CDV has released the first patch GSC World's 3D RTS Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars. This patch brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses a game speed issue on computers with low RAM, fixes a problem with pack horses pathfinding, resolves a buffer overrun issue, map balancing in Skirmish mode, multiplayer improvements & stability, etc. Read more for download links ...

Digital Extremes barely shipped Pariah to retail stores earlier this week, and word is already out of a sequel being under development. In an interview with Canadian gaming mag Wham! Gaming, DE's James Schmalz confirmed Pariah 2 is due to follow shortly, and on current generation machines, not next-gen. James also said "Pariah 2 will be like a 'bridge' game between current and future systems." The making of a franchise, it seems ...

Heavy.com today announced that Sony has selected it to be its first content partner for its hit multimedia- media player, the Sony PSP. Heavy will make its entire library of thousands of hours of animation and live-action video shorts available for free download on the PSP.

DreamCatcher Games today announced D.W. Bradley's Combat RPG, Dungeon Lords, has shipped to retailers across North America.

NCsoft today announced its lineup of games for the E3, May 18-20 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. NCsoft’s games represent the company’s varied offering of massively multiplayer online (MMO) game titles. All products will be shown in booth #1024 in the convention center’s South Hall. Read more for details ...

Got Game Entertainment today announced that it has reached a co-publishing agreement with Merscom to bring WWII Tank Commander, a non-stop military action game for PC, to North American retail, in June 2005.

CDV announced today they have signed premier vocal, writing and artistic talent for work on its WWII RTS Codename: Panzers, Phase Two. Actor Peter Weller, best known for his work in such films as "Naked Lunch" and "Robocop," will be the voice of Jeffrey S. Wilson - the game's cigar-smoking, butt-kicking, turpentine-drinking American hero.

Remedy Entertainment has revealed the official name of its next project. No sequel to Max Payne, but an all new IP, Alan Wake. Discribed as a psychological thriller, no additional details were provided, but they did toss up a teaser website with a few screens and trailer. More details are will be announced during E3, our appointment is already set up, so come back during E3 for our impressions, in the meantime, read more for screens & trailer.

Electronic Arts announced today that SSX On Tour (working title), the latest title under the EA SPORTS BIG brand, will be available in stores worldwide this fall. SSX On Tour is the fourth iteration in the series.

Today Playlogic International N.V. and TDK Mediactive concluded a worldwide publishing agreement. The agreement includes the multi-platform titles World Racing 2, Knights of the Temple 2 and Gene Troopers. Playlogic will ensure the worldwide publishing of the games that have been initiated by TDK and are currently under development. Read more for details ...

7 Sins is an action-oriented life simulation that immerses mature players in a world of celebrity and greed, where the right relationship can help you claw your way up the career and social ladder. In a game universe where fame and fortune are all that really matter, players charm, finagle, fib, and finesse their way through seven campaigns and over 60 non-linear missions in hopes of reaching the top.

Turbine announced today that the highly-anticipated massively multiplayer online game Asheron's Call 2: Legions is available now at retail chains throughout North America. The game will be available in Europe on May 6.

THQ today announced Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers for the Xbox, PS2 and PC. The game builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I. Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers is scheduled to release this winter.

On Games, a producing and developing brand from Planeta DeAgostini Interactive, proudly announces the presentation of its upcoming products at the E3 trade show, at Booth 6009, in Kentia Hall. Titles on display are : Professional Manager 2006, Fallen Lords: Condemnation, Yume, and The Legend of Dragon. Read more for details ...

Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

Dragonshard will incorporate classic role-playing themes, a powerful and dynamic real-time strategy engine all woven together with a rich storyline involving a global conflict for an immensely powerful artifact with the power to change the fate of Eberron itself.

EA announced today that former Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner Desmond Howard will appear on the cover of NCAA Football 06. In an all-new Race for the Heisman mode, players can start their career as a prep star and work their way to becoming one of the nation's top collegiate players with the hopes of winning the coveted Heisman Trophy.

Matrix Games announced today that the re-release of the SSG classic Reach for the Stars has gone gold and is expected to be available for sale this week. The updated version of Reach for the Stars, which is based on the 2000 release, contains bug fixes and enhancements that were never released to the public.

JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga. Check out the hi-res versions of the new screens..

Konami today announced that Enthusia Professional Racing for the PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Enthusia is the ultimate driving simulation for gamers who would prefer to spend time behind the wheel rather than "under the hood."