A little later than expected, EA has released the NBA LIVE 08 Online Team Play feature as free download, so that all 10 players on the floor can be controlled by a human, which will remove the use of AI altogether.

Square Enix revealed its first four offerings for 2008, with entries that will launch fans into a fast-paced, action-packed new year, Dragon Quest Swords (Wii), The World Ends With You (NDS), Crisis Core: FF VII (PSP), and FF Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (NDS).

Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like action is fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes. Pixel Mine has launched the Fireteam Reloaded open beta, get it here ...

Troll & Armor is a fantasy action adventure game that mixes in elements from several other types of games that revolves around guiding companion characters through puzzles, managing resources, and claiming territories. Emerging Entertainment has signed agreements with four Asian studios to strengthen its production pipeline.

Microids has signed an agreement with Kheops Studio to develop Dracula 3, an adventure game inspired by the world of Bram Stoker, and sequel to 1999's Dracula: The Resurrection, followed by Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary in 2000.

Co-founded Mitch Davis, founder of in-game ad specialist Massive Ent., Live Gamer Inc announced its publisher-supported, secure platform for real money trading of virtual property. Live Gamer is partnering with MMOG publishers and virtual world operators worldwide, such as Funcom, SOE, 10Tacle Studios, Acclaim, GoPets LTD, and Ping0.

Take-Two announced the formation of a new development studio under its 2K publishing label located in Novato, California, 2K Marin. The new studio, comprised of former BioShock team members, will develop original intellectual property, as well as co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world.

The game that inspired a generation, Sensible World of Soccer, and a game that will have players reliving their quarter dropping days, Tempest, arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade Wed., Dec. 19th at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).

Ignition Entertainment announced that it will be expanding its development capabilities by opening new studios, one in Tokyo (Japan) and another in Florida (USA), further developing the company’s capabilities to create original and innovative intellectual properties for the electronic entertainment industry.

Burst Limit is similar to the DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi series (published by Atari in Europe and North America) and has online multiplayer, is cut scene-driven and supports 16:9.

City Life 2008 features 60 more buildings, bringing the total to 360, including famous structures such as St. Paul Cathedral, Royal Opera, etc. New scenarios, 10 new maps and an updated version of the editor allow you to import satellite maps, as well as import from applications such as World-Machine, or GeoControl. This demo features 1 map, 3 (out of 6) playable population categories.

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Cybernator, Alien Storm, and Monster Lair.

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.

Based on the best selling series of novels, the Women's Murder Club game is being designed by author and game designer Jane Jensen, creator of the classic Gabriel Night adventure series. Working closely with James Patterson, Jensen aims to capture the gritty plots and female strength of the super-sleuth detectives in the online casual game.

Having recently split with Piranha Bytes over the bug-ridden quality of the previous Gothic titles, Jowood has teamed with Spellbound to work on Gothic 4. While details are slim, screens have surfaced of a multiplatform fantasy RPG, heavily resembling the Gothic art style and dark atmosphere. Early shots, or maybe part of a demo Spellbound used to seal the development deal...

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:

• MX vs ATV Untamed (NDS/PSP/PS2/PS3/X360)
• Rock Band (PS2)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

The BBFC is applying for a judicial review of last week's decision by the Video Appeals Committee to overturn the Board's rejection of Manhunt 2, because in its view, it is based on an incorrect interpretation of the Video Recordings Act. The BBFC's challenge also seeks suspension of the Committee's decision that the game should be classified, which would have fundamental implications with regard to all of its decisions, including questions of unacceptable levels of violence.

Rocketmen: Axis of Evil is an arcade shooter putting you in a white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra. Up to four players will be able to cooperatively shoot their way through multiple levels, powering up their weapons, picking up bonuses and laying waste to anything that moves.

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. This v1.005 patch adds new features and bug fixes, most notable additions are a new rank-based team balance feature, XML feeds for in game statistics, improved clan features and enhancements to the replay function.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.