City of Heroes/Villains developer Cryptic Studios announced today that the company is actively searching for new talent to join their development team.

Gamers can try their luck at more than 20 different casino games, including table games, machine games, poker rooms and sports bets, while experiencing high-stakes areas, invitation-only tournaments and many unlockable upgrades for your highly customizable character.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• CivCity: Rome (PC)
• Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords (PC)
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Left Behind Games is integrating links to the iTunes Music Store into the upcoming title, Left Behind: Eternal Forces, allowing gamers to easily navigate to the store and purchase music they hear during gameplay.

UK developer Viperante announce its new adventure game, Restless, a dark, intense, suspenseful, and fright filled experience that begins with a former criminal defense attorney’s investigation into the disappearance of a young woman.

Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War is a detailed RTS game letting you completely command one of the four mightiest empires of the ancient world: Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Persia. This patch brings your UK retail game to v1.12 and addresses a mouse issue, network traffic, and the usual bug and crash fixes.

Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.

Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. Stardock has released a v1.2 retail patch, which includes a few more updates and corrections. This updated version now support the French edition of the game (thanks Patches).

Pre-order Test Drive Unlimited for the X360, and automatically receive an exclusive in-game Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe download and enter the "Lifestyle Without Limits Sweepstakes," offering consumers the chance to win the a Lamborghini, a trip to Hawaii, a $5,000 Ben Sherman shopping spree or several other key prizes.

RTL Enterprises has signed a publishing agreement with German developer Silver Style, known for The Fall: Last Days of Gaia, for its upcoming adventure game Simon the Sorcerer 4. Originally scheduled for Q4 2007, RTL decided to postpone it until early 2007 instead.

Star Fox returns to its roots with a blistering space shooter on the Nintendo DS. Initially named Star Fox DS, Nintendo has finalized the title and is now known as Star Fox Command.

Adrenalin is a game that successfully blends the genres of 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.

Tripwire Interactive is pleased to announce a free full-game trial for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. From Wednesday August 2 through Monday August 7, players can download and play the full multiplayer game via Steam.

Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.

ZOO Digital Publishing has announced that it is to launch Premier Manager 2006-2007 in time for the new Premiership season on 18th August 2006.

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays continue with the launch of 'Galaga', one of the most popular retro arcade games of all time. Originally released in 1981 by Namco, the addictive action shooter marks its 25 year anniversary with a next generation debut on Xbox Live Arcade on July 26 for 400 Microsoft points ($5).

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that the first “Greatest Hits” for the PSP are now available. PSP owners can pick up five of the most popular first-party titles – Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, or Wipeout Pure – for $19.99 SRP.