Microsoft Game Studios and Blue Fang Games announced that Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals delivers new animals and gameplay getting players can get up close and personal with Earth's most fascinating former inhabitants.

Experience the epic story of Halo 2 as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo’s destruction. Originally scheduled to be a Vista launch title, it was then delayed, and a new release date was set for May 22nd, but it never made it to stores. There's been no announcement from Microsoft, but the UK date has been pushed, and EBGames has it listed for next week.

UPDATE: A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the delay, saying Shadowrun will now be the first Windows Live enabled title, launching May 29 (if it doesn't get delayed that is.)

Vulcan Software Limited and Amiga, Inc. announce the launch and availability of Vulcan Software titles for Windows PCs via the new Amiga Classic Game Player.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword will focus on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and will deliver 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios created by Firaxis Games, and the Civilization Fan Community.

Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. Midway will release a single-player teaser demo on Wed. May 30, allowing you to try out the rugged North African level as one of 3 characters.

Paradox Interactive's turn-based strategy Sci-Fi adventure Galactic assault, previously known as Inhabited Island: Battlefield, takes the battle to Saraksh planet, where four armies (Khonties, the Land of Fathers, Island Empire and Southern barbarians) go toe-to-toe on field of action.

Empire Interactive announced that it has signed a contract with Sanrio Digital to publish and co-develop new multi-format console and handheld games featuring the ever popular Hello Kitty character.

Stranger combines epic role-playing with some of the best elements of real-time strategy. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.

AGEOD's American Civil War enjoys a very intuitive interface and is easy to learn. Compared to its predecessor, Birth of America, it features many additions such as new economic and political features, player control of troop recruitment, full chain of command from armies to brigades and much much more!

Drawn to Life takes players to the next level of interaction and creativity on the NDS. Your exact drawings populate the game, and no tedious animating or image manipulation is necessary. In other words, your drawing comes to life!