1. IGN has some new screenshots of the upcoming Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood from BioWare.  Along with 20 screenshots there's also an interview with the game's producer Mike Darrah.  The article is worth checking out if only to see the absolutely stunning graphics that BioWare has put together!
2. Could Sony be planning on doing something with the new PSP slims?  PSPFanboy found some documents submitted to the FCC which hint at a possible series of changes to the PSP but don't get too specific.  Based on the listings its safe to assume we wont be seeing a new PSP line quite yet there's a chance that some of the hardware might be changing - time will tell.
3. Destructoid has some details on the upcoming release of Audiosurf coming to Steam pretty soon.  Check out their vid and get some pricing details.

I barely - and by barely I mean don't - remember Myst.

I certainly played it and I may have even beaten the first game, but I remember very little about it.

That's why I'm kinda hyped for the return of the original Myst for the DS. While the trailer below presents the game in wide screen (which obviously won't be the format when the game hits the DS) it showcases how much of the game made the transition as well as what the two screens will be used for. Amazon currently has the game listed for $29.99 but I'm hoping to see it drop to a more bargain price. $19.99 seems more reasonable for a game that's really more of a nostalgia piece.
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1. Do you struggle with the whammy bar in Guitar Hero? Good with a soldering iron? You may want to check out this hack presented by Googlemarks. With just a little bit of soldering and a basic knowledge of circuitry and you've got an automatic whammy bar capable of maxing your scores - of course if you still have to work those pesky fret buttons on your own or just go a step too far and build a Guitar Hero playing robot.
2. The folks over at DSFanboy have a post comparing the three different versions of N+ that will be coming to the DS, PSP and XBox Live Marketplace. There's also a very interesting point made - apparently because the game is essentially being developed by Atari for the handhelds and Metanet for XBLM, and because all three versions will have different aspect ratios, the three versions all basically have unique levels ... over 500 each! Looks like if you really love N you could buy all three games and experience a TON of gameplay variety.
3. I've been avidly watching TIGSource for news on independent games and once again they've come through. Check out this post which highlights the upcoming Bonesaw. Looks like it might be a lot of fun - it also looks difficult but that's a good thing no?
4. GamePro recently released an article concerning Gears of War 2 and it's possible release sometime in 2008.  Epic responded by calling the article "complete nonsense."  Want to read what the article?  Check out scans currently available on at Kotaku.

Going into 2007 there was only one DS game I knew I was going to buy. It's also the only DS game I bought in 2007 that I didn't finish, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. I didn't not like the game - I just started it and ended up bouncing off to something else before really getting into it.

It turns out that one of the best games of 2007 that I didn't give enough time too is also one of the few IIAC winners that I haven't played.

Thankfully I have a long - long plane flight this weekend so hopefully I'll be able to bang it out in one marathon run.

Been thinking about buying a DS Headset? Now's the time - Amazon has it for just $9.99.

ugh - unintentional rhyme.

If you're a Pokemon fan you might also consider grabbing it with Pokemon Diamond for just