Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Next week will see a flood of new DLC starting with a 3 pack for The Killers and Yngwie Malmsteen, two Soundgarden songs, and one from Lamb of God.

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune’s Pack DLC adds new vehicles and new weapons to both the single-player and the multiplayer game.

Originally developed for the GamePark GP2X, Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles is the first new Dreamcast game to hit Amazon in six years. Developed and ported into English by Yuan Works, it offers a lot of new features, new cut scenes, new Arcade Mode Danger Break system, and a new character: Mr. VMU!

ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.

The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes is a whodunit casual computer game of theft, espionage and murder in which the player must tap their own powers of observation to solve puzzles and identify the culprits.

Powered by an enhanced proprietary Essence Engine 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign.

League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.

7Million is a free to play MMO in the exciting world of spectacular heists, daring thieves and glamorous lady larcenists, featuring action filled puzzle games, cool, fully customizable characters and challenging missions – delivered in true style, of course.

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:

• Big League Sports (Wii)
• Luminous Arc 2 (NDS)
• Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir (PC) - Europe
• Tomb Raider: Underworld (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360/PC) - Europe
• TrackMania DS (NDS) - Europe
• A Vampyre Story (PC) - Europe
• Left 4 Dead (X360/PC)
• Making History Gold Edition (PC)

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

Konami's Little Magician's Magic Adventure is a unique combination of an adventure game and simulation RPG where players are tasked with attending classes in Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students.

Based on an original concept by animator Anthony Flack, Cletus Clay is a fast paced old-school run'n'gun where you play as the eponymous Cletus, a bad-tempered, wise-cracking, gun-totin' hick, you take on a bunch of uninvited alien visitors who have had the temerity to trespass through your farmland on their way to conquering Earth.

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Without giving details or a specific release date, Bethesda confirmed that it is working on a patch for all three platforms.

Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. During the latest On the Spot show it was revealed that Killzone 2 is scheduled for Feb. 17th, 2009.

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.

When Procedural announced its 3D software CityEngine back in July, it could build Rome in a day, but after having received a significant upgrade, introducing OpenStreetMap import, CityEngine can now build every city in the world within minutes.

Input devices manufacturer Fanatec introduced the Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and PS3. Set to deliver an authentic car racing experience, the Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel is perfect for racing sim fans, Porsche aficionados and gamers of all speeds.

Sony announced the availability of the v5.02 system software update for PSP improving overall stability to various applications, including the PSP Store.

Activision's Guitar Hero is a lead sponsor of YouTube Live, YouTube's first ever official live community celebration. A surprise real-live guitar legend will perform on stage alongside Guitar Hero expert and YouTube star Freddie Wong. Guitar Hero World Tour kiosks will also be available throughout the event.

In Bratz Super Babyz, players will save the day as all four Bratz Babyz, Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin, as they try to recover the “Matter Exchanger” that has transformed the Bratz Babyz into super heroes.

Encompassing a variety of different characters while exploring many exotic locations and cultures across the game's universe of parallel worlds, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the handheld RPG.

Microsoft had its Achievements since the X360's launch, and Sony has been playing catch-up ever since, giving developers the possibility of adding Trophies, but only recently are they getting implemented in PS3 titles. That is all about to change, as SCEA confirmed rumors from earlier today that starting Jan. 1, 2009, games submitted for certification will require Trophies.

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with LittleBigPlanet costumes (free/$2.99), BioShock PS3 Challenge Rooms ($9.99), a dozen or so Dead Space packs ($2.99/$3.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 and Rock Band, a MotoGP 08 Demo, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.