In Space Empires IV the gamer rule the entire universe. A Galactic Emperor must discover new planets to colonize, encourage scientific discovery and economic development, and put down the occasional rebellion. Strategy First has released a new patch for Space Empires IV Gold or SE4 Standard, or digital downloaded to v1.95.

Atari today revealed details about the soundtrack to its forthcoming Hollywood-style action-driving game Driver: Parallel Lines. Alongside over 70 licensed tracks which bridge the two gameplay eras, Atari have secured the services of a number of exceptional world-renowned artists from the worlds of hip hop, punk rock and dance to produce brand new music exclusively for Driver: Parallel Lines.

Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. With gameplay based around its predecessor, Spellbound have managed to create brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment.

Jowood President Dr. Albert Seidl revealed that it has received a multimillion dollar offer from a North American publisher to bring Gothic III to the Xbox. No specifications were given, nor did Dr. Siedl clarify whether it was for the current and next gen platform, but given the technical requirements, it is doubtful the current gen Xbox could handle it, so the X360 platform seems much more likely.

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War thrusts players back in time, 15 years before the events of Ace Combat 5, and reveals the events that led up to the last chapter of the franchise. Players will take on the role of a mercenary hired to fly for Ustio, a small country bordering Belka, and face off against rival pilots throughout the game.

A change of date on the official Faces of War website reflects a delay from its original April 25th release date, until a more ambiguous summer 2006 (thanks Blues). Through the decisive European battles of World War II, you will be leading a squad of 6 Allied, Soviet and German soldiers in a full 3D environment. With innovative new in-game features, two battles will never be fought the same way.

Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.

Set within the modern day context of counter-terrorism, Conflict: Global Terror boasts radically enhanced graphics, improved order system, highly detailed characters, hi-tech weaponry and is a clear generation above previous installments. SCi has released a playable demo allowing you to try out the game (thanks PGUK/3DG). Read more for download links ...

A clever mix of strategy and action, Great Invasions plunges you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world, from AD 375 (arrival of the Huns) to AD 1066 (conquest of England by the Normans).

MindSurge Entertainment released a new patch for its team based multiplayer FPS Control Monger. This update brings MindSurge's freely downloadable game to v1.005 and adds a slew of new features, tweaks, bug and crash fixes.