It's just about time for you to sit back with a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie in preparation for the gorge-fest that is the holiday. What better way to prepare yourself than by reading up on what the gamesblog has been up to? So you're up to scratch and fully informed, here is the week that was.
Monday
GTA saves family from evil burglars DVD war enters a new level Marvel heroes get mobile 1st Sony PSP handheld reviews are in!
Tuesday
Jeff Minter and Lionhead pull the Unity plug Oddworld Inhabitants to attack politics next PSP problems? Gameloft offers free mobile game Origins of PlayStation: A chat with Phil Harrison
Wednesday
$26,500 for property that doesn't exist Bloody novelty controllers
Thursday
The problem with idiots - Keith takes on the griefers How to make mobile gaming attractive Independent Games Festival finalists announced Retro game Dizzy for free
Friday
Gameboy better than morphine 2004 EDGE awards Final Fantasy to strike up a chord in Chicago