THQ today announced the acquisition of the Stuntman franchise from Atari. Stuntman 2 is currently in development for next-generation systems at Paradigm Entertainment, creators of titles such as T3: The Redemption and Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma. Additionally, THQ has exercised its option to acquire Paradigm and expects to finalize the transaction in the coming weeks.

Check out the following new screens from Nintendo's E3 2006 lineup:

• Baten Kaitos Origins (NGC)
• Big Brain Academy (NDS)
• Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (NDS)
• Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol (NDS)
• Children of Mana (NDS)
• Clubhouse Games (NDS)
• Custom Robo Arena (NDS)
• Disaster: Day of Crisis (Wii)
• DK Bongo Blast (NGC)
• DK: King of Swing DS (NDS)
• DS Air (NDS)
• Elite Beat Agents (NDS)
• Excite Truck (Wii)
• Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (NDS)
• Kirby (NDS)
• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (NDS)
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (NGC/Wii)
• Magical Vacation (NDS)
• Magnetica (NDS)
• Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (NDS)
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (NDS)
• Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)
• New Super Mario Bros (NDS)
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue/Red Rescue Team' (NDS/GBA)
• Pokemon Ranger (NDS)
• Project H.A.M.M.E.R. (Wii)
• Star Fox DS (NDS)
• Sudoku Gridmaster (NDS)
• Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
• Super Paper Mario (NGC)
• Tenchu: Dark Secret (NDS)
• WarioWare: Smooth Moves (Wii)
• Yoshi's Island 2 (NDS)

Publishers and developers worldwide will release more than 100 new Nintendo DS games in 2006. Nintendo will be releasing some big fan favorites, including the New Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Donkey Kong: King of Swing DS, and more. The NDS Lite is set to launch on June 11.

Previously announced a few weeks ago, it was revealed today that Eidos has signed 300: March to Glory for distribution in North America and Europe. In the game, players take on the role of King Leonidas, who leads the brave 300 Spartans against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.

Activision announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Guitar Hero publisher RedOctane. This acquisition will provide Activision with an early leadership position in music-based gaming, which the company expects will be one of the fastest growing genres in the coming years.

Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL 07 is being custom-designed for Nintendo's next-gen console, Wii. Using the console's unique remote to pass, kick, snap, throw, catch and run, players will interact with the game in an entirely new way. Boasting massive gameplay innovations inspired by the motion sensor of the remote, Madden NFL 07 maximizes the power and unique design of the game system.

Take 2 today announced that it has opened a new development studio, 2K Shanghai. It is completing development of the Chinese-language version of Sid Meier's Civilization: IV for the PC, expected to be available later this summer. 2K Shanghai will develop new original IP and co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Legendary Pictures has purchased the rights to create a live-action film set in the Warcraft universe. The movie would not follow the plot of a particular game but would aim to appeal to both gamers and non-gamers. In conjunction with Warner Bros. Studios, Legendary has recently co-financed films such as "Batman Begins" and "Superman Returns."

Sony today announced the launch of the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSP system. The initial selection includes five first-party titles – Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, and WipeoutPure – that will be available for $19.99 SRP on July 25. Nearly 15 third-party games will be added to the roster in the future.

Square Enix announced two new titles in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers for the Nintendo Wii, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates for the Nintendo DS. Both titles are being developed to utilize Wii and NDS technology to their fullest. Additional details, including ship date and pricing, will be announced at a later date.