2KGames has released a new patch for Firefly's 3D castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS Stronghold 2. This patch brings your US/Euro retail game to v1.3.1 and not only addresses various game balancing issues and bug fixes, but also adds 8 new historical castles, 3 new AI players, 4 new kingmaker maps, and an all new The Conquest Trail game mode. Read more for details and download links ..

X³: Reunion utilises a new generation game engine, developed to immerse the player into the most realistic, living universe, ever experienced. The economy model in X³: Reunion is more complex than any previous X game. Coupled with the massively enhanced A.L. (Artificial Life) system, X³: Reunion will present players with an ever changing, evolving universe; where a player’s actions really can shape the future of the universe.

On October 25 Florida state Rep. Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla introduced a bill that would ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, a near clone of legislation recently signed into law by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who himself is featured in several video games based on his action film roles.

Ubisoft announced today that King Kong has officially gone gold on the PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. Delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to immerse the player into the action and truly "feel" the tension of the adventure. Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.

Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D high definition graphics and sound, featuring online capabilities via Xbox Live, new interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters, and the most complex countering system yet. Yesterday Tecmo and Bungie revealed the Spartan-458 character and Halo-inspired environment, today we have the screen to prove it.

Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Namco to bring Tales of Eternia into European territories. Remake of the 3rd Tales title in the series, Tales of Eternia is an RPG that will send players off on a rich adventure through a dreamlike world.

The Adventure Company today announced that the company mystery adventure game Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None has shipped into retail stores in North America.

State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members.

Atari ships RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild!, an adventure-filled expansion pack for the highly-successful RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, to retailers nationwide, inviting people of all ages to create and manage a safari-themed adventure park that features thrilling new rides as well as many different animal species to manage

Set in early 20th century Europe, this PC adaptation brings the power struggles of seven mighty nations to life like never before. Its abstracted and simple gameplay puts the focus on the need for shrewd negotiations and overall strategy. The demo allows you to try out the interactive tutorial and get familiar with the game.