Following its announcements on Hydrophobia, the HydroEngine, a move into middleware with Infinite Worlds and the setting up of a mobile phone development company, Blade interactive Studios revealed plans to also act as a publisher, starting with its own World Snooker Championship.

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage has released the first v1.1 patch addressing a few issues such as updated linux client, improved performance, better bot control, and a few other multiplayer enhancements.

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow features a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire," an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and 360 degree underwater combat.

Big update for PS3 fans, Sony has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the Playstation Network, Clive Barker's Jeroicho and NBA 2K8, as earlier today on Xbox Live. Also at bat is some new downloadable content for Motorstorm, Castro Capitano vehicle for $0.99, and a new Speed Master add-on for Ninja Gaiden Sigma. And if those are not to you liking, there are also various movie and game trailers for your viewing pleasure...

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:

• Beowulf [ALL] - Trailer #2
• Beautiful Katamari [X360] - TGS 07 Trailer
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS/Wii] - Triple Jump Trailer
• Sherlock Holmes vs Arsène Lupin - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before, filled with bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, delivering a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure. SCEA producer Greg Phillips revealed that the game has gone gold and will be delayed for a week (Oct. 30). A demo is expected on PSN Oct. 11, featuring the Metropolis level.

The Settlers VI will focus on building larger and more fortified cities as well as planning and optimization in a medieval world. Attributes that are typical of the series are once again the focus of the game, create magnificent cities and inhabit them with hundreds of settlers going about their daily lives.

Microids has signed an agreement with Kheops Studio to develop Dracula 3, an adventure game inspired by the world of Bram Stoker, and sequel to 1999's Dracula: The Resurrection, followed by Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary in 2000).

Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East is the 2nd standalone expansion for Ubisoft's turn-based strategy game where players take part in a thrilling new adventure in the World of Ashan. New campaign, new units, buildings, weapons, as well as 10 new multi- and 5 single-player maps.