Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. EA sent us a short/pre-canned interview revealing a few details on the upcoming game.

Halo Wars is an RTS game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. The Historic Battle update will introduce four new multiplayer Skirmish maps that highlight key turning points in the UNSC/Covenant war.

Assume the role of Jessica Fletcher, who has a knack for getting herself involved in “who-dun-its”. Using puzzle and hidden object game mechanics, you are immersed in 5 classic Murder, She Wrote stories.

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Infinity Ward's community manager revealed the MW2 Prestige Edition, which includes the game, a Steelbook case (Hardened Edition), a Behind The Lines art book, a token allowing you to download the original Call of Duty for PC/XBL/PSN and fully functional night vision goggles, all packaged in a big box.

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:

• Shatter [PSN] - Trailer
• ModNation Racers [PS3] - Trailer
• Madden NFL 10 [ALL] - Everything You See on Sunday Trailer
• Wolfenstein [ALL] - Graphic Novel Trailer #2
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SNK is bringing its 3D fighting game, Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, based on the arcade game, to the X360 later this year.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week all Spellforce games are 30% off, same as with all Penumbra titles. On July 14 Fairy Tale: Three Heroes goes on sale for $24.95/€ 24.95/£19.95, Wed. July 15 Youda Sushi Chef will be available for $19.95/€ 19.95/£17.95, while World War 2 Time of Wrath arrives on July 16, and this coming weekend Civilization 3 Complete and Iron Man are 50% off.

Battle Fantasia, developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear fame, is a 2.5D arcade fighting game like no other on consoles, thanks to its unique cast of fantasy-inspired characters, alongside a storyline and script that stays true to its Japanese heritage and manga roots. Released last year on X360, Aksys will be offering the PS3 edition through PlayStation Network.

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.