Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.

THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.

SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.

Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.

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.

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

Japanese ad agency Dentsu has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a video on demand service on the Wii. Unlike the PS3 and X360 services, which deliver existing movies and TV shows, the Wii service will offer specifically created programs. No details on what type of content will be created — cartoons, anime or full-blown TV shows — and while the pricing isn't set yet, some will be free, while others won't. Nintendo will start testing the movie service in Japan sometime in 2009.

The Steam Holiday sale is on now. Through Jan. 2, 2009, every game on Steam is available at 10% to 75% off the regular price. Select publisher catalogs such as Ubisoft, THQ, and 2K Games are 25% off. Award-winning titles such as Bioshock and Portal are available for 75% off the regular price.

While details on Lukewarm Media's action/RPG Light Spire: Fortune's Web are still slim, we do know it's being powered by Crytek's CryEngine 2. Until more information surfaces, these screens will have to do...

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

Cuboid is a stunning new 3D puzzle game where players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering the cuboid through mystical exits.

In a month-long study of 40 adults in their 60s and 70s, researchers found that those who learned to play a strategy-heavy video game (Rise of Nations) improved their scores on a number of tests of memory, reasoning and the ability to multitask, indicating that video games that keep players on their toes might help older adults keep their brains sharp.

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

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. Originally scheduled for Q1 2009, Cyanide has pushed the game's launch until Q2.

Magic Ball takes a very simple idea - a ball, a paddle and a pile of bricks - and turns the player loose in a dynamic 3D environment of destructible pirates, dragons and more.

Despite all the horrors, pain and suffering that come right along with war, despite all the needless death, there is still one incontrovertible truth: war is very, very good for business. Most especially when your sole business is war. Originally scheduled for late 2008, it has been delayed until Q1 2010 for unknown reasons.

Japanese video game developer and publisher AQ Interactive, known for Bullet Witch, Vampire Rain, and currently working on Blue Dragon Plus, has officially canceled its upcoming action RPG Cry On (developed by Mistwalker/Cavia). AQI issued a statement saying, "AQI decided to cancel the project after analyzing the current market environment and forecasts for the future. We deeply apologize for troubling those who were awaiting its release."

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling. Originally planned for Jan, 2009, the game has been pushed a month until Feb. 17th, with a demo slated a month prior to its retail launch.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

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Tenchu 4 will use the Wii Remote to fight, dash, jump and kill like a true ninja. Players will continue the saga of Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan.