This will be a rare opportunity to hear from the talent behind the Afro Samurai franchise and how it translates to different platforms such as video games and the anime series. Hear first-hand about their experiences in the development process, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and their inspiration for the characters, music and the story. Be the first to see the worldwide premiere of the exclusive Comic-Con trailer, dazzling artwork from the manga, and never-before-seen demos of the pulse-pounding video game.

Interactive entertainment pioneer Telltale, Inc. is announcing that the Collector's DVD for the acclaimed game series Sam & Max Season Two is available for ordering today. Telltale has given the second season of "gaming's first sitcom" the premium boxed-set treatment that has become common for television favorites, with behind-the-scenes extras and loads of special features. Telltale is also introducing new merchandise today to celebrate the release, including a signed commemorative print, a 2-CD Season Two soundtrack, and several special bundle offers.

"A new franchise for Konami, Time Hollow delivers a unique adventure that will challenge and intrigue gamers with the combination of a deep storyline and clever puzzles," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "The game has a very unique look and style as the writing and cinematics of the game were done by some of the most gifted and popular talent in Japan."

Real Dice today officially announced the launch of Multiplayer Championship Poker for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Featuring live multiplayer capability, ring games, "sit-n-go" tournaments and multi-table events every 15 minutes, Multiplayer Championship Poker gives mobile Apple users the ability to connect with thousands of players from around the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The game is now available in the iTunes store for download at a price of $9.99.

Gamers can adventure for hours of extended gameplay as one of four new Hero Professions, collect scores of new spells and items, accept new quests, conquer new monsters and bosses and combat a brand new archenemy. The expansion pack further increases the full Puzzle Quest experience by adding three new Achievements and raising the character Level Cap to 60. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 700 Microsoft Points.

505 Games is today pleased to announce the launch of a new range of games aimed at aspiring girl gamers, who have a passion for fashion or are budding beauticians. An extension of the successful Fashion Designer: Style Icon, The Academy is a selection of titles that will initially see players taking over their own beauty salon and entering the world of haute couture.

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Black Stone Cherry, send a friend request to the Gamertag "BlackStone GWF" and be online half an hour before (5:00 p.m.) the Game with Fame session starts on Monday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. EST.

Atari announced today that the highly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game is set to release across North America on June 16, 2009 and later in the same week for other worldwide releases. Working closely with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and acclaimed development studios Terminal Reality and RedFly, Atari will bring this completely all-new chapter of the blockbuster Ghostbusters saga to advanced gaming platforms coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film's original theatrical release. Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites many of the original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humor and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation. In addition, the game will also launch Tuesday, June 16, 2009 with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's worldwide debut of the original motional picture on Blu-ray Disc.

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that the inimitable singer-songwriter and producer Lenny Kravitz will bring four of his greatest hits to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content. The multi-talented Kravitz has sold more than 30 million albums and won four consecutive Grammy awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance 1999-2002, setting a record for most wins in a single category. Kravitz' classic rock star style and one-of-a-kind, smooth sound that blends the best of soul, rock and funk have left many to classify him as one of the most regarded rock musicians of his time.

Hudson will bring more than 10 titles to the iPhone, iTouch and iPod in 2009 including Crayon Physics Deluxe, winner of the Seumas McNally Grand prize at the recent 2008 Independent Games Festival. Slated for an early 2009 release on the iPhone and iPod touch, Crayon Physics Deluxe will have players transforming their drawings to guide a ball through each of the crayon-drawn levels featured in the game. Using anything from pivot points to ropes, players can either tackle the single player mode or jump into the easy-to-use level editor to create their own masterpieces.