"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" is Bandai's upcoming PlayStation 2 action game based on the seminal anime series by Masamune Shirow. Featuring a stunning 3D game world and over 20 minutes of breathtaking CGI, the game allows players to assume the role of Major Kusanagi as she shoots her way through an army of tough as nails enemies.

EA announced today that soccer stars Andriy Shevchenko, Fernando Morientes, and Oswaldo Sanchez will serve as the North American spokesmen for FIFA Soccer 2005, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS brand. The FIFA Soccer franchise introduces Sanchez and the entire 18-team Mexican League for the first time to the game.

Legendary industrial/metalmusic guru Al Jorgensen of Ministry creates the headlining soundtrack to Activision's highly anticipated PC game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Read more for the complete lineup ...

In Killer 7, players take on the role of Harman Smith an unlikely assassin who lives life at his own pace. Switching between seven different personalities, he employs each character’s abilities to terminate targets he deems “deserving to die.” Read more to check out some screens ...

Cenega Publishing has released the first patch for its third person horror / action adventure game correcting an expired physics license issue with the gold/retail edition of Black Emelent's game. Read more for download links..

The Adventure Company's highly-anticipated adventure game 'Atlantis Evolution' has gone gold. The first episode of a new Atlantis series that features a range of engaging and challenging puzzles to solve, across five fascinating destinations, each with its own culture and mysteries.

A forum post on the official The Sims 2 website has word about an upcoming patch for EA/Maxis' simulation game Sims 2. "So, while the majority of users are able to run the game with no problems we know that there have been a couple issues you guys have run into while playing the game and we're going to do our best to gather additional information from you so that we can resolve as many of the issues as possible. Next week there will be a form on the website for The Sims 2 that will allow you to enter in your information in order to help us track down and reproduce issues."

THQ today announced the release of LEGO Knights' Kingdom for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, an action-packed arcade adventure game based on the line of toys. LEGO Knights' Kingdom is the latest title under a multi-title exclusive publishing agreement between LEGO Interactive and THQ and is now available at retail outlets across North America.

Midway announced today that Mortal Kombat: Deception has shipped for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. Mortal Kombat: Deception pushes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans as well as next-generation gamers.

Private Moon Studios announces the release of the third episode of AGON under the title Pirates of Madagascar for purchase and downloading from the official website. Episode 4 is already under development, the Macintosh versions of the current AGON episodes is expected this year.

Majesco announced two exclusive titles for the Nintendo DS system, Moonlight Fables and Nanostray. Both titles feature touch screen input, multiplayer network play and dual screen support and are scheduled for release next year.

Matrix Games and Koios Works are pleased to announce that the innovative new wargame, Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great, has Gone Gold and is due to release in Early October, 2004.

Today we have more leftover screens for Hudson's 2004 Tokyo Game Show lineup. Check the following new screens for :

• Far East Of Eden 3
• Bomberman Battles
• Tower Of Purgatory
• Dentetsu

Reprisal is a game that combines all of the elements of the most popular “first person shooter” (FPS) games into one package with RPG elements. Players of Reprisal will be able to experience the nail-biting action of Quake, the stealth gameplay of Thief, and the adaptive development of Deus Ex (thanks GenGamers). Read more for details and screens..

You paid your dues in Tony Hawk's Underground, now prove yourself in Tony Hawk's Underground 2. It's time to go globetrotting on a sick international road trip with Tony Hawk and Bam Margera. THUG 2 delivers a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray paint and prepare to wreak havoc around the world.

Alien Hominid is the debut console title from O~3 Entertainment and developer, The Behemoth. It is an evolution of classic 2D side-scrolling platform shooters, blending old school play mechanics with stunning hand drawn graphics (in other words, it looks pretty AND plays great).

Liquidator is action packed and appeals to gamers that enjoy first person shooters, as well as those that enjoy action adventure games with RPG elements. The game features massive shooting sequences and action elements. Read more for some new screens...

SNK announced that the company will partner with DC Comics to give away one of its most popular arcade machines, 'SNK vs Capcom SVC Chaos'. Valued at $5,000, one lucky fan who registers at SNK Sweeps between October 12th and December 1, 2004 will be the grand prize winner.

Currently in development by Climax's Los Angeles studio, TRON 2.0: Killer App for Xbox will feature new, exclusive Xbox Live multiplayer combat, specially designed to deliver gamers a state-of-the-art online multiplayer gaming experience. Read more for some new screens ...