The story of Baten Kaitos takes place at a time when lands exist in the sky. It is an era in which the once-vast oceans have become mere legend among men. This is the world in which Kalas and Xelha meet: A world in crisis, where a conspiracy for power may lead to its destruction.

Step into the boots of a U.S. Marine and drive the Imperial Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor Pacific Assault from Electronic Arts. Developed by EA Los Angeles, creators of the award-winning Medal of Honor series, Medal of Honor Pacific Assault immerses players in an authentic WWII experience, and will be available for the PC in the winter of 2004.

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Sunrock Cove"... Map info: "Sunrock Cove is a famous getaway for those with a lot of gold to explore its rich area. Remember to tip your Goblin Zeppelin after he rides you to a most pleasurable victory!" This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2, 3v3, or FF. It is based on the "Village" tileset. Go download it here!

Atari has released a demo for its strategy game Chris Sawyer's Locomotion giving you the chance to check out three tutorials and one beginners map Boulder Breakers. The demo comes in 2 version, one with (130mb)or without (30mb) music (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Unknown Worlds has released a pair of new beta 5 files for their latest Natural Selection 3.0, addressing various combat changes, game tweaks, bug fixes and map updates. Read more for details and download links for the Windows client and dedicated server files ...

Elevate your game on both ends of the court with NBA LIVE 2005. With EA SPORTS Freestyle Control, create awe-inspiring dribble moves, highlight-reel dunks, and tenacious defensive plays that express your individual playing style. All new 10-man Freestyle adds individual player movements and spacing, creating a realistic feel like never before. Enhanced player graphics that vividly reproduce each NBA player reach new heights, while multiple game modes including EA SPORTS Dynasty Mode put you in the middle of the action.

Resident Evil Outbreak File No.2 continues the dramatic story of an outbreak caused by a secret biological weapon infecting the people of Raccoon City. Citizens are turning into flesh-eating zombies that swarm the streets. Check out this batch of new (slightly grainy) screens ...

As mentioned yesterday, EA has released the eagerly anticipated 'Medal Of Honor: Pacific Assault' demo featuring the battle for Henderson Field at Guadalcanal. Read more for download links...

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 :

• Call Of Duty: United Offensive - Intro Movie
• Full Spectrum Warrior - Trailer #4
• Dragonball Z: Budokai 3 - Trailer
• Conflict Vietnam - Trailer #3
• Snowblind - GC 2004 Trailer
• Suikoden IV - Trailers (2)
• Shenmue Online - Trailer

'Vietcong: Purple Haze' is a cinematic narrative-based First Person Shooter (FPS) set during the Vietnam Conflict. Players of VIETCONG experience the war from the perspective of a soldier assigned to join a squad of U.S. Special Forces running reconnaissance missions deep into the jungles of Northern Vietnam.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is based on the special edition "director's cut" version of the game that was released in Japan earlier this year, which features an appearance from one of videogaming's most popular characters, Dante, from Capcom's Devil May Cry series. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne for the PS2 has been given a Mature rating along with four descriptors, Blood, Intense Violence, Language and Sexual Themes.

ShellShock: Nam '67 depicts the true horrors of the Vietnam War for the first time in a video game. ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man's experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War.

Playlogic today announced that Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol for the PC has begun shipping and will begin arriving in North American stores by September 9, 2004.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be the premier third generation massively multiplayer RPG. A vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre.

'Outlaw Golf 2' will be even more raunchy with all new courses, new characters (and old favorites), golf cart stunt driving, enhanced AI and controls, and an all new way to beat up your caddie to regain your composure. Check out the details on three more game modes, Pick Up Sticks, My One and Only, and Time Attack, so you'll know what to expect when the game releases this October.

'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' is a 3D isometric RPG, that combines 3D technologies and the traditional ways of isometric RPG's. 'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' will take you from heroic fights against hidious monsters - using weapons and spells - to seeking wisdom and clues for your quests, while interacting with the many NPC's such as spirits and astral enemies. Check out the freshly launched website, or read more for some screens.

In Ghost Master, you play an afterlife civil servant sent to Gravenville by the Haunter Committee. Your mission: manage resources to scare and manipulate people, then to discover the secrets behind Gravenville. Your control over ghostly beings will allow other ghosts to be laid to rest – therefore making the transition from the material to the ethereal plane. But helping out these wretched souls takes a bit of effort and plasm - that's where the fun-packed scaring comes in!

THQ Germany has confirmed that they will be having an open multiplayer beta test for GSC World's upcoming FPS 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl.' As a "stalker" exploring the vast "Exclusion Zone" to procure artifacts for the black market, players must survive mutant creatures, dangerous anomalous areas, competing "stalkers" and a military charged with quarantining the 30 square kilometer area. A specific start date has not been announced although THQ does mention that it will be open up the MP beta to 5.000 people before its official Q1 2005 release date.

Enlight has released a new patch for Infinite Interactive's strategy game Warlords BattleCry 3. This update patch brings your retail game to v1.03 and brings several new features, bug fixes and game balancing. Read more for download links ...

Rockstar Games and Interscope Records proudly announce a joint venture for the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The details surrounding the artists and track listings on the soundtrack will be kept tightly under wraps until the weeks leading up to the game's launch on October 19, 2004 for the PS2.