The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released a tiny hotfix patch to address a problem with the previously released v9800 patch.

Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting, and will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.

Join Snoopy and friends as you take on the nefarious Baron and his cohorts in this enchanting aerial adventure. Developer Smart Bomb Interactive announced that Snoopy vs. the Red Baron has gone gold.

Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942, in what was to become one of the most inspirational military campaigns in history.

Gamer's Gate announced today that it has expanded its portfolio and is now offering various titles from the Battlefront.com catalogue for digital download.

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords, developed by Foundation 9 Entertainment's Pipeworks Software for the PSP, builds on last year's Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, and features original content such as additional levels and new multiplayer modes.

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. Koch Media has released the first patch for all European versions, implementing various quest, interface and other improvements.

Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival. Maelstrom is now scheduled for February 2007.

Beniot Sokal's White Birds Productions studio is working on Sinking Island, a dark detective adventure story, set on a tropical paradise, at a millionaire's hotel a crime is commited, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it. The NDS version will retain the storyline, characters, and gameplay of the PC version, but adapt the controls and presentation to the unique features of the DS (thanks AG).

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault adds an all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special Forces team ever assembled through a single, massive Area of Operation with varied missions spanning across multiple diverse regions.

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:

• Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts (GBA/NDS)
• Space Empires V (PC)
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According to News.com, Intel is facing a lawsuit filed by once upon a time chip maker Transmeta, claiming Intel is using patented technology in its Pentium, and most recent Core 2 Duo processors. Transmeta had a new line of Crusoe CPUs in 2000 that used specific power efficiency methods, and although the chips never sold well, Intel seems to have been more than inspired by the technology. Transmeta confirmed AMD licenses some of its technology, and it currently has no plans for other lawsuits.

Downhill Jam delivers a skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.

Xbox Live Gold members interested in sitting shot-gun with Natalie Gulbis in EA’s Burnout Revenge should be on the lookout for the Xbox Live ‘gamertag’ GulbisGWF on Friday, October 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST/9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

FIFA 07 delivers licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.

RTL Enterprises and 49 Games are working on yet another wintersports title, RTL Biathlon 2007, in cooperation with German olympic medalists Kati William and Sven Fischer.

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the new expansion to Blizzard's MMORPG. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more. Emails have been sent out to participants, so keep an eye on your inbox...

Swedish indie-publisher Legendo Entertainment announced that its spine-tingling casual platform action title Dracula Twins has gone gold. Poor old Count Dracula has been kidnapped by Dr. Lifelust, a wicked inventor who wants to live forever and plans to use vampire blood to create an elixir of life!

As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.

Now here is a surprise! Capcom announced that it will shut down much heralded internal developer Clover Studio. Known for Viewtiful Joe, and more recently the excellent Okami, and just released God Hand, Clover Studio will close its doors March 2007, in what Capcom calls an attempt to improve its global development structure.