An update on Strangelite's website reveals that the Starship Troopers developer is now part of the Rebellion group of studios and is working with Rebellion on two FPS titles on PC and console, one of them a brand new IP.

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:

• Bone: The Great Cow Race - Trailer #6
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Today 3D Realms posted their latest installment in the weekly Prey update in which Human Head Studios Chris Rhinehart tells us all about the latest feature, GDC expereince, feature requests from 3DR and fixing bugs, plans for E3, explaining the QA process, and an updated changelog of items added/removed in the game.

EA will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. The videogame will ship on all platforms including X360 in April 2006 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.

Brian Kopp, author of The Ultimate World of Warcraft Leveling & Gold Guide, filed a lawsuit against Blizzard, Vivendi and the ESA for attempting to stop him his guide, according to CNET. Blizzard had his eBay account blocked, twice, claiming trademark and copyright infringement issues. With his countersuit Brian is looking for monetary compensation; an injunction preventing the entities from interfering with his sales; and a judgment that his book is protected by the First Amendment and doesn't interfere with intellectual-property rights.

Stranger is a real-time strategy game, with elements of role playing games set in a world, split in two parts, surface and a subterranean one, which are in a tenuous balance. Fireglow Games gives us more details about the game's RPG, magic and strategy elements.

In SpellForce II you are Commander of your troops and front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leading armies as in an RTS. Your character is supported by up to 5 heroes who can be summoned at special monuments - these will become available in stronger versions as you progress and reveal more of the epic storyline.

Based on the upcoming comic book series by author R.H. Stavis (Lara Croft Memoirs), this high energy, epic, action/adventure game takes place in the not too distant future, where a gorgeous assassin named Mercy Dawn discovers there is more to this world and what is needed to save it from apocalypse.

In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.

Blizzard today announced plans to focus the company's console-development efforts on the next generation of console platforms. As part of this shift in focus, Blizzard will indefinitely postpone production on StarCraft: Ghost while evaluating opportunities for utilizing the additional power of the new and upcoming console systems.

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:

• Commandos Strike Force [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Dev Diary #3
• Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - Xbox vs. X360 Trailer
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SEGA Europe today announced the release of the European version of the Japanese PS2 exclusive football management game, Let's Make a Soccer Team! The game offers a unique football management experience allowing you to create, build and control every aspect of your own football club in the real football world!

Graffiti Entertainment announced today that they have signed an agreement with Sabarasa Entertainment for publishing rights to its GBA exclusive RPG Mazes of Fate.

Graffiti Entertainment today announced that they have been named an official Nintendo Licensed Developer, joining their current Xbox and Xbox 360 developer license. Graffiti Entertainment is working on the release of numerous, yet unannounced, game titles for 2006.

Originally scheduled for release April 11th, 2K Sports announced today that Major League Baseball 2K6 will be available in time for opening day and will ship on April 3rd instead. Major League Baseball 2K6 showcases standard-setting features, stunning graphics, unparalleled gameplay and online play.

JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga. If you haven't yet, also check out yesterday's batch.

Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry Instincts Predator for the Xbox 360 and Far Cry Instincts Evolution for the Xbox are now gold and will be on store shelves March 30, 2006.

As promised, EA has released a new patch for its 3D RTS sequel The Battle for Middle-Earth 2. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and fixes a lobby crashes, 2 desyncs, rank issue fixed and tournament reporting bug. Read more for download links ...

The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. As in the successful predecessor Europa 1400: The Guild and the subsequent expansion pack, the newest development by 4HeadStudios awakes the 14th century to a new life.

The Adventure Company today announced that Keepsake has gone gold. Developed by Wicked Studios, this epic tale of mystery, fantasy, and friendship will take you deep into a world of beauty and boundless imagination.