Shadow of Rome, an all-new action adventure game, transports players to one of the most perilous ages of man, an era when Caesar was hailed as the leader of the Roman Empire and whose sovereignty dominated all of western civilization. Murder, false accusations and blood spilled in gladiatorial battles await those who seek an all encompassing epic when Shadow of Rome is released throughout North America in winter 2004.

Enlight has released a demo for their animal style management/sim title, Zoo Empire. No details as to what it features are available at this point. Read more for download links...

EA has released a singleplayer demo for Armies of Exigo putting you in command of the Empire in an epic battle against the Beast army. You and your army are the sole survivors of an air crash in the magical forests where evil lurks behind every corner. Seek out resources to build yourself an army of up to 200 units and defeat the Beasts army above ground and descend to the caverns below and encounter a mysterious enemy. To survive this incredible demo you must break the two seals that protect the entrance to the catacombs, defeat the beast army and survive the evils that await you in the world of Exigo. Read more for download links ...

Konami America today announced the song list for 'Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME' (DDR EXTREME). Featuring more than 65 songs of heart-pounding dance music, DDR Extreme will get gamers grooving with the largest number of licensed tracks of any Dance Dance Revolution title released in the United States to date.

ESPN NHL 2K5 is filled with a bevy of enhancements that enrich NHL fans' virtual ice rink experience. The exciting Party Mode offers the ultimate multi-player hockey experience as gamers compete in 15 different hockey-themed mini-games to claim their title as "King of the Rink."

European games publisher, Ascaron announced at Leipzig Games Convention, the launch of "Sacred plus" on October 15, 2004. Priced at £19.99, "Sacred plus" is a 'producers cut' of the award winning role play game, which released earlier this year.

From the makers of FIFA Football, Total Club Manager 2005 will pit your football wits against the best managers in the world. Whether you are scrapping for points in a relegation battle, or on the verge of European victory, TCM 2005 will guarantee you feel the pressures of the modern day football manager.

As the new stealth action game from TimeSplitters creators Free Radical Design, Second Sight comes to PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo Gamecube in just over two weeks' time. Read more for further details ...

GSC Game World announces they have an all new real-time strategy in development. The game is currently named the Heroes of Annihilated Empires and is scheduled for release in 2005. Read more for details and screens...

ZOO Digital Publishing has announced the 22nd of October as the European release date for one of this years' most exciting gaming prospects – 'Payback' on the GBA. Pushing the system to the absolute limit, Game Boy fans and industry pundits alike will not believe the incredible experience this title offers.