[News]

The Surprising Splinter Cell: Blacklist
http://www.gamespot.com/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/previews/the-surprising-splinter-cell-blacklist-6403110/?tag=Topslot;SplinterCellBlacklist;TheSurprisingSplinterC

Nintendo planning future platforms
http://www.gamespot.com/news/nintendo-planning-future-platforms-6403198

Battlefield 4 to be shown off by EA in the next three months
http://www.gamespot.com/news/battlefield-4-to-be-shown-off-by-ea-in-the-next-three-months-6403195

God of War: Ascension PS3 bundle includes all six games
http://www.gamespot.com/news/god-of-war-ascension-ps3-bundle-includes-all-six-games-6403196

Splinter Cell: Blacklist torture scene removed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/splinter-cell-blacklist-torture-scene-removed-6403166

Dead Space 3 will feature permadeath mode and 'disturbing' DLC
http://www.gamespot.com/news/dead-space-3-will-feature-permadeath-mode-and-disturbing-dlc-6403134

Tera going free-to-play February 5
http://www.gamespot.com/news/tera-going-free-to-play-february-5-6403125

Splinter Cell: Blacklist torture scene removed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/splinter-cell-blacklist-torture-scene-removed-6403166

Prince of Persia 'paused'
http://www.gamespot.com/news/prince-of-persia-paused-6403101

Junction Point closed, Spector leaving Disney
http://www.gamespot.com/news/junction-point-closed-spector-leaving-disney-6403054

The Aesthetics of Game Art and Game Design
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/185676/the_aesthetics_of_game_art_and_.php

The Top 10 Mistakes Tool Developers Make
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/185773/the_top_10_mistakes_tool_.php

Five More Japanese Games Are Coming To America, Thanks To Xseed
http://kotaku.com/5980454/xseed-bonanza-killer-is-dead-rune-factory-4-ys-celceta-all-coming-to-america

Why Monster Hunter Is So Popular In Japan (And Struggles Everywhere Else)
http://kotaku.com/5980436/why-monster-hunter-is-so-popular-in-japan-and-struggles-everywhere-else

Don't Tell Ubisoft Their Games Suck
http://kotaku.com/5980216/dont-tell-ubisoft-their-games-suck

Wizardry Online Launches. Prepare to Die, Permanently.
http://kotaku.com/5980397/wizardry-online-launches-prepare-to-die-permanently

Lordy, The Last of Us Art Book Is Scary Beautiful
http://kotaku.com/5980264/lordy-the-last-of-us-art-book-is-scary-beautiful

The Launch Commercial For Skulls of the Shogun Has A Morbid Twist
http://kotaku.com/5980311/children-die-in-the-official-launch-commercial-for-skulls-of-the-shogun

There Is A Gorgeous Warcraft Mod In The Works For Starcraft II
http://kotaku.com/5980193/there-is-a-gorgeous-warcraft-mod-in-the-works-for-starcraft-ii

Someone Made the 'Gangnam Style' Video into a Flipbook
http://kotaku.com/5980050/someone-made-the-gangnam-style-video-into-a-flipbook

Sweet Mother Of Dragons, Get A Load Of King's Landing Recreated In Minecraft
http://kotaku.com/5980099/sweet-mother-of-dragons-get-a-load-of-kings-landing-recreated-in-minecraft

Weirdly, This is Probably A Behind-The-Scenes Video Of A Planned Prince Of Persia Reboot
http://kotaku.com/5980096/weirdly-this-is-probably-a-behind+the+scenes-video-of-a-planned-prince-of-persia-reboot

Yep, It's A Slingshot That Shoots Chainsaws
http://kotaku.com/5979975/yep-its-a-slingshot-that-shoots-chainsaws

He Made An Honest Game About His Work, And It Cost Him His Job
http://kotaku.com/5980063/he-made-an-honest-game-about-his-work-and-it-cost-him-job

A Detailed Look At Character Progression In Fire Emblem: Awakening
http://kotaku.com/5979962/a-detailed-look-at-character-progression-in-fire-emblem-awakening

[News]

Crytek opens American studio
http://www.gamespot.com/news/crytek-opens-american-studio-6403027

Chinese console ban may end - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/chinese-console-ban-may-end-report-6402995

