Picking up right where the game’s story left off, Battle out of Hell includes an additional single-player chapter with 10 levels, as well as new multiplayer modes, maps and models. It will also offer an amplified arsenal of un-deadly weapons, bigger and badder bosses and the map editor Software Development Kit. Check the new screens...

Mad Catz Interactive today announced that it will be publishing its first video game title, "MC Groovz Dance Craze." The game will be the first dance game released on the Nintendo GameCube system and will be bundled with one licensed dance pad at an MSRP of $49.99.

"Darkwatch" is an original first person shooter combining the Western and Horror genres to create a cinematic experience with unparalleled depth and game play variety. As half-vampire Jericho Cross, players must hunt down a powerful vampire lord whose undead minions have overrun the Wild West. The result is a stylistic premise blending western and vampire-horror milieus, and one injected with innovative concepts.

The only way to free the Hyrule people from Vaati's evil clutches is to seal the evil mage's power. However, the knowledge to do so is only kept by the tiny Minish people who live in a land unseeable by adult eyes. Enter Link, a young boy who takes on the epic journey that will turn him into a hero of legend...

Zoo Digital announces details of their forthcoming GBA title Racing Gears Advance. The game will be released on December 3, 2004, with the title already winning many fans after its debut showing at EGN.

SCEA announced today release of ATV Offroad Fury 3 available exclusively for the PS2. Developed by Climax Group Inc., ATV Offroad Fury 3 returns with more of its renowned free-roaming offroad racing gameplay and is packed with additional courses, larger environments, extra modes, mini-games, more ATVs, an all-new hot soundtrack and online gameplay.

SCEA announced today the launch of Killzone, the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed squad-based, first person shooter, available exclusively for the PlayStation2.

The Moment of Silence is a high-tech political thriller. Players step into the shoes of Peter Wright, a communications designer currently working on the Government's 'Freedom of Speech' campaign. When a SWAT team storms his neighbour's apartment, it is Peter's job to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance.

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the launch of Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, the first online action platform game created exclusively for the PS2.

ZOO Digital Publishing is pleased to announce that they have acquired the PC publishing rights to Psi-Ops. The critically acclaimed Psi-Ops comes to PC in a flurry of telekinetically hurled gas canisters and a hail of bullets.

THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced the release of the newest edition to the critically acclaimed SmackDown! franchise, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW." Available exclusively for the PS2, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" features a number of game enhancements new to the wrestling genre -- including online play, the addition of superstar voice over and several new gameplay mechanics.

Majesco today announced it has tabbed Swedish developer, Starbreeze, to develop content for the next generation of console systems expected to ship in 2006. Starbreeze is highly regarded and has received numerous accolades from leading industry media outlets for producing the award-winning video game, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher's Bay.

Atari has announced that World War II is in your hands with the launch of the real-time strategy game, Axis & Allies. Developed by TimeGate Studios with creative input by Larry Harris, creator of the popular Axis & Allies strategy board game that inspired tabletop generals and history enthusiasts worldwide, Axis & Allies for PC is available at retail stores nationwide.

Atari announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is available at retail stores nationwide today. The game will be available in territories outside the U.S. on November 5th.

EA today announced that Ultima Online: Samurai Empire, the highly-anticipated expansion pack to Ultima Online began shipping to retailers.

EA announced today that The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age role-playing game has shipped and will be on store shelves in time for the holiday season. The epic quest, in which players will take on the roles of previously unplayable characters choosing their own path through Middle-earth while interacting with the heroes and villains of the movie trilogy, is available for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and GBA.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is the next chapter to the award winning game of 2003. Set in the unique timeframe of the Old Republic, 4,000 years before Star Wars Episode I, The Sith Lords features an all-new more perilous storyline, new characters, classes, locations and force powers. Check these 50+ new screens...

Grey Dog Software is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated basketball simulation, Total Pro Basketball 2005. Read more for details or links to download the demo...

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 :

• Medieval Lords - Video Interview
• The Urbz: Sims in the City - Trailer #7

Blizzard has started the initial fase of the World Of WarCraft open beta test, as you can now participate in a week long stress test over at Fileplanet, although only for subscribers. Next week Blizzard will open the beta test to all, but be prepared for a huge download as the client is over 2gigs large!