MTV Networks announced that it has acquired Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., known for developing Guitar Hero and Karaoke Revolution titles. MTV Networks will acquire all of the outstanding stock of Harmonix for $175 million in cash.

Adrenalinblends thrilling adrenalin-pumping racing and an economic management sim. The aim of a player is to not only become the fastest driver around, but to be a talented manager as well. This demo features two cars, two game modes and two tracks...

Check out the following new screens from KOEI's TGS 2006 lineup:

• Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War (PS3) - Screens
• Fatal Inertia (PS3) - Screens
• Jan Sangoku Musou (PSP) - Screens
• Sengoku Musou Wave (Wii) - Screens

Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and customization options. According to Japanese producers at the Tokyo Game Show Forza Motorsport 2 is currently only 60% finished, and will therefore be delayed until Q1 2007.

Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

Check out the following new screens from Namco Bandai's TGS 2006 lineup:

• Ace Combat: Skies of Deception (PSP) - 10 New Screens
• Culdcept Saga (X360) - 15 New Screens
• Eternal Sonata (X360) - 10 New Screens
• Gunpey (PSP/NDS) - 15 New Screens
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer
• Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) - Features & 18 New Screens
• Tamagotchi Corner Shop 2 (NDS) - 12 New Screens

Gunship Apocalypse, developed by FAKT Software, is a sci-fi first-person spacecraft shooter. This German demo features the Canyon level with 5 missions.

Marvelous Interactive Inc, parent company of Rising Star Games, has disclosed details of its Nintendo Wii, and NDS line up at the Tokyo Game Show.

Ignition Entertainment is pleased to announce that the previously unreleased (outside of Japan) Metal Slug 6 will also be included in Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP.

There is Only WAR! is a new action adventure based on a true story of the epic conflict bringing gaming to its origins, showing that the "have fun or die trying" slogan is all the rage again.

Mindscape today announced that is has signed an agreement with Spellborn to distribute its Unreal Engine powered MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Benelux.

flOw draws you into the evolution of a simple aquatic creature journeying through the surreal abyss. Initially a Master of Fine Arts thesis, flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and advance their organisms into the abyss.

Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters allows up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.

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 [PS3/X360/PC] - E3/GC 2006 Trailer
• Half-Life 2: Episode Two - TGS 06 Trailer
• Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Trailer #10
• Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes - Trailer #5
• Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom [X360/PC] - TGS 06 Trailer
• Guild Wars Nightfall - Trailer #2
• Mortal Kombat Armageddon - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

Many people were looking forward to Ken Kutaragi's keynote speech to fill in the many blanks, and with only 2 months to go until launch, give details. Unfortunately most of the speech was filled with technical details on GPS, GMS, shopping, banking, networking, and so forth. A few noteworthy things, demos will cost $1, you will be able to download 16bit games (MegaDrive Genesis, and PC Engine TurboGrafx) over the network, and share them with friends. During a short Q&A it was revealed that the 20gig version will now also feature HDMI, and will receive a price reduction (from 535 to $430) in Japan, as a result of consumer complaints about the high price.

Destineer's announced Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher’s Stone.

If you bought an Xbox 360 at launch or shortly thereafter, and it has recently died, you are in luck. Microsoft finally acknowledges that their units manufactured in 2005 have a higher failure rate than ones purchased after January 1, 2006. Microsoft is now fixing them for free, or if it cannot be addressed within two days, will send you a replacement at no extra charge. If you have the three rings of death and your systems predate 2006, then call 1-800-4MY-XBOX.

SEGA of America announced Shining Force EXA exclusively for the PS2, making an entirely new storyline that builds upon the fast-paced action-RPG and stunning anime cut-scenes in the legendary Shining series.

The Sims 2 Pets allows players to create and control digital characters throughout their lives while determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. Each platform will feature customized content.