Epic and Microsoft Game Studios let fans go behind the scenes to play Gears of War and meet its creators before the game hits store shelves. On October 27, 2006, two lucky winners from the U.S. will join other winners from around the world at Epic Games in Raleigh, North Carolina for a day of exclusive fun.

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 :

• Family Guy [PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
• Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer (3)
• SEGA Golf Club [PS3] - Trailer
• Pompolic: Call for Heroes - Trailer #2
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XSEED Games today announced that it has acquired North American publishing rights for the PSP exclusive action/RPG Valhalla Knights, an original title created by Marvelous and development team K2, boasting stunning graphics and real-time, action-packed battles.

Codemasters today announced it has signed a non-exclusive agreement with U.S. pro racer Travis Pastrana, the star of this year’s summer X Games and winner of the first ever X Games Rally event, to feature in DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road, scheduled for release in 2007.

Sierra Entertainment has partnered with Prologue Films to create an epic opening title sequence for its third person action shooter Scarface: The World Is Yours. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.

Mythic Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before.

Sam and Max: Season 1: Culture Shock and begins as Sam and Max discover that a group of former child stars have become involved in nefarious deeds. Only the six foot dog and his cunning rabbit companion can unravel the mystery! Telltale revealed a comprehensive pricing plan for Sam & Max: Season 1.

BattleGoat Studios today announced, Supreme Ruler 2020 an in-depth strategy game combining Political, Diplomatic, Economic and Military Strategy elements to immerse players in the ultimate geo-political wargame/simulation.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Ryzom Ring (PC)
• FIFA Soccer 07 (GBA/NDS/NGC/Xbox/PC)
• Wildlife Zoo (PC)
• Mercury Meltdown (PSP)
• Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D (PS2)
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