It's almost understandable - a game that has a crippling bug causes a few players to snap and threaten the lives of the developers. A few gamers have done just that after finding that PSP owners of Puzzle Quest: Challenge Of The Warlords has a bug that takes this addictively infuriating game from agonising to life threatening.

Coltrain via www.gamerchip.com »

"Bioshock
This atmospheric first-person shooter game drew players in to a unique dystopian setting and broke ground with a storyline that forced players to make moral decisions.

Portal
One of the most original (and funny) games in recent history requires players to solve puzzles using a teleporting "Portal Gun." It also features a hugely compelling character in the computerized guide GLaDOS.

Rock Band
The studio that created toy-guitar game phenomenon "Guitar Hero" cranked the volume ..."

Miss Razz via www.forbes.com »

Best games. These really depend on people's tastes. So, different sites have different lists. Here's what QuickJump (qj.net) has as the top games of 2007. Its an all around list that includes all current-gen platforms.
Whether they are awarding games on the high powered PS3, or the innovative and fast-selling DS, they have always looked at gameplay rather than graphics. Calling all Cars is a good example of this, winning an award for it's fun gameplay!

StarJet via www.qj.net »

Well, with Black Friday behind us, we can probably expect the glut of games being released to decrease over time. But who would've expected this much of a drop off? Shortest notable list in a while, folks. However, there's still to be some gems to come out in the waning weeks of 2007.

For the time being, my wallet is happy. At least until I realize there's games I haven't picked up yet from the last couple of weeks.

Also, no PS3, PSP?

Notable games this week:
Geometry Wars: Gala...

Akira_EX via www.joystiq.com »

We're getting some very highly anticipated games this week. Really wonderful selection. Open up that there wallet and partake in some magnificent gaming.

This is a pretty hearty sized notable games list, and should deserve some playing time, no matter what your console allegiance is. We're all gamers here. Defense Forces need not apply. Support good games!

Personally, I am eagerly awaiting the Aeris (or maybe, Mario, from someone who received call yesterday) call from EBGames telli...

Akira_EX via www.joystiq.com »

"Today D3 Publisher announced plans to bring its casually hardcore game Puzzle Quest to the Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, and mobile phones. Along with the already released DS and PSP versions and the upcoming Xbox Live adaptation, that means every platform but the PlayStation 3 will have its own piece of the Puzzle. D3 says sales data from the market research firm NPD reveals Puzzle Quest is the best-selling puzzle game on the DS so far this year."

Mr Sponget via wii.ign.com »