Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.

Empire Interactive announce that it has signed a digital distribution agreement with Valve to offer three of its titles, Flat Out II, Vegas Tycoon, and Ghost Master, via Steam.

Based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's Metro 2033, 4A-Games' The Last Refuge is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game.

Yesterday we reported that the first patch for Creative Assembly's 3D RTS Medieval II: Total War would arrive today, unfortunately it has been delayed, but confirmed by SEGA, until tomorow, Friday Dec. 15, 2006. A second patch is already in the works, scheduled for early 2007, adding more aggressive Scotland and Mongol campaign AI, more naval assaults, an even more consistent less powerful cavalry charge, less devastating gunpowder units, stronger 2-handed axe men and billmen, etc...

Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a brain-teasing puzzle game that challenges players to immerse themselves in a colorful world of sci-fi machines, crazy characters, and bubbling test tubes.

Flagship Studios today announced that it has expanded operations with the formation of a new development studio: Flagship Seattle, currently working on Mythos, an online RPG that will be used to test the networking technology behind Hellgate: London.

Death to Spies was the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the rear of the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

In the grand racing tradition of Excitebike, get ready for a big-air experience like no other as players rocket their trucks across dynamically changing terrain at break-neck speeds. Treacherous roads and death-defying jumps can mean only one thing, Excite Truck launches across Europe on 16th February 2007.

Certain Affinity is a new development studio based in Austin, TX founded by Max Hoberman, former multiplayer team lead for Halo 2 and Halo 3 over at Bungie. Certain Affinity's first project is developing multiplayer maps for Halo 2, while currently also creating a new X360 title to be announced at a later date.

Vigil: Blood Bitterness, previously known as Victi: Blood Bitterness, is a 3D episodic, black & white, moody adventure game where you play a character trapped on an asteroid, a relic of an ancient civilization.

Xyanide Resurrection is a classical 2D/3D shoot-'m-up game, where you take on the role of Drake, a government executioner from the planet Mardar. Drake's mission is to capture the escaped evil witch Aguira and bring her back to the Judge.

Get ready for the ultimate party game extravaganza! Wario Ware: Smooth Moves will have you and your friends competing in a series of wild and wonderful challenges as you use the Wii Remote in ways you would not have imagined possible! Wario Ware: Smooth Moves launches on Wii across Europe on 12th January 2007.

The special holiday demo of LocoRoco is the first native PSP demo download via the PlayStation Store on the PS3, available directly from the PSP portal site or via PlayStation.com. Requires you to install the latest v3.02 PSP firmware update, which allows for several new PSP system capabilities.

Ever since the multiplayer demo release of its sci-fi action shooter Lost Planet, Capcom has been listening to community feedback and already made several key changes, but will also be working on a launch day patch that will mostly address Lobby and Matchmaking functionality.

Silverfall is a fantasy-style 3D action RPG that casts players into a world torn between science and nature. Monte Cristo has released the first patch bringing your French retail game to v1.12 and adds auto save, various optimizations, UI changes, multiplayer fixes, and other tweaks.

Based on the MTV crazy-stunts-gone-bad-on-purpose show Jackass, Red Mile Entertainment's Jackass: The Game, developed by Sidhe Interactive, features minigames, story mode and all the raunchy, and crazyness you come to expect from the TV show, with likeness/voices from the real cast.

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:

• Supreme Commander - Tutorial Trailer (3)
• NCAA March Madness 07 [X360] - Trailer #2
• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #3
• Motorstorm [PS3] - Trailer
• Mythic Wars - Trailer (2)
• Metal Slug Anthology [PSP/Wii] - Trailer #3
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

GODS: Lands of Infinity is a role-playing game set in fantasy background, creating a perfect blend of trade strategy and casual adventuring. This is an updated demo, bringing it on par with the latest retail patch, where you play as a female character Vivien, starting out in the city of Slavingrad, your first quest is to find person called Darovit in Petrovce village.

Currently only available as digital download, Merscom announced it has signed on to publish Outerlight's The Ship, a full single and multiplayer first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners.