Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. Stardock has released a v1.2 retail patch, which includes a few more updates and corrections.

Activision announced today that it has joined with Best Buy to recruit players for the Call of Duty 2 Xbox 360 online gaming tournament. Sign up now through June 16, 2006, and get a chance to win a 2006 Jeep Wrangler, Best Buy Gift Cards and more.

WarPath, developed by Digital Extremes, is new fast-paced Sci-fi FPS game offering up a unique single player experience as well as multiplayer modes that will challenge any shooter fan who owns an Xbox, or a PC.

Majesco today announced Nacho Libre for the Nintendo DS, based on the upcoming movie starring Jack Black, offering fans comedic wrestling mayhem – exaggerated moves, wacky props and lots of pratfalls, all delivered in a unique ‘photo puppetry’ visual style.

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:

• Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare (PC)
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Bright, refreshing and compulsive, LocoRoco plunges you into a colourful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals.

Paradox Entertainment revealed today that it has teamed up with Warner brothers to produce an upcoming Conan movie, and an option for multiple sequels. Script written by Boaz Yakin, known for Remember the Titans and The Rookie, while Akira Goldsman will produce, known for titles like Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Cinderella Man.

SkyNET Entertainment today announced that it will make its retail videogame publishing debut with Shot-Online. The game is the world’s first full 3D online multiplayer golf game to combine elements of true golf simulation and role playing together in one.

After it recently purchased Strangelite, Rebellion announced that it has reached an agreement with SCi to purchase the staff and physical assets of Core Design, who will continue to work with Eidos on a new project and will be re-named.

Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games.