D3Publisher of America announce that WTF will ship to North American retail stores on Sept. 26, 2006. WTF is a crazy collection of fun and addictive mini-games that drive the player to perform sometimes trivial, sometimes mind-bending, but always fun jobs in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

Rising Star Games today announced that The New Zealand Story, one of the most distinctive and original platform games of the 1980s, will be the next title in the firm’s Revolution series of updates to classic videogames for the NDS.

Legacy Interactive announced today its first downloadable game based on a television franchise, Law & Order Criminal Intent: The Vengeful Heart. You can now download the demo, which includes all content, but you need to purchase a serial key to unlock the full game.

That Clive Barker was working on a new game wasn't much of a secret, but the Hollywood Reporter has the first details. You are part of a special forces squad trained in conventional warfare and arcane arts to save humanity. Jericho is an North African city wherein lurks evil incarnate and you are on a perilous quest to reach the innermost chamber where you encounter imprisoned soldiers, World War I infantrymen, Crusaders, going further back in time as you move along. To be published by Codemasters, schedule for late 2007.

NHL 2K7 introduces a completely new skating engine to give users the true on-ice movement of an NHL game. Additionally, Pro Control receives new enhancements to both offensive and defensive controls, giving hockey fans thrilling new ways to attack and defend on the ice. Read more for details ...

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way they learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies. VR Studio's VP Mike Goslin answers some savvy questions ...

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new The Ship patch adding server stability, various balance and game tweaks, and various gameplay fixes. Read more for details fixlist, or just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

People interested in winning 10,000 dollars should download the Two Worlds pinball table and register for free for the Cyber Pinball World Cup 2006 from July 15th on. Diligent training will be rewarded richly as the person who climbs to the top of the leader board on August 31st will win 10,000 Dollars!

Nintendo Europe today revealed its non-Wii release lineup for the rest of 2006. While the new Wii console will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006, Nintendo has plenty of other things to keep people busy until then, such as Yoshi’s Island 2,

Planetwide Games has entered into a multi-year licensing deal with Marvel Entertainment to create new content for its Comic Book Creator, based on classic Marvel ’s characters such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain America, Thor, The Avengers, and Dr. Octopus to name a few.

While it isn't really an official announcement, the latest Battlefield newsletter reveals that, if it stays on schedule, DICE's newest Battlefield 2142 is currently slated for release October 2006. "DICE is pleased that to announce we will be rewarding our loyal BF2 community by giving them exclusive benefits for enlisting with Battlefield 2142 when it comes out this October."

the latest issue of GameInformer has the first details on Hitman developer IO Interactive's new project Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. A third-person action game for Xbox 360 and PC with a full co-op play option, intuitive squad tactics, and a hearty online multiplayer component. More details surely to come in the near future...

Dreamlords is an MMORTS game set in a persistent world in which victories and hard work will not pass unnoticed. Everything gained will make the player stronger for the next encounter.

Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. Microsoft's Gears of War product page has been updated to reflect a change in release date, from Q4 2006 to the more precise October 2, 2006. EBGames also has that same date, but whether this is actually official or a misprint is not clear at this point.

Valve unveiled Team Fortress 2 and Portal, two new games to be included in its next release, Half-Life 2: Episode Two. In addition, the studio announced its plans to deliver these products, plus enhanced versions of Half-Life 2 and Episode One, in one tremendous package for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

The 3-disc set features an advanced version of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater; a second disc boasting a wealth of new game modes, including a full online version of the game, plus perfect recreations of the two MSX Metal Gear titles; and a three-and-a-half hour movie recut from the game’s cinematics on the third disc.

Aksys Games today announced its first game for the PS2, Eagle Eye Golf. Designed with the casual golf fan in mind, Eagle Eye Golf delivers a fun and fast game of links, yet deep enough to challenge even veteran video game golfers.

Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.

Treasure Pyramid is a puzzle adventure game that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the undiscovered temples and long forgotten ruins of Egypt.

Valve's Gabe Newell not only shocked the press at the EA press event earlier today with the TF2 announcement, but also the fact that Half-Life 2 was coming to the X360 and PS3. Expected to be released at the same time as Half-Life 2 Ep2 on PC, the console version will include the original game, as well as the two first episodes, but not Portal or TF2. No footage or further details were given, but Gabe promised there will be more info in the months to come.

Xbox Live Marketplace is now featuring a playable demo of EA's real-time strategy, The Battle for Middle-earth II. The demo features an introductory level; the first mission from the single-player evil campaign, which allows you to play as a Goblin or Elf; and a multiplayer map. Simply sign in to Xbox LIVE from the Xbox Dashboard to download the free demo.

EA has released mod tools for The Battle for Middle-Earth 2 allowing the community to create and mod their own content. This package includes 3DS Max 7 Autodesk plugin, a W3D Viewer, an Asset Cache Builder, as well as documentation and tutorials to get you started.

Earlier today EA held its Studio Showcase 06 where it presented its lineup for the rest of the year and beyond. Valve's Gabe Newell blew our socks off with the announcement that TF2 will be included as multiplayer portion with Episode 2, and even a full singleplayer game called Portal.

Left Behind Games has added senior producer Kevin Hoekman to lead its product development teams. Hoekman has previously worked for Encore and Crave Entertainment on titles such as Freedom Force, Spellforce and Silent Storm.

EA today revealed six new games that are in development for the Nintendo Wii. EA's dedicated Wii development team is crafting six custom-designed titles including new releases from the Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, SSX and The Godfather franchises.