"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," and it was also the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war, these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.

Eidos' Touch the Dead, previously known as Dead & Furious, is a fast-paced, NDS exclusive, first-person shooter that takes gamers on a daring journey through a world taken over by zombies.

Namco Bandai announced Katamari's next-gen debut with Beautiful Katamari featuring Katamari-style quirky and unique high-definition graphics, an unforgettable new soundtrack, and a new online multiplayer feature that will have old and new players alike spinning when the title hits store shelves.

Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Microsoft revealed the race cars added to the game, completing the 310 and some details about the tournament mode.

The latest Famitsu revealed that Namco Bandai is working on Beautiful Katamari Damacy, to be released on Xbox 360 and PS3. Featuring the familiar gameplay mechanics from previous installments, the Prince's next-gen debut will also include HD graphics, and online capabilities for both platforms.

Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.

Technical issues have delayed the Gears of War Global Xbox Live Tournament Leaderboard re-set previously scheduled for 12:01 a.m. GMT on April 9, 2007. Tournament play has been scheduled to resume on or about 12:01 a.m. GMT on Friday, April 20, 2007, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. GMT on Sunday, May 13, 2007.

Pendulo Studios recently finished Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look, but that does not seem to be the end of the title. Cyanide Studios, known for Cycling Manager and Loki, has confirmed it is currently working on porting Runaway 2 to the NDS.

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced its 2007 second-quarter software line-up for PS3, PSP, and PS2, pomising no less than 100 new titles in the next few months across all platforms.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.

Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.

Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.

Earlier today Civ fansite Apolyton revealed that Civilization III and Civ IV designer Soren Johnson had left Firaxis, and teamed up with EA, which he left in 2000 to join up with aforementioned Sid Meiers studio. EA confirmed the rumor and let us know that Soren has indeed joined the Maxis team, currently developing Will Wright's (r)evolutionary title Spore.

Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love. Atlus revealed the game will ship May 22nd, and that the North American version will include not only English, but also the original Japanese voiceovers.

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.

Elite Beat Agents, known in Japan as Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan 2, promises multiplayer support for up to 4 players, but other details are not available. Originally titled Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan, adapted for Western consumption and renamed to Elite Beat Agents, the sequel is scheduled in Japan for 2007.

Eidos Interactive has teamed up with Majesco Entertainment to distribute an initial 8 new Majesco titles to European and Australia territories, with an additional 15 other titles to follow.

Race Driver: Create & Race has been designed from the ground up for Nintendo DS and lets players thrash the most formidable sports cars through closely-fought races on the world’s most prestigious circuits… and then lets players create their very own circuits with a full track construction kit.

Without going into detail, the latest Famitsu revealed that Namco Bandai is working on Beautiful Katamari Damacy, to be released on Xbox 360 and PS3. Featuring the familiar gameplay mechanics from previous installments, the Prince's next-gen debut will also include HD graphics, and online capabilities for both platforms. No release date has been mentioned.

Theatre of War depicts authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). This demo includes 5 tutorial missions, one playable mission (The Last Frontier) from the German Campaign, and several of the game's vehicles and weapons.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

EA has signed an agreement with APM Music to make game scores from its video games such as The Sims, Medal of Honor and Tiger Woods PGA Tour available for use in television, films and other media, expanding on a nine-year relationship between the two companies.

Former Electronic Arts Canada, industry veterans announced today the formation of Jet Black Games, a video game development company that will focus on developing original and licensed intellectual properties for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

Eidos' Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.