Game Developers Conference organizing body CMP Technology has acquired conference and events organizer The Game Initiative allowing CMP to expand its offerings to the game development community in the areas of online game development, casual games, and other topics that the Game Initiative serves so well.

Dance Fest is a pop lover’s Dance Mat extravaganza. Set in a TV pop show environment, Dance Fest is jam-packed with classic pop superstars such as the Sugababes, Steps and M People!

In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay. EA announced today that the game will ship November 20, 2006 on all platforms ...

In Guild Wars Nightfall players must fight to hold back the night as a mad ruler attempts to free an outcast god and bring darkness to the continent of Elona. Guild Wars Nightfall introduces new customizable Heroes who level up, follow player instructions in combat, and use skills and equipment of the player's choosing.

SEGA today announced After Burner: Black Falcon, the first arcade-style flight combat title for the PSP, combining intensive air combat with explosive gameplay, whilst allowing players to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

Red Steel is an action-packed first-person experience with a storyline unfolding as you learn that your fiancée has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honor is to journey from L.A. to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.

505 Games signed a publishing agreement with Bohemia Interactive, to bring ArmA: Armed Assault to Europe, and reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.

The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.16 beta patch fixes lag and slowdown issues after extended periods of gametime.

Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2007 will ship to retailers on November 7, 2006. This Collection combines the FF XI stand-alone product as well as the Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs, and a new foldout Quick Manual that includes a world map and a starter's guide.

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:

• Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! (GBA)
• God Hand (PS2)
• GUN (PSP)
• Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 (GBA)
• Scarface: The World is Yours (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Tales of the Abyss (PS2)
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 (PSP/PS2/Xbox/X360/PC)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations.

Dreamcube is a adventure/puzzle game where you play as Jack, who receives a mysterious present for his birthday, a Dreamcube. While during the day it seems an inconspicuous present, at night its power traps your into your own dreams. This demo features a 27-level dream sequence ...

Virtual Identity announces its new 3D action adventure/Combat driven game The Black Corsair, inspired by a famous Sandokan novelist Emilio Salgari. The Black Corsair is a game set in the piracy golden age. At the beginning of the 17th century the seas were a dangerous place for a ship full of gold traveling from the Caribbean.

Matrix Games and 2 by 3 Games have released a new patch for their strategy game War In The Pacific. The version 1.802 update includes a host of minor updates (over 70 in total) and improvements such as improving airgroup control as well as number of improvements that increase turn processing efficiency.

Crash Dummy vs. the evil D-Troit is a funny, non-violent action game full of special effects. Players take the role of the unique and exciting character called "Crash Dummy" who tries to save the future of his best friend and all the other Dummies.

Making good on their word, 3D Realms has released the promised downloadable content for Human Head/Vulcan's sci-fi FPS, Prey. Xbox Live owners can now grab four new multiplayer maps (Gravity Labs, Space Oddity, Topillogical, and Tunnel Rat) and 5 new avatars (Becky, Elhuit, Elite, Hunter, Jen). And of course this is all for free ...

Fist Bravo is an addon for Vietcong 2, developed by indiGLOW, that addresses and fixes many of the issues with the original release of the title and provides gamers with new equipment options, new multiplayer maps and much more.

GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PS 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes, so it is recommended you call your local store first. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade, which does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch.

SEGA announced that Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have the chance to participate in a free Phantasy Star Universe multiplayer beta test starting tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 11, 2006, which will last for a week, until Oct. 18. SEGA's online RPG will launch October 24, 2006, with either a fee of $9.99 per month or $49.99 for six months.