Codemasters has released the first patch for its miniature racing game Micro Machines v4 bringing your retail game to v1.01 and fixing a crash to desktop, and some graphical issues.

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v3.0 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth (thanks 3DGamers).

Nvidia shares skyrocketed more than 8 percent Wednesday on rumors that Intel might be out to purchase the graphics chipmaker. Investors are speculating an official statement might follow shortly, while others say the deal would be too expensive, and not be as interesting as the recent ATi/AMD merger, as Intel has its own gfx chips.

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

Heatseeker will strap you into the pilot’s seat and deliver an exhilarating white-knuckle ride that’ll have you clutching the joypad as you engage in face-melting 6G turns and fight against a seemingly-impossible amount of airborne enemies.

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

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:

• Desperate Housewives: The Game (PC)
• Birth of America (PC)
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Army of Two will throw gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique TWO man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player.

Blizzard revealed that the WoW: The Burning Crusade Collector's Edition package will come in a special box that contains many exclusive extras to enhance your adventure into Outland, such as behind-the-scenes DVD, exclusive in-game pet: Netherwhelp, map of Outland mouse pad, soundtrack, hardcover art book, 2 WoW trading card game starter packs, plus exclusive cards, and of course the game itself.

Take full control of your vehicles in this exciting arcade-style racing game with a new level of driving immersion and control, thanks to the intuitive Wii-mote.

Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This demo features a tutorial, a single and multiplayer map, as well as a random map feature.

Untold Legends Dark Kingdom will set the standard for next-gen action-RPGs by delivering an immersive fantasy experience through its breath-taking graphics, dramatic storyline, and action-packed battles filled with heart-pounding combat, magical spells and brilliant SFX.

FIFA 07 delivers authenticity with 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.

Matrix Games and 2by3 Games announced that Gary Grigsby’s World At War: A World Divided has gone gold, adding a host of new features to grow the engine well beyond the original game in terms of grand strategy, includes spies, neutral country diplomacy, variable political events, unit experience and scenarios that occur after the war as well as starting earlier than the original.

Red Steel is an action-packed first-person experience with an engaging 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.

Epic and Microsoft Game Studios let fans go behind the scenes to play Gears of War and meet its creators before the game hits store shelves. On October 27, 2006, two lucky winners from the U.S. will join other winners from around the world at Epic Games in Raleigh, North Carolina for a day of exclusive fun.

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 :

• Family Guy [PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
• Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer (3)
• SEGA Golf Club [PS3] - Trailer
• Pompolic: Call for Heroes - Trailer #2
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XSEED Games today announced that it has acquired North American publishing rights for the PSP exclusive action/RPG Valhalla Knights, an original title created by Marvelous and development team K2, boasting stunning graphics and real-time, action-packed battles.

Codemasters today announced it has signed a non-exclusive agreement with U.S. pro racer Travis Pastrana, the star of this year’s summer X Games and winner of the first ever X Games Rally event, to feature in DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road, scheduled for release in 2007.

Sierra Entertainment has partnered with Prologue Films to create an epic opening title sequence for its third person action shooter Scarface: The World Is Yours. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.