Crytek talks Homefront 2
http://www.gamespot.com/news/crytek-talks-homefront-2-6403003

Nintendo Network 'emergency maintenance' through tomorrow
http://www.gamespot.com/news/nintendo-network-emergency-maintenance-through-tomorrow-6402993

Buy a year of PS Plus, get 3 months free
http://www.gamespot.com/news/buy-a-year-of-ps-plus-get-3-months-free-6403001

New GTAV artwork shows a motorbike and a bank job
http://www.gamespot.com/news/new-gtav-artwork-shows-a-motorbike-and-a-bank-job-6402996

Yamato 2199 is a Bold New Way to Make an Anime
http://kotaku.com/5979774/yamato-2199-is-a-bold-new-way-to-make-an-anime

The Humble MIDI Is 30 Years Old
http://kotaku.com/5979591/the-humble-midi-is-30-years-old

Well, At Least Mike Tyson Will Like Dead Space 3's Launch Trailer
http://kotaku.com/5979627/well-at-least-mike-tyson-will-like-dead-space-3s-launch-trailer

It's Not Made By Nintendo or Sony, But This Handheld System Looks Promising
http://kotaku.com/5979538/its-not-made-by-nintendo-or-sony-but-this-handheld-system-looks-promising

Surgeon-Simulator 2013 Is The Most Realistic Heart Surgery Game I've Played All Day
http://kotaku.com/5979622/surgeon+simulator-2013-is-the-most-realistic-heart-surgery-game-ive-played-all-day

Let's Guess What These New Mass Effect 3 Screenshots Tease
http://kotaku.com/5979597/lets-guess-what-these-new-mass-effect-3-screenshots-tease

This Game Awards You Points For Smashing Real World Cameras
http://kotaku.com/5979570/this-game-awards-you-points-for-smashing-real-world-cameras

And You Thought Platformers Had Run Out Of New Ideas
http://kotaku.com/5979490/and-you-thought-platformers-had-run-out-of-new-ideas

Before You Start... Tips For Playing Ni no Kuni The Best Way
http://kotaku.com/5979467/before-you-start-tips-for-playing-ni-no-kuni-the-best-way

[Reviews]

PlanetSide 2 - 84%
http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/planetside-2

DmC: Devil May Cry - 86%
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/dmc-devil-may-cry

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - 86%
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch

[News]

THQ Is Getting Sold Off Today-Here's Everything We Know [UPDATED]
http://kotaku.com/5978425/thq-is-getting-sold-off-today++heres-everything-we-know

THQ Is No More. Here's The Letter The CEO Sent Employees Today.
http://kotaku.com/5978429/this-is-the-letter-that-thq-sent-to-employees-today

A History Of THQ, 1989-2013
http://kotaku.com/5978508/a-history-of-thq-1989+2013

THQ Is Gone. Now What The Hell Happened To Homeworld?
http://kotaku.com/5978531/thq-is-gone-now-what-the-hell-happened-to-homeworld


Resident Evil 6 PC gets exclusive game mode
http://www.gamespot.com/news/resident-evil-6-pc-gets-exclusive-game-mode-6402966

Web-based PlayStation Store now live
http://www.gamespot.com/news/web-based-playstation-store-now-live-6402972

No more console gaming peripherals from Logitech
http://www.gamespot.com/news/no-more-console-gaming-peripherals-from-logitech-6402950

Tyranny of George Washington DLC hits Assassin's Creed III in February
http://www.gamespot.com/news/tyranny-of-george-washington-dlc-hits-assassins-creed-iii-in-february-6402898

Sony confirms The Last of Us demo
http://www.gamespot.com/news/sony-confirms-the-last-of-us-demo-6402894

WotC Releases Old Dungeons & Dragons Catalog As PDFs
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/22/1929206/wotc-releases-old-dungeons-dragons-catalog-as-pdfs

See A Bunch Of The Classes In Fire Emblem: Awakening
http://kotaku.com/5978501/see-a-bunch-of-the-classes-in-fire-emblem-awakening

New BioShock Infinite Trailer Is A Historian's Delight
http://kotaku.com/5979452/new-bioshock-infinite-trailer-is-a-historians-delight

