Bethesda Softworks has signed an agreement with Del Rey Books to publish two novels based on its high-fantasy video game series, The Elder Scrolls. The game series is known for giving the player the ability to choose how their story will play out and unfold, and for the amount of lore and depth found in these rich game worlds.

Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.

Realtime Worlds has appointed Gary Dale, previously European managing director at Capcom, as its new chief executive officer. Dale will oversee the day-to-day operations and drive strategic direction of Realtime Worlds and its products, commencing with the urban-themed online game All Points Bulletin.

NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.

Dawn of Discovery, previously known as Anno 1404, is an RTS and simulation that gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before through the immersive action of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.

More than 20 years ago when a game was born that still is a synonym for a whole gaming genre, The Great Giana Sisters made Jump’n’Run gaming available for home computer users all over the world.

In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. A new EA survey is asking fans whether they would be interested in co-op and Zero-G deathmatch, possibly hinting at multiplayer inclusion for the sequel.

Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.

Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.

Rumors about a new installment in the band-specific Guitar Hero franchise have been floating around for a few weeks, with the German ratings board having a listing, which was removed that very same day. Today we're back again, but this time with a more prominent source, a new listing by retailers Gamestop and EBGames, putting Guitar Hero: Van Halen on the map for July 28, 2009.

Tokyo Beat Down is a tale of greed, corruption, and good old-fashion violence. Experience the sweet nostalgia of classic coin-op beat 'em ups, where you must rely on your fists, firearms, and anything else that happens to be lying around to beat the sin out of Tokyo's criminals. What do you do when thugs and hoodlums put peace and freedom in jeopardy?

inXile Entertainment has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with Intergi to integrate advertising in its portfolio of gaming properties including Line Rider and Fantastic Contraption.

EA has launched its Sports Complex on SCEA's 3D social gaming community Home, allowing fans to play exclusive new EA Sports multiplayer games, meet and interact with fans, view daily, weekly and annual leaderboards, as well as watch trailers and other content from their favorite EA Sports games.

PAX is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers; music concerts; freeplay areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more.

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.

Epic Games has secured the creative talent of iconic comic book illustrator Jim Lee for Gears of War issue #9 from DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint. Jim Lee will provide the cover artwork, which introduces a new Gears character, for the July 2009 issue.

Originally developed by Core Design in 2007, Free Running is the world's first ever video game based on the urban phenomenon of parkour, now also coming to Wii, NDS and PC.

At the Microsoft Spring event, SNK revealed that it plans on bringing its 3D fighting game Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, based on the Arcade game, to the Xbox 360 later this year.

Last year, Codemasters snagged the Formula 1 license from Sony, but there hasn't been much news about the titles in development ... until today. Codemasters is prepping F1 2009 on the PSP and Wii, featuring official tracks (such as the Singapore night race, Valencia Marina Bay circuit and the new Abu Dhabi season finale), cars, teams and drivers (such as Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, and UK world champ Hamilton), KERS, slick tires and the new aerodynamic regulations. Both platforms will have multiplayer capabilities, with F1 2010 (powered by GRiD's EGO Engine) adding the usual XBL/PSN capabilities to the mix.

Spyborgs is a team-based action-adventure game set in a stylish world where you take on the role of a diverse team of five bionic superspies in a fight to save the world from a group of dastardly villains.

In this second game add-on for Fable II, players will encounter challenges unlike anything a hero has faced before as they have to lift the curses placed on three mysterious items that have come into the possession of Murgo the Trader.

Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling real time strategy game, in which three distinct factions battle for the powers of the gods. The game will feature a single player campaign and a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode as well as several other game modes.

The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now pimp out your avatar with hip-hop wear, like denim shorts, studded earrings, rings, beanies, shorts and more bling.

NCsoft has signed a digital distribution agreement with Valve to bring its catalog of MMO franchises to Steam, beginning today with the City of Heroes, Guild Wars, and Lineage franchises.