Crysis and Far Cry developer Crytek announced the elevation of their satellite offices in Kiev to full development studio status, and the launch of a new CryENGINE 2 powered project based on new original IP.

Yesterday SEGA held its annual Gamers Day preview event, showcasing its lineup of upcoming titles. Read more to check out info, screens for the following titles :

• Ghost Squad (Wii) - Screens
• Virtua Fighter 5 (X360) - Screens
• Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms (PC) - Screens
• The Club (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens
• The Golden Compass (ALL) - Screens
• SEGA Rally Evo (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens
• Sonic Rush Adventure (NDS) - Screens
• Happy Tree Friends
• Universe At War: Earth Assault (X360/PC) - Screens

THQ reported its net sales increased 27% to a record $1billion, driven by titles like STALKER, Cars, Supreme Commander, and WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007. In the subsequent conference call, THQ executives revealed that the previously announced Saints Row PS3 port was canceled in favor of launching a full-on sequel on X360 and PS3 simultaneously, while Kaos Studios' Frontlines: Fuel of War was pushed back from holiday season 2007, to January 2008.

Last week rumors started flying TECMO was working on a new Wii title, and at its Nite Out 07 press conference earlier it was confirmed, Project Rygar is in the works. High Energy Productions' producer Keisuke Kikuchi announced it will be an all-new Wii exclusive title, not a PS2 port, Project Rygar is expected later this year, will introduce a new hero and the Wiimote will control Rygar's trademark weapon, the Diskarmor.

Developed exclusively for the X360 from the ground up and for the first time ever, gamers will experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Re-live the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja.

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.

Theatre of War depicts authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). This v1.2.0.46 patch brings the DVD edition on par with the download version, and also fixes the editor.

While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience. Midway released a 580mb demo, now available on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, A Vampyre Story follows the opera starlet, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell.

Atlus, U.S.A. announced Growlanser: Heritage of War, a special edition release dedicated to all the loyal fans of the series containing commemorative bonus materials which will be unveiled in a special press announcement scheduled for later this summer!

Nobilis announces Kheops Studio' Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny, an adventure game in which the player will be plunged in the tormented period of the Antique Egypt. Help the young new queen Cleopatra to make good decisions for her Empire and become the queen of kings.

From the creators of ‘Age of Conan’, ‘Anarchy Online’, ‘The Longest Journey’ and 'Dreamfall' comes a brave new MMORPG for the PC and Xbox 360. Taking place on our earth, in our times, ‘The Secret World’ (TSW) is inspired by history and mythology, modern conspiracy theories and ancient mysteries.

Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay. Eidos has pushed back the release from its original date June 6, until the 12th.

Sony Online Entertainment announced that its Taipei-based SOGA studio is developing a game based on the hit movie Kung Fu Hustle, combining the best elements of classic fighting games from the past and adds compelling character designs, new technology and trademark humor from the movie.

High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition will give players a chance to show off their skills in Texas Hold'em, Super Hold'em, Billabong, Tahoe and Shanghai. Each of the 5 different styles of poker can be played as limit, pot limit or no limit poker. Multiplayer is available for all games, and will allow up to 6 people to play together on one table at a time.

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. The PC version will feature optimized gfx, DirectX9/10 support, better multiplayer lobby, etc.

Namco Bandai America and KOEI announced a co-publishing agreement to deliver a new generation of combat with Dynasty Warriors: Gundam, boasting fast-paced futuristic combat, stellar environments, high definition graphics, a host of Mobile Suits and multiple modes to explore.

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:

• Halo 3 [X360] - Beta Gameplay Trailer
• HAZE (PS3/X360/PC) - Cinematic Trailer
• Crysis - Pre-Alpha Multiplayer Trailer
• Enemy Engaged 2 - Gameplay Trailer
• The Guild 2: Pirates of The European Seas - Game Intro
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

DreamCatcher has signed The Secrets Of Atlantis, a point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. Climb aboard the famed Hindenburg Zeppelin aircraft to begin a quest that will take you to some of the most exotic locations in the world in search of answers to a mysterious forgotten civilization…

SouthPeak Interactive and Artificial Studios announce that their 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has suffered yet another delay. Initially set for an April 3rd release, then delayed until May 15, Southpeak has currently set the launch to May 29, 2007.