The Polyphony Digital masterpiece Gran Turismo is always a hot topic among racing game aficionados, so here's something more to talk about - we've got more details on the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 to make the release-waiting much less bearable and the game much more incredible.

After laying low for a few months, On Shelves is back, bringing you all the games and their release dates for this week. For starters, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and LocoRoco 2 are finally hitting shelves after months of  screenshot-scrutinizing and trailer-watching. If you're thinking about shopping for fresh titles, look no further. All you need to know is right here!

Introducing, the NASCAR Kart Racing for the Wii. Yep, that's right, yet another licensed sports title comes to your Wii, thanks to Electronic Arts. It looks like it's gonna be very enjoyable for the kids, and those kids-at-heart who'd want to see NASCAR in a different, more colorful light.

Did you think Amazon was going to leave you (and your wallet) to slog through the press of holiday shoppers at your local retail stores? Hardly. The full article contains the list of goodies available for Amazon's Black Friday Sale.

You know the political scene's really heating up if a presidential candidate starts wooing video gamers for votes. Reports have come in that Presidential nominee Barack Obama started an advertising campaign in 18 games, so don't be surprised if you suddenly drive by an Obama ad when you're racing in Burnout: Paradise.

As another week rolls us by, Sony got around to update the latest list of downloadable goodies on the PlayStation Store for PSN subscribers in the North American region. This week sees the latest issue of the Qore Digital Magazine, among other updates. Check out the complete list of this week's PSN update in our full article after the jump.

If you're the type of gamer who enjoys arcade shooters, you won't be disappointed by this week's serving of downloadable goodies on the PlayStation Store. Gamers in North America will be glad to know that two new downloadable PSN titles are now up for grabs, as well as the first issue of the Qore Digital Magazine, covering the latest news in the PlayStation world. Check out the complete list of PlayStation Store DLC in our full article.

Perhaps you guys got excited about the announcement made by Electronic Arts on the upcoming Nascar 09. The company has just unleashed details on the Paint Booth Customization feature in the racing game, accompanied by 13 screenshots. Find details and photos at the full article.

Admit it: texting while driving, while seemingly a small offense, can potentially lead to serious accidents. That's what a couple of NASCAR drivers and Nationwide Insurance want to tell teens in Virginia, and they're taking great steps to push the message out. Drive to the full article for details.

Due to unfavorable business circumstances, Stormfront Studios was forced to shut down, leaving its 33 employees wandering about looking for new work. It's always sad to hear news like this, especially when the studio already worked on notable franchises such as The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Eragon (Xbox 360, PSP, PC) and other games. More in the full article.