EA's The Sims 2: Free Time gives your Sims the ability to perform casual tasks, jobs around the house or all sort of hobbies. This new v1.13.0.161 patch updates the game code to be compatible with The Sims 2 Store Edition, fixes some Securom issue, and adds a few Tinker ineteractions.

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.

Yesterday it was revealed that The Who's promised 1971 classic rock album Who's Next would be unable to be offered as DLC as Harmonix has been unable to locate all the masters of the decades old album. Instead The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey would create a 12-song best-of compilation pack of master recordings, which the remaining band members have now unveiled.

Outspark's Project Powder is the newest game in the company's growing virtual playground. Featuring intense racing action, realistic gameplay and fierce multiplayer battles for players of all experience levels, Project Powder is the perfect escape from the summer heat.

A few days we mentioned that Simbim was working on RACE 360 which the Swedish studio denies, "We are issuing this statement to counter false rumours currently circulating on the internet regarding a new X360 game. We do have plans for an upcoming X360 game and an official announcement from Simbin will follow shortly with correct information on title and publisher. The information currently circulating is incorrect," said Magnus Ling, Vice President, Simbin Studios.

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

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:

• C.O.R.E. [NDS] - Trailer
• Firmware v2.4 [PS3] - Walkthrough Trailer Part 1
• Civilization Revolution [ALL] - Wonders Trailer
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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.

Atlus U.S.A. will serve as exclusive North American distributor for three titles from publisher NIS America. Launching August 26, 2008 will be Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice for PS3 ($49.99), while on Sept. 23, 2008, both Disgaea DS and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure will launch simultaneously on NDS, each with MSRP of $29.99.

Atlus U.S.A.'s Yggdra Union is a card-based strategy RPG for the PSP. For years, strategy RPG fans have accepted repetitive, non-interactive battle sequences as the genre standard; few games have dared to break the mold. Yggdra Union blows through, shattering the mold into tiny, unrecognizable bits.

Delivered pizza is a gamer's favorite food, and now Xbox has teamed up with Domino's Pizza for a special "Cards Tell the Tale" Instant Win Promotion featuring the summer blockbuster The Dark Knight. Order your pizza online or by phone and instantly access The Dark Knight Vault for the chance to win a limited-edition The Dark Knight themed Xbox 360 console, and other prizes.

Atlus U.S.A announced Dokapon Kingdom, an addictive multiplayer RPG where the King of Dokapon has offered you his throne; all he asks for in return is that you dispose of an invading horde of thieving monsters. Trouble is - you’re not the only one he asked.

Last year MTV and Harmonix promised that The Who's 1971 classic rock album Who's Next would be downloadable but so far it has not been offered s DLC yet. The reason came clear today as Harmonix has been unable to locate all the masters of the decades old album and will instead team up with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey to create a 12-song best-of compilation pack of master recordings instead.

In Cooking Mama World Kitchen, Mama and friends have a whole new look given the game's upgrade to full 3D graphics. By utilizing the Wiimote as a universal kitchen utensil, players can simulate actual cooking by chopping, grating, slicing, stirring and rolling their way through all new recipes that range from parfait to shrimp au gratin.

Last year the ESA sued the state of Minnesota for unconstitutional video game law, legal fees which unfortunately would fall back on taxpayers, and today the ESA has received a $65,000 payment for its expenses in successfully challenging said process.

While there is no official announcement yet, Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall. Way of the Samurai 3 will feature over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.

O-Games announced its North American lineup of titles due to be released in 2008, exemplifying a wide variety of genres aimed at players of all ages, from real life simulation and action adventure games to puzzlers and casual sports titles.

Sharpen your blades and relive past grudges with the start of the definitive console 3-D fighting franchise. Prove your worth against the world with dozens of leaderboards spanning every character and mode. Hone your fighting instincts in Arcade, Survival and Training modes or challenge a friend in local-play Versus mode.

ShellShock 2: Blood Trails is a violent, first-person, survival horror game set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Australia's notorious Office of Film and Literature Classification strikes again as it has classified ShellShock 2 unsuitable for gamers under the age of 15, refusing it a classification due to its graphic violent content.

Atlantica Online, developed by NDOORS Interactive, is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world. A thinking person's game, Atlantica Online gives players the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.