Strategy First is pleased to announce the signing of P.M. Studios' Etrom, an epic adventure among realms and cities, democracies and “nazi” dictatorships, a journey through space-time portals, among the Thrones of the Abyss, beyond the gates of the City of Light and many more locations, situations, rituals, secret-services plots, dark spells.

You Are Empty immerses players in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants created by the Soviet super human program, the players are tasked to figure out what happened in the city and stop the mutants from spreading further.

Earlier today Microsoft concluded a media briefing in Tokyo where it revealed what's in store for Japanese gamers. Xbox Live Arcade will see new titles from Konami, Hudson, Namco, SNK et D3, while it was confirmed Pacman and Galaga are in the works. On the X360 side of things several new titles were revealed. Namco Bandai announced Gundam Online and showed off a new RPG Culdcept Saga. Square Enix had a double header with Tri-Ace saying it is working on a new action-RPG, while Game Arts is developing a shooter game called Project Sylph.

It's official, Microsoft Game Studios announced that it has purchased U.K.-based Lionhead Studios, known for titles such as Fable, The Movies, Black & White, and will begin creating X360 and Windows exclusive products.

NinjaBee, known for its other Xbox Live Arcade title Outpost Kaloki X, is proud to announce they will be bringing a second title to X360. Cloning Clyde is a completely unique 3D adventure and puzzle game that may bring new meaning to the word "schizophrenic".

Citing serious development problems, Cenega announced today the termination of cooperation with developer Tannhauser Gate, effectively cancelling its RPG/action-adventure game The Roots.

Spellborn announces that composer Jesper Kyd, known for Freedom Fighters and Hitman series, has created the original music score for its MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn.

Coffee break is a company life simulation with attitude. All your colleagues have different personalities and you must develop a good relationship with them all if you want to succeed in your different tasks.

In SpellForce II you are Commander of your troops and front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leading armies as in an RTS. North American players craving an epic fantasy gameplay experience will be rewarded on April 24 when Aspyr releases SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars.

The sequel to the destruction racer is set to accelerate its way onto the PS2, Xbox, and PC in the nitrous charged form of FlatOut 2 this June, courtesy of Bugbear Entertainment and Empire Interactive, while Vivendi Universal Games will distribute the title in the U.S.

In an interview with radio program Générations Europe 1, Sony Europe's Vice President Georges Fornay seems to have indicated a possible price range for Sony's next-gen console. As the answer to a question about the $500 price tag, Fornay replied that the PS3 would be in that price range, but switched over to Euros (500€ is approximately $620 USD). Sony Europe's VP said that the PS3 would be an expensive gaming machine, but relatively cheap considering the blu-ray technology included, which costs 1,000€. Later that day, Fornay retracted his on-air statement, saying he never announced a launch price.

Microsoft Game Studios and Rare revealed that the previously announced co-op pack for their action-adventure RPG game Kameo: Elements of Power is now available (26mb), at no extra charge. In order to activate the co-op pack you need to have completed the game in single-player mode. Read more for details ..

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game. Company of Heroes' completely destructible environment means no two battles ever play out in the same way.

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:

• Hitman: Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Disguises Trailer
• Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends - Trailer #7
• Earache Extreme Metal Racing [PSP/PS2/PC] - Trailer
• Battlefield 2: Modern Combat [X360] - Singleplayer Trailer
• The Ryzom Ring - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Major League Baseball 2K6 for the Xbox 360 and PSP have gone gold, showcasing groundbreaking new features, outstanding graphics, incomparable gameplay and online play.

SiN Episode 1: Emergence is now available for pre-load and pre-purchase via Steam. The pre-load is free to anyone with a valid Steam account. Those who pre-purchase prior to the game being made available on May 9 will save 10% off the $19.95 price and receive instant access to the original SiN game (single and multiplayer).

NCsoft Corporation has signed a licensing contract with Chinese online game operator The9 to release NCsoft’s online role-playing game Guild Wars in China. The contract will give The9 exclusive rights to provide Guild Wars online game services within mainland China for three years.

Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground.

Creative Assembly is not only working on Total War Medieval II, but also an official expansion pack for the original Rome: Total War, according to a preview on C&VG. The addon will feature six new historical battles, all playable in multiplayer, four new factions (Alexander's Macedonian army, The Persians, The Indians and the Barbarians) and roughly 50 new units, such as Theban Sacred band, Indian Elephants, Persian immortals and Indian naked female archers.

Ubisoft today announced a Heroes of Might and Magic V limited edition, which will not only include a soundtrack, HOMM 5 on DVD, screens, official artwork and illustrations, exclusive maps and a unique hero, but also full versions of HoM&M III and IV. All of the above will be available for a suggested retail price of $59.99 at your local retailer in May 2006.