Vivendi has released a new update patch for MadDoc's 3D RTS Empire Earth II. This update brings your US or European retail game to v1.10 and addresses a slew of fixes, gameplay tweaks, game crashes and even a few new features (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Codemaster has updated the official ToCA Race Driver 3 website reflecting a change in release date for its latest racing simulation. Where it previously stated the 3rd edition in the franchise would be released winter 2005, it has now been pushed forward and has a tentative release autumn 2005 release date (thanks Blues).

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword uses state-of-the-art technology and gameplay made possible by PS3. 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.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is an eagerly anticipated first-person horror adventure based on the award winning RPG from Chaosium that in turn is based on the writings of the acclaimed American horror author H. P. Lovecraft...

SEGA today announced an agreement to acquire and publish next-generation game content from Silicon Knights, the Ontario, Canada-based development team responsible for such hits as MGS: The Twin Snakes, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, and Eternal Darkness. The partnership brings SEGA more Western-developed content in preparation for high-growth opportunities presented by next-generation hardware platforms.

What is with platformers turning into racing games lately? Crash Tag Team Racing is the way the Crash Bandicoot franchise handles the transition, by dividing the game equally into platforming and racing halves. With polished, traditional gameplay for the action half and the unique Clash mechanic for the racing, Crash Tag Team Racing is shaping up to be a unique experience.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding yet another update for its Counterstrike Source, fixing a hang bug and re-releasing changes from Thursday's update. The Source Engine and Steam also get a few fixes and tweaks. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

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, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie. In an interview with EuroGamer, Microsoft's J. Allard confirmed that Epic's X360 launch title Gears of War will also be coming to the PC, "Gears Of War will be on both platforms, but it might be on one before the other. That's a little bit more of a game time decision. It's Xbox and PC."

In the mid-25th century, human technology has become so advanced that they have learned to manipulate the natural order of the universe and begin meddling in God's design. Humanity's arrogance infuriates God, so he plans to cleanse the Earth of mankind and start anew. The Devil, fearing his own loss of power wages Armageddon, the war to end all wars, for the remaining souls of men.

In a follow up to our Tecmo vs. Ninjahacker editorial from a few months back, it seems a federal judge last week dismissed a lawsuit by California game maker Tecmo against the proprietors and users of the website, after the company quietly settled with the two main defendants. Read more for details ...

Mad Catz today announced an exclusive international distribution agreement with In2Games. Under the terms of the agreement, Mad Catz has been granted rights to distribute Gametrak Real World Golf to retailers in the UK, Ireland, France, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia and the PC market in Italy.

Digital Jesters announced today at the E3 its exclusive support of AGEIA Technologies' revolutionary PhysX processor and NovodeX physics software for all future games. The first Digital Jesters published game to utilize these technologies will be Bet on Soldier, an FPS available for the PC that launches this summer in the US and worldwide.

Unreal Tournament 2007 is being developed by North Carolina-based Epic Games. The game promises to blow fans away with the gameplay, modifiability and visuals that Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology will deliver.

StarCraft: Ghost, Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming stealth-action console game, refines the experience of StarCraft to the level of the individual soldier. Starcraft: Ghost now also features revolutionary multiplayer that combines fast and furious action with unique StarCraft elements. Apart from the usual modes, such as DM, TDM, CTF and KotH, SC:Ghost will also have a unique mode, Capture the Base. Read more for details ...

On-demand digital distribution service Game xStream will power the online distribution of 3D Realms' upcoming title Prey, representing the start of a long-term partnership that will continue with future games.

Following the close of the acceptance period for Electronic Arts' offer to the shareholders of Digital Illusions, EA now controls a total of 6,852,148 shares, representing 67.8% of the outstanding capital and votes in DICE.

Universal Combat: A World Apart went gold on April 15, but several issues with Dreamcatcher, the publishe, have not only held up the boxed retail release of that title, but also led to the termination of the agreement. As a result, rights have reverted back to 3000 AD, who is in the process of negotiating with other parties for the retail rights to this title.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Ninja Theory today announced an exclusive development and publishing agreement that will bring Ninja Theory's eagerly anticipated title, Heavenly Sword, to PlayStation 3.

Today Ubisoft and developer Gearbox Software announced Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood for current-generation video game consoles and PC, scheduled for holiday 2005. Read more for details and screens ...

LucasArts today announced a new Indiana Jones video game, set for release on next-generation consoles in 2007, Star Wars Battlefront II for PSP this fall, in addition to previously unveiled PS2, Xbox, and PC versions.

Epic Games announced today that it intends to offer its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools under Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s Tools and Middleware program for Playstation 3 as soon as the license program is started.

Konami today announced a new development team will be formed inside Konami Corporation. Former Konami Computer Entertainment Japan West Team, lead by creator Hideo Kojima, embarks on a new era as “Kojima Productions” inside Konami Corporation. MGS 4, Metal Gear Acid 2, and MGS 3: Subsistencenare the first projects. Read more for details ...

KOEI today announced the tenth edition of its historical simulation game will ship to North American retailers on June 21st, 2005. According to Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, this title will combine "the series' successful core features, new political and battle elements, and the most stunning visuals yet for a refreshing take on the hallowed franchise."

Activision, WXP and paintball professional Greg Hastings announced today that "Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D" will launch across multiple platforms this fall.

Midway today announced that the latest entry into the Unreal franchise, Unreal Tournament 2007, is now in development. Like its predecessors, Unreal Tournament 2007, is being developed by North Carolina-based, Epic Games Inc. The game will be shown for the first time at the E3 in Los Angeles, May 18 - 20, in Midway's booth located at Petree Hall, room 4001.