This Video Shows You What a 2,800-Player Battle Looks Like in EVE Online
http://kotaku.com/5979349/this-video-shows-you-what-a-2800+player-battle-looks-like-in-eve-online

Here's Your First Look Inside The Glorious Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Collector's Edition
http://kotaku.com/5979119/heres-your-first-look-inside-the-glorious-legend-of-zelda-hyrule-historia-collectors-edition

Watch Far Cry 3's Vaas Tear Up Liberty City On A Snowcross Bike
http://kotaku.com/5979151/watch-far-cry-3s-vaas-tear-up-liberty-city-on-a-snowcross-bike

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is Now on iOS. It Could Use Some Work.
http://kotaku.com/5978967/might--magic-clash-of-heroes-is-now-on-ios-it-could-use-some-work

StarCraft's New Replay System Lets You Pretend To Be A Pro
http://kotaku.com/5978942/new-starcraft-replay-system-lets-you-pretend-to-be-a-professional-player

Sony Entertainment Network's 13 for '13 Sale Offers up to 75% Off PS3 Games
http://kotaku.com/5978027/sony-entertainment-networks-13-for-13-sale-offers-up-to-75-off-ps3-games

Report: J.J. Abrams Will Direct The Next Star Wars [UPDATE]
http://kotaku.com/5978816/report-jj-abrams-will-direct-the-next-star-wars

[News]

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII strikes this fall worldwide
http://www.gamespot.com/news/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-strikes-this-fall-worldwide-6402617

Diablo III game director steps down
http://www.gamespot.com/news/diablo-iii-game-director-steps-down-6402588

Trials franchise hits 4 million sales
http://www.gamespot.com/news/trials-franchise-hits-4-million-sales-6402571

500GB white PS3 hits next week
http://www.gamespot.com/news/500gb-white-ps3-hits-next-week-6402557

Driver Update Addresses Radeon Frame Latency Issues
http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/13/01/17/2352222/driver-update-addresses-radeon-frame-latency-issues

Rumor: Monster Hunter 4 Is Headed to the PS Vita
http://kotaku.com/5976999/rumor-monster-hunter-4-is-headed-to-the-ps-vita

Hitting The Streets To See If A New Action Figure Really "Makes a Mockery Of Slavery"
http://kotaku.com/5976964/hitting-the-streets-to-see-if-a-new-action-figure-really-makes-a-mockery-of-slavery

Wild Conspiracy Theories Abound In Death Of FPS Russia Producer
http://kotaku.com/5976958/wild-conspiracy-theories-abound-in-death-of-fps-russia-producer

Steam's New Built-In Game FAQs Are Pretty Good!
http://kotaku.com/5976953/steams-new-built+in-game-faqs-are-pretty-good

Enormous LEGO Metal Gear Rex Is Looking For Tiny Plastic Men To Crush
http://kotaku.com/5976936/giant-metal-gear-solid-lego-is-sadly-the-stuff-of-daydreams

There's a Domo Game Coming to the iOS. Rejoice!
http://kotaku.com/5976843/theres-a-domo-game-coming-to-the-ios-rejoice

Wii U's Need For Speed: Most Wanted Will Have Co-Op Driving
http://kotaku.com/5976793/wii-us-need-for-speed-most-wanted-will-have-co+op-driving

[News]

Halo 2 PC going offline next month
http://www.gamespot.com/news/halo-2-pc-going-offline-next-month-6402546

Atelier Ayesha out in US this March
http://www.gamespot.com/news/atelier-ayesha-out-in-us-this-march-6402542

Microsoft looking to make Skype default chat service - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-looking-to-make-skype-default-chat-service-report-6402537

Next Civ V expansion revealed?
http://www.gamespot.com/news/next-civ-v-expansion-revealed-6402539

Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4 nominated for video game writing
http://www.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-iii-halo-4-nominated-for-video-game-writing-6402536

Valve talking virtual reality at GDC
http://www.gamespot.com/news/valve-talking-virtual-reality-at-gdc-6402503

Nintendo Spring Line-Up Brings Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon to 3DS on March 24
http://kotaku.com/5976705/nintendo-spring-lineup-brings-luigis-mansion-dark-moon-to-3ds-on-march-24

Wii U Launch Line-Up Dries Up As Several Big Games Slip
http://kotaku.com/5976711/wii-u-launch-line+up-dries-up-as-several-big-games-slip

