Origin and Steam were hacked in DDoS attacks that disrupted the service of both PC platforms. We're yet to discover just how much of connection there is between those attacks and other hacks and pranks on one unlucky YouTuber who ended up with armed police knocking on his door.
PopCap's CEO Dave Roberts has retired, and will step down from his position in a few days.
Couple of bits of Blizzard news for you. Firstly there's an update regarding the delayed Hearthstone beta. Secondly Blizzard has issued a warning over a Trojan that steals Battle.net login details.
It was a good year for Rockstar, and 2013 was crowned with the news that - in the UK at least - Grand Theft Auto V was the biggest entertainment product of the year.
Hideo Kojima has offered some Metal Gear related info with the news that The Phantom Pain is "hundreds of times larger" than Ground Zeroes. The original non-Bethesda Fallout games have been pulled from Steam and GOG.com. Sabrewulf is the new free character on Killer Instinct on Xbox One.
And in case you missed it, here's our Game of the Year 2013. Eleven categories and shedload of great games.