Announcements

　　Nintendo opens its doors next Wednesday to give us an advance look at some of the biggest games it's got coming out this fall. While the list of games in attendance is still shrouded in mystery, we're expecting a big lineup of first- and third-party games, for both the Wii and the DS. While we can't say for sure, we're hoping to see more on Metroid: Other M, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and, dare we hope, a new Zelda game! Check back next week for further details!

　　GameSpot AU Giveaways

　　GameSpt AU is giving away a Logitech, DVD, and Alienware PC for those of you who reside in Australia. Check the GameSpot AU discussion forum with threads entitled "competition."

　　GS UK Mag Game Night

　　GameSpot UK is hosting a MAG (PS3) game night on Tuesday, February 23, from 7:30 p.m. GMT. Note: If you live in North America this would occur on Tuesday morning for us.

　　Game Nights US Update

　　For those of you who live in North America, we’re interested in knowing what times and days of the week work best for you. We’re in the process of having a poll dedicated to your preferences! Vote for the best times and days today.

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Featured User Videos

　　- Modern Warfare 2 high explosive (veteran) by Shawcross

User Reviews

　　- Mass Effect 2 (PC) LGTX

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　　- BioShock 2 (X360) AK_the_Twilight

Staff Fingerprints

　　- Randolph Ramsey from GameSpot AU is asking GS AU members about any questions they might have on Final Fantasy XIII in an upcoming episode of GS AU Crosshairs.

Blog Bunker

　　- subyman has thoughts about the future of mobile gaming.

　　- pakhair has a fourth anniversary on GameSpot blog.

　　- Transilvanien has a list of his top 10 miscellaneous achievements.

Tip of the Week

　　Very rarely will you read an actual spoiler in a game review. It's our job to describe a game, and to do so without revealing any important plot points. It is true, however, that some readers and viewers are highly sensitive to any kind of description, no matter how trivial. Often, a developer or publisher will include a list of plot points they do not wish to be revealed, and we always adhere to those requests.

　　On the other hand, readers may complain when a review reveals information the developer had repeatedly discussed in previews and interviews.

　　It comes down to this: We are very careful to avoid spoilers, and each review goes through a quality assurance process that involves every member of the reviews team. However, every reader is different. If you feel particularly sensitive to this issue, you may want to avoid coverage of games you are certain you will purchase. We take great care not to spoil any game's story--but every reader has his or her own level of tolerance.

　　Let us know if this week's tip helped you out by posting in the comments. Until next week!