Heart of Empire: Rome leads the player through 14 huge missions as they actually build & control ancient Rome in glorious real-time 3D. From simple beginnings, they must quickly build housing for their growing population; start to meet their increasing desires for food, goods and entertainment.

Tactica Online is a turn-based strategy RPG focusing on tactical squad combat, with a deep storyline featuring secret societies and the struggle between magic and science in da Vinci’s world. The first batch of public testers will be able to start playing in a couple of weeks, and successive batches will increase the size of the pool. Initial numbers will be limited, but we appreciate the enthusiasm shown by community members over the past few months, and to show that appreciation preference for early stages of the Beta Test will be given to forum members. You can sign up at Beta Registration.

Developed by Gusto Games, Championship Manager PSP is a fully portable version of the best known football management simulation, and also boasts a wealth of new features. Eidos today confirms Championship Manager on PSP, will be released on December 9th, 2005.

Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. Ubisoft has launched the official PoP TTT website, offering the latest news, media, discussion forums, wallpapers, blogs, music, and the latest info on storyline, characters and game features.

GMX Media and Cornered Rat Software (CRS) have announced that the highly anticipated Battleground Europe for the PC is available in stores across the UK, Finland and Australia today.

World War II RTS, previously known as Wartime Command: Battle For Europe 1939-1945, is a stunning WW II tactical RTS game from 1C Company. Set to be the most authentic and compelling tactical real time strategy game ever designed, Wartime Command will excel in detail and accuracy, especially in its portrayal of period weapons of war.

A new game studio, called 2XL Games, has been formed in Phoenix, Arizona by former Rainbow Studios Chairman Earl Jarred, Vice Chairman Jeff Padden and fellow Rainbow employees Rick Baltman and Robb Rinard.

Quadriga Capital Russia and Intel Capital have invested in Akella, allowing it to extend its business into new market segments, such as network games and mobile content distribution, while also facilitating growth of the company's sales, marketing and advertising activities in Russia, the Former Soviet Union (FSU) and Eastern Europe.

Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. As promised, EA has released the Most Wanted demo, allowing you to try out 2 Quick Race Tracks, 3 cars, and 3 challenge tracks.

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 :

• 50 Cent: Bulletproof - AI Trailer
• Crazy Frog Racer - Trailer
• Test Drive Unlimited [X360] - Trailer #3
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Heaven vs. Hell is an RTS putting you in command in a battle over the souls of humanity and determine their eternal existence. Built around the concept of resource and force management, as well as battlefield strategy, Heaven vs. Hell features a riveting story, beautiful 3D graphics and breathtaking sound effects. According to this listing on the Wikipedia encyclopedia web site, all offices have been closed down since August (thanks GameCloud). An official statement was never released although its former CEO Will Golby is now CEO of Gamavoo, an Irish game developer.

After LucasArts cancelled Sam & Max: Freelance Police in 2004, the game has been in limbo, until a few months ago Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell, currrently working at Pixar, has come to an agreement with Telltale Games to work on the next Sam & Max title. Telltale has launched a Sam & Max product page, and although it holds little concrete information, it does state : Will Telltale’s game be based on the cancelled Sam & Max Freelance Police game? Cancelled Sam & Max Freelance Police game? What cancelled Sam & Max Freelance Police game?"

SEGA today announced that they will publish The Rub Rabbits! exclusively for the Nintendo DS system. Developed by creators of Feel the Magic, SONIC TEAM The Rub Rabbits! delivers an all new "rub comedy" adventure offering innovative gameplay, quirky original music, stylized art, and many new modes and features.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time.

Global Star Software today announced the release of Ford Vs. Chevy for PS2 and Xbox. On back streets and dirt roads across America these factions of motorists have been competing to see which car truly rules the road. Now, the player will decide which brand will emerge victorious in America’s oldest motorist rivalry!

While Taito Legends barely shipped in North America last month, Empire interactive budget lable Xplosiv already announced a sequel. Taito Legends 2 will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 40 additional titles including Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Space Invaders DX, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, Qix and many others.

Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition consists of 28 arcade games including all of the games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3. This 4-disc compilation set will be available for the suggested budget price of $19.95.

Half-Life 2: Aftermath, the eagerly anticipated expansion pack for Valve's Half-Life 2, has been delayed (thanks HalfLife2.net). Originally scheduled for November it has now been pushed back to Feb/March 2006. Reason for postponing according to Doug Lombardi : "We're working very hard to finish this new episode for HL2, however, its going to take us a bit more time to get it into top shape. As such, the target release for this one is now Feb/March of next year.:

Mobile Suit: A New Dawn is a single-player turn-based RPG featuring fully customizable machines, vehicles and weapons. With an easy pick-up-and-play interface combined with an endless number of customizations and optimizations, the game is one that will appeal to both beginners and hardcore RPG fans alike. Check the freshly launched official Mobile Suit: A New Dawn website, or read more for new screens...

Atari has released an updated version of the European patch for Liquid Ent's RTS/PRG game Dragonshard This update brings your UK/French & German retail game to v1.1.24b adds balance adjustments, AI fixes, multiplayer optimizations, tutorial & sound bug fixes, adresses graphical glitches etc. Read more for download links ..