DICE and EA are pleased to announce that the Battlefield 2 Veterans Program is now live, where you can reserve your soldier’s name before Battlefield 2142 ships, or pre-register a new name, as long as it is not already in use in Battlefield 2. As an added bonus, Veterans get an exclusive in-game indicator, an immediate promotion, and a new verbal taunt to use in Battlefield 2.

Codemasters' PS2 exclusive Dance Factory heralds a next generation in the dance mat game genre. Get ready to groove it to any tune you want because the global dance video game phenomena is about to undergo a revolution.

At the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Microsoft unveiled several new products to enhance its gaming line, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Habu mouse in alliance with Razer USA, and Xbox Live Vision camera, Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, headset and more ...

Atari today announced the forthcoming release of Desperados 2: Conspiracy, an enhanced and expanded version of the tactical Wild West action game Desperados 2: Cooper’s Revenge.

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.

Check out the following new screens from Atari's Games Convention 2006 lineup:

• Alone in th Dark(ALL) - Screens
• Neverwinter nights 2(OC) - Screens
• ThrillVille - Screens
• Test Drive Unlimited - Screens & Trailer

A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning AI system that adapts to each player's style of play to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience. This v1.3 patch addresses a multi-table tournaments issue, and an early exit problem.

Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.

Valve and Darwnia developers Introversion today announced an agreement to deliver its online strategy game DEFCON, via Steam this coming September.

As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.