Check out GameSpot’s video to learn why Total War: Shogun 2 beat out the competition to take home Best Strategy Game of 2011! Woo hoo!

Total War: Shogun 2 was also selected as Best Strategy Game of 2011 by GameTrailers.com! Head over to their site to see why they selected Total War: Shogun 2!

In this new dev diary, join Nagoshi-san as he speaks of the inspiration behind Daytona USA and some of the consideration that went into the game’s racetracks and AI.

Renegades! Your time has come again, to team Up, tool up, and rip it up in the upcoming DLC for Renegade Ops! Two new packs are releasing for Playstation3, Xbox 360, and PC Platforms. Read on for the scoop:

The Vehicle Reinforcement Pack

This pack introduces two new recruits, Crystal and Blazemo, who bring a little bit of fire and ice to the Renegade crew. Crystal will keep teammates cool and collected as they’re protected from enemies from within her force field. Blazemo will put the heat on the opposition as his ability, Incinerator, temporarily protects him from damage while engulfing his enemies in a firestorm.The Vehicle Reinforcement Pack will be priced at $2.99/£1.99/€2.49/ AUD$3.45 for PlayStation Network, and 240MSP for Xbox LIVE Arcade.

The Coldstrike Campaign

This pack extends the explosive Renegade Ops story with the introduction of the mysterious new villain Coldstrike. In this chilling new epilogue, players will take on enormous new enemy types across three all new, delightfully destructible, arctic themed missions. The Coldstrike Campaign will be priced at $4.99/£3.59/€4.49/AUD$6.25 for PlayStation Network, and 400MSP for Xbox LIVE Arcade.

So many sales! The holidays are here and we have got some great deals for you!

PSN North American Sale Titles

Prices good December 20, 2011 – January 3, 2012

Renegade Ops – Regularly $14.99, Sale Price $11.99, PSN+ Sale Price $8.99

Daytona – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $6.99

SEGA Rally Arcade – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $5.99

Alpha Protocol Avatar Home Items – Regularly $14.99, Sale Price $5.99

SEGA Bass Fishing – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $6.99, PSN+ Sale Price $4.89

Space Channel 5 Part 2 – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $6.99, PSN+ Sale Price $4.89

Sonic Christmas Bundle – Regularly $34.95, Sale Price $19.99, PSN+ Sale Price $14.99

After Burner: Black Falcon – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $4.99

Sonic Adventure & Add-On – Regularly $14.99, Sale Price $11.99, PSN+ Sale Price $8.99

Sonic 4 Ep 1 – Regularly $9.99, Sale Price $6.99, PSN+ Sale Price $4.99

iOS Worldwide Sale Titles

Sale prices valid December 20, 2011 – January 9, 2012. 

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing – Regularly $1.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Sonic Spinball – Regularly $1.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Sonic the Hedgehog – Regularly $3.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Regularly $3.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 – Regularly $3.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Golden Axe 2 – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Golden Axe 3 – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Gunstar Hero – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Chu Chu Rocket – Regularly $2.99, Sale price  $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Chu Chu Rocket HD – Regularly $4.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Super Monkey Ball – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Super Monkey Ball 2 – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition for iPad – Regularly $4.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Streets of Rage 2 – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Streets of Rage 3 – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Virtua Fighter 2 – Regularly $1.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Brick People HD – Regularly $2.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

Brick People – Regularly $1.99, Sale price $0.99/£0.69/€0.79

XBLA Worldwide Deals

As part of Microsoft’s Christmas Promotion for the SEGA Holiday Sale, players can grab a copy of Renegade Ops for 600 MSP (originally 1200 MSP) or After Burner Climax for 400 MSP (originally 800) from December 20, 2011 – January 2, 2012.