Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.

That Sony is bringing the God of War franchise to PSP is no longer a secret, and while details are still nil, the final title has been revealed. God of War: Chains of Olympus will be an all-new game that is a continuation and fleshing-out of the PS2 version, with no rehashing of old assets.

One of the Wii's launch titles is already getting a sequel as Nintendo confirmed it is working on Excite Truck 2. The sequel, scheduled for late 2007, will feature online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, compatible with your Mii, the ability to upgrade your vehicle, new locations, and new tricks.

Somebody went through the trouble to fabricate a fake press release and fake screens, even with the developer stamp on it. Our apologies...

Last year it was already revealed that Guilty Gear XX Accent Core was making its way from the arcades to the PS2, but according to Japanese magazine Famitsu it is now also coming to the Wii. Using both the Nunchuk/Wiimote and the original controller for combos, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core is currently only scheduled for release in Asia July 26, 2007.

When Wario sees a television series about a thieving master of disguises, he dives through the TV screen, steals the thief's quick-change wand and takes over the whole show. Revealed in its lineup earlier this month, Nintendo Europe confirms Wario: Master Of Disguise's release date.

Based on Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures' upcoming feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.

Maximum-Football allows the players to select and change nearly every option of play, play or coach your team to victory in a fully customizable league system, draft free agents, and create the ultimate football team. This v1.3.171 adds smoother gameplay in addition to substantial improvements made to the AI's substitution and fatigue protocols.

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:

• Odin Sphere [PS2] - Trailer #2
• MLB 07 The Show [PS3] - Trailer (4)
• Mortal Kombat: Armageddon [Wii] - Trailer
• Stranglehold [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (3)
• Warhawk [PS3] - Trailer (3)
• Sword of the New World - Trailer #2
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

THQ has quietly released a new patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes, bringing your retail game to v1.51, and addresses two minor multiplayer issues.

Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology, allowing cross platform multiplayer gaming, To celebrate the end of the Shadowrun beta, FASA is inviting everybody to participate in the final IRC chat. Read more for details ...