EA announced today it has signed on to publish Harmonix's next title, in cooperation with MTV. Oddly enough the announcement did not reveal any details as to what sort of title, its name, platform, nor an estimated release time. Harmonix is of course known for developing the Guitar Hero, and Karaoke Revolution franchise and promises that its next title will take all they have learned from past projects to the next level.

Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's GDC 2007 lineup:

• Blue Dragon (X360) - Screens
• Mass Effect (X360) - Screens
• Forza Motorsport 2 (X360) - Screens
• Halo 2 Vista - Screens
• Lost Odyssey (X360) - Screens
• Shadowrun (X360/PC) - Screens
• Age of Conan (X360/PC) - Screens
• Jetpac Refuelled (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• Boom Boom Rocket (X360) - Screens
• Pinball FX (X360) - Screens
• Schizoid (X360) - Screens
• Eets Chowdown (X360) - Screens
• 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures (X360) - Screens

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 borrows various elements from Monster Hunter 2 on the PS2. The handheld sequel will feature ad hoc and online multiplayer, as well as new weapons and new locations such as snow-covered landscapes. MHF 2 has shipped over one million copies since its Japanese launch a little over a week ago on Feb. 22, accounting for 39% of all games sold during the week of its release.

Cake Mania combines a new Touch Screen element with the same fast-paced cake-baking fun that has captivated millions of online players worldwide. As an added bonus, Cake Mania for the NDS includes the full online game plus the Back to the Bakery expansion pack.

Philips has signed a licensing agreement with Rivers Run Red to have its ambient experiences technology included in Linden Lab's 3D virtual Second Life world, allowing a dedicated amBX-enabled environment to be created through light, air movement and rumble.

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:

• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #4
• Silverfall - Nature or Science Trailer
• Pogo Island [NDS] - Trailer
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Ubisoft announced that in celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and the launch of its upcoming TMNT video game March 20, it is releasing Digital Eclipse's remake of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 classic arcade game on Xbox Live Arcade later this month.

With six titles currently in production for major gaming platforms, Pandemic Studios announced that it will be attending the job fair at this week’s Game Developer’s Conference to meet and interview candidates for a range of development positions in both its Los Angeles, California and Brisbane, Australia locations.

Sparta: Ancient Wars will deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.

Atari will give away one free Logitech G25 Racing Wheel to 20 consumers who purchase the PC version of Test Drive Unlimited, either at retail or digital download. One random winner will be chosen each day for twenty days, beginning March 6.