A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. On July 25 Microsoft will release a new Mission Mode (800 points) which includes 25 missions to test skills learned during the game's story mode.

Revealed a few days ago, SEGA officially announced Sonic and the Black Knight, bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed buildings out of over 150 available structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control.

Savage 2: A Tortured Soul is an FPS/RPG featuring expansive environments, an entirely enhanced combat system, and gameplay elements that will catapult it beyond its prequel. S2 Games has opened up the doors of Savage 2 to all players, allowing unlimited, free access to the game for the week of July 21-27.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Square Enix's E3 2008 lineup:

• 'Chrono Trigger' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Final Fantasy IV' (NDS) - New Screens
• 'Star Ocean First Departure' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' (X360) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

SEGA isn't stopping with the upcoming Sonic Unleashed or Bioware's Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, as the latest issue of Nintendo Power reveals that a yet another Sonic installment is in the works, specifically for the Wii. The game was not part of any E3 lineup, so details on Sonic and the Black Knight are as good as nonexistent. The front cover of the magazine shows Sonic carrying a big sword. Hopefully we'll get to more info at the Leipzig Games Convention or Tokyo Game Show later this year.

Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.

JoWooD Productions presents their upcoming products at Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig which includes Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods, The Guild 2: Venice, Agatha Christie: Evil Under The Sun on the Wii, and several behind closed doors titles.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with a demo for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm, 8bit Games' elephant herding puzzle game Elefunk (free demo/$4.99 for the full game), or fans of the PSOne classic Rayman can get the full game ($5.99) for the PS3/PSP. There are of course also the usual game/movie trailers, E3 trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Capcom is bringing 2006's X360 zombie slasher to the Wii, albeit it with several changes. The photography feature has been replaced by a new camera system making the game more action/object oriented. The original's time-lapsed gameplay, causing a lot of players grief due to the frequent dying/shoddy save system, has been removed. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, end of the year.