Sony Settles with Kevin Butler Actor Over Wii Brouhaha
http://kotaku.com/5976683/sony-settles-with-kevin-butler-actor-over-wii-brouhaha

Get a Good Look at Killer Is Dead, the New Game from Killer7's Creator
http://kotaku.com/5976678/get-a-good-look-at-killer-is-dead-the-new-game-from-killer7s-creator/gallery/1

These Pikachu and Mario Skin Suits Cover You From Head to Toe
http://kotaku.com/5976673/these-pikachu-and-mario-skin-suits-cover-you-from-head-to-toe

This Totoro Skin Suit Is The Stuff Of Nightmares
http://kotaku.com/5976600/this-totoro-skin-suit-is-the-stuff-of-nightmares

I Pity The Fool Who Doesn't Enjoy This LEGO A-Team Van (That Actually Moves)
http://kotaku.com/5976657/i-pity-the-fool-who-doesnt-enjoy-this-lego-a+team-van-that-actually-moves

A Wii U Commercial Was Pulled Because A Single Person Complained
http://kotaku.com/5976644/a-wii-u-commercial-was-pulled-because-a-single-person-complained

Early Far Cry 3 Concept Art Shows Scrapped Ideas, Luxury Resorts And... Fun Parks
http://kotaku.com/5976649/early-far-cry-3-concept-art-shows-scrapped-ideas-luxury-resorts-andfun-parks

Apple's Stance On Controversial Games Is A Little Insulting
http://kotaku.com/5976623/apples-stance-on-controversial-games-is-a-little-insulting

[News]

Temple Run 2 revealed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/temple-run-2-revealed-6402474

Nintendo Japan merges handheld and console hardware teams
http://www.gamespot.com/news/nintendo-japan-merges-handheld-and-console-hardware-teams-6402465

Deep Silver apologizes for Dead Island Riptide bikini statue
http://www.gamespot.com/news/deep-silver-apologizes-for-dead-island-riptide-bikini-statue-6402452

Disney Infinity arriving in June
http://www.gamespot.com/news/disney-infinity-arriving-in-june-6402447

Activision unfazed by Disney Infinity
http://www.gamespot.com/news/activision-unfazed-by-disney-infinity-6402458

Missouri Republican Wants Violent Video Game Tax
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/16/0028250/missouri-republican-wants-violent-video-game-tax

The Newest Final Fantasy Game Looks Absolutely Insane
http://kotaku.com/5976416/the-newest-final-fantasy-game-looks-absolutely-insane

Google's Homepage Today Features A Terrific Little Ice Game
http://kotaku.com/5976401/googles-homepage-today-features-a-terrific-little-ice-game

I've Been Waiting Forever for This Flying Squirrel Pinball Game
http://kotaku.com/5976429/ive-been-waiting-forever-for-this-flying-squirrel-pinball-game

It's Official: Final Fantasy All the Bravest Comes to iOS Tomorrow
http://kotaku.com/5976364/its-official-final-fantasy-all-the-bravest-comes-to-ios-tomorrow

First Details about Killer Is Dead, the New Game from No More Heroes' Creator
http://kotaku.com/5976340/first-details-about-killer-is-dead-the-new-game-no-more-heroes-creator

Go Behind The Scenes Of Cyberpunk's Stunning Debut Trailer
http://kotaku.com/5976333/go-behind-the-scenes-of-cyberpunks-stunning-debut-trailer

A 1:1 Scale Statue Of A Dead Space Monster. Hide Your Dog, Hide Your Kids.
http://kotaku.com/5976287/a-11-scale-statue-of-a-dead-space-monster-hide-your-dog-hide-your-kids

Catzilla Is The Greatest Thing You Can Install On Your PC Today
http://kotaku.com/5976313/catzilla-is-the-greatest-thing-you-can-install-on-your-pc-today

Castlevania Fan Film Is 146 Minutes Long. Oh, And It's Made Of LEGO.
http://kotaku.com/5976302/castlevania-fan-film-is-146-minutes-long-oh-and-its-made-of-lego

Stephen Colbert Shows How Absurd It Is To Blame Video Games For Violence
http://kotaku.com/5976156/watch-stephen-colbert-point-out-how-absurd-it-is-to-blame-video-games-for-violence

