Rock Band 2 builds upon the original 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.

Quake Live offers game players of all skill levels a totally free first-person multiplayer action game, featuring 40 arenas, 5 game modes, including friends lists and communication, sponsored events and tournaments, matchmaking, stats tracking, and even the game itself accessible free of charge through the web browser.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, the 3rd stand-alone game in the series, unfolds shortly after the end of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Having discovered about the open path to the Zone center, the government decides to hold a large-scale military "Fairway" operation aimed to take the CNPP under control.

ArmA II 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.

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

Nintendo added a classic, an NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Crystal Defenders R2/Silver Star Chess (Wiiware), The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (VC), Art Style: PiCTOBiTS (NDSiWare).

Frictional Games' Unknown is a first-person survival horror game set in the late 18th century, and will take the player on a thrill-ride through the depths of madness, exploring the dark side of the human emotions.

Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. These patches (for the digital download editions of the game) fixes several gameplay, multiplayer, graphical issues and adds two new units and two maps to multiplayer mode.

Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.

Activision's Space Camp, an action/adventure game packed with accessible space age mini-games and multiplayer options, it’s not rocket science to launch an unforgettable gameplay session!

European publisher JoWooD is bringing games for all the family to market on the NDS, starting with LifeSigns: Hospital Affairs later this month, followed by Neighbors from Hell and Zoo Quest early June.

High Voltage Software, currently working on its FPS The Conduit, announced that it will host a booth at next month's E3, where visitors will have a chance to play the studio's latest title. High Voltage will also be showing an unannounced IP behind closed doors to select media representatives.

Aspyr Media invites gamers to discover amazing wonders that are hidden all around them with Treasure World, a first-of-its-kind explore-and-find experience that acts as a treasure detector, collector, creative canvas and community gateway.

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

Tickets for Blizzard's fourth BlizzCon gaming convention, which takes place Aug. 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., are now on sale. The event Tickets are priced at $125 each and can be purchased online. A Pay Per View event is available via Direct TV and as an Internet stream; both are priced at $39.95.

Hot on the heels of 3D Realms' sudden shutdown last week, Take-Two has sued 3D Realms for failing to deliver Duke Nukem Forever. The associated case documents reveal that Take-Two is suing for the source code and has filed a restraining order to ensure that the code and assets remain secure and "unharmed" before the case goes to trial. Scott Miller, co-founder of 3D Realms, has shot down the rumor that Take-Two offered to buy the Duke Nukem IP for the reported $30 million.

Croteam CEO Roman Ribaric has announced that the company has recently begun "development on two games, one of which is the next Serious Sam FPS game." The game will use the proprietary Serious 3 engine, and Croteam is close to signing a publishing deal for the title. A lot still remains to be done on the game, though, so there's no firm release date.

The recession and the lack of a blockbuster release combined to significantly reduced U.S. video game sales in April, according to NPD Group. Sales fell 17% in April compared to a year ago, and 30% when compared to the previous month. Also compared to March 2009, sales of the Wii in April were down 43% percent, X360 sales were down 47%, and PS3 sales dropped 41.7%.

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.