"Dungeon Siege II" promises to set a new standard in role-playing games by combining an intriguing story-line with intense real-time party combat and cutting edge 3D graphics. Read more for some spiffy new screens ...

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 :

• Cossacks II - Trailer #2

Motorsportgaming is reporting that Geoff Crammond's Stunt Car Racer Pro project has been terminated without further explanation. A few years ago Geoff Crammond's company Simergy signed a development agreement with Lost Toys, but apparently that deal did not materialize anything so Stunt Car Racer Pro has been shelved (thanks VE3D).

The Adventure Company today announced it has shipped The Moment of Silence, an investigative thriller, in North America.

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death is a first-person shooter combining weapon management, fast-paced combat, intense multiplayer action and a riveting plot.. Evolved Games and Rebellion announced today that Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death will be out for all of the console gaming platforms as well as for PC on March 1, 2005.

Risk Your Life is a persistent universe or role-playing game (RPG) in which you assume the role of a Warrior, Cleric, Wizard, or Thief (over 20 classes) and explore the many beautiful and exotic locations within the game where they meet other players, complete quests, fight monsters and other players. Read more for new screens and a rockin' ingame footage trailer...

Sports Interactive and SEGA Europe announced that they will be releasing a free update for Football Manager 2005 on Wednesday, March 2nd. The data update brings the game right up to date by including all changes in personnel that have occurred in the world of football since the game's initial release on November 4th 2004 and the closure of the recent transfer window on January 31st (a total of more than 160,000 changes of player, coaching and managerial staff).

Ubisoft has released an updated demo for the English edition of Blue Byte's 3D RTS game 'Settlers: Heritage Of Kings.' This v1.04 demo features the same multiplayer and singleplayer portions as the previous demo, but is now a bit smaller and with added fixes. Fans will enjoy fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features, but still be able to relive the experience that makes the Settlers series such a big hit. Read more for download links ...

Dreamcatcher has released a massive patch for People Can Fly's FPS, Painkiller. This update brings your retail game to v1.62 and adds more CPL material, improved networking code, and the usual fixes for outstanding issues, etc. Read more for download links ...

Namco announced today the next installment in its revered fighting franchise, Tekken 5, has shipped to North American retail outlets. With its variety of characters, amazing graphics and unprecedented number of modes to commemorate its 10-year anniversary, Tekken 5 promises to deliver the most exciting gameplay experience ever seen in the Tekken franchise.