Skylanders Portal Masters, Your Online Adventure Awaits - but not today

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure adds yet another imaginative dimension to kids' social play with the beta launch of Skylanders Spyro's Universe, a vast virtual world for kids to engage with Skylanders characters and their fellow players. But when we tried the site was down (not a great start).

First Alan Wake PC video game screenshot - PC

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Revealed Official First HD Game Trailer - PS3 X360

Announced over two years ago, KONAMI premiered a new trailer for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE at the prestigious Video Game Awards on December 10th, and is now ready to outline the direction the action title is taking and detailing those behind.

Lucent Heart Winter Festival 2011 HD Video Game Trailer - PC

Holiday Quests -- In Acadia even the naughty get presents. Players can choose to help out Jolly Father Winter or Naughty Ice Miser for stockings filled with goodies. Exclusive red or black Winter Holiday Sets are waiting to be found.

Just Dance 3 DLC Mario on the dance floor HD Video Game Trailer - Wii

A new downloadable track for its best-seller Just Dance 3, featuring Mario, the famous Nintendo video game hero!

Assassin's Creed Revelations First DLC Ancestors Character Pack Official HD game trailer - PS3 X360

The new “Version 2012” update for Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is now live for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with an update for the PC in the near future.

Silkroad Online update arrives for Christmas - PC

A rebuild of the Fellows system for Silkroad Online has just gone live. Fellows are all-new trained pets which have special enhanced abilities to help their masters conquer the Silk Roads. Joymax will be holding holiday events to usher in the New Year and commemorate the launch of its Fellows system and Magic Lamp service.

What are the best Wii video games to buy this Christmas? - Wii

Wii
The most successful console is now available from £99, $154, 117Euro  including various game combinations.

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Just Dance 3 (Children certificate 3)

Using the Wii motion controller can be hit or miss with this game however you'll still have loads of fun playing this game with friends.

What are the best PlayStation 3 video games to buy this Christmas? - PS3

Playstation 3
Available from £190 ($296) (224 Euro) it plays High definition Blu-ray discs. Has move controllers to compete with kinect and the Wii

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DanceStar Party (move required) (Children certificate 12)

from the creators of SingStar the games has over 160 dance routines to master and 40 current and classic tunes to sing and groove with, great for working off that Christmas dinner.