Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

Magazine publisher Future announced a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to publish World of Warcraft: The Magazine, the official magazine of the MMORPG, covering all aspects of the game, from game content to the players themselves.

The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game. At Gamescom Sony announced that PlayStation Home’s core client will be getting a serious upgrade this fall.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Namco Bandai's GamesCom 2009 lineup:

• 'Dead to Rights: Retribution' (PS3/X360) - 25 New Screens & Trailer
• 'Tekken 6' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailers
• Namco Bandai Signs Multiplatform Publishing Agreement With Ninja Theory
• 'Majin: The Fallen Realm' (PS3/X360) Announced
• 'Clash of the Titans' (PS3/X360) Announced
• 'Magna Carta 2' (X360) - New Screens
• 'Go Go Cosmo Cops!' (NDS) - New Screens

Check out the following new screens and trailers from SEGA's GamesCom 2009 lineup:

• 'Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing' (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Bayonetta' (ALL) - New Screens
• 'Alpha Protocol' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens
• 'Aliens vs. Predator' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens
• 'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll' (Wii) - New Screens
• 'Vancouver 2010' [PS3/X360/PC] - Bobsleigh Trailer
• 'Napoleon: Total War' Announced - Screens & Trailer

Check out the following new screens from 2K Games' GamesCom 2009 lineup:

• 'Mafia II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Borderlands' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Bethesda's GamesCom 2009 lineup:

• 'WET' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Wheelspin' (Wii) - New Screens
• 'Medieval Games' [Wii] - New Screens
• 'Brink' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that the Bundle Deal of the Week (until August 23rd) is the Viva Media Chess Bundle, which is now 40% off. Over the weekend (August 20-23), both Universe at War: Earth Assault and Serious Sam 2 are 50% off their normal price.

LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.