We're almost packed for our New York trip. We're leaving at the asscrack of dawn with a 6:15 AM flight. There's no point in going to bed, so we can sleep it off during the six-hour flight, which should be enough to last us the rest of the day since we arrive in the afternoon.

One of our items of the to-do agenda is going to a Cirque du Soleil show, which we've been meaning to attend for a while, so it should be a fun outing.

In the meantime, I've been playing Dead Island, and it's more fun than I had anticipated. I'm a little bit disappointed in the lack of zombie dismemberment. I seem to recall screens and trailers that showed more gore, but I'm enjoying the RPG element and the exploration of the environment.

I was going to check out Space Marine as well, but alas, there isn't enough time!

Forza Motorsport 4 will bring together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like “Top Gear” to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.

Rage is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits Earth and wipes out civilizations. Rage is an all-new take on the first-person shooter, developed using id Software's new Tech5 engine.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with free Playstation Plus content/discounts, Bloodrayne: Betrayal (demo), Rugby 2011 (demo), Skydrift (demo), Qore Ep. 40, demos for God of War Origins, Supremacy MMA, DLCs for Resistance 3, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, LittleBigPlanet 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, song pack for Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (Mega Man 4).

Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of a couple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.

It's called The Run. An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world's most notorious drivers on the country's most dangerous roads.

Valve announced the official launch of Steam Trading, which was in beta a few weeks ago, allowing gamers to exchange in-game items and game gifts.

A war is raging over the planet which has left it in chaos and ruin. A zombie virus has rapidly spread through the human population across the globe, leaving it with one hope — you. Among the few capable of fighting back and surviving the mayhem and destruction, your mission is to take on the zombie masses and come out alive.

Play as Detective John Tanner on a relentless manhunt for crime lord Charles Jericho through the hills of the City by the Bay. With its timeless setting, unique car handling and renewed playability, and over 100 licensed vehicles, Driver San Francisco will revitalize the classic free-roaming, cinematic car chase experience.

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:

• BloodRayne: Betrayal (PSN)
• Driver San Francisco (Wii/PS3/X360)
• The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns - Again! (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360)
• Resistance 3 (PS3)
• Rise of Nightmares (X360)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (PC)
• Voodoo Chronicles: First Sign (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (PS3/X360/PC)

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