Matrix Games has signed a publishing agreement with AGEOD for its historically accurate operational-level turn-based game, American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray, placing players at the head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War.

Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. Midway revealed the X360 will get its own Collector's Edition with a bonus disc which includes behind the scenes footage/documentary, bonus cinematics, MTV Studio Visit, etc.

War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.

High School Musical offers fans of all ages a chance to sing and perform their way through the world of Disney Channel’s hit movies. and sequel High School Musical 2. Only with these Disney games will players be able to mix together their favorite High School Musical characters, songs and scenes as they sing and dance their way to stardom.

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:

• Raw Danger (PS2)
• SimCity DS (NDS)
• Phylon (PC)
• Hollywood Mogul 3 (PC)
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XIDER Games announced Basketball Manager 2008, its latest sports management game. Find the best sponsors, bring in the best players and prove that you are the best manager to lead your team to be champions of the courts. Clear the court and let the games begin…

Extending a previously announced North American publishing agreement, Lighthouse Interactive announced that it has signed the UK, Benelux and Scandinavian publishing right for several of dtp's adventure game titles including: Belief & Betrayal and Undercover: Operation Wintersun releasing in summer 2007, and Overclocked.

As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars.

L&O II: Double or Nothing offers a blend of adventure and mystery as it explores the intricate worlds of criminal investigation and legal prosecution. Legacy Interactive decided to temporarily pull the game from UK store shelves after a real-life murder victim's mother filed a complaint that her son was featured in the game. A patch is being worked on, and further action in North America is being contemplated.

MySims, designed especially for the Wii and NDS, introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay.

Splash Damage's Managing Director Neil Postlethwaite revealed that in order to help cover on-going support without passing the costs on to the gamer, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars will feature appropriate non-intrusive ads in select locations, you won't have to interact with them; they'll just be part of the normal environment.

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:

• Bioshock [X360/PC] - Developer Diary #1
• Jackass: The Game [NDS/PSP/PS2] - Trailer
• Lost Planet: Extreme Condition [PC] - Trailer #2
• Tron [X360] - Classic vs. Enhanced Trailer
• Discs of Tron [X360] - Classic vs. Enhanced Trailer
• Eve Online: Revelations II - Trailer
• Donkey Kong Jet [Wii] - Trailer
• Jam Sessions [NDS] - Free Falling Trailer
• Wild Arms: Crossfire [PSP] - JAP Trailer
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With Ozzy Osbourne's newly released "I Don't Wanna Stop" single on the soundtrack, and Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young on the cover, Madden NFL 08 looks to be back better than ever...

Today Ubisoft released their schedule for all its blockbuster titles that are due before year's end. Seems the French developer/publisher is going all out starting in September but mainly November is title heavy. Curiously enough the previous Haze PS3 exclusivity last a mere 7 days. Read more for details ...

Atari's N+, successor to the flash ninja game N, offers equal parts platformer and action gameplay with incredibly fluid animation, fast action, amazing acrobatics and instant playability.

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:

• Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition (Wii)
• The Adventures of Darwin (PSP/PS2)
• DiRT (X360/PC)
• Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground (PSP)
• Ingenious (PC)
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While there has yet to be an official announcement, Tekken 6 is the next installment in Namco Bandai's popular 3D fighting series, coming exclusively to the PS3.

Saga is a new MMORTS game, developed by Wahoo Studios, bringing persistency to RTS gaming. You build cities and armies to defend and manage a persistent online kingdom in a persistent fantasy world. Silverlode Interactive and Wahoo Studios announced that an open beta test will begin on July 5.

A Stroke of Fate is an interactive detective story set in the authentic surroundings of 1940s fascist Germany. The gamer has a unique opportunity to conduct a compelling investigation of the most mysterious secret veiled by the 20th century – Adolf Hitler's premature death.

Electronic Arts announced today that Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas will be the cover athlete and spokesman of EA SPORTS NBA Live 08.