LucasArts has released the Win32 dedicated beta, but fully working, server for Pandemic Studios' Star Wars Battlefront II in anticipation of its imminent release. It includes the Basic Dedicated Server Manager Application, two Beta versions of Enhanced Dedicated Server Manager as well as a Remote Server application (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Vivendi has released a new patch for its recently released FPS F.E.A.R. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and not only fixes some minor localization issues, but also pre-patch the game in preparation for the release of the F.E.A.R. SDK/ Mod tools, and more importantly, adds a new Multiplayer Map (Asylum). Read more for download links ...

Zero Tolerance: City Under Fire, previously known as Roll Call, is an FPS set in the not too distant future and lets you play as Nick Mason, a member of the newly formed G18 Counter Gang Division; an elite enforcement unit granted special emergency powers over all other public services and tasked with securing the city and its citizens at all cost.

3000 AD keeps on trying to convince people to check out their latest game and has released an updated demo for its space combat game Universal Combat: A World Apart. This demo uses the latest v1.00.09 code, includes all 12 missions from previous demos, as well as tutorials, updated gfx and various other enhancements.

Atari is returning to the universe of "The Matrix" with a new game that lets players assume the role of actor Keanu Reeves' lead character Neo and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film.

While we already had the unveiling last week, Atari today unveiled first details of the Act of War expansion pack for its near-future, geopolitical techno-thriller RTS, Act of War: Direct Action. Loaded with new features, including modern-day naval combat and mercenaries, the Act of War expansion is set for release in March 2006 for the PC.

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War will challenge players to develop their high-flying reputations while facing off against rival pilots in white-knuckled dog fights. Read more for details and screens ...

Agetec announced today the gold status of the much sought after Wild Arms Alter Code: F for the PS2. Wild Arms Alter Code: F delivers an expanded story, detailed 3D characters, vivid environments, and a beautiful soundtrack, making this recast version of the original worth the wait.

Oxygen Interactive are pleased to announce the expansion of their sports range with 'Winter Sports' for the PS2 and PC. Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, Winter Sports will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.

Midway today announced that it has shipped Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and Game Boy Advance. The PC version will ship in November. Based on the Cartoon Network show, Ed, Edd n Eddy is a tag-team adventure game in which players are able to switch Eds on the fly to take advantage of their special abilities.

Majesco today announced its video game lineup for the forthcoming holiday season. Highlights include Infected (PSP) and Aeon Flux (PS2/ Xbox), which will both ship in November and cost $39.99 and $49.99, respectively.

Strategy First and Sonalysts, Inc. are pleased to announce that the ultimate naval warfare title, S.C.S.: Dangerous Waters has gone gold.

EA has revealed some additional details on the upcoming NFS MW demo, which is scheduled to be released early November (between 1st-14th ). The demo will feature 2 Quick Race Tracks (Sprint - Point-to-Point, and Speedtrap - New Race Mode), driveable in 3 cars (Tuned Mustang, Stock Cayman S, and Tuned Cayman S), with opponents using 6 cars (IS300, GTO, Golf GTI, Cayman S, Viper, and Mustang). Also included will be a Pursuit Length Challenge, a Tollbooth Challenge, and Roadblock dodge Challenge. Aural pleasure is assued with 4 music tracks, and as bonus there will be a 30 second video showcasing the blacklist and blacklist opponents.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.

NCsoft announced today that the City of Villains servers have gone live, and is now available in shops in a special Collectors Edition, packed with extra goodies, as well as the standard retail package. players will be able to take on villainous personas, customizing villain costumes and building bases for their super-powered groups.

Washington-based game studio Secret Lair Studios, boasting founders from such prestigious studios as NCsoft, Microsoft, Blizzard, SOE, Monolith, Origin and Arena.net, is developing a next-generation online world and today announced that they have selected the BigWorld Technology Suite as their development platform for future games.

COR Entertainment has released Alien Arena 2006, the new standalone freeware online deathmatch game! Included are 25 total levels, 9 detailed characters, 8 weapons, 2 vehicles, 5 gamplay modes (DM, TDM, CTF, All Out Assault, Deathball), and much more!

Adrenalin is a game that successfully blends the genres of thrilling adrenalin-pumping racing and an economic management sim. The aim of a player is to not only become the fastest driver around, but to be a talented manager as well.

Grandia III is the newest title in Game Arts' role-playing series, coming to the PS2. Grandia III will use an all-new engine, N3, allowing for larger and more detailed environments. Already released in Japan, the ESRB just approved Grandnia III for its North American release, giving it a T (Teen) rating, although no specific release date has been given. In Grandia III you play as Yuuki, a 16-year-old boy who dreams of being a pilot. When Yuuki meets Alfina, an elven shaman who cna talk to holy beasts, he gets involved in a mission to find her brother Emilious, turned evil and wants to conquering the world.