Microsoft today released the public beta of XNA Game Studio Express, the technology designed to open up game development to new audiences, including hobbyists, students and independent developers, in the hopes of injecting a shot of creativity into the electronic entertainment industry.

Today Ubisoft announced the release of Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate, an add-on for last its turn-based strategy game where players take part in a thrilling new adventure in the World of Ashan.

Today Ubisoft and Gearbox Software announced Brothers In Arms: D-Day, a World War II squad-based action game available exclusively for the PS

As promised 3DRealms has released the first patch for Human Head's sci-fi FPS Prey. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and is mainly tech/bug fix patch, there are no new game play elements in this update (nor are there any planned for the future).

iEntertainment Network announced it will develop the first MMO game to tie in with the initial theatrical release of a major motion picture, the upcoming MGM release of FLYBOYS, an Electric Entertainment film, to be released on Sept. 22nd 2006.

Enhanced versions of the PS2 and PC game of the same name, Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 for the handhelds will take advantage of their unique capabilities while staying rooted in the same great tradition of parody that runs throughout the stories of Asterix and his friends.

Bioware has released a new patch for its 3D RPG Neverwinter Nights, and the Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark addons. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.68, adds visible claoks, and various fixes and enhancements.

EA announced today that Fight Night Round 3 will be released for the PS3, and will launch this holiday season with exclusive gameplay features.

Freshly signed by RTL Enterprises the other day, German developer Silver Style, known for The Fall: Last Days of Gaia, has released the first screens for for its upcoming adventure game Simon the Sorcerer 4.

Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, known for Ankh, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.