Here is to a happy and prosperous 2009!

Addressing renewed concerns about hearing loss among young people who listen to personal headphones for just five hours a week at a high volume, Able Planet today unveiled a new high-fidelity multi-media headset for PC gamers that is safer during playback and provides the optimal gaming experience. Able Planet’s new PS500MM delivers quality audio, convenient one-touch features for controlling volume and microphone functionality, and attractive styling at an affordable price.

Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft, its award-winning subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, is now played by more than 11.5 million subscribers worldwide. This new high was reached following the November 13 release of the game’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.

Rockstar Games has announced the release date for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the latest entry into the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available for the Nintendo DS on March 17 and 20, 2009 in North America and Europe, respectively.

Humana “Games for Health” is launching two online initiatives that will make you think twice about reaching for a second piece of pie this holiday season. The initiatives are an online game called the “Freewheelin Cycle Challenge” and a Facebook application called “The Battle of the Bulge.”

EA Mobile announced the availability of SimCity for the iPhone and iPod touch. SimCity provides an addictive environment for players to construct, manage and even destroy their own dream city, all in the palm of their hand.