"Ronimo Games, best known as the development team behind the original version of De Blob, today announced new details surrounding its debut title for WiiWare, Swords & Soldiers. New features such as historical inaccuracy (yes we said that), uncompromising style, some random stuff, and Morefun™ have been added to the game."

"When we presented the NPD data to THQ for comment, a spokesperson for the company indicated that de Blob's solid American sales beginnings are only half the story. "We're pleased with de Blob's performance worldwide," the rep noted. "It's a great intellectual property and you can tell your readers to expect to see more of de Blob in the future.""

"Today, 2nd January 2009, is the ninth day of Christmas. It may seem like Christmas is all but over-and-done with now, but Electronic Theatre are staying true to tradition and heading-on through those infamous twelve days! On this ninth day, The Twelve Games of Christmas enters its ninth edition, and today we run through the top-performing disc-based releases of September 2008. Hold onto your hats, it’s going to be bumpy from here-on out!"

"PC
Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style, Command & Conquer 3 Deluxe Edition [Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath], Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, King's Bounty: The Legend, LEGO Batman, Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization [Standalone Expansion]

PS2
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009, LEGO Batman, LEGO Batman PlayStation 2 Hardware Bundle, Onimusha: The Essentials, Pipe Mania, SingStar Pop Vol. 2, Warriors Orochi 2

PS3
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"Best Nintendo DS Game:
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
- Chrono Trigger
- Sonic Chronicles - Winner
- Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
- Rhythm Heaven

Best Action-Adventure:
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
- Prince of Persia - Winner
- LittleBigPlanet
- Mirror's Edge
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Best Puzzle Game:
- de Blob - Winner
- Flock!
- levelHead
- NeoPets Puzzle Adventure
- PuzzleQuest: Galactrix

Best One to Watch:
- Darksiders
- Dark Void
- Bayonetta - Winner
..."

"Dead Space (Oct 31, 360/PS3/PC)

Dead Space feels eerily similar to Aliens, but the introductory trailer and our first hands-on demonstrated a level of suspense, mood, and intensity we haven't seen in a while. The premise: the entire crew of a deep space mining ship has gone missing, and it's up to you, the sole survivor, to rid the vessel of alien baddies. It should be noted that EA's survival horror only marginally beat out Left 4 Dead (360/PC), the fast-paced Zombie Killer by Valve with ..."