The latest of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that From Software is working on a new installment in the Tenchu franchise. After the rather disappointing Tenchu Z, developer K2, who has been acquired by SEGA, has been replaced by Acquire, responsible for the first two installments in the series. No further details were mentioned, but chances that the Wiimote will be used are great, and it is currently scheduled for release in Japan on Oct. 23.

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.

Last year we reported that Lionsgate had acquired the movie rights to Eidos' action game Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, with potential actors candidates Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton in the running to play death row escapees, "flawed mercenary" Kane and "medicated psychopath" Lynch, respectively. While there is no news on Billy Bob Thornton, Variety is confirming that Bruce Willis Bruce Willis is negotiating to star as Adam "Kane" Marcus. Simon Crane, who is currently working with Willis as the stunt coordinator on the Touchstone Pictures' The Surrogates.

Electronic Arts announced it has acquired ThreeSF,, a social network for gamers started by Napster founder Shawn Fanning. Financial terms were not disclosed. More information about EA's plans for ThreeSF will be available in the weeks ahead.

In John Tiller's Battleground Civil War is a turn-based strategy game where gamers can refight famous battles like Shiloh, Antietam, Bull Run, and Gettysburg with fantastic realism and an intuitive interface. This update resolve a sound-related crash issue that could arise when reaching the time limit of a scenario.

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.

A study by an Australian consumer agency revealed that videogame consoles and plasma flat-screen TVs are power hungry appliances, even when they are on stand-by. Top of the list is the PlayStation 3, which according to the study would cost almost five times more than it would take to run a refrigerator for the same yearly period. Topping off the list are plasma TVs, desktop computers, Xbox 360, laptops, stereo systems and DVD players.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Moscow Demo Trailer
• World War II General Commander - Operation: Watch on the Rhine - Trailer
• Ship Simulator 2008: New Horizons - Trailer
• Command and Destroy DS [NDS] - Trailer
• Cake Mania 2 [NDS] - Trailer
• Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Combat Trailer
• Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Characters Developer Diary
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2K Games' genetically enhanced story-driven action game BioShock is in development for the PS3 with new features and content that heighten the award-winning experience. A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world.

For the first time handheld gamers will have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Activision's upcoming Guitar Hero: On Tour offering the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites.