This week in the Gaming News Round-up: an Xbox LIVE update is on the horizon, with Microsoft also planning to launch Kinect for Windows next year. FULL STORY >

HTC will be re-examining its decision to acquire graphics chip maker S3 Graphics after S3 lost its ITC patent case against the Cupertino-based tech firm. FULL STORY >

Big Fish Games has been given the green light to offer its range of casual gaming titles on a subscription basis for iPad users. FULL STORY >

In an open letter released this week, HP CEO Meg Whitman laid out her plans for getting HP back on course in the year ahead. FULL STORY >

Nvidia has revealed that one of the greenest supercomputer in the world, the Tsubame 2.0, makes use of the processing power of its Tesla graphics cards. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's latest acquisition is video content discovery company VideoSurf, whose software it will use to enhance the Xbox LIVE network as well as the Xbox 360 ecosystem. FULL STORY >

According to an analyst, the iPad 3 is already in production and may be released early next year. FULL STORY >

Samsung SA reveals that a credit card payment option on its Apps store for Android-running mobile devices is now available. FULL STORY >

kalahari.com says that local mobile shopping is increasing and provides tips to help local shoppers make smarter mobile-based purchases during this festive season. FULL STORY >

One of the year's biggest games, Skyrim, will be receiving a patch that addresses bugs and issues experienced by some players. FULL STORY >