Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a multitude of new features and options to further enhance the strategic depth of the game. A gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others.

Now that the E3 aftermath has finally subsided, we asked some unconventional exhibitors about their experiences. What did they see, what did they like or dislike, and what did they take away from the event? Read on to find out ...

Ex-id Software's John Romero, known for DOOM & Quake, has been working on a secret MMO project ever since he left Midway, where he was working on Gauntlet. While details are still slim, it seems he finally revealed his company name, with a huge nod to the original Quake, Slipgate Ironworks. The jobs section reveals they are looking for a Senior 3D Artist, a Mid-Level Tools Programmer, a Concept Artist, and a Senior Game Designer (thanks Blues). Slipgate is the device Quake monsters used to "slip" into our dimension.

The most recognizable and unforgettable characters in the video game industry have teamed up to bring you the Nintendo Collector’s Edition of the world’s most popular board game, Monopoly. No controllers are necessary this time as you join forces with Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Kirby and others on a quest to defeat your opponents and own it all.

Create your own fascinating world of ANNO 1701! Become a discoverer – and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them!

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:

• Bullet Witch [X360] - Trailer #5
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IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.

In Phoenix Racing you can modify everything from the transmission to the drive shafts. There are 10 different slots on the car you can switch out. As you race and win, modify your car and build it into a true racing machine. See if you have what it takes to handle the race. This demo features two tracks and the Allard J2X Mk1, built on real-world car data.

JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga.

Lawsuits, plunging stocks, fines, unhappy stockholders, senate hearings, subpoena, more lawsuits... You'd call it quits for less, and if we may believe certain rumors, that is exactly what is happening over at Rockstar. Rockstar co-founder Jamie King is said to have left, as well as two different directors of marketing, and several others. Word has it that even some employees got fired due to lower than expected review scores for Table Tennis (thanks Justin).

The world of Age of Pirates exists on 16 islands and the endless seas of the Caribbean. The two main characters each have their own spectacular story. Age of Pirates embodies the freedom of sailing, trading, fighting, colonization and the unlimited exploration of the real Caribbean.

GODS: Lands of Infinity is a role-playing game set in fantasy background, creating a perfect blend of trade strategy and casual adventuring. This v1.39 patch addresses a sound problem

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

CivCity: Rome is new city building strategy game inspired by the world of Sid Meier's Civilization. Developed by Firefly Studios, CivCity: Rome, gamers will recreate the glory of Rome by building a small settlement into a mighty imperial city.

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:

• Shadowrun [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
• Hegemony: Philip of Macedon - Trailer #3
• Joint Task Force - Behind the Scenes #2
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The second Day of Defeat: Source Free Weekend has begun. This free trial period features all the new content added in the Summer Update to Day of Defeat: Source, including the new gameplay type (Detonation), new missions (Jagd, Colmar) and gameplay and technology enhancements. To join the ranks, visit www.steamgames.com and set up a free account.

Titan Quest is an action RPG set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. This v1.08 patch addresses a character corruption issue, improved inventory placement, improved multiplayer performance, fixes memory leak, various bug and crash fixes ...

Bullet Witch is an action adventure taking place in the exceedingly bleak near future of 2013. Civilization is on the brink of extinction after demons begin appearing on the earth, and the player wades into the fray as a witch named Alicia.

Out of the Park Baseball 2006 offers gamers the ultimate in realism with its brand new pitch-by-pitch game engine, unrivalled playability and unparalleled customization. This v1.02 patch/demo includes several new community requested features, as well as the usual bug/crash fixes and game tweaks.