The Korean Times is reporting that Korean venture start-up Xtive has developed an inaudible sound sequence, based on subliminal effects, which it claims can prevent obsessive use of online games, thus giving hope to game addicts. Xtive spent about a year to create the sound sequence geared toward addressing the addiction to multiplayer games, a serious social problem in Asia, even resulting in deaths after long playing sessions.

The Godfather Blackhand Edition puts you at the center of the action in one of history's most revered cinematic masterpieces, allowing you to choose your path as you rise from lowly outsider to envied and feared Don in a living world 1945-1955 New York.

The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Capcom is working on a new Wii exclusive adventure game, Treasure Island Z. Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles. No further information was divulged...

Cooking Mama: Cook Off is a unique 2 player family game designed specifically for the Wii. Step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe, help Mama cook international dishes from 10 different nations and watch as the realistic foods actually change in appearance based on your actions!

Microsoft announced that the Windows equivalent of Xbox Live debuts on May 8, 2007, simultaniously with the launch of the Windows Vista version of Halo 2. Games for Windows — LIVE will connect Windows gamers to gamers already in the Xbox LIVE community, read more for all the details ...

SouthPeak Interactive and Artificial Studios announce that their four-player cooperative online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia has been further delayed. While earlier it was set for an April 3rd release, Southpeak has currently pushed back the launch to May 15, 2007.

Shadowrun is a team-based multiplayer FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology, allowing PC and X360 gamers to play against each other. FASA is looking for competitive PC/console gamers to LAN Shadowrun at Microsoft this Saturday (thanks Eric).

SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo.

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:

• Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Animation Dev Diary
• Conan [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
• Spore - Evolution Trailer
• Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
• Mercury Meltdown Revolution [Wii] - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Climb the ranks of the Fairy Godmother’s operation in this unique, easy-to-play game featuring cheeky new takes on fairytale favorites. This demo lets you play for 60 minutes ...