Developed by Mad Doc Software and due for release in the first half of 2005, Empire Earth 2 will build upon the award-winning formula of its predecessor by adding features requested both by casual game players interested in a brief spin through history and by more hard core gamers who demand a real-time strategy game that will challenge them for dozens, if not hundreds, of hours.

id Software has released a the final patch for their recently released FPS DOOM 3. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses stability issues, big fixes, widescreens support and various more. Read more for download links..

KumaWar has launched its newest operation “Korea: The Enemy Within.” The timely release provides perspective on this week’s warning, printed in North Korea’s foremost newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, and its official Korean Central News Agency, that the North could “turn Japan into a nuclear sea of fire.”

Featuring such classic acts as Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and The Doors, as well as Metallica, Ramones, Sugarhill Gang and Jimmy Eat World, Activision's Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is rocking gamers with an eclectic in-game soundtrack that includes 53 tracks. Read more for a complete soundtrack listing ...

Codemasters has issued the first patch for its racing sim Colin McRae Rally 2005. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses gfx issues, online weather features, siwtchable texture quality and a few other tweaks. Read more for download links...

Ubisoft today announced that The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is now available in retails stores for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Ubisoft today announces that Rocky Legends has shipped for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. As the follow-up to the smash hit, Rocky, Rocky Legends serves up a one-two punch of adrenaline pumping, arcade-simulation boxing action.

Capcom's quirkiest action superhero once again takes center stage in this engaging action brawler that has new moves, a playable heroine, and inventive character designs with gameplay that perpetuates more punch and style than its predecessor. Viewtiful Joe 2 is set to unleash it's viewtifulness onto the real world this winter.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Scaler - Trailerpack #2
• Godzilla: Save The Earth - Trailer #2
• Neo Contra - 2004 TGS Trailer
• Evil Genius - Interrogation Trailer
• Rocky Legends - Trailer #4

In Under the Skin, players must cause as much chaos and panic as possible by taking on the identity of the various people he or she encounters throughout CoCo Town and other diverse environments. Tossing some new screens your way ...

Crave Entertainment today announced the release of Trigger Man, a third person, mission-based action/adventure game that immerses the player in the role of an underworld hit man. Developed by WNT Games, Trigger Man is available for the PS2 and Xbox with a MSRP of $19.99.

Vivendi announced today that Crash Twinsanity has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The irrepressible Crash Bandicoot has returned in his funniest adventure yet for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.

Digital Jesters has released a new patch for Cyanide's 3D sports/action game Chaos League. This patch brings your retail game to v1.04 and addresses the ladder system as well as various fixes and tweaks, etc. Read more for download links ...

Atari, Inc. today announced it has shipped Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament for the PS2. An action-packed fighting game with a rich storyline and distinct game features, Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament is based on the enormously successful animated series which airs weekdays on Cartoon Network's top-rated Toonami Block.

Digital Illusions has sold a development license for the Battlefield 2 technology to AerotechTelub. AerotechTelub will use the technology to power simulators used in the Swedish defense training programs. The agreement has an initial value of SEK 4 m.

The original Hidden & Dangerous was released in 1999 to widespread acclaim, and was the forerunner for the squad-based tactical action game. With sales in excess of one million copies, Hidden & Dangerous established itself as a leading title in the genre. Its creators, Illusion Softworks, have for the last four years been quietly developing and perfecting the sequel.

Medieval Lords takes aspiring city governors to the middle ages, combining rich city-building challenges with evolving military forces to defend against relentless attacks from neighboring enemies. A first for the genre, Medieval Lords features a full 3D engine that enables innovative new gameplay elements.

NBA Live 2005 ships to retailers today under the EA SPORTS brand. In stores throughout North America just in time for the opening of NBA training camps, the NBA LIVE franchise celebrates its 10th year in style, with all new features, visually immersive graphics, and improved gameplay.

Atari today announced it has shipped Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury for Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury is the successor to 2003's hit Game Boy Advance title, Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku 2.

Codemasters announced today that its internationally acclaimed rally game, Colin McRae Rally 2005, has shipped to North American retail outlets for the Xbox. A PC version of the title will be available in October.