Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain. Frank Caliendo — known for his impressions of legendary football broadcaster John Madden, President George W. Bush and Al Pacino — and former host of Last Comic Standing, Jay Mohr, have been recruited to join Lawrence Taylor in Blitz: The League II.

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:

• Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - Splitscreen Multiplayer Trailer
• MySims Kingdom [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
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In The Eye of Judgment collectible trading cards, embedded with a CyberCode, are placed in front of the PlayStation Eye for their respective creatures to come to life in 3D and battle on screen. The EOJ World Championships begins Aug. 14th, with the winner getting their image on an in-game card as well as compete against Watanabe-san from the Japan studio.

Akella signed Pound of Ground: Killed twice, also know as Evil Days: Pound of Ground, a mix of an action, race, RPG and adventure game, where the main character Johnny Meyer finds himself at an abandoned farm in the desert, suffering from amnesia, and the nearest town, so happens to be filled with zombies.

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. Aion will not only playable at PAX, but also give fans the first chance to sign up for the beta, and get a guaranteed slot in next year's preview event.

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.

On Aug. 12, Nvidia will release new graphics drivers that will allow owners of most GeForce 8, GeForce 9, and GeForce GTX 200-series cards to automatically use PhysX acceleration according to Tech Report. Along with the drivers will come a PhysX software pack containing free UT 3 maps, the full version of NetDevil's Warmonger, a couple of Nvidia demos, and sneak peeks at Object Software's Metal Knight Zero and Nurien Software's Nurien social-networking service.

SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals’ designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the Ninjas’ unique skills and powers.

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.

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.

World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Apparently not content with its 11 million userbase, Blizzard is offering people who recruit others to play the game, trial or purchase full game, bonuses ranging from exclusive mount, to extra experience.

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. According to What They Play, Microsoft will implement optional filters that "turns the blood into sparks" and "takes out all the swear words," to offset the fact that GoW2 is more brutal/visceral than its predecessor.

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. While the game itself isnt out yet, producer Phil Frazier already revealed details on the first few patches (first one coming on launch) as well as upcoming DLCs.

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Fans interested in the open beta test can sign up here.

PayByCash's Ultimate Game Card can be purchased in 5,600 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the United States. These pre-paid cards are available in $10 denominations and can be used to buy premium content for more than 150 online multi-player games.

Set in Terraformed Mars in the year 2177 AD, Blue Mars will feature stunning graphics, realistic characters and endless gaming attractions that will allow players to build and simulate real-life scenarios by creating personalized characters, or avatars.

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come is an RTS that chronicles the trials and tribulations of the first crusaders and recreates its most important battles. From Constantinople to Jerusalem, you will become a part of the First Crusades in this historical recreation.

Zoo Games' Puzzle Kingdoms, developed by Infinite Interactive, is a new interpretation of the deep puzzle genre that raises the level of play beyond the standards of casual gaming by integrating a fantasy storyline with engaging strategy and tactical puzzle gameplay.

Confirming previous rumors, Rockstar is now also bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with Grand Theft Auto IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai.

Before you get all excited, no this is not the promised "fall" update, actually this update doesn't do anything you can visualize, merely implement code to prepare for future growth of the service. So while Microsoft is obviously preparing for the new Xbox Live Experience later this year this update is only paving the road, no changes or enhancements, no new features what so ever are included.

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.

Deep Silver's teaser timer has run out, only to be replaced by another countdown clock that will expire in 14 days, probably to coincide with an official unveiling at the Leipzig Games Convention. What was revealed however is that Piranha Bytes' newest title is no longer known as Project RPB, but has an official title, Risen.

Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.

