Building on the powerful game engine that was embraced by both gamers and people passionate about Rugby League, the game developer Sidhe Interactive has spent over 12 months creating a brand new sequel, packed with all new functionality and refined gameplay, graphics, controls, and competitions. Players, sponsors, and stadiums have all been updated to reflect the 2005 season.

In this sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach, only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves, the princess and Bowser. Teaming up with their young selves will soon send Mario and Luigi on a quest of lunatic proportions as players must control both the adult AND baby versions of the Mushroom Kingdom heroes.

A new research report released today shows casual piracy is of increasing concern for the entertainment industry. Mass market penetration of digital recording devices and broadband/file-sharing networks are prompting many entertainment brands to enrich their content protection strategies and influence bottom line performance.

Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends serves up a banquet of 18 all-new maps, 5 sizzling modes, and so much more! In 'Legend' mode, gamers will take part in never-before-told stories, including the first showdown between the Kingdoms of Wei and Shu, and the attempt to kidnap the Emperor.

Ogre sized brawling action collides with the wickedly funny “Shrek” universe in Activision's Shrek SuperSlam. The melee game features fully destructible 3D environments where players slam it out as any of 20 of their well-known characters from the Shrek films and beloved fairy tales in single player Story mode and Mega Challenge mode or frenzied multiplayer Melee combat with up to three friends.

Namco announced today that its PS2 exclusive SoulCalibur III has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. SoulCalibur III continues the tale of souls and swords with three new characters, an incredibly robust character creation system and an unprecedented variety of brand-new gameplay modes.

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.

Hotswap your way to victory! It's time to prepare for all-out war on the modern battlefields of the world. Electronic Arts announced today that Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is available now on the PS2 and Xbox.

2K Sports announced today that Marvin Williams, the #2 pick in the 2005 NBA Draft and star forward for the 2005 NCAA Champions, University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels, along with Roy Williams, the current head coach at UNC, will grace the cover of and act as the official spokespeople for College Hoops 2K6.

SEGA of America and Empire Interactive today announced the release of Taito Legends for the PS2, Xbox, and the PC. This exciting compilation features 29 arcade classics and spans nearly 30 years of gaming history.

Activision has shipped Call of Duty 2 to retail outlets nationwide. The sequel delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity of war with life-like authenticity, amazing special effects, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action.

2K Games and FIRAXIS Games today announced that Sid Meier's Civilization IV for the PC has shipped to retail stores in North America. Sid Meier's Civilization IV will be in retail stores in Europe on November 4.

According to this forum post, EA is working on a NFS MW demo, which is scheduled to be released early November (between 1st-14th ). 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.

Eidos had its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off most of their upcoming titles. We have fresh new screenshots for you to check out from the follow games:

• Battlestations Midway [PS2/Xbox/PC]
• Commandos Strike Force [PC]
• Hitman Blood Money [PC]
• Rogue Trooper [PS2/Xbox/PC]
• Tomb Raider Legend [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC]
• Zero Tolerance [Xbox/PS2/PC]

Destroy All Humans! may bery well become the first primetime series based on a video game as Fox is currently developing an animated series based on Pandemic/THQ's recently released action game. "King of the Hill" writer Jim Dauterive is aboard to adapt the game, and 20th Century Fox TV, where Dauterive holds an overall deal, is also behind the project.

In a far distant future Earth is dying. Mankind retreats into sealed cities but a Cult spreads, delivering chaos. Our hero battles to protect his Federation and strike at the heart of the Cults creed. This opens a gateway to a paradise planet and the lethal Sentinel drones, which have a mission to complete - no matter what life-forms get in their way.

While there still has not been any official announcement, last year Polyphony Digital president Kazunori Yamauchi stated that a PSP version of Gran Turismo 4 was in the works, tentatively scheduled for spring 2005. That time frame has since long passed, and that instance was also the one and only time the title has been mentioned, until now. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has updated its release list which indicates that Gran Turismo 4 Mobile has been pushed back and is now listed as coming in 2006.

Not to be confused with Bandai's upcoming Naruto for PS2, Naruto 4 is being developed by Tomy, known for Naruto 3 and also its NDS counterparts. Naruto 4 is expected to be released in Japan end of the year, only on Gamecube. This fourth title in the franchise will see new characters and the additional of team combos.

Live and breathe basketball like never before with NBA LIVE 06 on the Xbox 360. Rebuilt from the ground up and powered by next generation gameplay, players can see and feel the emotion and intensity of the complete basketball experience. Players jump to life with real-world physics and enhanced animations including sweat rolling down the players' faces.

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 :

• Final Fight: Streetwise [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
• Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - Trailer #3
• 80 Days - Trailer #2
• GUN [PS2/Xbox/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
• Shadow The Hedgehog - Trailer #5
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