Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Owners of the original will be able to download the entire set list, in addition to the 80+ songs that come with RB 2.

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:

• Legendary [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
• Velvet Assassin [X360/PC] - Trailer #2
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Originally announced a few months back, SilverBirch has settled definitive terms for the purchase of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing. The final closing is anticipated to take place shortly following approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange.

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Microsoft denied speculation from earlier today that comments from Microsoft creative director Ken Lobb referred to a possible, and often rumored, Motion Sensor Controller.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new original title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's been described as a "dramatic progressive action" title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Fans attending the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival will get a chance to check out Gears of War 2, and win additional prizes.

Mirror's Edge is a new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. Gamestop is offering fans who want to pre-order Mirror's Edge an exclusive Mirror’s Edge Runner Bag.

Whilst society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold and two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. After the beta demo, Kaos has released the multiplayer demo featuring the Oilfield and GNAW maps, updated with the latest v1.1.1 code.

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom confirmed BC:R will have PSN specific features such as Dualshock 3 support, PSP Remote Play, and more to be unveiled later.

ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

In Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy, a classic point & click adventure game, you play as Madeleine sent to help Catherine de Medici, who thinks she has been cursed. As practicing medicine is a male occupation, the game allows you to pose as Madeleine's brother Cesar to interact with other NPCs. European publisher ElektroGames plans on bringing Nostradamus to NDS.

Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!

Previously known as Kuju Brighton, music and party game specialist Zoë Mode, known for SEGA's Crush and currently working on Konami's Rock Revolution, announce the formation of Zoë Mode London. Based near the south bank of the Thames in central London and will be led by Nick Rodriguez, currently Exec. Producer at Zoë Mode Brighton.

GErman based 3D Game Engine developer Trinigy announced a license deal with Ubisoft studio Blue Byte, giving The Settlers developer access to Trinigy’s latest Vision Engine 7.0 which has been unveiled quite recently.

Konami's Castlevania Judgment, developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, is the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre, and bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.

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:

• Civilization Revolution (NDS/PS3/X360)
• Carnival Games (NDS)
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Aeronauts is a dynamic flying action game, developed by JCE Entertainment, currently in closed beta test served to users in approx 200 countries through base servers all around the world including Tokyo, Singapore, LA, London, Frankfurt, etc.

Majesco revealed its product lineup for the 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles from July 15th - 17th at booths #421 and 423 featuring Wii and NDS games that offer fun for the entire family such as Cooking Mama, Marker Man, AWAY Shuffle Dungeon and several others.

City Life 2008 Edition features 60 more buildings, bringing the total to 360, including famous structures such as St. Paul Cathedral, Royal Opera, etc. New scenarios, 10 new maps and an updated version of the editor allow you to import satellite maps, as well as import from applications such as World-Machine, or GeoControl.

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.

The Witcher: Versus, previously known as DuelMail, is a free-of-charge web-browser game, based on the RPG The Witcher, that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes.

Midway announced Game Party 2 which includes returning favorites from the original and five all-new fun filled family games, and TouchMaster 2 offering a collection of 20 new addictively fun and exciting card, action, strategy, puzzle and picture games.

PAIN is a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. Idol Minds is currently working on an all-new area, the Amusement park adding new modes, multiplayer with voice chat, PSN Trophies, new playable characters, 2 alternate downtown layouts and plenty more...

Wee 1st is Activision's a new consumer initiative to expand the company’s Wii portfolio, promoting games that were developed specifically with the Wii in mind, such as Little League World Series 2008, Rapala Fishing Frenzy and Dancing with the Stars: Get Your Dance On.

Square Enix announced its extensive line-up for the E3 Media & Business Summit today, confirming an impressive array of games ranging from re-mastered classics to brand-new IP’s such as Infinite Undiscovery, The Last Remnant, Star Ocean, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IV, and mane more...

1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the its series of WWII-themed vertical shooters, but will stand out as its own unique entry in the series. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but utilizing a full 3D engine.

NHL 09 takes to the ice with improved Skill Stick System controls and the new Defensive Skill Stick, while adding depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series, or show off your skills with the new Be A Pro mode.

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Rumored a few days ago, Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification has given Fallout 3 an RC rating, making it illegal to sell. Whether local distributor Red Ant will modify the game like AFA did earlier this week for Dark Sector remains to be seen.

Fueled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plot lines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

Capcom announced the company's lineup for the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit to be held July 13 - 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to the expected Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, and Bionic Commando, expect to go back in time with Mega Man 9, or check out the mysterious, yet unannounced, Flock.

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. In a recent walkthrough Microsoft creative director Ken Lobb reveals "grab with the wrench, and then you twist the controller around." A slip up? A sign of things to come (at E3)? Tune in next week.

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.

Deep Silver announced the company's lineup for the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit to be held July 13 - 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky for PC, Deep Silver will showcase three titles for the NDS: Secret Files: Tunguska, Gravity, and Pet Vet: Down Under.

Players will take control of WALL-E and EVE through a fast-paced adventure based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar film. The game will allow fans to relive some of the movie’s most thrilling moments as they explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges.

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

BoB II: Wings of Victory recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply fly and let your generals manage the war below. This v2.08 improves AI, death animations, and Flight Models, landscape and Multiskin.

Sierra's Arcanum, developed by now defunct Troika Games, is an isometric RPG that creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. This v080708 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.

With E3 around the corner we can expect many new announcements to be made, one apparently coming from id Software according to recent reports. Giving credence to this rumor is an updated jobs page on id Software's website where the DOOM/Quake powerhouse is looking for new designers, artists and programmers with PS3, Xbox 360, and PC experience, for a new, yet unannounced project.