Loco Mania is a simulation of a train dispatcher - a very important person who has control over a large railway network with many trains in it. The player controls switches and train directions with the intent to get the trains through the system as fast as possible.

Namco Bandia America today announced that MS Saga: A New Dawn has shipped to stores for the PS2. A science fiction role-playing game, MS Saga: A New Dawn challenges players to custom create the ultimate mobile suit and stop an insidious madman's attempt at world domination.

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.

In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis — one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay. Citizens will run away in terror from newly-erupting danger and also exit their cars to cheer and snap photos as you fly overhead to save them.

EverQuest: Prophecy of Ro will add three new features, spheres of influence, a trap system, and for the first time in EverQuest, players will be able to destroy objects in the world. SOE announced that its eleventh EQ expansion is shipping to retail stores in North America and is now available for download

In a yet to be published interview with C&CG, Valve's designer/engineer Robin Walker reveals that it is already working on the second installment of its episodic series of Half-Life 2 expansions. This would also mean that Episode One is nearing completion, of which Walker also revealed it contains about 4-5 hours of gameplay. HL 2: Episode 1, previously known as HL 2: Aftermath is expected to be available through Steam on April 24th priced $19.99, with EA publishing a retail version shortly thereafter.

Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town.

Battle of Europe offers fast, arcade style gameplay with a historical theme. Players will control the best combat aircraft of the era and even some "top secret" ones! This fast paced title lets players engage their enemies over some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.

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 announces Gal Civ 2 is now available for online purchase and in select retail stores...

Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, RF Online sees you take your pick from three all-powerful warring factions and leading your character into the final battle for control over the entire Novus galaxy.

Kingdom of Sky is 2nd expansion for EQ II, featuring a structured Achievement system of skills and abilities, expands the arena challenges with four deadly new arena champions and two new arena zones, ten new adventure zones, 25 new enemies and troves full of new treasures. SOE announced today its latest EQ2 expansion pack is now available in stores.

After previously going gold in Europe, Got Game announced Scratches went gold and is expected in North America March 1st. Scratches is a gripping first-person mystery adventure game that will keep the players glued to their monitors, with its story full of breathtaking twists and surprises, until the final shocking revelation.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is the ultimate futuristic aerial combat game featuring some of the most frenzied air battles ever witnessed with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame.

Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motor sports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation. Codemasters has released a multiplayer demo allowing you to try out 3 tracks.

Koei today announced plans to bring their Dynasty Warriors series to Xbox 360 in the shape of Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires. KOEI have chosen the deeper, more strategic challenge of DW5 Empires to be the first Dynasty Warriors of the next generation.

Controlling an army of lemmings, the aim is to get as many of these cute characters as you can from the entrance point to the exit point of a level within a time limit. Easy to learn, difficult to master; Lemmings is a test of strategy and fast thinking as you make 'on the spot', life or death decisions for your band of trusting little creatures.

Project-Zero has released a new patch for Jowood's online shooter Soldner: Secret Wars. This update brings your retail game to v33669 and addresses various bugs, fixes, optimizations and implemented feedback by the community!

iEntertainment Network has announced that Khan: The Absolute Power has completed its Beta and Trial period in North America and tomorrow, February 22nd, goes to live Play on the iEntertainment Network Game Portal.

Capcom is pleased to announce that Monster Hunter 2 for the PS2 has reached 500,000 units shipped as of February 17, 2006; within 2 days of its February 16, 2006 Japanese release. Combined with Monster Hunter Portable for the PSP, the latest installments in the Monster Hunter series have shipped over 1,000,000 units in Japan.

The latest EA community update reveals that issues introduced in the newest Battlefield 2 v1.2 patch have to be addressed first, and therefore the first Battlefield 2 booster pack, Euro Force, has been delayed until after the v1.21 patch is released. Currently, select Battlefield community members are helping EA test the new v1.21 patch to ensure a clean release.