Association football is a popular sport, and FIFA 12 a popular game. Such was the core of the message offered by Andrew Wilson, head of EA Sports, at the company’s Winter Preview Event last week. Along with the two other professed pillars – investment in gameplay and authenticity to the sport – it is social connectivity that made 2011 a standout year for the franchise.

Perhaps you're wondering what a video game character does in their private time. Maybe you're curious about what sort of girls they'd like to date. Though, honestly, you've probably never thought about any of these things. On the off-chance you have, wonder no longer, because teen gossip magazine Wolf Rhythm has interviewed one of the characters of Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom, the upcoming otome game from Aksys.

It's hard to not be curious about Beyond the Labyrinth. Even with in-game cutscenes it's almost impossible to figure out just what it is. It's gorgeous, both visually and audibly, but beyond that is anyone's guess. The game's new trailer, viewable below, doesn't tell us much new. It feature's a young girl, and implies that the game is told through a first-person camera view. Ultimately, though, the trailer raises more questions than answers.

Final Fantasy may be the best known and most beloved Japanese RPG series out there. It certainly seems to be the first name to come to mind when people consider the genre. There's certainly no doubt that Final Fantasy Type-0, the next Final Fantasy title to be released for the PSP, is a game many fans of the genre and the franchise are looking forward to. If you've been wondering what to expect, you're in luck because we have our hands-on impressions after getting some time with the newly available Japanese demo.

Dragon Age 2 was a welcome evolution of what made Dragon Age: Origins so great. It had better pacing, a loveable cast, an interesting protagonist, a new art style, and even the combat saw improvements. At a recent EA event, I got to go hands-on with the upcoming DLC expansion, Dragon Age 2: Legacy. For my first impression, boldly read on, young adventurer.

Both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are games that were critical hits on release and have since developed cult followings. Many praised the games for the ways in which they sought to evoke certain feelings in those who played them and drew parallels to older adventure games. It's not uncommon for these two PS2 titles to show up at the top of great games lists, either. The games were already great, and it looks like the HD versions, available on the PS3 later this year, are even better. Two new trailers for them are available below.

From their performance at the Super Bowl to all of the major hits they had on the radio, the Black Eyed Peas have undoubtedly been ruling the airwaves for the past few years. Their singles continue to be in heavy rotation at clubs and bars, and their more recent single "I Gotta Feeling" can be heard at any moment that calls for celebration including weddings. With all of the momentum picked up with having a #1 single follow another, Ubisoft decided to capitalize on the pop group's superstardom by announcing another dance game, titled The Black Eyed Peas Experience.