EA has released mod tools for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 allowing the community to create and mod their own content. This updated SDK brings it in line with the latest update patch and includes 3DS Max 7 Autodesk plugin, a W3D Viewer, an Asset Cache Builder, as well as documentation and tutorials to get you started (thanks 3DGamers).

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 :

• Alarm fur Cobra 11: Nitro - Trailer
• Need for Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer #7
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance [ALL] - Villains Trailer
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A few days ago Sony's Ken Kutaragi's TGS 06 keynote speech revealed that the PS3 would be backwards compatible with 16 bit games on the MegaDrive/Genesis, much like the Nintendo Wii. Oddly enough SEGA Japan has issued a short statement clarifying that such claims are not correct at this point, that the option is merely being considered, and is currently "under examination." Did somebody speak too soon?

Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's TGS 2006 lineup:

• Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs - Screens
• Blue Dragon (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• Crackdown (X360) - Screens
• Flight Simulator X - Screens
• Lost Odyssey (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• Infinite Undiscovery (X360) - Game Details
• Viva Pinata (X360) - Screens
• Forza Motorsport 2 (X360) - Screens
• Gears of War (X360)

Already hinted at a few weeks ago Valve revealed today that it is implementing a dynamic weapon pricing system in Counter-Strike. Prices have stayed the same since its release back in the late 90s and so Valve came up with the idea to gather info on what weapons were bought most, as more people purchase a certain weapon, the price will rise and other weapons will become less expensive.

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 :

• Pacific Storm - Naval Strike Trailer
• Tony Hawk’s Project 8 [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #4
• Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam [Wii] - Trailer (2)
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The creators of the Train Simulator and Let's Go By Train! railroad simulators tag together once again to present Railfan, dedicated to all railroad enthusiasts everywhere. Using the new Blu-ray disk technology to its fullest, the increased data capacity allows the game to cover trains from not only Japan, but those running in Chicago, USA as well.

Ever want to see your Ring Name in Virtua Fighter? Now is your chance. SEGA is searching for new and unique fighting ring names and messages to appear in the upcoming Virtua Fighter 5 videogame coming to the PS3. All you have to do is go here, your favorite fighter, enter a unique ring name and add your personal message. Select entries will then be chosen to appear in the upcoming game scheduled for release in Spring 2007.

NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 offers players an unrivalled hockey management experience, with a brand new game engine to bring the player even closer to the action during each nail-biting game. This demo includes all content but only allows you to play for 6 months in-game, after which you can purchase a key to unlock the full game.

Star Trek: Tactical Assault features real-time spaceship combat from the universe of the original Star Trek series. With a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and weaponry, you can engage in single-player battle through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns or in head-to-head wireless multiplayer combat.