Ubisoft has released a demo for Lexis Numerique's upcoming mystery/adventure game In Memoriam (internet connection required). A unique investigation experience to track a serial killer. Reality and fiction are blurred in this movie style thriller game. Enter the game of a serial killer using e-mail, the internet and movie footage to solve his puzzles in a dark and thrilling environment. This demo features a few elements of the first level (out of nine), the installer seems in French but the game itself is English. Read more for download links ...

SOE is set in the last few years of the Warring States period in ancient China more than 2,200 years ago. At that time, Qin gradually became the most powerful state in China and began making an overall plan to conquer the other six states. Meanwhile, Qin troops kept attacking the Baiyue people living in the southwest of China. The people of East Baiyue, under the leadership of Lan Xiong, then fought a desperate war against the Qin army.Several years later, Lan Xiong and the Chief Sacrifice Wizard, Chi Huan, died mysteriously one after the other. What or who was behind their deaths? Lan Wei,Lan Xiong's daughter, began her dangerous adventure into the Central Plains to find out the truth and make her father live again¡... More info @ Object Software Website here!

Jaxe is a revolutionary 3D beat 'em up: (thanks Blues) think of a mix of action and strategy, take some elements from FPS games, such as a 360 degrees freedom and the variety of weapons, and add a massive multiplyer support (up to 16 human players contemporarily). All these elements are enriched with a great number of game modes; some of them allow you to set up team matches against other teams, challenge another player (also using the same PC), fight alone or generate great brawls and much more.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows players to immerse themselves in the classic Star Wars universe as they take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. Players will interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: fight for good and freedom in the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.

In Wrath Unleashed, powerful beings called overlords fight for supremacy in a striking and imaginative ethereal void as they struggle to become gods and maintain dominance and magic. Overlords and their minion creatures battle for control of magical floating islands represented by a beautiful world map comprised of terrain tiles. Each tile on the map is imbued with an elemental affinity of fire, earth, water or wind. Unleash your wrath and may the best beast win! Read more for a fresh batch of 80+ screens ...

“Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge” combines the thrills of low-to-the-ground air combat with the swashbuckling style of an action-adventure movie. Players pilot powerful fantasy aircraft in a game reminiscent of a classic Hollywood tale, as they battle enemy aces and navigate tricky stunts in single- and multiplayer modes. As the handsome and daring air pirate Nathan Zachary, players barnstorm through 1930s America hunting down the murderers of Nathan’s best friend. Read more for full review ...

After completing Chrome, Techland decided to focus on quickly finishing the Xpand Rally project. Along with these new efforts, certain changes have been made in the project. Among many changes, the most crucial one is the adding of advanced economic options to the game. Currently programmers are continuing their work on the project. The effects will please eager fans of racing, as well as other players, who are not very much interested in the racing genre. More details at xr.techland.pl next week!

Zoo Tycoon Endangered Species, a unique and FREE download for Zoo Tycoon, is now available on the site. Including new animals, theme objects and scenarios, this download celebrates Zoo Tycoon's anniversary and is presented as a token of thanks to Zoo Tycoon's millions of fans worldwide.

Master Chief has stormed his way onto Microsoft Windows-based personal computers with the recent release of Halo for Windows. If you're already a fan, don't miss out on the upcoming Halo Worldwide Championships. Tons of great prizes like a Gateway gaming system, Alienware PCs, ATI graphic cards and more are up for grabs.

The ATI/AMD Cyber X Gaming Championships is coming to CES. The festival has lined up some major sponsors and there will be $600,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs over the course of the qualification tournaments and the championships. Highlights of the event include the $100,000 prize for the first place Counter-Strike team.