When it came out a few years ago, Lego Batman struck a chord with both avid comic book fans and younger players, introducing the fun Lego dynamic to the DC Comics universe and allowing players to fight for both good and evil.  The game became an instant hit, so it should be no surprise that WB Games has announced a sequel, with Travellers Tales once again handling development.  What is surprising, though, is that the action isn't just limited to the Dark Knight's universe this time around.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sprint tipped off 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting  during a special event in Orlando, the official host city of NBA All-Star 2012. The 61st NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at the Amway Center on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Despite the lockout and the shortened season, the NBA will take a break to celebrate the biggest names in basketball. Gamers won't have to rely on 2K Sports' NBA 2K12 to simulate the celebration of basketball this year. Traditionally, EA Sports, 2K Sports and Sony PlayStation have all taken part in the All Star festivities.

Up until about late last year, basketball fans were worried that the NBA lockout, which lasted about half a year, was going to doom the forthcoming season.  However, following a last second meeting, both sides eventually came to an agreement, and though we've got a shorter season than expected, NBA games have finally returned.  And 2K Sports is tributing the return of the players, coaches and everyone else with their own special video, comprised of clips from its hit basketball game NBA 2K12.

EA Sports seems set to continue its footballistic dominance with back to back soccer titles early in the new year. In March FIFA Street will be changing the game on balled-up-rags-kicking urchins everywhere. For more on the excitement of yours truly, check out our preview on the matter.

NBA 2K12 cover athlete and Legend Magic Johnson is now part of the ABC and ESPN pregame shows for the 2011-12 NBA season. With the lockout over and the shortened schedule in full swing with the Christmas Day tip-off, Johnson breaks down the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings and offers his teams to watch for the new season. Gamers can play as Magic in NBA 2K12 and the DLC, NBA Legends Showcase.

Magic Johnson is one of the cover athletes for 2K Sports NBA 2K12 game as well as a playable legend in both the game and the recent Legends Showcase DLC. Johnson is also taking a major role in ABC and ESPN pregame NBA shows this season, starting with the Christmas Day tip-off. Johnson took some time to talk about the new Clippers Lakers rivalry and what impact the big trades like Chris Paul and Lamar Odom will have on the two home teams that share the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Even the most powerful man in the world has to find some time for Christmas shopping. President Barack Obama checked out the videogame section of Best Buy in Virginia to pick up Ubisoft’s Just Dance 3 for the Wii. This is the latest game to be added to the Presidential Wii Collection at the White House. Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha play Wii, making the White House a First Gaming Family.