Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Game Crazy is holding midnight launch events that will give fans first access to the game, as well as exclusive prizes and limited-edition merchandise, including a specially designed GTA IV-themed X360 faceplates.

Atlus' R-Type Command is a deviation from the usual shoot 'em up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving fans of the franchise a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while also adding 2 player versus mode.

The war between the GDF and Strogg will soon be igniting on next-generation consoles as id Software and Activision confirmed that their team-based first person action title Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, is coming to next-gen platforms. "When it's done" has finally been replaced by a firm date, May 27, 2008 (May 30th in Europe).

Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.

While there is no official announcement, and only pure speculation, community-operated sites Blizzplanet and Diablo3.com have timers counting down to May 1. While both sites are not owned by Blizzard, both are supported by the studio and have been reliable with information in the past. The counter is accompanied by a cryptic message, "The number of days until half the web links to Diablo3.com. But why???" (thanks Blues ) We'll let you know in two weeks...

Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Revealed last week, Bethesda confirmed the Fallout 3 Collector's Edition, packed in a Vault-Tec lunch box, it includes the game, a Vault Boy bobblehead, art book and "making of" DVD.

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.

Earlier this week DC Comics already announced a Prototype series, and today it revealed plans to publish a comic book series based on Epic Games' action video game franchise Gears of War, slated to debut from DC’s WildStorm imprint in October.

In this next-generation take on the city building genre, realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. Cities XL, previously called Cities Unlimited, will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.