Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover lets you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew, and 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality.

The Nintendo E3 briefing is in full swing, and the bottom line is that while no specific launch date has been set, Reggie said we'll be playing it Q4 2006, although he said the price will be kept secret for a little while longer. Currently, 27 titles will be playable on the E3 floor, Zelda will be a Wii launch title, with a simultaneous Gamecube release. Read more for full details ...

Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. MadMinute Games has released the mod tools SDK, so you can now make, or modify, scenarios.

AGEIA today announced the worldwide availability of its PhysX processor on add-in accelerator cards from ASUS and BFG. The first physics processing unit designed to power pervasive real-time physics in PC gaming delivering true physics interaction on a massive scale to serious gamers everywhere.

A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.

Indigo Prophecy (aka Fahrenheit in Europe) developer Quantic Dream will unveil during this week’s E3 in Los Angeles a new franchise entitled Heavy Rain and present a technical real-time demo on the PS3.

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 v1.11 retail patch, which includes a few more updates and corrections.

Previously announced a few weeks ago, it was revealed today that Eidos has signed 300: March to Glory for distribution in North America and Europe. In the game, players take on the role of King Leonidas, who leads the brave 300 Spartans against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.

Adrenalin 2 gives you a chance to achieve everyone's biggest dream - press the pedal to the metal and forget about the traffic you are sitting in. Take part in street races, upgrade your car and become famous among other drivers. But remember - the police also have good drivers.

Activision announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Guitar Hero publisher RedOctane. This acquisition will provide Activision with an early leadership position in music-based gaming, which the company expects will be one of the fastest growing genres in the coming years.

Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL 07 is being custom-designed for Nintendo's next-gen console, Wii. Using the console's unique remote to pass, kick, snap, throw, catch and run, players will interact with the game in an entirely new way. Boasting massive gameplay innovations inspired by the motion sensor of the remote, Madden NFL 07 maximizes the power and unique design of the game system.

Take 2 today announced that it has opened a new development studio, 2K Shanghai. It is completing development of the Chinese-language version of Sid Meier's Civilization: IV for the PC, expected to be available later this summer. 2K Shanghai will develop new original IP and co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world.

Matrix Games and Advanced Gaming Systems are pleased to announce that Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare, the new multiplayer addition to the Harpoon modern air and naval strategy series, is scheduled for release this quarter via digital download and game on demand from the Matrix Games online store.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Legendary Pictures has purchased the rights to create a live-action film set in the Warcraft universe. The movie would not follow the plot of a particular game but would aim to appeal to both gamers and non-gamers. In conjunction with Warner Bros. Studios, Legendary has recently co-financed films such as "Batman Begins" and "Superman Returns."

SEGA today announced its Wii exclusive Sonic Wild Fire (working title), starring the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in 1991. This intense and exciting action game takes advantage of the innovative Wii controller as Sonic combines his trademark high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

In Magnetica, marbles roll down a twisted path toward the goal, and it's up to players to stop them by launching new marbles into the oncoming ones. The marbles disappear if players match three or more in this massive marble elimination. This title satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction.

Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters allows up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.

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

• ATV Offroad Fury 4 (PS2)
• ATV Offroad Fury Pro (PSP)
• The Eye of Judgment (PS3)
• Formula One '06 (PS3)
• Gangs of London (PSP)
• Genji 2 (PS3)
• God of War II (PS2)
• Gran Turismo HD (PS3)
• Heavenly Sword (PS3)
• Killzone: Liberation (PSP)
• LocoRoco (PSP)
• Motorstorm (PS3)
• NBA '07 (PSP/PS2)
• Rachet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP)
• Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)
• SingStar (PS3)
• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault (PS2)
• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 (PSP)
• Warhawk (PS3)
• World Tour Soccer (PSP)

Sony today announced the launch of the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSP system. The initial selection includes five first-party titles – Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, and WipeoutPure – that will be available for $19.99 SRP on July 25. Nearly 15 third-party games will be added to the roster in the future.