Although Blizzard has always been one to decline from giving out any release projections unless they're damn sure they'll meet it, StarCraft II's 2010 launch seems to be firmly set in stone. Not so for Diablo III, which was most recently given one hell of a wide release window.

Rockstar Games has released a new patch for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 4. The patch, now available via Steam, includes some minor enhancements and various other fixes. Notable features includes additional keyboard mapping, conversion of all region SKU’s into the same SKU, more freedom for users to customize controls, and several multiplayer fixes.

For this upcoming TV spot for Assassin's Creed II, you'll find yourself staring into the eyes of Ezio's victims. It's a little creepy and morbid seeing as they're supposed to be dead with their eyes open and staring back at you, but it does compensate with Ezio showing us more of his in-game moves and new, improved ways to kill.

The Xbox 360 exclusivity of the Grand Theft Auto IV expansions has never been fully explained by Microsoft and Rockstar Games. Is it timed or truly, 100%, no-more-questions-please exclusive? A recent update for GTA IV's PC version has again thrown that exclusivity into question after it allegedly added Games For Windows Live achievements for The Lost and Damned.

Fans of Assassin's Creed are gonna get a double whammy this month. Not only will November see the launch of Assassin's Creed II for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, but there will also be a novel incoming to give you your fill of Ezio and the men under the white hoods.

All these armor freebies for Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, PC) are frankly starting to get a bit ridiculous. Pre-order incentives (including one for a totally different game) are already giving away free special armor for Commander Sheppard, and now EA has announced another way for gamers to score some limited edition duds for the good commander.

Ubisoft has rolled out a brand new trailer of Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC), this time focusing on the games different factions. Take a look at how this factions will help the games new protagonist Ezio complete various objectives on his quest for vengeance.

Having sold 2.5 million copies on its first month and hitting eight in 2009, Alta-yeer and Assassin's Creed definitely set the bar high for the trilogy. But as early as now, Ezio and Assassin's Creed II are expected to do much better, with pre-orders up 10-20% from their predecessor. According to Mike Hickey of Janco Partners, Assassin's Creed II will do better than the first, and it'll give a much-needed boost for Ubisoft and its Q3 numbers.

Patrice Desiléts recently spoke with Gametrailers for some very welcome Assassin's Creed II (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) talk. This was supposed to be just your average interview - questions asked, developer answers, footage shown, then we're done. Although this interview did manage to get that done well, the Ubisoft creative director utters a few words that don't belong in a developer interview. In fact, I'm not even gonna post the words used here - you'll have to watch this video to find out. Minors, be advised.

You better have a few snacks close at hand when you finally get to play Assassin's Creed II (PS3, Xbox 360, and PC). The British Board of Film Classification says the game has about 3 hours' worth of cutscenes.