Sadness is the final name of the game, not just a working title. Unlike earlier speculations, Sadness is not set in the nineteen thirties, but takes place before 1914, pre World War I. Often compared to the comic book based movie Sin City, the game is totally different in style, and rather a tribute to pre-World War I cinema, with a similar atmosphere

When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Pseudo Interactive's president and director of technology David Wu revealed that it is working on a new project for SEGA promising "More stunts. Better destruction. More destruction. Different environments." The topic of discussion was Full Auto, SEGA's destructive racing game. The interview also reveals that Pseudo Interactive is working on a PS3 product which will be unveiled at next month's E3.

The 2K Sports Q&A team pinpointed and confirmed with Microsoft a cache issue with replays that users with the HDD systems may encounter. The cache issue has been limited to less than 10% of the MLB 2K6 Xbox 360 users. When these machines are powered down during gameplay, the cache on the HDD may become corrupted and may result in the system “freeze” issue. 2K Sports has isolated the cause and has created a Title Update to correct this issue that is now available through Xbox Live.

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:

• Paradise (PC)
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World Tour Golf is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.

2K Games announced a Limited Collector's Edition for both the X360 and PC editions of Prey which will include a metal packaging upgrade, Tommy and the alien Hunter die-cast figurines, a free Prey soundtrack, and "The Art of Prey" book featuring collected conceptual and development images. People who pre-order either version will get an additional Mutante figurine.

K2 Network announced today that it has added War Rock to its growing Free2Play library of games. WarRock is an online FPS game, allowing you to experience online battlefields on a large scale, with supporting vehicles for land, sea and air.

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.

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:

• FlatOut 2 [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #2
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Paradox Interactive's Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, characterized by immense depth and historical content that charge its challenging gameplay with incredible replayability value.

LucasArts announced today that Indiana Jones’ first expedition on X360 and PS3 will feature the euphoria behavioral-simulation engine from NaturalMotion Ltd. For the first time ever, euphoria enables interactive characters – from Indiana Jones himself to the foes he pulverizes – to move, act and even think like actual human beings without the limitations of traditional animation.

Namco Bandai announced today its plans to bring their newest installment in the enormously popular Tales series, Tales of the Abyss, to the U.S. market exclusively for the PS2. The most stunning and immersive Tales game to date will set a new standard in the RPG genre.

Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground.

Techland announced today its lineup for the 2006 E3 Expo in Los Angeles on May 10 – 12, 2006. The company will feature 6 titles, including Call of Juarez a western-themed action adventure FPP shooter, Dead Island a FPP survival horror, and its FPS sequel Chrome 2.

Ninety-Nine Nights is a fantasy game that mixes action with strategy elements. You control a massive army that is challenged by hordes of enemies, in a multi-angle scenario, where you can assume the role of various characters and see the game world from totally different points of view.

The most intense handheld off-road racing package is back with ATV Offroad Fury Pro for the PSP. In addition to the adrenaline rush of pure ATV racing, players can now choose from more than 30 total vehicles to race, including MX bikes, buggies, and Trophy Trucks to compete on 64 all-new tracks, including tracks from the original ATV Offroad Fury titles.

EA and FIFA announced the extension of their long-term partnership, making EA the worldwide and exclusive FIFA Licensee for soccer action simulation, manager and arcade-style games across all possible platforms until 2014.

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.

Konami today announced today that it will take the wraps off its latest installment in the Winning Eleven, aka as Pro Evolution Soccer, series. Winning Eleven 10 will make its debut at the upcoming E3 in Los Angeles on May 10-12.