Legion Arena is an online RPSG or Role Playing Strategy Game, and blends core gameplay elements from the RTS & RPG genres. Set in ancient Rome, Legion Arena puts the player in charge of their own army, which they must develop, nurture and train, transforming a bunch of peasants into a fearsome fighting force. This title will be released in the UK release in October 2004 and carries a suggested retail price of £19.99.

Global Star Software and Firefly Studios are pleased to announce Stronghold 2, the sequel to the award-winning titles Stronghold and Stronghold: Crusader. Read more for details and the first screens!

Codemasters has released the Colin McRae Rally 2005 single player demo featuring 3 cars (Peugeot 206, Toyota Celica GT-four, Lancia Stratos) and 3 tracks with varying waether condtions. Read more for download links...

Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds. Star Wolves is being developed by Xbow Software and published by 1C.

In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy - that of a powerful, ancient race that will one day unite the universe. Millions of cultures from vastly distant worlds revere and hallow these mythological beings known as humans. One race, the Seekers, know humans actually exist and are threatened by their potential power. Under the guise of benevolent explorers, the Seekers travel throughout the galaxy in a desperate attempt to eradicate any human society they unearth.

WWII's Pacific theater was the backdrop for some of the most famous aerial battles in history. In places like Midway, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, allied fighters and bombers went head-to-head against the air power of the Japanese empire. Pacific Fighters provides the opportunity for players to experience the realistic action, intense flight combat and immersive gameplay of WWII's Pacific air war.

Ever since 'Prince Of Persia 2' was announced it was known that this was not merely a "working name" and not the final title. Today however, Sony has updated its US Web site listing PoP2 as 'Prince of Persia Warrior Within' which might indicate Ubisoft has made a decision on the final name. Prince of Persia Warrior Within is expected to be released early November 2004.

Jowood has released the latest update, bringing Transport Giant to version 1.2; fixing several problems and providing several new features for your fun and comfort, is finally available for the UK/US version. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

GMX Media today announcing that they will be publishing the ground breaking military Real Time Strategy game Will of Steel for PC. The game is to be launched across the UK in the Q4 2004. Read more for details, screens and trailer...

The musical soundtrack for EA’s highly-anticipated Burnout 3: Takedown will feature more than 40 songs from bands including Jimmy Eat World, Yellowcard, New Found Glory, and many more. Delivering an authentic radio experience complete with commentary from DJ Stryker from alternative radio station KROQ-FM in Los Angeles, the in-game soundtrack will get adrenaline junkies’ hearts pumping as they take to the streets in Burnout 3: Takedown.

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 :

• Half-Life 2 - Trailer
• Splinter Cell 3: Chaos Theory - Trailer
• Sacred Underworld - Trailer
• Children Of The Nile - Trailer
• Dungeons & Dragons Online - Trailer
• Blitzkrieg 2 - Trailer

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.

The Sims 2, the sequel to the best-selling PC game has reached another milestone – it has gone gold and is set to be in stores by September 17th.

'Universal Combat: Hold the Line' is 3000 AD's upcoming standalone add-on to its 3D action/space-combat game 'Universal Combat'. Probably the last of its kind in the Battlecruiser series as we have come to know it, 'Universal Combat: Hold the Line' is all-encompassing game with as much advancements and fun filled gameplay in first person planet-side careers as is currently seen in the space borne careers. Read more to check out some new screens ...

Got Game Entertainment today announced that "Alida" for PC has arrived on retail shelves across North America. In this atmospheric first person 3D graphical adventure game, you must solve the mystery surrounding a missing musician.

Winning Eleven 8 once again raises the bar with in-depth gameplay, improved realism and increased control. Featuring 136 club teams and 57 national teams, Winning Eleven 8 offers gamers control of up to 4,500 of the world's greatest soccer players. The inclusion of licensed leagues is a huge step forward for the series, with player likenesses, player names and official kits, bolstering what is already considered the most advanced and realistic soccer game to date.

Set in the 60s and using the Cold War as its inspiration, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater forces the player to adopt a number of new skills to survive in Snake's new jungle environment. Danger lurks everywhere as Snake explores the beautifully-realised forests, encampments and rivers, with guards patrolling key routes, dangerous animals to contend with, and the uneven terrain and noisy foliage making the silent approaches the Metal Gear hero is famed for virtually impossible.

The Adventure Company announced that Dark Fall: Lights Out has gone gold. The sequel to the popular and critically acclaimed Dark Fall: The Journal, this title features a chilling ghost story with multiple subplots, impressive graphics, original puzzles and a point-and-click interface.

Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (engine codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine (working title: Sudden Strike III), and also Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.

Known for his role as the loyal hobbit Sam Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, actor lends his voice to upcoming epic Vietnam videogame saga Men of Valor.