Codemasters announced that Operation Flashpoint 2 has been in development for over two years by an internal studio and will be coming to PC and major consoles (wild guess this means PS3 and X360). While details are still limited, OpFlash 2 uses the same Neon Engine as its Colin McRae DIRT racing game and will also feature extensive online capabilities for epic multiplayer battlefield action.

Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.

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:

• Ankh: Heart Of Osiris - Trailer #2
• FreeStyle Street Basketball - Trailer #2
• Tamagotchi Party On! [Wii] - Trailer #2
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Black Bean Games' SBK-07: Superbike World Championship 07, developed by Milestone, promises to deliver a thrilling, accessible and engaging racing experience for both Superbike and race fans alike...

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. A community representative revealed that EA will release the X360 demo on Xbox Live tomorrow Thursday April 19.

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion.

Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of “Halo 2” as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo’s destruction. What he discovers will soon threaten the fate not only of Earth, but of the Universe itself.

The Game Factory is publishing a new animated high-tech action-adventure series, Code Lyoko, based on the fourth season of the popular series.

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG taking the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war. Last week Obsidian released a v1.05 patch, but shortly thereafter removed it again, and have now released an updated version, which includes bug fixes, unit tweaks, general improvements and some new features.

Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.

Earlier today Civ fansite Apolyton revealed that Civilization III and Civ IV designer Soren Johnson had left Firaxis, and teamed up with EA, which he left in 2000 to join up with aforementioned Sid Meiers studio. EA confirmed the rumor and let us know that Soren has indeed joined the Maxis team, currently developing Will Wright's (r)evolutionary title Spore.

Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love. Atlus revealed the game will ship May 22nd, and that the North American version will include not only English, but also the original Japanese voiceovers.

Hellboy lets players step into the muscle bound frame of Hellboy, a hulking crimson-skinned warrior of supernatural creation. On the trail of a crazed witch, Hellboy uncovers a fiendish plot for world domination and must rush to defeat the crazed Hermann von Klempt before he can exert his evil will on a hapless world.

Quasit-Rushyo Games announced its latest online multiplayer game, Grand Prix Tycoon, mixing the best in Grand Prix management with the best of the most involved tycoon games, create a truly unique persistent racing universe.

EA announced that the NFL's 2006 Rookie of the Year Vince Young will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 08, making the Tennessee Titans quarterback's appearance the youngest NFL star to grace the cover.

French developer Eugen Systems, known for Act Of War : Direct Action and high Treason expansion, revealed that it is currently working on a yet undisclosed new RTS for Xbox 360 and PC, but also possible a PS3 edition. While no details or estimated release were revealed, Eugen Systems did confirm it has already signed with a world class publisher.

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.

Ubisoft announced the release of Player's Pack Red Edition, an all-new downloadable content package (800 Microsoft points/$10) coming up for the X360 edition of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas, adding five more playable multiplayer maps and two new game modes.

Namco Bandai announced that its ninja combat franchise will return to the PS2 in Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2. Boasting an exciting new storyline, multi-player battles, and an additional array of playable characters, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 follows the success of its prequel to deliver an original adventure with intense combat.

In 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures, gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space.