Increasing its market share to a record 13.7%, Activision was the #1 third-party U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first six months of calendar 2007, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year, according to The NPD Group.

On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.

Massive, Microsoft's in-game advertisement provider, has signed an agreement with EA to provide in-game ads for its lineup of sports titles, such as Madden, NASCAR, Tiger Woods, SKATE, NHL etc... Microsoft has been under mounting pressure from Google, which recently acquired Adscape, as well as Double Fusion.

Tabula Rasa is an MMORPG that places players in an epic sci-fi story where they will be challenged by dynamic and fast-paced adventures on alien worlds. Participate in the character contest, and be one of two people to be flown out to Texas for the pre-launch party at Britannia Manor in early September.

Set in World War 2, Sabotage is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Meet Violette Summer...

At the MGS 20th anniversary event in Japan, Hideo Kojima not only revealed Metal Gear Online, but also a new episode in his interactive comic book series on the PSP, Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee, where you, by reading it, unlock hidden secrets and new content.

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. This v1.02 hotfix patch addresses an AI issue.

Publisher/developer Data Design Interactive takes its big bag of Wii games to the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig/Germany (August 22nd -26th), where it will be making a number of announcements, most importantly the launch of its new Wii label entitled Popcorn Arcade.

Civ. 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. 2K Games has released a second demo allowing you to try out th first 100 turns of the Charlemagne scenario, and includes a demo exclusive dinosaur unit.

Konami's has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:

• 'Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Contra 4' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE 2' (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dewy's Adventure' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Hellboy: The Science of Evil' (PSP/PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Silent Hill 5' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer