At the pre-TGS conference earlier today Microsoft's Peter Moore announced that demos for both Sonic the Hedgehog and Tenchu 360 will be available for download through Xbox Live over the course of the next few days. No details as to what each demo will include was revealed...

The latest issue of Famitsu reveals that TECMO is bringing is Ninja Gaiden series to the PS3. Absent during the Microsoft conference earlier, Ninja Gaiden Sigma will make its debut at the Sony happening on the 22nd, but it is said that the new game ought to be playable on the showfloor, with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, and the ability to wield dual katanas. More details surely to follow in the coming days ...

Battlestations: Midway is a new tactical multi-player game focusing on the naval and aerial battles of World War II leading up to one of the greatest naval victories of all time, the Battle of Midway, which saw the highly outnumbered US Naval and Air forces take on the might of the most powerful naval force in modern history: the Imperial Japanese Navy.

At the start of the Tokyo Game Show Microsoft revealed its lineup of nearly 110 high-definition games by years end in Japan, as well as availability date details and pricing for the Xbox 360 HD DVD player, and an update that will allow the Xbox 360 console to output full 1080p games and video.

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 :

• Dark Messiah of Might and Magic - Kill Kevin Trailer #6
• ParaWorld - Intro & Gameplay Trailer
• Bully [PS2] - Bullworth Academy Tour Trailer
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As promised, EA has released The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 v1.05 patch addressing a crash, a few multiplayer desync issues, as well as modifying the Palantir button order on several units.

Inspired by The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing, featuring a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.

EA Trax has created an international soundtrack of 30 diverse cuts that reflect Need for Speed Carbon's three distinct car classes: exotics, muscles and tuners. Read more for the lyrical details ...

Namco Bandai announced a limited edition promotion for its upcoming action role-playing PC game, Mage Knight: Apocalypse, with retailer Best Buy. The exclusive promotion will enable consumers who purchase the game in North America to receive a special redemption coupon for an individually numbered, limited edition, 8-inch Mage Knight dragon.

The Rebel Planet is a fantasy based action RPG game set in a time before the Great Flood of Noah. The biblical story will broken up over several chapters, and offered as episodic content,Orion being the first.

Tripwire Interactive is pleased to announce that the latest Free Update for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is now available through Steam. This update adds the new German G41 Semi Automatic Rifle, all new Russian voice commands, enhancements to player ragdoll physics, as well as many features and changes requested by the community and made due to player feedback garnered during the free week trial period in August. All you have to do is restart Steam and the game will update automagically ...

Today Ubisoft revealed its holiday season 2006-2007 lineup with no less than 14 titles ranging from Splinter Cell, Red Steel, Brothers in Arms, to Open Season, Star Wars, GT Pro and Monster 4x4, spanning all platforms, including two PS3 titles.

Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences aboard the Jolly Roger.

MumboJumbo announced an agreement with developer Reflexive Entertainment to bring the popular casual games Big Kahuna Reef 2, Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery and a third, upcoming title to the retail channel.

TLotR: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

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:

• Capcom Classics Mini Mix (GBA)
• Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle (NDS/GBA)
• Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (NDS)
• EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine (PC)
• Ford Bold Moves Street Racing (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• The Godfather (PSP/X360)
• Okami (PS2)
• Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Dreams (GBA)
• World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions (PSP/PS2/X360/PC)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

AoE III: The WarChiefs will allow you to lead one of 3 Native American civilizations to expand their empire and fight for control of the Americas, as well as new gameplay elements and content including new civilizations, a new single player campaign, Home City enhancements and additional maps and units.

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

Sierra today announced that Tilted Mill's historical city-builder Caesar IV has gone gold, combining classic city-building gameplay with next-generation 3D graphics and includes an online component that enables players to compare their urban creations.

Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.