Half-Life 2 for the Xbox defines a new benchmark in console gaming with startling realism and responsiveness. Powered by Source technology, Half-Life 2 for Xbox features the most sophisticated in-game characters ever witnessed, advanced AI, stunning graphics and physical gameplay.

We have just been informed that GFI company and MiST land South agreed to close down the development of African Alliance. The grounds for this decision was a desire of the team to concentrate on qualitative development of the other titles. All resources involved in African Alliance have been relocated to Jagged Alliance 3D project. The change in the company priorities is also supported by the idea of focusing on other projects of the studio - Warfare and 4th Battalion.

SEGA today announced Sonic Riders, developed by Sonic Team Tokyo, which integrates Extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, offering a new racing experience with Sonic which is unlike any before in other racing games. Sonic Riders is slated to ship in Winter 2006.

While the storyline of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None follows 10 strangers who are invited to a lavish island only to be accused of murder, players assume the role of a new 11th character, Patrick Narracott the boatman who takes guests to the island. The player must reveal the killer before becoming a victim. DreamCatcher sent out a pre-canned interview with mystery writer Lee Sheldon.

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.

SEGA today revealed that original Sonic creator Yuji Naka, and character designer Naoto Ohshima, are bringing Sonic back to its roots to create the most intense sensation of speed ever experienced in videogames with an innovative combination of art, physics and game design. Not many details are available at this point, but we do have the first screens...

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah. Today we have an interview with Ubisoft's Romain de Waubert de Genlis, and Arkane Studios' Raphael Colantonio.

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

• Indigo Prophecy - Lucas Kane Chronicles #2
• Dark Messiah of Might and Magic - GC 2005 Trailer #2
• 50 Cent: Bulletproof - Trailer (2)
• March Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure - Trailer (2)
• Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - Characters Trailer
• America's Army: Rise of a Soldier - Dev Diary 3 Trailer
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After two and a half years of development, Playlogic is now finalizing beta testing of its upcoming shoot´em up Xyanide, an action packed sci-fi game developed by the company’s in house development studio, Playlogic Game Factory. With breathtaking visual effects, fast paced action and Dolby Digital sound, the game is set to revive the legendary shoot´em up genre.

Payout Poker and Casino lets players assume the role of international playboy, or playgirl, betting in luxurious casinos. Upon creating their own custom character, players will enter a living 3D casino, where they can roam the floor to try their hand at 12 gaming favorites including, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hold'em, Red Dog, Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Craps, Slots, Wheel of Fortune, and more.