In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. Eidos has released a singleplayer demo featuring four missions set on an island specifically created for the demo.

Crimson Cow and the Spanish developer Alcachofa Soft have announced a cooperation agreement. As part of a worldwide publishing deal, the companies will be bringing the point-and-click adventure "The Abbey" to market in 2007.

The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.

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:

• Guitar Hero II [PS2] - Free Bird Trailer
• NHL 2k7 [ALL] - Cinemotion Trailer
• Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade - Daemon Knight Trailer
• Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #1
• 
  
  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

DICE and EA are pleased to announce that the Battlefield 2 Veterans Program is now live, where you can reserve your soldier’s name before Battlefield 2142 ships, or pre-register a new name, as long as it is not already in use in Battlefield 2. As an added bonus, Veterans get an exclusive in-game indicator, an immediate promotion, and a new verbal taunt to use in Battlefield 2.

Codemasters' PS2 exclusive Dance Factory heralds a next generation in the dance mat game genre. Get ready to groove it to any tune you want because the global dance video game phenomena is about to undergo a revolution.

At the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Microsoft unveiled several new products to enhance its gaming line, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Habu mouse in alliance with Razer USA, and Xbox Live Vision camera, Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, headset and more ...

Atari today announced the forthcoming release of Desperados 2: Conspiracy, an enhanced and expanded version of the tactical Wild West action game Desperados 2: Cooper’s Revenge.

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.

Check out the following new screens from Atari's Games Convention 2006 lineup:

• Alone in th Dark(ALL) - Screens
• Neverwinter nights 2(OC) - Screens
• ThrillVille - Screens
• Test Drive Unlimited - Screens & Trailer