Electronic Arts has announced a new partnership with Katy Perry that will result in "multiple games" within The Sims franchise adding Katy Perry-themed content and virtual goods. Read more

Ubisoft has closed its Vancouver development studio. The team was primarily responsible for developing sports games for the French publisher. Read more

The insanely gorgeous Insanely Twisted Planet appears to be heading to the PC according to a new rating from the ESRB. Read more

A new 24-hour indie game-development jam themed around protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has been announced for January 18 via Ludum Dare. Read more

Uncharted 3's first DLC map pack releases today. "Flashback" contains four maps from Uncharted 2's multiplayer mode, re-rendered with new lighting effects, new particle effects, and "a slew of technical changes." Read more

Microsoft and Epic Games released "Fenix Rising" for Gears of War 3 today, a DLC pack that includes five new maps, four skins, and the ability to re-up your multiplayer leveling. Read more

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is preparing to open its "Art of Video Games" exhibit, and has detailed an accompanying book, tour, and "GameFest" event to kick it all off. Read more

This week Shacknews finally reveals its top five games of 2011. We continue today with the fourth best game, as voted by the editors and staff writers: Bethesda's Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Read more

Good Old Games will put Syndicate on sale January 19 (Thursday) for $5.99; you can enter to win the game for free through the GOG site, Twitter, and Facebook accounts Read more

Indie superstar funding group the Indie Fund has scored a resounding hit after Q.U.B.E., the first Fund-backed release, earned enough on Steam in its first four days to recoup the investment. Read more