Microsoft issued an Xbox 360 system/dash update, so if you log in to Xbox Live you will receive a prompt to accept this mandatory update. This unannounced update is minor as it merely prepares your Xbox 360 for the wireless guitars that are being released in a few months. No Other new features are included, which is planned for later this year as part of Microsoft's biannual release cycle.

Revealed at E3, SCEA's latest iteration in the SingStar karaoke franchises features rocksongs such as Pearl Jam's Alive, Ozzy's Crazy Train, David Bowie's changes and plenty more hits...

Take centre stage and wow the crowd with your performance as SingStar arrives on PS3. Packed with new features, for the first time ever SingStar lets you personalise your playlists by downloading the songs of your choice – so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it.

Nintendo has released the new v3.0 system software update for the Wii, giving the Wii Shop Channel a major overhaul, as well as adding new features to the Channel View.

After Vivendi released its horror/FPS FEAR in 2005, it had a falling out with developer Monolith, who was acquired by Warner Bros. in mid-development. A sequel was announced by both parties, but since Vivendi owns the tradmark right, Monolith's product can't be called F.E.A.R. 2. With 3 finalists remaining, the "Name Your F.E.A.R." contest is in the home stretch, and now it is up to you to choose your favorite.

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:

• World in Conflict [X360/PC] - Magnum P.I. Trailer
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
• Hellgate: London - Co-Op Trailer
• Far Cry 2 - Video Blog #1
• Legends of Norrath - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..

Microsoft kicked off the greatest holiday lineup in video game history by announcing it will reduce the estimated retail price (ERP) of Xbox 360 by $50 (U.S.) beginning Aug. 8. Soon to follow, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) will release its blockbuster video game title Madden NFL 08 on Aug. 14.

Lost Empire is a turn-based space strategy game set in the 47th century featuring an epic storyline about the struggle for survival of the seven remaining civilizations in the galaxy and their battle with the mad goddess Enais.

Originally known in Japan as Sengoku Musou Wave, KOEI confirmed that its Wii exclusive sword fighting title has been renamed to Sengoku Musou Slash, and will be coming to North America as Samurai Warriors: Katana, early 2008.

Valve announced it has rolled out the public beta for its largest Steam update yet. The update, which will be available free of charge, introduces an expansive set of social networking and online multiplayer features to its digital delivery platform.