It's Too Simple To Say Games Are Becoming More Like Movies. There's More To It, Even With Cutscenes.
http://kotaku.com/5976451/its-too-simple-to-say-games-are-becoming-more-like-movies-theres-more-to-it-even-with-cutscenes

[News]

Jailed Arma devs free on bail
http://www.gamespot.com/news/jailed-arma-devs-free-on-bail-6402422

BioShock Infinite PC specs revealed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/bioshock-infinite-pc-specs-revealed-6402428

Dead Island Riptide 'Zombie Bait' edition revealed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/dead-island-riptide-zombie-bait-edition-revealed-6402426

Assassin's Creed movie gets writer
http://www.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-movie-gets-writer-6402419

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo hits January 22
http://www.gamespot.com/news/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-demo-hits-january-22-6402363

Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle revealed
http://www.gamespot.com/news/fire-emblem-awakening-3ds-bundle-revealed-6402370

The Metrics of Space: Molecule Design
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184783/the_metrics_of_space_molecule_.php

Games Everywhere: The Game Industry's Challenge for 2013
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184707/games_everywhere_the_game_.php

5 Things You Should Know About The Borderlands 2 DLC That Came Out Today
http://kotaku.com/5970038/5-things-you-should-know-about-borderlands-2s-next-dlc

The World's Largest Snowball Fight Saw Over 5,000 People Engage In Deadly Combat
http://kotaku.com/5976011/the-worlds-largest-snowball-fight-saw-over-5000-people-engage-in-deadly-combat

See Yakuza 5's Street Brawling, Taxi Driving, and Drum Playing in Action
http://kotaku.com/5976001/see-yakuza-5s-street-brawling-taxi-driving-and-drum-playing-in-action

[News]

Xbox 720, PS4 could start at $350, says analyst
http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-720-ps4-could-start-at-350-says-analyst-6402356

Killing Day still alive?
http://www.gamespot.com/news/killing-day-still-alive-6402355

Resident Evil: Revelations coming to Xbox 360?
http://www.gamespot.com/news/resident-evil-revelations-coming-to-xbox-360-6402339

Far Cry 3 'High Tides' DLC out next week
http://www.gamespot.com/news/far-cry-3-high-tides-dlc-out-next-week-6402306

The Storytelling Secrets of Virtue's Last Reward
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184632/the_storytelling_secrets_of_.php

Why You Shouldn't Design Games Through Analytics
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/13/036220/why-you-shouldnt-design-games-through-analytics

Nintendo Power Is Gone, But Nintendo Magazines Live On
http://kotaku.com/5975636/nintendo-power-is-gone-but-nintendo-magazines-live-on

Watch This Amazing Sci-Fi Short. You Won't Believe It Was Made By One Man.
http://kotaku.com/5975652/watch-this-amazing-sci+fi-short-you-wont-believe-it-was-made-by-one-man

Far Cry 3's Vaas Makes For One Sexy Pin-Up
http://kotaku.com/5975640/far-cry-3s-vaas-makes-for-one-sexy-pin+up

For One Weekend, A Real Street Was Turned Into An 8-Bit Landscape
http://kotaku.com/5975608/for-one-weekend-a-real-street-was-turned-into-an-8+bit-landscape

Try to name all the silhouettes in this Star Wars alphabet
http://io9.com/5975541/try-to-name-all-the-silhouettes-in-this-star-wars-alphabet

Worried About Your Face Ending Up Online? These Glasses Could Help.
http://kotaku.com/5975390/worried-about-your-face-ending-up-online-these-glasses-might-help

White House Responds To Death Star Petition: 'The Administration Does Not Support Blowing Up Planets'
http://kotaku.com/5975376/white-house-responds-to-death-star-petition-the-administration-does-not-support-blowing-up-planets

Here's The Chilling Teaser For Game of Thrones Season 3
http://kotaku.com/5975324/heres-the-chilling-teaser-for-game-of-thrones-season-3

This Dead Space 3 Bundle Isn't Just A Collector's Edition. It's The Dev Team Edition.
http://kotaku.com/5975306/this-dead-space-3-bundle-isnt-just-a-collectors-edition-its-the-dev-team-edition

