How are the "Hot New Games" chosen?

[o0oJAKEo0o]

Is there an algorithm for picking the games which appear on the list of "Hot New Games"?

If so, can you explain how it works? I often wonder why certain games remain there week after week. Like "Hard Lines" I think it is called, only has 8 comments and hasn't changed in some time. Also that game "Feed Me Candy"... It has been on this list forever!

I'm just curious is all... I'm not trying to complain.