catching up on a few TV series ("Supernatural" and "Entourage"), and playing some more CrimeCraft (which, btw, is getting new content soon).

We have a few press trips lined up in the next week or two as we ramp up coverage for the holiday season, so be on the lookout for previews and interviews near the end of the month.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.

StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new version adds a few tweaks, improves speed optimizations and memory requirements.

Zombie Tycoon is a humorous game that puts the player at the helm of their very own ravenous zombie horde! Using a mix of fast-paced action and strategic execution, players can amass a terrifying undead army and conquer the entire world!

Last night, Pepsi, MTV, and MTV Games awarded ‘Nerds in Disguise’ the "2009 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Performance in a Pepsi Rock Band Video" for their performance of Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy." The band, from Springfield, Illinois, is the first Rock Band band ever to win an MTV Video Music Awards Moonman for their music video submission.

The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road.

The Wii console’s Nintendo Channel is getting a makeover, as today the channel, which provides users with videos and information about current and upcoming Nintendo products, re-launches with a new look and feel. Some of the upgrades include higher-quality streaming videos, lists of top games that other viewers recommend and a new ability to rate and recommend NDS games.

U-Sing offers people of all ages the chance to sing all the hits from Universal Music including all the classics through to the latest popular songs. In addition to the songs, U-Sing will also offer all the original music clips. U-Sing will feature a different song list for each territory based on the country’s most popular local and international artists and will offer players the opportunity to download additional songs in the future.

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.

Wet is a highly stylized third-person shooter that seamlessly blends acrobatics, gun play, and sword kills. With dual pistols and a samurai sword, you can engage in combat while sliding on floors, running on walls, jumping, flipping, and performing amazing acrobatic moves – leaving a massive body count in your wake.

Combining the perfect blend of arcade and simulation basketball along with a host of unique mini-games, NBA 10 The Inside delivers an engaging NBA experience with quick action and fluid gameplay.

Craft of Gods is a MMORPG with a huge world to explore, monsters and legendary creatures, crafting and housing. 6 different races and a system of free growth with more than 200 different abilities.