Midway has been hanging on for dear life for quite a while, Atari déjà vu, and earlier this week posted yet another grim-looking financial report. To add insult to injury, Midway confirmed several key employees have recently left, such as director of media relations Reilly Brennan, VP of marketing Mona Hamilton, Senior PR Tim DaRosa (now at Six Degrees Games) and Mike Bilder, head of its Chicago studio, known for such titles as Blitz: The League, Stranglehold, and Mortal Kombat.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. Last month EA Singapore revealed a Sept. 23, 2008 release date, EA confirmed the day of reckoning will start a few days earlier, on Sept. 18, 2008 in North America & Europe.

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements and journey towards discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

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!

This is an unofficial patch for Pandemic's Battlezone II: Combat Commander, bringing your retail game to v1.3 beta 4 and adds new graphics features, and the usual bug & crash fixes.

Seize the moment and step into the glamorous life of a high stakes gambler! Phantom EFX announced its lineup of Reel Deal casino video games: Reel Deal Slots Blackbeard's Revenge, Reel Deal Casino Millionaire's Club and Reel Deal Card Games '09.

The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.

Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.

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.

Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the award-winning Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.

With the Games Convention in Leipzig creeping closer, Akella revealed its lineup of titles it will be showing at the GC, being held in Leipzig, Germany, August 19-24, 2008, including PT Boats, Disciples III, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, Numen, Moscow Racer, A Stroke of Fate, Postal 3, and Night Watcher.

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, as it delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience. Namco Bandai revealed that SC IV is red-hot, as it has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since its Aug. 4th release date.

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

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:

• Race Driver: GRID (NDS)
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). The next issue of Stuff Magazine reveals six more tracks that will appear on the next Guitar Hero installment.

After recently being dropped by NCSoft, Spacetime Studios acquired the rights to its own space fantasy combat game Blackstar, but since the company is self-funded it was forced to scale down from thirty-two down to sixteen folks in the hopes of developing a pitch, a prototype and another publishing deal.

Check out the following new screens from Sega's E3 2008 lineup:

• 'Alpha Protocol' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens
• 'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - 2 New Screens
• 'Bleach: Dark Souls' (NDS) - 8 New Screens
• 'Dinosaur King' (NDS) - 7 New Screens
• 'Empire: Total War' - 5 New Screens
• 'Golden Axe: Beast Rider' (PS3/X360) - 5 New Screens
• 'MadWorld' (Wii) - 11 New Screens
• 'Samba De Amigo' (Wii) - 18 New Screens
• 'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) - 36 New Screens
• 'Sonic Unleashed' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - 26 New Screens
• 'Space Siege' - 5 New Screens
• 'Stormrise' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens
• 'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) - 7 New Screens
• 'Yakuza 2' (PS2) - 6 New Screens

Check out the following new screens from Sony's E3 2008 lineup:

• Buzz! Master Quiz (PSP) - 5 New Screens
• Buzz! Quiz TV (PS3) - 10 New Screens
• Crash Commando (PS3) - 20 New Screens
• Fat Princess (PS3) - 6 New Screens
• Flower (PS3) - 10 New Screens
• inFamous (PS3) - 6 New Screens
• Killzone 2 (PS3) - 12 New Screens
• LittleBigPlanet (PS3) - 16 New Screens
• MotorStorm: Pacific Rift (PS3) - 14 New Screens
• NBA 09: The Inside (PS3) - 42 New Screens
• Pain: Amusement Park (PS3) - 9 New Screens
• Patapon 2 (PSP) - 18 New Screens
• PixelJunk Eden (PS3) - 10 New Screens
• Home (PS3) - 5 New Screens
• Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic (PS3) - 8 New Screens
• Resistance 2 (PS3) - 5 New Screens
• Resistance: Retribution (PSP) - 4 New Screens
• Siren: Blood Curse (PS3) - Screens
• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (PS3) - 7 New Screens
• Super Stardust Portable (PSP) - 7 New Screens

Having already received $1.5 million in June 2007, Ultizen Games announced that it has secured another $6 million USD in funding to support company’s continued rapid growth through acquisitions.

Las Vegas based developer HSC Labs has licensed has Simutronics' HeroEngine in connection with their massively multiplayer game project currently getting underway.