The Sacred Rings, sequel to Aura: Fate of the Ages, is an epic graphic adventure in a dark fantastical world of magic and intrigue. As part of The Keepers can you are tasked to track down artifacts of great power before a rival clan obtains them to gain evil powers.

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

Not quite sure what to make of this, but in an interview with PSM, SCEA president Kaz Hirai made a rather surprising statement about the game prices for its upcoming PS3 console. "I think it would be a bit of a stretch to think that we could suddenly turn around and say, 'PS3 games now $99.99.' I don't think the consumers expect the software pricing to suddenly be double. So, if it becomes a bit higher than 59 bucks, don't ding me, but, again, as I said, I don't expect it to be 100 bucks."

Blizzard has released a small update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.11.1 update addresses softlock issues affecting some users at login and during battlegrounds.

Al Emmo is a classic third-person, point and click adventure that follows the exploits of Al, who is sucked into a murder mystery on a desolate town Anozira, the legend of hidden Aztec treasure, in search of the Lost Dutchman's Mine (thanks AdventureGamers). This demo lets you explore part of the game...

A totally unique way to play! With next generation camera technology, use your cybercode cards to choose your monster and watch it come to life before your very eyes. Start with 30 real cards and collect up to 110 for the ultimate deck.

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:

• Day Of Defeat Source - Jagd Trailer
• NHL 07 [ALL] - Trailer #2
• NBA Live 07 [ALL] - Behind The Scenes #1
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Ubisoft today released its 2005-2006 annual results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. At €547M, sales were up 3% from the previous fiscal year. Profits, however, declined over 50%, from €24.7M to €11.9M, due to research and development for next-gen titles and increased marketing costs during the console transition. The initial investment has already begun to pay off, as next-gen titles composed almost 30% of their sales for the fiscal year.

Ultimate Ghosts 'n' Goblins sees the triumphant return of valiant knight, Sir Arthur, as he must save the princess from the clutches of evil. Specifically recreated from the ground up, witness the evolution of the series with the inclusion of exciting upgrades and new gameplay features, all the while retaining the legendary qualities reminiscent to the property.

EA and Korean Neowiz Corporation today announced that EA Sports FIFA Online has set a new record for the most Peak Concurrent Users (PCUs) in its opening month.

Eidos and casual games publisher PlayFirst today announced a partnership to bring the PC downloadable brand, Diner Dash to handheld game platforms.

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:

• Glory of the Roman Empire
• Juiced: Eliminator (PSP)
• Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege (PC)
• OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast (PC)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow (PS2/PC)
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.

DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis! CDV will release a 950 mb English demo Friday at 9am PST (6PM Euro time), replacing the earlier released German version, allowing you to check out an extensive tutorial as well as approximately 2 hours of gameplay with a large variety of worlds, equipment upgrades, and alien races.

Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. This is the first game in the Medal of Honor series to be released on next generation platforms.

Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different. Square Enix announced today FFXII will launch in North America on Halloween, October 31, 2006.

Yakuza is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.

Taito revealed today that it is working on Kangaeru EXIT, sequel to last year's Exit. You play as Mr.Exit and are tasked with saving people out of buildings using logic, bypassing obstacles and solving puzzles. The new game will improve various aspects of the original such as improved control response, more focus on solving puzzles, additional usable objects (floating barrels, escalators), better character animations, and the game will feature a total of 110 levels. No release date was mentioned.