Paradise, developed by Benoit Sokal's White Birds Productions, is an adventure game which immerses the player in the heart of Africa, at once eternal and terribly contemporary. A young woman, the daughter of a fierce dictator, crosses the continent in the company of a leopard, to take him to the place of his birth, the peaks of Kilimanjaro. Check the freshly launched official website, or read more for some new screens ...

Trying to boost interest amongst Japanese gamers, Microsoft has paid special attention to attract big-name developers and develop a few high-profile RPG titles for its new Xbox 360 console. One of those titles is Hudson Soft's Far East of Eden Ziria: Tales from Distant Jipang. Revealed a few months back at the X05 Summit, not many details have been announced, so these few small screens will have to do for now ...

Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu revealed that Sony is working on a new RPG for the PSP. While details are still limited, Blade Dancer is scheduled for release in Japan March 2, 2006 and will allow 4 players to participate simultaniously. A European or North American released date is not being mentioned, but a lack of Japanese RPGs should entice the corresponding Sony territories to pay attention. A cinematic movie can be viewed on the official website.

East Front is a high-tech first-person 3D shooter, which takes place in an alternate universe where the fascist Germany won in the Second World War. Russobit released a Russian demo for BurutCT's FPS East Front.

Monster Madness is a four-player cooperative online-enabled action game for the Xbox 360 and PC. Mix local and online players as you try to survive the monsters' invasion. Each player character has unique items and affects how the story plays out. Read more for new screens & trailer, or check out our Monster Madness hands on preview...

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 :

• Field Commander [PSP] - Trailer #2
• Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War [PS2] - Trailer #2
• Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra [PS2] - Trailer
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Empire Interactive is pleased to announce the next stage of continued multiplayer support for the ultimate PC sci-fi blockbuster Starship Troopers. In the next few days Empire will release a new patch with new maps for multiplayer and some minor bug fixes removing the over-bright glow effect from some graphics cards and resolving game lock-ups due to particular sound cards.

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

Icculus has released a new linux patch for Epic's sci-fi FPS Unreal Tournament 2004. This patch brings your UT 2004 Linux install to v3369 and addresses the usual slew of bug fixes, engine & network enhancements, and gameplay tweaks. This new patch is compatible with the ECE Bonus Pack (thanks Blues). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Sixteen Tons Entertainment has released a new patch for its 3D strategy game 'Emergency 3.' This update will bring your German retail game to v1.3 and

THQ has released an updated mod tools executable for Relic's 3D RTS Dawn Of War. This v1.41 exe updates the mod tools for compatibility with the latest version of the game (and thus also the Dawn of War expansion pack). This version does not include samples, only the exe needs to be replaced. Read more for download links ...

Histwar: Les Grognards! is a revolutionary Napoleonic strategic and tactical war game that thrusts you into the thrilling and challenging role of the Commander In Chief of one of the many powerful Napoleonic armies between the years 1805 -1814 including the mighty French, Austrian and Russians.

Ubisoft's latest Sam Fisher installment is currnetrly only known Splinter Cell 4, but according to domain registration Ubisoft has obtained SplinterCellDoubleAgent.com in early October and to add more credibility to the possible subtitle, early November Ubisoft also registered the Splinter Cell Double Agent trade mark with the United States Patent and Trademark office. So far there has been very little info revealed about the game's story, features or its official name. Now that the cat is out of the bag, an official announcement will most likely follow shortly.

Gas Powered Games has released an updated mod toolkit for its recently released RPG Dungeon Siege 2. This v1.1 mod kit allow modders to create their own content for DS 2, and does not add any new assets or documentation. All the changes were to code and adding of new features requested by the community. Read more for download links ...

Blue Sky Interactive has released the first patch (SP1) for its train recently released train simulation game ProTrain Perfect, bringing your German retail game to v2970, and fixes compatibility and crash issues with the content manager plus (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

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 :

• Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer (2)
• Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures - Trailer #4
• Black [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #3
• Mega Man Maverick Hunter X [PSP] - Trailer
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The follow-up to last year's smash hit female wrestling video game, Rumble Roses XX for the Xbox 360 will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play. Check these 27 new high res beauties...

Back in May Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich introduced a bill to ban violent video games, which was then later approved and had to go in effect January 1st. On July 25, 2005, a lawsuit was filed challenging the law, claiming it violated the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech. Today, Federal District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly in Chicago, IL agreed with the plaintiffs and ruled that the video game restriction law is unconstitutional, and issued an order permanently enjoining the law's enforcement. You can read the full, 53 page, ruling right here...

MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.

Darwinia, the latest multi-genre creation from UK-based Introversion, is now available for pre-purchase via Steam. Those who pre-purchase the game will save 10%. In addition, a new Darwinia gameplay trailer (52MB) is now available from Steam and Steampowered.com.