Ubisoft has now released a US demo for their upcoming strategy game Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria. As in the European version this demo contains a single map for solo or multiplayer, and adresses some minor issues that were present in the European version. Read more for download links ...

Monolith/Buena Vista has released the first update patch for their recently released sci-fi action title TRON 2.0. This brings your retail game to v1.2 and includes a dedicated server, adresses interoperability between all language versions of the game, the ability to skip light cycle races in single-player play, improved performance for ATI Radeon 7000 and 8000 video cards, and improved multiplayer performance. (thanks Shacknews). Read more for download links ...

Resident Evil Outbreak retains the signature Resident Evil storytelling, visuals, and bone-chilling audio that Capcom's survival-horror fans demand. The game introduces an all-new story, an assortment of new characters, and a large number of non-player characters (NPC's). Scenarios are generated for the player by the game with storylines branching off in new directions based on decisions made. Players can enjoy each character's own storyline, as well as communicate with others.

Rewarding drivers for focusing on speed and style while still taking risks around every corner, "Project Gotham Racing 2" offers circuit-based racing through highly detailed, photorealistic urban environments. Racers can choose from more than 50 of the hottest cars while learning their way around new and exciting cities, mastering corners, and accelerating through the straightaways before moving to a different venue. Players also can race against up to three friends at once through a multiplayer SystemLink or match up against players online utilizing Xbox Live. Read more for some screens ...

Oversee every aspect of creating, managing and profiting from a dynamic, fast-paced mall environment, while allowing an unprecedented element of creativity in size, layout, themes, types of stores and even the patrons that frequent the mall. Place stores, hire cleaning and security crews, and manage every aspect of the physical layout of your new shopping paradise (thanks Bluesnews). Read more for download links ...

The Sims Bustin' Out features an all-new neighborhood with over a dozen new unlockable locations and a cast of over 40 new zany characters to socialize with. Players will purchase a car or scooter in order to get out of the house and head to the Gym to work out with exercise fanatic Goldie Toane or to Club Rubb to rave with club owner Bing Bling. Players will be able to crash parties, create havoc, or just drive their neighbors crazy! Read more for some new screens ...

EA has released the promised v1.45 update patch for Battlefield 1942. This v1.45 uprade will get you ready for the upcoming Secret Weapons of WWII (it ships next week). The patch comes is 2 flavors, a full (107mb) update and one if you have v1.4 and up (50mb), as well as updated server patches. Read more for details and download links ...

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 :

• Lethal Skies II - Secret Planes Trailer
• Driver 3 - ECTS Trailer
• UFO: Aftermath - ECTS Trailer
• Shade: Wrath of Angels - ECTS Trailer
• Beyond Good & Evil - ECTS Trailer
• Need For Speed: UnderGround - ECTS Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

The world has seen all kinds of weapons of mass destruction: nuclear, chemical and biological. Now the threat is digital. A virus, simple in concept yet catastrophic in effect, has been developed. Its target is the communication systems of the world. It will shut down all digital entertainment, economic trade and cripple the military, causing breaches in all security systems and global mass chaos. There is only enough time to send one operative. His codename: Raven. His mission: to find the virus, copy it and then destroy the research lab where it is located. A new batch of screens just arrived ...

Complete with a whole new look and even more player stats, LMA Manager 2004 will also deliver more flexible and detailed management options. Management strategy is more varied and rewarding throughout the main game and setting player tactics is a key new element to the series. LMA Manager 2004 introduces the ability for managers to assign specific focus and position tactics to individual players, as well as an entire team. Read more for some new screens ...