Paradox Interactive announced today that their next big April release, Take Command 2nd Manassas, has gone gold. The strategy title plays out during Americas Civil War and brings the struggle between unionists and confederates to life like never before.

Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge...

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:

• The King of Fighters Neowave (Xbox)
• Tringo (GBA)
• Cabbage Patch Kids: The Patch Puppy Rescue (GBA)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details...

BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.

The latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu reveals Clover Studios' next project, God Hand. Shinji Mikami and Atsushi Inaba, known for working on franchises such as Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Resident Evil, and Phoenix Wright, are currently finishing Capcom's Okami. While details about God Hand are not available at this time, the track record of Clover Studio speaks for itself that this is a title to keep an eye on.

EgoSoft has released a new patch for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your retail game to v1.4.02, improves support for widescreen resolutions, and the usual improvements and bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the PC simultaneously with the X360 version. Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

A will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with the launch of the event's only officially licensed videogame, 2006 FIFA World Cup. EA executive Steve Schnur tells us more about the just announced soundtrack.

Nibris decided to follow Nintendo's path, which definitely fights the stagnation which has occurred in video games, and creates new trends. "With this move, we want to create a unique environment, which is only available in Sadness," says £ukasz "CassSept" Oskard, a Nibris employee. But Nibris is not following the trend created through Sin City, but rather a game which is set in the pre-World War era. The Nintendo Revolution-exclusive title Sadness will be fully ... black and white!

German publisher Frogster announced that Air Conflicts has gone gold and will be released on April 27. Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator from the second World War. Many action missions with historical based timeline, authentic planes, units.