In this next-generation take on the city building genre, realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. Cities XL, previously called Cities Unlimited, will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.

Havok provider has signed a licensing agreement with 2K Games to let the California based developer use its physics engines to develop several upcoming titles which will be available on the Wii.

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. FireSky will be showing off Stargate Worlds at next month's Comic-Con in San Diego.

McFarlane Toys announces a partnership with Activision to produce action figures from the hit video game franchise, Guitar Hero, with the first line is expected to hit store shelves this fall.

Ubisoft announced details for the upcoming release of Fan Pack, a downloadable content package for Rainbow Six Vegas 2 which includes three new multiplayer maps, a new High Stakes setting, along with the ability to attain new ranks and A.C.E.S.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new original titles in the FF franchise, however not part of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG rather described as a "Dramatic Progressive Action" title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known from Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the character designer of the game..

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Nigel Character for PAIN ($0.99), the free World of Warcraft's "I am Murloc" for Guitar Hero III, the Pixies' Doolittle album ($1.99/$18.99) and Weezer Pack 1 ($1.99/$5.49) for Rock Band, Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds and Top Spin 3 demos, and of course, there are the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

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:

• Shaun the Sheep [ALL] - Trailer
• Samba De Amigo [Wii] - Trailer #2
• Huxley [X360/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
• Soulcalibur [XBLA] - Gameplay Trailer #3
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Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.

Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud developer Level 5 is working on an all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, White Knight Story. At its Tokyo press conference Sony not only revealed the movie download service plans from earlier today, but also said that Level 5's RPG White Knight Story will be released this fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2009.

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Early July Kaos will release a multiplayer demo featuring the Oilfield and GNAW maps, updated with the latest v1.1.1 code, will be released.

Cryptic Studios' Champions Online, their first ever self-developed and self-published MMORPG, is 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.

Got a new X360 console or had one repaired, but maybe you downloaded games or other content from Xbox Live Marketplace onto an older X360 console, and now you want all that content on your new system. With the license transfer tool, you can transfer the licenses of all your previously downloaded content from your old console to the new one.

Martin, Diana and Java pursue ceaselessly the most revolting monsters dripping with Slime. These very special agents are commissioned by M.O.M, the director of CENTRE, to lead these paranormal investigations throughout the world.

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:

• Dungeon Runners (PC)
• My Weight Loss Coach (NDS)
• Soul Bubbles (NDS)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Expanding the saga with an independent storyline, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King utilizes the NDS' stylus controls to deliver the extraordinary acrobatic and combat action that fans have come to expect from the Prince of Persia franchise.

EA unveiled new game details and the line-look for its Wii exclusive "All-Play" products, starting with next month's NCAA Football 09 All-Play, designed for social play and featuring unique controls, distinct presentation and a style of play that is inviting to players of all skill levels.

Disney Interactive Studios' Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, all fueled only by the power of the WiiMote and the DS stylus.

Forged by Chaos is an online fantasy game with many RPG elements, using Crytek's CryEngine 2, based on the Chaos theme - worlds powered by steel and battle magic - featuring customizable characters, interactive environments, multi-player interaction, and enhanced game world dynamics.

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.