A community update made by EA's Executive Producer Mike Verdu reveals that the Battle for Middle-earth II v1.02 patch is scheduled for next week and will address a multiplayer crash, two out of sync issues, and the problem with how games were reporting ladder results and stats incorrectly, so the ladders once 1.02 goes live. Mike also reports that server hardware has been replaced so the recent server outages should be a thing of the past.

Anaconda announces another new genre highlight as part of their ongoing Adventure Weeks. Undercover, developed by Sproing, is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.

Rampage: Total Destruction reinvents the classic arcade series and offers up a wide array of playable monsters that have the ability to perform unique combo attacks and individual super moves. Rampage: Total Destruction unleashes the chaos like never before with new levels of destruction, and an interactive 3D environment.

The all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management. Replacing the previous beta demo, this final version allows you to play as one of 3 nations (England, France and Italy) for the duration of 6 months game time, and is save game compatible with the full version released on 31st March 2006.

In Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires your ultimate goal is to conquer the 25 regions of Ancient China and build an entire Empire using cunning diplomacy and uncompromising force. Before each battle, the player will meet with the war council to decide upon military and political policies for the kingdom; then it’s time for war.

EA today announced plans to complete its acquisition of Digital Illusions CE (DICE), effectively making DICE a fully integrated studio within EA. The companies have unanimously agreed to a merger proposal through which EA will acquire the remaining outstanding shares of DICE pending approval of the shareholders, whom last time sent EA packing.

Topware has acquired the talents of Grammy and Academy award winner Harold Faltermeyer, mostly known for his work on the soundtracks of "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop", for the musical arrangement of Zuxxez's upcoming RPG Two Worlds.

Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. This is the first game in the Medal of Honor series to be released on next generation platforms.

Microsoft and Epic Records signed a one year exclusivity agreement to make artist content and high-definition music video downloads free for all X360 gamers. Over the next year, Xbox 360 and Epic Records will showcase 12 up-and-coming artists through the Artist of the Month program via the Xbox Live service.

Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.