GMX Media/Tri Synergy have released the first patch for Gameyus' upcoming modern warfare tactical 3D RTS Will of Steel. This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and resolves the pathfinding issue as well as some important tweaks to enemy AI and camera control mechanics.

NCSoft and NetDevil are moving Auto Assault from alpha testing to closed beta testing, and announced today that the first wave of Auto Assault beta invitations has been sent. If you didn't receive an invitation and you applied for the beta, please don't despair this is just the muzzle of the chain gun (so to speak) and more invitations will be sent in larger groups over the coming weeks and months. If you still want to sign up for the Auto Assault beta test, you can do it right here.

Set in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Chariots of War is one of the only games covering this often over looked period. Play as the Pharaoh and take on the Hittites or carve an empire with the mighty Assyrians. There are more than 60 playable sides and almost endless replay options. Slitherine Software has released a fully featured demo for its classic turn-based strategy game Chariots of War, allowing you to play for 3 hours. Read more for download links ...

Set in Europe, Legion Gold allows you to take the Roman Empire from its meagre beginnings to the most powerful empire in the world. It includes an extra Germania campaign not included in the original Legion, plus all the patches and add-ons released over the net. Slitherine Software has released a fully featured demo for its classic turn-based strategy game Legion Gold, allowing you to play for 3 hours. Read more for download links ...

Nevrax, developer of massively multiplayer online role-playing game The Saga of Ryzom, announced the addition of Jessica Mulligan as Executive Producer of The Saga of Ryzom.

Got Game & Project 3 have released a new patch for 3DPeople's 3D isometric RPG Heretic Kingdoms: The Inquisition (known in Europe as Kult: Heretic Kingdoms). This update brings your retail game to v1.5 and fixes the automap feature, addresses minor bugs fixed, adds improved memory management, and the ability to toggle on/off your magic active attunements to ensure an increased strategic gameplay experience. Read more for download links ...

X³: Reunion utilises a new generation game engine, developed to immerse the player into the most realistic, living universe, ever experienced. The full use of DirectX 9 technology will create dramatic visual effects and stunningly realistic starships. The economy model in X³: Reunion is more complex than any previous X game. Coupled with the massively enhanced A.L. (Artificial Life) system, X³: Reunion will present players with an ever changing, evolving universe; where a player’s actions really can shape the future of the universe.

This latest project, developed by SEK, is currently one of the most elaborate and expensive productions from Germany. Beside unequalled graphics and the extraordinary setting, "ParaWorld" mainly shines by way of its interesting gameplay innovations: The new Pyramid System, the "Army Controller", provides players with countless hitherto unprecedented possibilities with regards to personal strategies. "ParaWorld" will be released for PC and will doubtlessly enthuse fans of action-packed RTS games with a focus on battle.

HotDogs HotGals is a highly enjoyable business simulation game containing all aspects a standard business simulation game needs, but is easier to play. HotDogs HotGals is the "user friendly" business simulation game designed to bring a purely pleasurable and entertaining game experience to both the hardcore and more casual player.