After UbiSoft's last Far Cry v1.2 patch snafu, UbiSoft's Kurtis Buckmaster has posted a message in the official UbiSoft forums about the upcoming v1.3 patch. I guess that means they won't bother with the previous version anymore and just move on to the next. No specific release date has been mentioned, but it is lead to believe it will be available in the next 2 weeks. Read more for a detailed fix list.

Set in the not too distant future, Roll Call follows a year in the life of Nick Mason, returning from military service to find his home city ravaged by gang warfare. He is quickly enlisted into the ranks of the newly formed G18 Counter Gang Division; an elite enforcement unit granted special emergency powers over all other public services and tasked with securing the city and its citizens at any cost.

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Echo Isles"... Map info: "Though these islands are surrounded by deep and treacherous waters, they have seen little peace. Many of the creatures dwelling here are refugees from the war. They have nothing left to lose. Don't expect a warm welcome." This is a Small map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer" tileset. Go download it here!

"Dungeon Siege II" returns players to the beautiful fantasy land of Aranna, but it is a land scarred by civil war, where the lines between good and evil are blurred. Players must lead an elite battle party against Valdis, a vicious marauder determined to return the world to order, no matter the cost. "Dungeon Siege II" promises to set a new standard in role-playing games by combining an intriguing story-line with intense real-time party combat and cutting edge 3D graphics.

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.

Road to Fame combines the main features of the arcade and rally games, using realistic physics. Road to Fame lets you start as an unknown driver who's aim to climb the seven race classes of the game. Reaching the top is simple: You will have to win as much races as you can to upgrade your car and succeed in higher level.

Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars boasts an extensive single player campaign, where gamers get to chose which clan they are going to control and start the process of total domination – engaging in battles with the other clans and their leaders. Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars also supports a multiplayer mode: team up with friends on a single PC or across a LAN or internet connection and take on all rivals in a last animal standing competition!

Koei announced today that Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends has gone gold and is set to ship to North American retailers on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004 with a suggested retail price of only $29.99.

id Software released the SDK for their sci-fi FPS DOOM 3, allowing the mod community out there to go to town and bring on the mods. No specific details as what is included or requirements are available at this point. Read more for download links ...

SEGA has released a demo for Sports Interactive's football management simulation Football Manager 2005. This demo is time limited (six months in game) and feature complete, English language only but does not include sounds, logos, player facepacks etc. Read more for download links ...

'FIFA Street' is a combination of arcade action blended with the culture of freestyle street football. By removing the rules from the simulation football experience, 'FIFA Street' exposes the heart of the world's beautiful game, on-the-ball flare and individual style.

Four King of Iron Fist Tournaments fought. Twenty-three million units sold worldwide. Ten years past since Tekken first made history. In 2005, the landmark series returns to revolutionize console fighting one more time. Not much official information available, so read more for some new screens...

Namco's 'Ace Combat 5,' shipping exclusively for the PlayStation2 in Fall 2004, is the newest installment is the most explosive title yet in the unparalleled 'Ace Combat' series. Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, 'Ace Combat 5' is set to soar as Namco’s fifth installment of the Air Combat/Ace Combat series.

Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Take a peek at these new screens...

Revealed by Sega Europe a few weeks ago, SEGA today announced plans to publish Tenchu: Fatal Shadows in North America this February, exclusively on the PS2. SEGA has partnered with K2 studios, developer of the critically acclaimed Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (released in 2003 for PS2), and From Software to continue the legacy of the flagship franchise.

Konami today announced that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be released exclusively for the PS2 nationwide on Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Directed and produced by Hideo Kojima, MGS3 delivers the definitive stealth action experience with unique gameplay elements, extraordinary depth, a captivating storyline and a mind-blowing presentation.

The Adventure Company today announced that Atlantis Evolution has shipped to North American retailers. AE is the first installment of a new series that features a range of engaging and challenging puzzles to solve across five fascinating destinations. This story driven adventure introduces a cast of highly imaginative and uniquely stylized characters in addition to a profound exploration of Atlantis.

As we announced earlier today Rebelmind's RPG Space Hack is now known as Maximus XV Abraham Strong: Space Mercenary. New Publisher Excalibur has released a demo letting you explore the first level and try to rescue your fellow prisoners from the Aliens! Read more for download links ...

KOEI today announced that Kessen III will ship to retailers in the First Quarter of 2005. Kessen III is a Kou Shibusawa production exclusive to the PS2. Read more for details and screens...

Set before the events of the two films which starred Vin Diesel as the anti-hero Riddick, the new developer’s cut offers players exclusive content in the form of a mech for players to control, as well as a new arena where players can test their survival skills against some of the most hardened criminals in the galaxy. 'Chronicles of Riddick' puts players in the role of the enigmatic Riddick and tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapable triple max security prison Butcher Bay, home to the most violent convicts in the galaxy.