Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. As promised Midway has released a downloadable map pack for the X360 (coming for PS3 next week) featuring 10 fresh multiplayer maps, 21 all-new multiplayer character skins, and 10 new achievements worth 250 points.

The war on terror is raging. Violence is escalating. Time and again, civilians are being kidnapped for ransom. Despite earlier assertions, the government takes up negotiations to free the hostages. At the same time, they also send a special unit of the US Navy Seals just in case the negotiations take a little too long....

Wipeout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the Wipeout franchise, offering meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks.

Last year former God of War creative director David Jaffe left to form his own studio Eat Sleep Play, and late 2007 studio director Cory Barlog also left in order to "pursue other opportunities." While Barlog has yet to give any details what his current plans are, he did state that God of War III development "is in good hands" at the Santa Monica studio, and that prior to leaving he worked on the story and design for the third game. The foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War, was complete, and the trilogy "is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang."

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:

• Spaceforce: Captains - Trailer #2
• Dynasty Warriors 6 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
• Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Wal-Mart Trailer
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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

Hudson Entertainment's Bomberman Land is coming to the Wii and PSP, while Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is coming for the NDS. Bomberman Land brings together 3 exciting game modes into one, with over 40 mini-games and multiplayer support.

Accessory provider Mad Catz announced that it has entered into a worldwide/multi-year licensing agreement with MTV Networks to produce and distribute game peripherals and other products for the critically acclaimed Rock Band game.

Patapon is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

505 Games' The Destiny of Zorro, developed by Pronto Games, promises action, romance and, by use of the innovative Wii controller, the unique thrill of ‘becoming’ the great hero himself!