Mafia II immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario by fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city.

Celebrating its Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft player communities, Blizzard announced plans for its fifth BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California (October 22 - October 23, 2010).

Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.

In PixelJunk Shooter, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment.

The same technology that enables realistic combat scenes and fluid-looking touchdown passes in computer gaming systems is being put to use on solving complex problems in biomedical research.

Turn back the pages of time in this earliest chapter of the Kingdom Hearts saga that explores the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new but instantly recognizable Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP.

Quantum Theory is a third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield.

Robocalypse: Beaver Defense will offer madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction in a tower defense-style game. Set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, players will need to create and strategically position static and mobile defenses to stop the waves of enemies that are intent on destroying the player's HQ.

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:

• Red Dead Redemption (PS3/X360)
• Split/Second (PS3/X360/PC)
• Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow (NDS)
• Trauma Team (Wii)
• Attack of the Movies 3-D (Wii/X360)

We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

The Sims 3 Ambitions allows players to pursue a variety of exciting paths and careers in their Sims’ lives that in turn affect their overall gameplay experience and neighborhood. While on the job, the player has direct control over their Sims’ work and can choose how to spend their days.

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Frogwares adding Sherlock Holmes: Secret of the Silver Earring, to be followed shortly by Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, both $9.99 and DRM-free of course.

In this brand new big adventure, especially designed for NDS, you play as the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and you will have to shed some light on curious events. When Queen Victoria's genealogical records are stolen, the Royal Family decides to put you in charge of the case and asks you to solve this strange mystery.

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.

Calvin Tucker's Redneck: Farm Animal Racing Tournament is a wacky, cartoonish kart game for Wii with loads of typical redneck humor, including a split-screen multiplayer and Wii wheel support, about animals from a redneck farm.

A few months ago Nexon America launched “The Nexon iNitiative,” a new program that will provide up to $1 million to support the most original, unique and promising indie gaming projects.

Discover, watch and share a new world of film masterpieces with MUBI, the new PS3 service that turns your TV into an on-demand international cinema.

Chess, the unrivalled champion of strategy games has been attracting players of all ages for countless centuries. Battle vs. Chess takes up the mission of adapting the time honoured classic for the 21st century, seeking to breathe new life into the beloved game without abandoning the essential concepts that have made it so enduring.

Online game publisher GamesCampus.com announced  that it is now expanding into Europe with the launch of a new office in Germany, with its casual online third-person-shooter game, Manga Fighter, the first title being launched in Germany.

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.