With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Ankama Games, known for its first MMO DOFUS, starts a new Tactical MMORPG project: Wakfu, featuring bright graphics and a fantasy universe much like its predecessor, even though the development team will be adding many innovations to the tactical gameplay.

Kuju Entertainment's London studio, known for Battalion Wars and Battalion Wars 2, has been rebranded and will henceforth be known as Headstrong, and will continue to offer publishers a specialist service on the Wii based on its wealth of experience gained by working on Nintendo titles.

JoWooD/DreamCatcher are expanding their German distribution agreement with The Games Company top bring TCG's NDS titles (Military Vehicles, Matchstick Puzzle by DS, Aquarium by DS and Fantasy Aquarium) to high-profile territories such as North America, South America, Spain, Portugal and UK.

Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Apparently it's all the rage these days, as DC Comics and Capcom plan to join forces to create a comic book series based on Capcom's popular gaming properties Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Art of Murder: FBI Confidential (PC)
• Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island (PC)
• MLB Power Pros 2008 (PS2/Wii)
• The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (NDS/PS2/Wii)
• Soulcalibur IV (PS3/X360)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Originally scheduled in 2000 as a DreamCast title, Thunder Force VI is a side scrolling shooter game in development for the PS2, directed by SEGA's Tetsu Okano, known for Segagaga, Astro Boy: Omega Factor and Gunstar Super Heroes.

THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.