Konami announced today that the highly anticipated game Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the NDS has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Bringing all of the nostalgia of 2D gaming to the DS, this robust title also includes an incredibly deep storyline and innovative features.

X05 is being held today, and here is a deluge of screens from SEGA's upcoming Xbox/X360 titles that are being presented:

• Shadow the Hedgehog
• Condemned
• Football Manager
• Full Auto

MadMinute Games announced today that their next major game release using their highly acclaimed War3D engine will be the Take Command: 2nd Manassas. Take Command: 2nd Manassas is available now for preorder from NWS-Online.Net, with an estimated ship date of December 2005.

SEGA of America today announced the North American release of NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005, a sports management simulation game that is officially licensed by NHL Enterprises. and National Hockey League Players' Association.

X05 is being held today, and here is a deluge of screens from the various X360 titles that are being presented:

• Alone in the Dark
• Test Drive Unlimited
• Timeshift
• Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
• Driver Parallel Lines

According to the UK division of online retailer Amazon, 3DRealms' long overdue FPS Duke Nukem Forever has a ship date of December 2, 2005. This of course has to be taken with a big grain of salt as nothing official has been announced, the product listing also states that "release dates are subject to change," and being the case with DNF, that's an understatement.

X05 is being held today, and here is a deluge of screens from the Microsoft X360 launch titles that are being presented:

• Amped 3
• Elder Srolls 4 Oblivion
• NBA 2K6
• NHL 2K6
• Top Spin 2

id Software's newest chapter in the legendary "Wolfenstein" series will deliver players deep behind the enemy lines of a war-torn Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the supernatural threaten to turn the tide of World War II. Utilizing a revolutionary new graphics technology targeted specifically at next-generation hardware, this new "Wolfenstein" experience will draw players into a world of unmatched exploration, action and espionage.

Paradox Interactive announced today the PC game Diplomacy has shipped to stores across North America, with Europe to follow later in October and November.

Mass Effect is a science fiction action-RPG created by BioWare Corp, previousky nown for Jade Empire, Kotor, Nebverwinter nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.