Valve's Gabe Newell has been known to trickle out little information about Half-Life 2's progress now and then on the HL2Fallout.com forums, and it seems he did again just that Friday night. After a long night of partying or not, Gabe has posted a short blurb simply stating "We're going gold monday..." Various online retailers have been changing the HL2 release date in their db's to early September over the past week, and it seems, for once, they may be right.

Update: Seems this was a fake/hacked forum post... bummer!

Valusoft has released a demo for SCS Soft's truck driving game '18 Wheels of Steel: Across America' giving you the chance to try out the full game for 60 minutes, after which you must purchase a reg key to unlock and continue (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ..

The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004.

Set during the "New Generation" era of Robotech, Invasion is a first-person shooter that features transforming Cyclone motorbikes and Invid alien fighters. Other features include progressive scan support, widescreen mode, and 16-person online play. Developed by Vicious Cycle, the team behind BattleCry. Read more for new screens...

NovaLogic has released a beta version of the Joint Operations mission editor, fgiving the mod community the chance to to create and modify maps for their 3D multiplayer action game. "N.I.L.E (NovaLogic Interactive Level Editor) allows users to place and edit objects in real time in 3D mode or 2D mode, as well as add waypoints, spawn points, buildings, vehicles, foliage, AAS style bases, decorations, and particle effects, and adjust sky height, water level, fog distance, the time of day, and more (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Atari today announced that Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, an action adventure game set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons world created by Wizards of the Coast, has gone gold. Demon Stone for the PlayStation2 is scheduled to ship to retailers on September 14 for an estimated retail price of $49.95. Demon Stone will be available for the Xbox and PC in November.

Gamers can enlist for a second tour of duty on the intense front lines of WWII with Call of Duty: United Offensive. Delivering a compelling, all-new single player campaign filled with new weapons, character abilities and other expanded features, Call of Duty: United Offensive also offers a robust multiplayer experience introducing new maps and modes of play. Read more for new screens or check the multiplayer trailer...

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.

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. Read more for some new screens ...

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 :

• Battlefield 2 - Trailer
• LoTR: Battle For Middle Earth - Inside The Battle Vol 5
• Bet On Soldier - Trailer #2
• NARC - Trailer #3
• L.A. Rush - Trailer
• Colin McRae Rally 2005 - Damage Models Trailer
• Star Wars Galaxies: Jump To Lightspeed - Trailerpack #3
• Geist - Trailer #2
• Shadow Hearts: Covenant - Trailer #4

Announced almost 3 years ago, Resident Evil 4 is giving us another glimpse at what we can expect from Capcom's gamecube exclusive title. Resident Evil 4 will further probe the carnage-filled complications caused by the zombie-spawning T Virus and its creator, the sinister Umbrella Corporation. Some more screens ...

"Dungeon Lords" blends the depth of an epic Fantasy RPG with the flexibility of an FPS-style control system. Gamers journey through a land of ancient castles and dungeon lairs to engage in real-time tactical combat with a variety of deadly foes. It's not just about the battles though, as magic spells and hundreds of powerful weapons and artifacts play a huge role in the game. If you haven't yet, check our previously posted preview, or read more for some new screens.

"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. Read more for details and screens...

Guilty Gear X2Reload, now with Xbox Live support, revives the fighting tournament designed to find humans skilled enough to thwart the Gear threat. Take over 20 playable fighters, with 6 outrageous new characters. Use electrifying new moves and features, like Psych Burst, Faultless Defense, the all-new Burst Gauge system and more. Devastate your opponent with an arsenal of eye-popping, jaw-dropping moves and combos, including trademarks like Overdrive Attack, Gatling Combo, Roman Cancel and signature Instant Kills for each character! check out the freshly launched website.

Developer and publisher Paradox Entertainment announced today that the strategy game Crusader Kings has gone gold and will ship to retail stores on September 21, 2004. The game has been rated E for Everyone and has a SRP of $39.99US.

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence. Check out the latest screenies ...

'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 a couple of available game modes, Baseball and Bingo Bango, so you'll know what to expect when the game releases this October.

Codemasters' Club Football 2005 range is pulling on an additional set of colours when the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle United join the unique football game range. Codemasters confirmed today it has secured the rights to publish Newcastle United Club Football 2005, the club's official video game.

Medabots Infinity will give players the opportunity to create their own Medabots and fight in thrilling Robattles! A third-person action-RPG that takes place in 2022, Medabots Infinity will enable kids to own their very own specialized high-performance robots called Medabots.

Bringing together an all encompassing fighting title, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection will be comprised of Hyper Street Fighter II, a blend of the previous Street Fighter II editions which will incorporate the character variations and features found throughout the series, and the arcade smash hit Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.