Microsoft announced an alliance with 4Kids Entertainment, the children's entertainment company known for properties such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to develop a unique children's entertainment property.

Based on briefings and scenarios supplied by S.A.S. veterans, The Regiment is a tense, accurate simulation of close quarters combat. Lead four-man teams in assaults on terrorist strongholds. The Regiment is scheduled for release in the UK on February 17, 2006.

Take 2 and Sixteen Tons entertainment today announced Emergency 4, scheduled for release in Germany on April 13, 2006. Either play the 20 mission campaign or choose to try the randomly generated missions. Emergency 4 will feature realistic physics (walls collapsing, fire spreading), simplified controls, as well as a multiplayer mode.

Trackmania Nations ESWC edition is a fast-paced racing game involving precision and agility specially built for competition. Trackmania Nations features new environment (Stadium), new car, new blocks and new gameplay. Also check out yesterday's trailer.

Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date. DOA 4 features 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. Microsoft today announced Dead or Alive 4 will be available in UK retailers from 27th January.

The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the World War II in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Sonic Riders [NGC/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #5
• FUEL [Xbox/PC] - Trailer
• Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach - Trailerpack
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest major update to its Source Engine SDK. This update adds support for editing Day of Defeat Source, High Dynamic Range lighting support and new Hammer Editor features. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Previously available on the PSP, Activision and Blade Interactive are bringing The Hustle: Detroit Streets to PS2 and Xbox on February 22nd. In The Hustle: Detroit Streets you are an unknown pool player, down on luck and out of money, and you must make a name for yourself by becoming the top player in the city by racking up points and earning cash.

Rugby 06 will challenge gamers to compete in a host of the World's most prestigious rugby competitions including the Six Nations, Lions Tour, Tri Nations, Guinness Premiership and the Super 14.