Vivendi Games today announced that it has purchased two development studios, Secret Lair Studios, located in Issaquah, Wash., and, pending approval from the Chinese government, Studio Ch'in in Shanghai, China.

The Mark, a first person shooter, is about the real threat from today – terrorism. The war of the 21st century is now being fought; and it’s here. US Marine corps officer Steve Fletcher and top-rated mercenary Austin Hawke join up in a thrilling battle against international terrorism.

Bethesda announced today that its RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, will be a launch title for the PS3 this November in North America, and next March in Europe. In addition, The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion will be released on the PSP in the Spring 2007 in North America and Europe.

Contrary to earlier possible PS3 predictions, 2K Games today announced that Irrational Games' FPS BioShock will be released exclusively on Xbox 360 and PC.

While snoozing atop his doghouse one day, Snoopy has a magical dream. He becomes a virtuoso flying ace, piloting his World War I bi-plane in a heroic attempt to foil the plans of his archenemy, the Red Baron. Join Snoopy and friends as you take on the nefarious Baron and his cohorts in this enchanting aerial adventure.

SEGA Europe today confirmed that Football Manager 2007 has gone gold and will be available across Europe on 20th October 2006. Football Manager 2007 contains over 100 new features designed to improve ease of use and help first time players effortlessly access the shrouded world of football management.

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 enables players to experience the intensity of being a WWE Superstar with key updates and new game play features. Environmental hotspots let players select and control multiple objects in and around the ring, as well as from crowd members, to inflict damage on their opponents. A 1 Gig demo is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace, allowing you to try out the game.

Check out the following new screens from Ubisoft's X06 2006 lineup:

• Import Tuner Challenge (X360) - 4 New Screens
• Open Season (ALL) - 4 New Screens
• Rainbow Six Vegas (ALL) - Screens & Trailer
• Splinter Cell Double Agent (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

Buena Vista Games today announced the acquisition of the award-winning Climax Racing from Climax Group. The studio is of both strategic and geographic importance to BVG as it becomes the third internal studio, and the first in Europe, that BVG has added to its development capacity.