Microsoft has kicked off the registration period for the upcoming Games for Windows Live beta testing, opportunities that will only be available for a limited time. To be considered you will need to complete the Games for Windows - Live Beta application survey. Games for Windows Live is the upcoming online service that will allow multiplayer connectivity between PC Xbox 360.

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] - Trailer
• UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 [ALL] - Trailer #4
• Motorstorm [PS3] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #4
• Dawn of Fantasy - Trailer #2
• Calling All Cars [PS3] - Trailer
• Burnout Dominator [PSP/PS2] - Trailer (2)
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Pogo Island includes five games, the colored-stone-grouping Phlinx, the balloon-popping Poppit!, the color-matching Squelchies, a card-based Tri-Peaks Solitaire, the scrambled-word challenge Word Whomp, as well as meta game that challenges players to find Pogo mascots across the backdrop of Pogo Island.

THQ has expanded its development agreement with tabletop game publisher Games Workshop, to not only make RTS titles based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe, but extend into the MMO market, according to this GameSpot interview. Initial indications were that Relic would be taking on the project, but as it turns out Vigil Games will be taking on the task.

Earth Defense Force 2017 is an arcade-style 3rd-person shooter equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.

God of War II is a combat action-adventure game based on Greek mythology. Get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos who, armed with all-new brutal combat moves and magic, embarks a new epic odyssey. With less than 2 weeks until release, Sony announced that God of War II has already spurred more than 1 million retail orders.

Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! Your hero can adventure alone or team with a party to hunt terrible monsters and reap fantastic rewards.

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Check out the sp/mp achievement list...

M.A.C.H. (Modified Air Combat Heroes) is the PSP's first flight combat/racing game, becoming outlaw pilots and competing in deadly aerial contests of skill, speed and weaponry in this sky-high race to own the air.

Project Hipassus, developed by Frozen North, is an MMO game that allows players to create magic for their characters by leveraging sophisticated mathematics rendered accessible and made easy to understand by the game engine. Targeted toward high school kids, it will be available on X360 and Vista, incorporating Live Anywhere as the online platform.

MySims, designed especially for the Wii and NDS, introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay.

CnC3 adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Start the demo, select Skirmish, click the race selection tab without selecting any, move the mouse over the Nod and simultaneously press N and click the mouse. To make GBI the enemy press G and click mouse.

Prepare for lift off as Namco Bandai takes gamers above the clouds and deep into the unknown in Space Station Tycoon allowing gamers to become moguls in their own galactic empire as they customize stations all over the galaxy while maximizing their income.

Konami has released a Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 demo, now available for free on Xbox Live, allowing you to get a taste of the game's authentic soccer gameplay, realistic animations and high definition graphics in a single game exhibition. Exclusively for Xbox Live gold subscribers for the first week.

Already revealed earlier, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 borrows various elements from Monster Hunter 2 on the PS2, while the handheld sequel will also feature ad hoc and online multiplayer, as well as new weapons and new locations such as snow covered landscapes.

The PS3 has received yet another new firmware update, adding the ability to increase your chat window, support for compatible USB camera, and presumably a few security tweaks. If you read Japanese, here's the full fix list...

Announced earlier today, Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.

CnC3 adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. EA community rep Predator revealed that a first patch is already in the works, "We are going to discuss implementing alternate mouse setup in patch 1.01 for the game as soon as it ships."

Pendulo Studios is working on a follow-up to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style.

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:

• Chariots of War (PC)
• Major League Baseball 2K7 (GBA/NDS/PS2/PS3/Xbox/X360)
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