As special as our solar system is for its ability to support life here on Earth, scientists don't think it's unique. A computer simulation which was run hundreds of times revealed that it's rather unlikely for other similar star systems to exist. All we have to do is find them with a better understanding of how planets come to be. More in the full article.

Instead of going against the flow that iTunes has set up over the past few years, RealNetworks' Rhapsody has decided to take a different approach to compete against Apple's leading digital music distribution service - by embracing the iPod's MP3 format. Find out what Rhapsody's new "Music Without Limits" strategy is all about by reading our full article after the jump.

Old school gamers on the go have something to look forward to next month when Eidos is set to deliver a remade version of one of the most memorable Commodore 64 titles with Jupiter Lander. The new version of Jupiter Lander will feature the same dynamic and challenging gameplay which stumped players more than 20 years ago and offers additional features to keep everyone on their toes. Find out more about the game in our full article.

Before, scientists have held the belief that we'll need to send a lander to dig on the surface of other celestial bodies to figure out what their subsurfaces are composed of. Recently though, they figured out a way for explorers to retrieve this information without even having to land. Details after the "read more" link below.

If you're from the UK and you've been itching to get a piece of Meridian4's Shadowgrounds Survivor, relief may be coming soon. An official announcement is out and you'll be blasting away at aliens in Ganymede before you know it. Full details follow after the jump.

Scientists have found two gas giant planets 5,000 light years away in a solar system that's quite like ours. The planets themselves, in fact, are similar to our own gas giants, Saturn and Jupiter. The discovery has raised hopes that we may find an Earth-like planet that may harbor life. More details in the full article.

Through press wire, Square Enix just announced that The World Ends With You is set for release on April 22 in North America. It's that stylish Nintendo DS title from famed game designer Tetsuya Nomura who created the Kingdom Hearts series and also has been Final Fantasy's consistent character designer. For more details, check out the full article.

Ever wonder if there's life outside planet Earth? If so, then you might probably be interested by the new found information by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Ideally, this planet should be filled with carbon monoxide, but in reality the astronomers were able to detect water vapor. More information in the full article.

NASA is aiming high with several new missions planned out after forwarding its request for the fiscal budget of 2009. These include three new robotic missions to the Moon, two new Earth science missions, and an ambitious mission to the outer solar system. You can take a look at more details on these ambitious new plans in the full article after the jump!

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), everyone who enjoy viewing the dark sky at dawn are in for a surprise on February 1. Venus and Jupiter will come so close to each other that your eyes won't be able to resist. For more details, check out the full article.