Set in a virtual, persistent online universe in which millions of players around the globe can participate, The Matrix Online will feature cutting-edge graphics, real-time martial arts combat and a rich storyline that picks up where The Matrix Revolutions, the third chapter in The Matrix film trilogy, leaves off. The game is currently being developed for the PC by Monolith Productions, an award-winning independent game developer, and EON Entertainment, the company owned by the Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy...

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 :

• Unreal Tournament 2004 - Trailer
• Painkiller - Trailer
• The Sims: Bustin' Out - Trailer
• MTX Mototrax - Trailer
• Judge Dredd vs Death - Trailer
• YS VI - Trailer
• Joan Of Arc - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Noticed on RPGDOT that Silver Style's Carsten Strehse (currently working on The Fall, previously known for Soldiers Of anarchy) has put up some interesting comments regarding the demise and possible future of Black Isle and Fallout 3. "Well, we are definatly interested in hiring some of the former Balck Isle staff. I try to get in contact with them. I also disclose no big secret if I tell you that we have found a mayor partner for The Fall and that money wouldn't be the biggest problem when we would try to get the FO licence. My biggest concern is the reaction of the FO community. We're all huge fans of FO here and have deepest respect for the achievements of the dev team. However, we are no Black Isle, we are Silver Style. And I'm afraid that the community wouldn't be pleased with a FO3 that wasn't developed by the original team. Even if I'm very sure that we could deliver a real stunning game."

Ubisoft announced today Shadowbane: The Rise of Chaos expansion pack is now available nationwide at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $19.99. Additional information can be found on the newly redesigned Shadowbane.com website.

EA has released a new patch for their WWII First Person Shooter Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Breakthrough. This upgrade brings your retail game to v2.40b and adds 2 new multiplayer maps (Bizerte Fortress and Stuckguter), as well as the new Italian Breda Heavy Machine Gun, several new multiplayer skins, Pixomatic support, and several game tweaks and bug fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Shrapnel Games is delighted to announce that Stormcloud Creations' latest offering, Coliseum, has gone gold and is projected to ship in late December! Available for the PC, Coliseum will be available from the Gamers Front for the low price of $24.95.

Akella, the developer of critically acclaimed Pirates of the Caribbean, Sea Dogs, and Age of Sail II, announces new details of the dreaded-doom-laden action game Axle Rage. Axle Rage combines third-person action with motorcycle mayhem and hand-to-hand combat. Set in the dark megapolis of Nailsdale, the game puts you under the skin of Axle, biker and member of the 'No Dice' gang thrown into a whirlwind of edgy events connected with the widespread, yet mysterious drug 'miro' and its origin. Read more for details and screens ...

Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a light infantry-training simulator designed by Pandemic Studios for the U.S. Army as a tool to reinforce Army doctrine and squad tactics amongst troops. Full Spectrum Warrior is a squad-based, tactical-action game that delivers the experience of squad level command in the heat of battle. Check out no less than 130 screens (some are bound to be seen before, but i'll weed those out later today, i'm running a bit late)...

Thought SARS spread fast? Think again. Millions of Asians are addicted to a massively multiplayer online game that is about to hit Europe: BiosFear (also known as Laghaim, Eternal Chaos and Chaotic Adventure in various Asian countries). Developed by South Korean company Nako Interactive, Tiscali Games is about to bring the game to Europe. Read more for details & screens ...

Raven Software has released a bonus map pack for their sci-fi 3D action game Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. This bonus/addon features 6 new multiplayer maps (one Duel map, one CTF map and four Free-For-All maps). Read more for details and download links ...