The Sony pre-E3 briefing just concluded, and the big news out of the event is that Sony's next-gen console will launch in Japan on November 11 and in North America, Europe and Australia on November 17. Each unit will ship with a hard drive included, although there will be two versions: a PS3 with a 20gb hd will set you back $499, while the 60gb version will cost $599. Its redesigned Dual Shock controller is wireless, Bluetooth-enabled and uses motion sensors, similar to the Wii conroller.

Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.

After more than a decade, legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting Sam & Max make their return to the gaming scene! GameTap and Telltale today announced they are co-producing an all new Sam & Max episodic adventure series that will debut on the GameTap network in time for this holiday season.

PEA: Dunes of War sends your crew deep into the desert, during the shattering battles of the African campaign, it’s about victory for both sides and your first duty is to ensure the survival of your comrades with victory as the ultimate goal.

GameTap is reviving the online foray of Myst, Uru Live, which will be available to subscribers later this year as part of their monthly subscription.

Square Enix announced the latest title in the Dragon Quest universe, and the first to make the jump to next-generation consoles. Unveiled at Square Enix's E3 2006 press event, Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors will be released for the Nintendo Wii.

id Software has released a v2.60b patch for Splash Damage's free team-based multiplayer FPS Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory addressing buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.

Id software has released a new patch for Return to Castle Wolfenstein that address buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.

id Software has released a new patch for its multiplayer FPS Quake III Arena that address buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam delivers a totally innovative and unique skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.