THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's proprietary open-world engine, will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. This v1.007 fixes a few multiplayer bugs and an issue with the bridge on the do_Hometown map.

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. Digitalmindsoft reveaks a multiplayer beta test for their next RTS game Men of War is forthcoming...

2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.

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:

• Best of Tests DS (NDS)
• Bully: Scholarship Edition (Wii/X360)
• Disney Friends (NDS)
• Eco-Creatures: Save the Forest (NDS)
• God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)
• MLB 08 The Show (PSP/PS2/PS3)
• Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (NDS)
• Ninja Reflex (NDS/Wii)
• Puzzle Guzzle (PSP)
• Rhem 3 (PC)
• Saga (PC)
• Silent Hill Origins (PS2)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm (PC)
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Universe at War: Earth Assault is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Petroglyph has released the second patch including 4 new skirmish/multiplayer maps, bug fixes, and the usual gameplay/balance tweaks.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience.

Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

Grand Chase is an MMORPG that follows the lives of different heroes from the Bermesiah continent in their fight against the evil Queen of Darkness, fighting dynamically alongside each other in several different game modes to defeat the evil queen of darkness. Today's Grand Chase launch coincides with a new patch adding three new dungeons and new equipement.

Princess on Ice sees you jump, spin and pirouette your way to fame as you follow the fortunes of Kelly, Gabrielle, Alyssa and Madison - four young ice dancers. Plucked from obscurity by a mysterious dance trainer our heroines are trained and in turn audition for the Princess on Ice Tournament, the most prestigious ice dancing event of the year.

Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wiimote, Okami offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure. Originally set for March 25, Capcom has delayed Okami's release until April 15, 2008.

Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.

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:

• Mushroom Men [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #6
• Secret Files: Tunguska [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
• LEGO Batman [ALL] - Trailer #2
• Section 8 [PS3/X360/PC] - BTS Trailer #1
• Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters [PS2] - Launch Trailer
• SEGA Superstars Tennis [ALL] - Samba De Amigo Trailer
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Metal Gear Online features characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4. This reloaded MGO experience packs in additional environments, game modes and team-based multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players.

THQ and JAKKS Pacific are in the process of arbitrating the royalty rate to be paid by THQ to JAKKS Pacific for WWE video game sales, and THQ announced that it has prevailed in a proceeding filed by JAKKS Pacific before the California Court of Appeals to disqualify potential arbitrators, who would determine the royalty rate effective as of July 1, 2006.

SpongeBob and Patrick stumble upon a magical pencil that brings whatever it draws to life. Unfortunately, the evil SpongeBob drawing ‘DoodleBob’ gets a magic pencil of his own which he uses to cause havoc all over Bikini Bottom.

Having left his position as President of Sony's Worldwide Studios last week it was already rumored Phil Harrison would resurface in a new position this week. Infogrames announces the appointment of Phil Harrison as President and Directeur Général Délégué of Infogrames Entertainment, reporting to David Gardner.

In Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.

Revealed on the official Xbox.com web site earlier today, but quickly removed, Microsoft is will be organizing a new Grand Theft Auto IV sweepstakes, offering four trips to NYC to attend the GTA IV launch party for Rockstar Games' upcoming open world action game. The next 100 lucky winners all get a prize package which includes a custom Xbox 360 Elite console. Schedule to start today, running until April 15, winners announced on April 23 (thanks FiringSquad).

Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extremes. It's a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.