Icculus has released an updated dedicated Linux server files for Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 2. This v1.3 version brings the server in sync with the previously released patch, but no further details are available at this point ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Assassin Trailer
• Beltion: Beyond Ritual - Trailer
• Dance Factory [PS2] - Trailer
• Bomberman [PSP] - Trailer
• Company of Heroes - Infantry Weapons Trailer
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Flying Mounts
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Blizzard has released a small update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.11.1 update addresses softlock issues affecting some users at login and during battlegrounds.

German Street Racing is a street racing game, developed by Dutch studio Team6, spread out over 5 of the biggest German cities. Select your favorite German car, tune it, race against AI or take it online, but most of all, keep an eye on the condition of your ride!

Activision announced today that you can now download the Call of Duty 2: Invasion premium map pack from the Xbox Live Marketplace. This map pack features five new maps for multiplayer skirmishes (costs 800 points ) that include: Antoville, France (Crossroads), St. Louet, France (Newvillers), Amaye sur Seulles, France (Normandy), Alam Halfa, Egypt (Decoytown), and Rostov, Russia (Harbor). Just log on to Xbox Live and redeem your points ...

Today Ubisoft announced the opening of a new studio in Sofia, Bulgaria. Alexandru-Ion Radu, recently named director of recruitment and training at Ubisoft's Romania studio, has been appointed manager of the new studio, reporting directly to Sebastien Delen, managing director of Ubisoft Romania. The new studio is working on the Rayman Raving Rabbids PC version, as well as the yet unannounced CSI console port.

The Ship is a first person maritime gaming experience set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. Originally a Half Life Mod, The Ship is now being crafted as a full single and multiplayer game in its own right by Edinburgh-based Outerlight.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Deep Sea Tycoon: Diver’s Paradise (PC)
• Darwinia (PC)
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will feature a limited amount of flyable planes such as F/A-18 Hornet, Su-27 and the MiG-29, and the same group of countries are still waging war. Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception features a new multiplayer mode that allows simultaneous battle for up to four players!

A survey conducted by Macrovision revealed a common misconception about the habits of people who play casual games. People who like mainstream games, such as Diner Dash and MahJong, frequently play more than nine, two or more hour ‘sessions’ each week, usually at night as opposed to during commute hours or other ‘quick break’ times during the day.