Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. As promised LucasArts has released a playable now on Xbox Live (and later today on PSN) featuring a special version of the Tie Fighter Construction Facility level, special powers and an ending not included in the retail game.

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

Pandemic Studios' The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.

Hockey Allstar Shootout uses the Wii Remote� as your stick and take the shot as you compete in 3 exciting hockey skills competitions. Whether you'�re competing solo or challenging your friends, Hockey Allstar Shootout will put your hockey skills to the test.

Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol.

Check out the following new screens from Gamecock's GC 2008 lineup:

• 'Dungeon Hero' (X360/PC) - 5 New Screens
• 'Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars' (Wii) - 4 New Screens
• 'Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi' (NDS) - 6 New Screens & Trailer
• 'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

With World War II: Road to Victory, gamers can wage World War II in Europe from the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain in a riveting turn-based grand strategy format. This v1.201 patch comes with dozens of bug fixes and a handful of new features, including PBEM play.

Showcasing high definition graphics along with new, more accurate golf physics, Hot Shots Golf 5 offers up a new level of immersion to the franchise’s signature over-the-top visuals and pick up and play action. The one and only God of War, Kratos, is making his way to Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds on Thursday… and he’s looking to claim his rightful seat as the God of Golf!

Check out the following new screens from Sony's PlayStation Network GC 2008 lineup:

• Crash Commando (PS3) - 10 New Screens
• Fat Princess (PS3) - 6 New Screens
• Flower (PS3) - 10 New Screens
• Pain: Amusement Park (PS3) - 11 New Screens
• Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic (PS3) - 8 New Screens
• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (PS3) - 11 New Screens
• Super Stardust Portable (PSP) - 7 New Screens
• The Last Guy (PS3) - 17 New Screens
• Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (PS3)
• Savage Moon (PS3) Revealed
• Warhawk: Operation Fallen Star (PS3) Expansion Pack Revealed

Hillcrest Laboratories has asked the International Trade Commission to form a panel to determine if Nintendo has infringed on four of its patents and filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland. Hillcrest's motion-detecting technology lets users select items on a television screen by waving a handheld device, and while various consumer electronics companies have already licensed its technology, Nintendo has not.