This Is What Far Cry 3's Vaas Was Originally Going To Look Like
http://kotaku.com/5975205/this-is-what-far-cry-3s-vaas-was-originally-going-to-look-like

[News]

Cyberpunk 2077 trailer teases Witcher 3 announcement?
http://www.gamespot.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-trailer-teases-witcher-3-announcement-6402282

Lara Croft Xbox 360 controller unveiled
http://www.gamespot.com/news/lara-croft-xbox-360-controller-unveiled-6402272

Funcom confirms studio closures, layoffs
http://www.gamespot.com/news/funcom-confirms-studio-closures-layoffs-6402231

Web-based PS Store launching this month - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/web-based-ps-store-launching-this-month-report-6402229

Microsoft Studios' future lies in the 'connected audience'
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-studios-future-lies-in-the-connected-audience-6402201

No zombies in Dead Rising dev's next game
http://www.gamespot.com/news/no-zombies-in-dead-rising-devs-next-game-6402204

Team Building with Mario and Luigi
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184563/team_building_with_mario_and_luigi.php

Altaïr, Guest-Starring In This Week's Episode Of The Simpsons (Well, Not Really)
http://kotaku.com/5975087/altair-guest+starring-in-this-weeks-episode-of-the-simpsons-well-not-really

You Can Now Rent Ninja in Japan. They're Not Deadly.
http://kotaku.com/5975103/you-can-now-rent-ninja-in-japan-theyre-not-deadly

Sex and Violence in Far Cry 3 Edited for Japan
http://kotaku.com/5975096/sex-and-violence-in-far-cry-3-edited-for-japan

Microsoft Would Like To Remind Valve That Selling Hardware Is Hard
http://kotaku.com/5975023/microsoft-would-like-to-remind-valve-that-selling-hardware-is-hard

We Will Soon Be Able To Play Skyrim & Mirror's Edge With Virtual Reality Goggles. Goodbye, World.
http://kotaku.com/5975035/we-will-soon-be-able-to-play-skyrim--mirrors-edge-with-virtual-reality-goggles-goodbye-world

This Alarm Clock Turns Waking Up Into A Multiplayer Video Game
http://kotaku.com/5974994/this-alarm-clock-turns-waking-up-into-a-multiplayer-video-game

I Bet You Didn't Think You'd See An 18-Minute Sonic the Hedgehog Fan Film Today
http://kotaku.com/5974998/i-bet-you-didnt-think-youd-see-an-18+minute-sonic-the-hedgehog-fan-film-today

See How a Karaoke Bug Made Sleeping Dogs Hilariously Unplayable for One Guy
http://kotaku.com/5974838/see-how-a-karaoke-bug-made-sleeping-dogs-hilariously-unplayable-for-one-guy

This is Exactly Why I Traded My iPhone for a Galaxy Note II
http://kotaku.com/5974836/and-this-is-exactly-why-i-traded-my-iphone-for-a-galaxy-note-ii

Cats Live Like Humans and Dinosaurs Make Great Pets in This Week's Nintendo Download
http://kotaku.com/5974818/cats-live-like-humans-and-dinosaurs-make-great-pets-in-this-weeks-nintendo-download

[News]

Apple working on less expensive iPhone - Report
http://www.gamespot.com/news/apple-working-on-less-expensive-iphone-report-6402198

Diablo co-creator's F2P Marvel RPG launching in Spring 2013
http://www.gamespot.com/news/diablo-co-creators-f2p-marvel-rpg-launching-in-spring-2013-6402195

Microsoft reveals new Xbox IllumiRoom concept
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-reveals-new-xbox-illumiroom-concept-6402178

One Man's Artistic Journey From Ubisoft To Pacific Rim
http://kotaku.com/5974731/one-mans-artistic-journey-from-ubisoft-to-pacific-rim

German Scientists Have Built A Real, Functional Laser Turret
http://kotaku.com/5974690/german-scientists-have-built-a-real-functional-laser-turret

Now You Can Recruit Your Facebook Friends To Fight (And Die) For You In XCOM
http://kotaku.com/5974582/now-you-can-recruit-your-facebook-friends-to-fight-and-die-for-you-in-xcom

You May Spend $199 to Unlock Everything in Marvel Heroes Before the Game Even Launches
http://kotaku.com/5974646/you-may-spend-199-to-unlock-everything-in-marvel-heroes-before-the-game-even-launches

