Yesterday Ubisoft announced it signed a deal with FOX/James Cameron to develop a game based on the upcoming Avatar movie, but it seems the French developer/publisher is in the running for yet another blockbuster. Scheduled to be unveiled at Comic Con later this week, Ubisoft is reportedly closing a deal with NBC to develop a game based on the TV superhero series Heroes.

Six new developer (Gearbox Software, Zombie, Riot Games, Brain in a Jar, Invictus Games and Instinct Technology) have licensed Philips' amBX platform, expanding the 'sensory surround experience’ by using light, color, sound and even air flow through enabled devices.

In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.

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:

• City of Heroes, Issue 10: Invasion (PC)
• Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (PC)
• Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle (NDS)
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Increasing its market share to a record 13.7%, Activision was the #1 third-party U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first six months of calendar 2007, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year, according to The NPD Group.

On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.

Massive, Microsoft's in-game advertisement provider, has signed an agreement with EA to provide in-game ads for its lineup of sports titles, such as Madden, NASCAR, Tiger Woods, SKATE, NHL etc... Microsoft has been under mounting pressure from Google, which recently acquired Adscape, as well as Double Fusion.

Tabula Rasa is an MMORPG that places players in an epic sci-fi story where they will be challenged by dynamic and fast-paced adventures on alien worlds. Participate in the character contest, and be one of two people to be flown out to Texas for the pre-launch party at Britannia Manor in early September.

Set in World War 2, Sabotage is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Meet Violette Summer...

At the MGS 20th anniversary event in Japan, Hideo Kojima not only revealed Metal Gear Online, but also a new episode in his interactive comic book series on the PSP, Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee, where you, by reading it, unlock hidden secrets and new content.