A continuation of the highly acclaimed Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders, KUF: Heroes raises the intensity of the fast-paced action-strategy game with improved epic battles; new characters, environments, units; and new multiplayer options for waging war over Xbox Live. An improved user interface with simplified game menus and adjusted difficulty levels will make it easy for even new players to crush their foes.

Rising Kingdoms is an RTS set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. This impressive title stays true to Haemimont's long tradition of RTS and RPG type games that started with Tzar: the Burden of the Crown and Celtic Kings series – Celtic Kings: Rage of War and Nemesis of the Roman Empire a.k.a.Imperivm II.

Pre-order Auto Assault and get a special in-game weapon only available in the pre-sale boxes, plus a loot bonus. The pre-order CD also contains art, screens, wallpapers, and music tracks. Purchase this special edition pre-order box and register the product will make you be eligible to participate in early beta testing events.

EA today announced its robust line-up of videogame titles for the upcoming E3 taking place in Los Angeles May 18-20, 2005. The show also marks the world debut of EA's next- generation games which will appear both on the show floor and in the exclusive "Next Gen Lab," by invitation only.

Epic Games today announced that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used exclusively in all next-generation games developed by Silicon Knights.

Scarface is now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games and published by Vivendi, this third person action shooter is expected to ship somewhere early 2006.

Black & White 2 includes other new elements, such as improved graphics and Miracle effects such as rivers of fire and earthquakes that yield mass destruction. The game also includes weather systems that impact gameplay; players will see the impact of a drought that scorches the arid plains of Egypt or the effect of a heavy snowfall on the Norse Mountains.

THQ Inc. today announced plans to unveil high-profile upcoming releases for current and next-generation console systems, Windows PC and handheld/wireless devices at the E3 in Los Angeles from May 18 - May 20. Line-up Includes first-looks at Company of Heroes, Titan Quest, Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers and original content for Microsoft's NextGen Xbox from internal studios Relic Entertainment and Volition, Inc.

As Sony's PSP becomes more mainstream and owners look for more gaming action, Blockbuster announces today that it will carry PSP for rent in all stores. More than 4,400 company-owned stores nationwide will carry the games by May 17 and the selection will continue to increase as new titles launch throughout the year.