D3Publisher of America officially announced its arcade-style 3rd-person shooter Earth Defense Force 2017, previously known as EDF X, equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game ensures entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

Activision announced that it will release two waves of Call of Duty 3 multiplayer maps after the holidays: a free infantry-based combat bonus map called Champs and a Valor Map Pack (800 Microsoft points) containing five new close-quarters action multiplayer maps playable online, split-screen or via system link.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a PS3 exclusive, with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, exclusive character, locations, and the ability to wield dual katanas.

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a 3D action-RPG , emerging gamers in a vivid fantasy world filled with a colorful cast of characters. Real-time combat and stunning 3D graphics combine with a spirited soundtrack to make Gurumin a fast-paced, immersive, magical adventure.

505 Games and Bohemia Interactive revealed that the European edition of their combat simulation game, ArmA: Armed Assault, will feature exclusive weapons, vehicles and mission content when released for PC on Feb. 16th, 2007.

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:

• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #7
• SKATE [PS3/X360] - Trailer #3
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DropTeam is a scifi tactical simulation of mechanized ground action using a powerful 3D engine, realistic physics and a credible combat experience. This updated mp/sp demo includes improvements, additional units, and allows you to play with all the same units as the full game, but is limited to just a single map, the radioactive wasteland of a moon known as Hopewell.

A Time article looking back at phenomena that captivated the media during 2006, but in the long run turned out to be less than huge, calls the PS3 a bust. Listed among disappointing box office movie Snakes on a Plane, O.J. Simpson's "If I Did it .." scandalous book, the underwhelming Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip TV series, and less than stellar Olympic performance of Bode Miller, is Sony's next-gen PS3 console, refered to as "How to blow a huge lead." Critized for being too expensive, too difficult to develop for, not enough launch day units, and bad initial portfolio.

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.