Patapon is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix has released another downloadable song pack on Xbox Live with 3 classic punk tracks: I Fought the Law (The Clash), Rockaway Beach (Ramones) and a cover from Buzzcocks' Ever Fallen in Love (160 points each, 440/bundle).

FF IV DS is a complete remake of the original 1991 SNES title (after which it appeared on the PSOne/GBA), featuring 3D graphics, redesigned characters, monsters, and cut scenes, as well as new elements, such as an "evolved" version of its active battle system.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Super Swing Golf Season 2 (Wii)
• NCAA March Madness 08 (PS2/PS3/X360)
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In No More Heroes you play a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield your beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways. Similar to the Japanese edition, the UK/European version of No More Heroes will be censored, and feature no violent killings and blood. The French/North American versions remain intact...

Steel Monkeys' 2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.

Halo 3 players will be able to continue the fight as Microsoft has released the Heroic Map Pack, three all new multiplayer maps for its recent sci-fi FPS, the first in a series of downloadable content from Bungie Studios to come via Xbox LIVE.

Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.

Following a successful launch in the United States last year, all Xbox 360 owners connected to the internet in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom can now download to rent both high definition and standard definition movies direct to their console using Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.

Exteel is a free to play MMO featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots on a far off world where the exiled survivors of a lost war struggle against each other for control of the planet's resources.

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Haggard Video Blog Trailer
• Borderlands [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
• The Bourne Conspiracy [PS3/X360] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
• Iron Man [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
• LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - VGA Awards Trailer
• Prototype [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
• TNA Impact! [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
• Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Occupation Trailer
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ND Games announces 9th Company: Roots of Terror, a new action-oriented RTS developed by Lesta Studios, creators of Pacific Storm, using their brand-new proprietary engine.

In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. After a few beta round, Epic has released the final v1.1 patch for UT 3.

Atari announced that it settled its previously reported Dragonball Z dispute with FUNimation Productions Ltd., and under the terms of the agreement will pay FUNimation $3.5 million.

Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, RTL Winter Sports 2008 will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.

Take-Two announced that Gary Dale, previously Chief Operating Officer of Rockstar Games, has been named Executive Vice President, focusing primarily on optimizing the company’s sales and distribution activities, pursuing business development opportunities, and serving as corporate liaison with all of the publishing labels.

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms.

The Games Company has signed an agreement with Data Design Interactive to bring Popcorn Arcade's 24 casual Wii game lineup to Germany, starting with Billy the Wizard, Monster Trux Arenas, the action adventures Anubis II, Ninjabread Man and Rock `n´ Roll Adventures