The Polyphony Digital masterpiece Gran Turismo is always a hot topic among racing game aficionados, so here's something more to talk about - we've got more details on the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 to make the release-waiting much less bearable and the game much more incredible.

After laying low for a few months, On Shelves is back, bringing you all the games and their release dates for this week. For starters, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and LocoRoco 2 are finally hitting shelves after months of  screenshot-scrutinizing and trailer-watching. If you're thinking about shopping for fresh titles, look no further. All you need to know is right here!

Did you think Amazon was going to leave you (and your wallet) to slog through the press of holiday shoppers at your local retail stores? Hardly. The full article contains the list of goodies available for Amazon's Black Friday Sale.

As another week rolls us by, Sony got around to update the latest list of downloadable goodies on the PlayStation Store for PSN subscribers in the North American region. This week sees the latest issue of the Qore Digital Magazine, among other updates. Check out the complete list of this week's PSN update in our full article after the jump.

If you're the type of gamer who enjoys arcade shooters, you won't be disappointed by this week's serving of downloadable goodies on the PlayStation Store. Gamers in North America will be glad to know that two new downloadable PSN titles are now up for grabs, as well as the first issue of the Qore Digital Magazine, covering the latest news in the PlayStation world. Check out the complete list of PlayStation Store DLC in our full article.

Perhaps you guys got excited about the announcement made by Electronic Arts on the upcoming Nascar 09. The company has just unleashed details on the Paint Booth Customization feature in the racing game, accompanied by 13 screenshots. Find details and photos at the full article.

Due to unfavorable business circumstances, Stormfront Studios was forced to shut down, leaving its 33 employees wandering about looking for new work. It's always sad to hear news like this, especially when the studio already worked on notable franchises such as The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Eragon (Xbox 360, PSP, PC) and other games. More in the full article.

The next installment in Electronic Arts' NASCAR series is right around the corner, as the publisher just announced that NASCAR 09 is scheduled for release on June 10. To top it all, veteran race car driver Jeff Gordon was given the honor to appear on its cover. What else is there? Three new screenshots are parked at the full article, so hit that jump!

Rejoice, PlayStation 3 owners. We've got some good news for you. The PlayStation Store has been updated and we're sure you'll find something interesting in this wave of updates.

Remember what Namco Bandai promised a few days ago? The Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection patch is here and it sports online gameplay and two single player modes (Survival and Practice). If you already have Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, the update will cost US$ 10, if you don't have it yet, you can purchase the Online Bundle (the game plus the update) for US$ 30.

A bunch of other goodies are now available on the PlayStation Store: images for Heavenly Sword Anime No. 4 and Super Puzzle Fighter II, game videos for Heavenly Sword Anime No. 4, Heavenly Sword "Making Of" No. 4, a Folklore "Surviving the Netherworld" Trailer and Clive Barker's Jericho Trailer, and movie videos for Bee Movie and Beowulf.

You'll also be glad to know that it's not all eye candy, as some demos are making a debut on the Store as well. Included in the rain of updates demos for Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (the full game is also available), Nascar 08, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008, and All-Pro Football 2K8 Demo.

Anyway, this PlayStation Network update will probably keep you busy in the days to come. Enjoy!

Thanks to Amish Gramish for the tip!

Need your hardcore racing fix? Want to get your hands on a fully customizable car? Can you dominate the track with superior drafting and slingshotting skills? No need to wait, Electronic Arts just announced that NASCAR '08 (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) is out.

Boasting of revamped, next-gen graphics, unlockable NASCAR legends, 22 NASCAR sanctioned tracks, the new telemetry visor, new gameplay perks, multiplayer that supports 12 racers, extensive car tuning and more, this title promises to deliver the most realistic NASCAR racing game yet.

Experience 200 laps of trading paint, watch spectacular crashes, endure and be on top of hundreds of other players - do all that in your living room by grabbing NASCAR '08 now!

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