Archaemic dropped by the QJ.NET forums earlier to announce the latest builds of FANG and No Bull Moose. The dev also had some extra details regarding the release of PSPComic version 1.1, so you'll want to visit the full article for the rest of the details.

Download: FANG v0.1.1 and No Bull Moose v0.2.4
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forum

There's little doubt that it was quite a rush when BioShock was finally announced for the PlayStation 3. Now that the euphoria has worn off, it's time for the devs to get their hands dirty. 2K Marin, 2K Boston, and 2K Australia are all in on this push, and you'll get to know some of their members in the full article.

  

It's difficult not to get excited after Square Enix break word of a Final Fantasy IV remake on the DS, and it just got better. NeoGAF forum posters are now drooling over two V-jump scans that came from giant Japanese forum 2ch, as Rydia, Yang Fang, and Cecil appear in full CG glory along with the game's December 20, 2007 Japan release date.

Aside from the text we couldn't decipher, the pages are loaded with screens taken from the much anticipated title. Battle designer Hiroyuki Ito's groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) system, which first appeared in the original Final Fantasy IV, is back to bring DS owners a fresh turn-based experience.

As we heard before, the bottom screen will be in full use during battle by displaying the help window. In-game character models look very similar to Final Fantasy III's reincarnation to the DS, but magic effects seem more spectacular this time around.

With other new features like automapping intact, Japanese gamers definitely have something to be excited about this Christmas season. Our eyes are peeled for any North American release, so watch this space for any updates.

What can we expect from EU Magtheridon's Nihilum? They have finally downed the Coilfang Matron, Lady Vashj. Just yesterday we reported that they got the big boss of Serpentshrine Cavern down to three percent before the whole raiding party wiped out.

Lady Vashj, another one of Illidan's allies has bit the dust. What's the loot? Gloves for healadins, those vials from the Well of Eternity (given to Vashj by Illidan himself), Tier 5 tokens for Warriors, Priests and Druids, two Nether Vortexes, and the Fang of Vashj. And yes, it's currently the fastest weapon in the entire World of Warcraft at a speed of 1.8 and DPS of 92.8. Nihilum noted though that the instance needs tuning since they noticed that right after they slayed Vashj, she respawned almost immediately afterwards.

Well, here's to another World of Warcraft first. Congrats, Nihilum - Kael'thas Sunstrider must be shaking in his booties.

T-minus two days to next year, guys. And while you're wondering what's '07 got in store for us, let's take a look at some of the better things we've seen.

IGN's hosting an awarding ceremony over at their site, and it'll be covering the best of what's happened in 2006. And while it's a long list, taking a look at what's been good per console, we'll be focusing on their "Best Gear of 2006" collection.

Under this category, IGN reports that the best new console of 2006 was *drumrolls* the PS3, the Wii taking second place. IGN chalks up points for the PS3's sheer processing power, its packaging as a computer rather than as a gaming platform, and the availability of Linux supported distributions.

Sure the console's still got a long way to go given its slow start,  but given the package's initial strengths, it'll be interesting to see what will develop in the near future.

As for the other "Best gear of 2006":

• Best Gaming Peripheral: Xbox 360 HD DVD player
• Best Gamepad: Pelican NERF controller
• Best PC Peripheral: Ideazon Zboard Fang
• Best Portable Audio: Microsoft Zune
• Best HDTV (Panel): Sony BRAVIA KDL-46XBR2 LCD
• Best HDTV (Projector): Panasonic PA-AX100U

Mermaids are one of the creatures that have been immortalized in people's minds and have fascinated the young and adults alike. The word mermaid came from the Middle English mere in the obsolete sense 'sea' + maid(en). It is a legendary aquatic creature with the head and torso of human female and the tail of a fish. Tales about their existence appeared as early as 1000 BCE in Assyria. One of the popular legend is that Alexander the Great's sister, Thessalonike turned into a mermaid after her death and lived in the Aegean, asking sailors one question " Is Alexander the king alive". The correct answer would be "He lives and still rules", any other answer would spur her into a rage where she transforms into a Gorgon and harbor doom upon the ship and every sailor onboard.

Even in popular culture, mermaids are depicted regularly in literature and film, likely due to the influence of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, The Little Mermaid. But are these creatures just a figment of humans' imagination or are they real?

Read the full article after the jump!

There are nine new scans of Pokemon Pearl and Pokemon Diamond. Unlike many of the scans we show, these actually had information on them! Here are the screenshots and information for the most anticipated handheld title of this generation!

   
   
  

• Release Date: September 28th, 2006 in Japan
• Legendary Pokemon for Diamond is "Diaruga" while Pearl's is "Parukia"
• Diaruga's nickname is the "Time-Ruling Pokemon" while Parukia's is "Space-Ruling Pokemon"
• The smiley ball thing in the last scan is "Cherimu" while the blue squirrel is "Pachirissu" and the ugly purple thing is "Dorapion"
• Pok?nter has a section at the bottom for Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi will use Friend Codes
• Battle and Trade online
• Bottom of battle screen used for menu
• The item bag is organized into HP/PP Recovery, Pok?lls, Status Recovery, and Battle Use
  

The following is quoted directly from Serebii.net:

• Cherimu is a Grass Type Pokemon. Classification of Sakura Pokemon. It has a brand new ability called Flower Head which powers itself and any teammates up when Sunny Day is in effect. It has an attack called Trouble Seed. This attack changes the foe's ability to Insomnia temporarily
• Pachirisu is an Electric Type Pokemon. Classification of Electric Squirrel Pokemon. It has either Run Away or Pick Up for it's abilities. It knows Thunderbolt
• Dorapion is a Poison/Dark Type Pokemon. Classification of Changeable Scorpion Pokemon. It has either Battle Armor or a new ability called Snipe which increases the base value of an attack during critical hit. It knows Poison Fang. It has an attack called Cross Poison. This attack has a high chance of Critical Hitting and Poisoning
• Tamanta is a Water/Flying Type Pokemon. It's Abilities are Swift Swim and Water Absorb
• Perappu is now a Normal/Flying Type Pokemon. It's abilities are Keen Eye & a new Ability called Unstable Gait which allows for evasion to increase when confused
• Lucario's second ability is called Humble Heart which increases Lucario's speed when flinched. Lucario has a new attack called Wave Guiding Bomb. It's a Fighting Type Attack. Lucario also knows Detect & Quick Attack
• Munchlax has an attack called Nature Spurt which used the berry Munchlax may be holding to change the strength and type of an attack.
• Weavile has an attack called Freeze. This attack disables the hold item that the opponent has.
• Buizeru has an attack called Aqua Jet. This attack always hits first.

If you're serious in taking on PC gaming as a craft then this fierce gamepad is for you. How fierce you ask? It was once a U.S Military training combat pad that is now declassified for non-military personnel for PC gaming use. This serious piece of gaming equipment comes in at $34.99.

Although compact in design it is jam packed with all the features that a trooper needs, like 41 tactically placed keys that include four thumb-specific keys and 11 weapon keys surrounding a lethal central butterfly layout. If that doesn't scream coming in for the kill I don't know what does. It is also ambidextrous in design, so whether you're right-handed or a southpaw, you can control this device with ease. The gamepad allows up to seven simultaneous keystrokes while employing phantom keystroke elimination capabilities. Powered by ZEngine technology, gamers can pre-define key layouts for over 100 PC titles.