S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you face intelligent enemies, wield a diversity of weapons, control machinery, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes. In case you can't wait a few more days for the retail game, you can enjoy yourself this weekend with the Russian multiplayer beta demo (thanks JD).

UPDATE: We added a little fix that changes the menu from Russian to English.

Pandemic Studios is not only working on Mercenaries 2, but according to the latest GameInformer issue, it has another WWII action game in development. Unlike most other WWII titles, Saboteur will feature an open-ended world. Think GTA, mixed with regular first-person action and stealth, where you, as a member of the French La Resistance, have to free Nazi-controlled zones. Reminiscent of Schindler's List, these zones will be displayed in black and white, but once successfully liberated, become colorized. Scheduled for 2008, no further details or platforms were disclosed, but it's safe to assume that it'll at least be on the PS3 and X360.

Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.

The Godfather The Don's Edition (PS3) includes The Corleone Expansion Pack with new gameplay and missions while The Godfather Blackhand Edition (Wii) gives an enhanced combat experience with Wiimotion-based Blackhand Control.

With Motorstorm barely in North American stores and due at PS3 launch in Europe, you'd figure the guys over at Evolution Studios would be taking a break after all their hard work. Not so, according to PSU, as during GDC, the developers confirmed that Motorstorm 2 is coming, and while no details were disclosed, they did mention it would use a revamped version of the current Motorstorm engine.

SEGA's PS2-exclusive RPG Shining Force EXA plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, filled with anime cut-scenes for which the classic series is best known.

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:

• Loki - Trailer #5
• Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Road Atlanta Trailer
• Penumbra Overture - The Chase Trailer
• UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
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Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. To unlock and play with the St. Patrick Day uniforms for the Knicks, Bulls, and Celtics in NBA 2K7, enter this code: "tpk7sgn" at the cheat code menu.

Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.

A clever mix of strategy and action, Great Invasions plunges you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world. This v1.07 patch adds missing titles, fixes bugs, improves performance, and makes tweaks.

Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Capcom's latest Wii exclusive adventure game Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles.

Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.

Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.

Got Game Entertainment announced a North American publishing deal for Nucleosys' atmospheric mystery adventure game Scratches: Director’s Cut, featuring an exciting new chapter, alternate ending, over two additional hours of gameplay, new clues, higher supported resolutions, enhanced graphics, plus much more.

CDV USA's Paradise City is a blended action-RPG and strategy game, developed by Sirius Games, that asks the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence.

Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of Halo 3. Gamers will have their choice of Standard Edition, Limited Edition and the ultimate collector’s item, the Legendary Edition. Read more for details ...

Opoona is a “lifestyle RPG, where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.

Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival. This new patch adds a new mp map, fixes the usual bugs and crashes, and improves multiplayer.

Namco Bandai announced its latest installment to the popular RPG Tales franchise, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology. Players will create a hero to embark on a valiant quest to save the land of Terresia from the gripping force of a powerful evil, set on destruction.

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. The new “Sneak Mode” offers the player a chance to get up close and personal with adversaries before deciding their fate. Read more for details ...