While Level 5 are still working on bringing the newest Dragon Quest IX title the the NDS, several of its prequels, DQ IV, V and VI to be precise, are also getting converted to the NDS, with full 3D graphics. Scheduled for release this winter in Japan, no word whether Square Enix will be bringing it to Europe and/or North America.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Paradox has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Battlefront edition) to v1.04 improve performance (multi core support), overall AI, better framerates, key areas like pathfinding, spotting, improved terrain textures and better visual representation of elevations and distant objects.

A boxing game with realistic boxing action and intuitive controls, Victorious Boxers: Revolution takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.

Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.

Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.2.2 patch adds a number of new graveyards across the world and two new holiday events.

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

Midway reduced its Q3 2007 expected revenue from $50M to $39M, mainly because of pushing Stranglehold (PS3) into Q4, the delay of UT 3 (PS3) until Q1 2008 and lackluster sales of BlackSite: Area 51 due to the split shipment between the X360 and PS3 versions. Their expected annual revenue has been lowered from $225M to $170M. However new installments in the Mortal Kombat and Blitz franchises were revealed.

The latest addition to the wacky Katamari franchise rolls onto the scene with colorful high definition graphics, online multiplayer modes, new stages and cousins. Namco Bandai announced that Beautiful Katamari for the Xbox 360 has gone gold.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will feature an original score by Stephen Barton, with the main theme and music production provided by award-winning composer Harry Gregson-Williams, whose work has been featured in numerous TV series, video games and films, such as "Enemy of the State," "Man on Fire" and "Spy Game." The CoD4: Modern Warfare soundtrack was performed and recorded by a full orchestra, largely at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.

EA today announced The Command & Conquer Saga, a compilation of 13 Command & Conquer games spanning three generations of the series in a single package, including C&C 3 Tiberium Wars and all the titles in C&C: The First Decade. Available in North America this October for the PC, The Command & Conquer Saga marks the largest PC franchise compilation to date.

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

Already gold and originally scheduled for Oct. 19, game producer Starr Long has revealed that Tabula Rasa will be delayed until Nov. 2 (Oct. 30 for pre-orders) to fix some stability and balance issues, as well as give beta testers time to test out a crafting change and a higher-level world.

Eidos announced a partnership with IGN.com, MySpace.com and Playboy to launch a cyber search for the ideal female who can best evoke the "dangerous vibe" of their upcoming game, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Gamers can visit http://kaneandlynch.ign.com/ to submit and vote for their favorite candidate.

Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation redefines the flight-action genre with photorealistic licensed aircraft, adrenaline fueled aerial battles, four unique online multiplayer modes and a gripping storyline. Namco Bandai announced today that Ace Combat 6 has gone gold for the Xbox 360.

Urban Empires is an RTS game which possesses both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action, where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.

Flight Simulator X: Acceleration will allow gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community.

Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.

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:

• Backyard Hockey DS (NDS)
• Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol (NDS)
• Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PC)
• FlatOut Ultimate Carnage (X360)
• Hot Pixel (PSP)
• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (NDS)
• Loki: Heroes of Mythology (PC)
• NBA 08 (PSP/PS2/PS3)
• NBA 2K8 (PS2/PS3/X360)
• NBA LIVE 08 (ALL)
• Race 07 (PC)
• Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
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Everlight: Power to the Elves! is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall. After yesterdays false start, The Games Company has issued a proper version of the Everlight demo, allowing you to check out the first of four chapters.