Ubisoft is giving people with a Ubi.com account a chance to join the Dark Messiah closed beta test. In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic you will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.

B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.

In response to consumer demand, CDV announced that it will be migrating to the TAGES copy protection for future game releases, starting with Glory of the Roman Empire, scheduled to ship on June 26 across North America. "We believe that TAGES will provide a sensible balance between protecting CDV’s intellectual property rights against piracy, while at the same time minimizing the restrictions experienced by legitimate owners of our products," explained CDV’s Chief Technology Officer, Teut Weidemann.

Mysterious and tiny creatures, the titular Elebits have been the source of the world's power for the past 10,000 years. While humans and Elebits have always lived in harmony, these friendly beings love to cause trouble, and it's up to players to track them down and put an end to their mischief.

Ubisoft has released a new patch for its tactical FPS Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, bringing your retail/download version to v1.10 and addressing multiplayer issues, improving stability, and AGEIA / interface updates.

Rush for Berlin is a tactical RTS game, set on the European battlefields of World War II. The player's goal: to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. This demo includes a deathmatch and a R.U.S.H. map, playable online or via LAN.

BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land-based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.

id Software has released the Super Upgrades Mission Pack for Wolfenstein 3D as freeware, for everybody to enjoy. This add-on pack contains over 800 new levels for Wolfenstein 3D, a random level generator, and a map editor.

Lighthouse Interactive announced that Ship Simulator 2006 went gold, and is on course for its June 15 European release date. The game puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea, where they will need to perform a multitude of tasks, all set within a stunning 3D environment.

KievGames' Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline. Silverfall features large free-roaming environments, four customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

Known for his stop-motion special effects in classics like Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts, Ray Harryhausen, at the age of 85, is helping to develop a series of new features, TV movies, video games and merchandising under the Ray Harryhausen Presents banner.

Sony Online Entertainment today announced that Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is about to debut in his favorite online video game, EverQuest II, as an epically awesome, loot-dropping virtual bad guy who battles unwary players. And it’s all for a good cause.

Gitaroo Man Lives! on the PSP will see the long awaited and highly anticipated return of one of the PS2’s most popular rhythm action games. This time players will get the opportunity to jam with the man and save the universe all over again on the PSP, scheduled for European release Q3 2006.

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. For the first time ever you can rise to rule them all and with it the true destiny of Chantra is under your control...

Paradox Interactive announced the signing of two independent titles for Gamersgate.net, its download portal launched earlier this year. Providing smaller developers with promising games a platform to reach the global market, Birth of America" from Ageod and "Mount&Blade" from Ikisoft, both which will be made available on the download portal in June.

Check out the following new screens from NIS America's E3 2006 lineup:

• Disgaea 2 (PS2) - 200 Screens
• Ar Tonelico (PS2) - Screens & Trailer
• Blade Dancer'(PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• Spectral Souls (PSP) - Screens & Trailer

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:

• Evolution GT [PS2/PC] - Making of Trailer #3
• The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch [PSP] - Trailer (2)
• Ninety-Nine Nights [X360] - Trailer #5
• Prey [X360/PC] - E3 2006 Trailer [HD]
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Playlogic has released its first quarter 2006 results, and while net revenue climbed 440% (from $0.5M to $2.7M), so did its operating loss ($0.56M to $1.2M), mainly due to higher selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses. PlayLogic is currently developing 11 titles spanning all platforms.

Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.

Join 2K Games and Gas Powered Games this Thursday at 4pm PST (7pm EST / midnight GMT), where developers will be on-hand to answer questions about Dungeon Siege II: Broken World, the upcoming action-RPG expansion.