The Fate of the Breakaway Metroid Prime Studio, A Mysterious Square-Enix Adventure and More Gaming Secrets.
http://kotaku.com/5974545/the-fate-of-the-breakaway-metroid-prime-studio-the-game-after-quantum-conundrum-and-more-gaming-secretsg

[News]

Expect more Xbox Live ads
http://www.gamespot.com/news/expect-more-xbox-live-ads-6402159

Are Game Developers Standing Up for Their Rights?
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184504/are_game_developers_standing_up_.php

The Biggest, And Most Badass Video Game Toy Of All Time Is Finished
http://kotaku.com/5974363/the-biggest-and-most-badass-video-game-toy-of-all-time-is-finished

Meet Piston: Valve and Xi3's Steam Box Love-Child
http://gizmodo.com/5974346/meet-piston-valves-steam-box-love+child

The Mods We'd Like To See For Far Cry 3
http://kotaku.com/5974273/the-mods-wed-like-to-see-for-far-cry-3

It's Official: Gabe Newell Shares Details About Valve's Steam Box
http://kotaku.com/5974341/its-official-gabe-newell-shares-details-about-valves-steam-box

Watch 15 Years Of Pokémon Graphics Evolve, Slowly But Surely
http://kotaku.com/5974311/watch-15-years-of-pokemon-graphics-evolve-slowly-but-surely

[News]

Pokemon X and Y announced for 3DS in October 2013
http://www.gamespot.com/news/pokemon-x-and-y-announced-for-3ds-in-october-2013-6402096?tag=Topslot;PokemonXAndYAnnounced;PokemonXAndYAnnounced;MoreDetails

CES 2013 - Nvidia Shield Hands-On Report
http://www.gamespot.com/project-shield/videos/ces-2013-nvidia-shield-hands-on-report-6402093/?tag=Topslot;NvidiaShieldHandson;PlayingPcGamesOnTheG

Hirai on PS Vita: 'Long term is what is important'
http://www.gamespot.com/news/hirai-on-ps-vita-long-term-is-what-is-important-6402112

Razer Edge gaming tablet starts at $1,000
http://www.gamespot.com/news/razer-edge-gaming-tablet-starts-at-1000-6402127

Excelsior! LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Assembles the Avengers to Save the Earth This Fall.
http://kotaku.com/5974115/excelsior-lego-marvel-super-heroes-assembles-the-avengers-to-save-the-earth-this-fall

Assassin's Creed III 'Battle Hardened' DLC out now
http://www.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-iii-battle-hardened-dlc-out-now-6402106

Valve backs PC maker Xi3, announces Steam Box mini-PC
http://www.gamespot.com/news/valve-backs-pc-maker-xi3-announces-steam-box-mini-pc-6402094

Dead Space 3 demo arriving January 22
http://www.gamespot.com/news/dead-space-3-demo-arriving-january-22-6402082

Understanding Challenge
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/184425/understanding_challenge.php

Kickstarter Backers Pledged $83,144,565 To Games In 2012
http://kotaku.com/5974291/kickstarter-backers-pledged-83144565-to-games-in-2012

The New Black Ops II DLC Lets You Play As The Zombies
http://kotaku.com/5974260/the-new-black-ops-ii-dlc-lets-you-play-as-the-zombies

You'll Finally Be Able to Get Those Super-Fancy Final Fantasy Art Books
http://kotaku.com/5974263/youll-finally-be-able-to-get-those-super+fancy-final-fantasy-art-books

Corpse Party's Sequel Hits PSN Next Week
http://kotaku.com/5974226/corpse-partys-sequel-hits-psn-next-week

Meet One Of The Bosses In Capcom's Futuristic Action Game Remember Me
http://kotaku.com/5974138/meet-one-of-the-bosses-in-capcoms-futuristic-action-game-remember-me

The Coolest Thing About This Valve-Backed Gaming PC Is That You Can Probably Drive A Truck Over It
http://kotaku.com/5974123/the-coolest-thing-about-this-valve+backed-gaming-pc-is-that-you-can-probably-drive-a-truck-over-it

