Icculus has released an updated dedicated Linux server files for Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 2. This v1.3 version brings the server in sync with the previously released patch, but no further details are available at this point ...

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:

• Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Assassin Trailer
• Beltion: Beyond Ritual - Trailer
• Dance Factory [PS2] - Trailer
• Bomberman [PSP] - Trailer
• Company of Heroes - Infantry Weapons Trailer
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Flying Mounts
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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.

German Street Racing is a street racing game, developed by Dutch studio Team6, spread out over 5 of the biggest German cities. Select your favorite German car, tune it, race against AI or take it online, but most of all, keep an eye on the condition of your ride!

Activision announced today that you can now download the Call of Duty 2: Invasion premium map pack from the Xbox Live Marketplace. This map pack features five new maps for multiplayer skirmishes (costs 800 points ) that include: Antoville, France (Crossroads), St. Louet, France (Newvillers), Amaye sur Seulles, France (Normandy), Alam Halfa, Egypt (Decoytown), and Rostov, Russia (Harbor). Just log on to Xbox Live and redeem your points ...

Today Ubisoft announced the opening of a new studio in Sofia, Bulgaria. Alexandru-Ion Radu, recently named director of recruitment and training at Ubisoft's Romania studio, has been appointed manager of the new studio, reporting directly to Sebastien Delen, managing director of Ubisoft Romania. The new studio is working on the Rayman Raving Rabbids PC version, as well as the yet unannounced CSI console port.

The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.

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:

• Deep Sea Tycoon: Diver’s Paradise (PC)
• Darwinia (PC)
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will feature a limited amount of flyable planes such as F/A-18 Hornet, Su-27 and the MiG-29, and the same group of countries are still waging war. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception features a new multiplayer mode that allows simultaneous battle for up to four players!

A survey conducted by Macrovision revealed a common misconception about the habits of people who play casual games. People who like mainstream games, such as Diner Dash and MahJong, frequently play more than nine, two or more hour ‘sessions’ each week, usually at night as opposed to during commute hours or other ‘quick break’ times during the day.

A job listing on the Datascope recruitment page reveals that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is looking for a Senior/Lead Designer in the Liverpool studio, to have a key role in realising future iterations of Wipeout on PSP and PS3. WipeOut is one of SCE's most popular and long running arcade/action racing franchises.

With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.

Vivendi has released a new v1.06 patch for Monolith's first person close-quarters combat experience FEAR addressing a loading issue with games saved before the 1.05 update and several other various fixes. An updated Win32/Linux server and SDK are also available.

Shadowgrounds is an adrenaline-pumping action game featuring upgradeable weapons, lighting based gameplay and an epic storyline with strong characters. With the Level Editor, modders are able to create totally new missions, even story-based campaigns.

As promised Valve has released its Day of Defeat: Source Summer 2006 update featuring a free map pack, a new gameplay style, Detonation, two brand new missions (Jagd, Colmar). On top of that, it will also add new gameplay enhancements such as spawn clip adjustments, improved hit location detection, and weapon balancing.

Ship Simulator 2006 puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea, where they will need to perform a multitude of tasks, all set within a stunning 3D environment. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and offers AI updates, bug fixes, and adds the mission from the demo.

Atari today announced that development is complete on its PS2 exclusive Super Dragon Ball Z. Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super Dragon Ball Z takes the DBZ franchise into high-octane 3D arcade territory with intense, dramatic combos and unprecedented damage.

SEGA Europe is bringing the Japanese PS2 exclusive football management game, Let's Make a Soccer Team! to Europe. The game offers a unique football management experience allowing you to create, build and control every aspect of your own football club in the real football world!

You play John Armstrong, a young medical student, drafted into the National Guard during a world-wide alien invasion. During a critical mission, your team is wiped out and success depends on you.