When It Comes To The Wii U's Online Store, Nintendo Is Dropping The Ball
http://kotaku.com/5973939/when-it-comes-to-the-wii-us-online-store-nintendo-is-dropping-the-ball

The Shadow of The Colossus Movie Has A New, And Talented, Writer
http://kotaku.com/5974040/the-shadow-of-the-colossus-movie-has-a-new-and-talented-writer

This Excellent Far Cry 3 Mod Will Make Your Second Pass A Whole New Thing
http://kotaku.com/5973989/this-excellent-far-cry-3-mod-will-make-your-second-pass-a-whole-new-thing

[News]

Nvidia announces portable Android-powered console
http://www.gamespot.com/news/nvidia-announces-portable-android-powered-console-6402052

Ouya reaching the UK in March for £99
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ouya-reaching-the-uk-in-march-for-99-6402060

Telltale investigating save imports for next Walking Dead series
http://www.gamespot.com/news/telltale-investigating-save-imports-for-next-walking-dead-series-6402051

THQ creditors, US Trustee take issue with quick sale
http://www.gamespot.com/news/thq-creditors-us-trustee-take-issue-with-quick-sale-6402028

American McGee out of money, turns to Kickstarter
http://www.gamespot.com/news/american-mcgee-out-of-money-turns-to-kickstarter-6402025

Demon's Souls going downloadable on PSN
http://www.gamespot.com/news/demons-souls-going-downloadable-on-psn-6402022

Dad Hires In-Game 'Assassins' To Get His Son To Stop Gaming
http://idle.slashdot.org/story/13/01/04/1852241/dad-hires-in-game-assassins-to-get-his-son-to-stop-gaming

New Sony Patent Blocks Second-hand Games
http://games.slashdot.org/story/13/01/04/0113246/new-sony-patent-blocks-second-hand-games

The New Final Fantasy XIV Opening Is a Ball of Fire and Pretty Pictures
http://kotaku.com/5973678/the-new-final-fantasy-xiv-opening-is-a-ball-of-fire-and-pretty-pictures

USB 3.0 Is Going To Double Speeds
http://gizmodo.com/5973613/usb-30-is-going-to-double-speeds

Rumors of PS4 Restricting Used Games Send GameStop Stock Tumbling
http://kotaku.com/5972954/rumors-of-ps4-restricting-used-games-sends-gamestop-stock-tumbling

[Inspiration]

New Maddeningly Complex Doodle Drawings from Sagaki Keita (11 Pictures)
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/01/new-maddeningly-complex-doodle-drawings-from-sagaki-keita/

History's weirdest fad diets
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20695743

The 12 Days of Whisk(e)y, According to the Masters
http://www.esquire.com/the-side/food-and-drink/12-days-of-whiskey-2012?spr_id=1456_5942764&src=spr_TWITTER

Andrew Osokin's macro photographs of snowflakes and ice formations
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9758013/Andrew-Osokins-macro-photographs-of-snowflakes-and-ice-formations.html

10 pictures of yawning koalas (10 Pictures)
http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/192453/10-pictures-of-yawning-koalas/

Software Architect Turned Photographer Alexander Safonov Captures Breathtaking Underwater Scenes off the Coast of South Africa (11 Pictures)
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/12/software-architect-turned-photographer-alexander-safonov-captures-breathtaking-underwater-scenes-off-the-coast-of-south-africa/

Wrappers' Delight: A Brief History of Wrapping Paper
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/12/wrappers-delight-a-brief-history-of-wrapping-paper/266599/

11 Spellbinding Animated GIF's To Hypnotize You
http://sobadsogood.com/2013/01/03/be-mesmerised-by-these-spellbinding-hypnotic-animated-gifs-by-micael-reynaud/

Astounding and Interactive Sidewalk Art Around the World
http://www.flavorwire.com/360078/astounding-and-interactive-sidewalk-art-around-the-world

Star Wars Barrel Organ Made of 20,000 Lego Bricks
http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/02/star-wars-barrel-organ-made-of-20000-lego-bricks/

Nine Reasons you Should be Following Brock Davis on Instagram (9 Pictures)
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/12/nine-reasons-you-should-be-following-brock-davis-on-instagram/

In pictures: 2012 as seen from space
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20214931

10 Things You Didn't Know About Marvel Comics
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-marvel-comics-20121009