MX vs. ATV Unleashed allows PC gamers to personalize their racing experience with an all-new track editor and race with a collection of new vehicles and chose between new tracks, challenges and mini-games. This patch brings you retail game to v1.01 and addresses a few issues with the game.

DropTeam is a truly Sci-Fi multiplayer tactical simulation of mechanized ground combat using a new groundbreaking and powerful 3D engine. DropTeam is all about fun, fast and furious tactical action – but not at the expense of realistic physics and a credible combat experience. This mp beta allows you to try out 2 scenarios, Ice Field" and Raid.

The Adventure Company announced today that its investigative thriller, Crime Stories has shipped to retailers across North America. As the brilliant detective Martin Mystère, you have just been called upon to investigate the brutal murder of the highly reputed scientist, Professor Eulemberg.

Independent studio Turtle Rock Studios, known for C-S Condition Zero, C-S Xbox, AI Bot, today announced that it is working on a new Source-based title for the PC, to be released via Valve's Steam online platform for digital distribution.

Teenage Goth-Metal girl designs extreme metal racing video game based in Hell…. Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature ten evil Earache racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands.

Atari today announced that the world's first console massively open online racing game, Test Drive: Unlimited, will launch for the PC platform in Fall 2006, while the Xbox 360 edition is on schedule for a Summer 2006 release.

An ongoing discussion in the EA community forums regarding a stuttering issue in the PC version of Need For Speed Most Wanted concluded with the forum admin revealing there will be no more patches due to "time and resources." Although in early February the team was apparently doing some testing to investigate the issue, EA recently decided to drop all NFS Most Wanted support (thanks ve3d). On the bright side, EA promises to do better in future releases ... really ...

Mario is not only back for an all new adventure, but he is also rediscovering his roots in the first side-scrolling Super Mario Bros adventure since Super Mario World. Experience the perfect fusion of old and new as New Super Mario Bros. launches across Europe for the NDS in early summer 2006.

The world of Age of Pirates exists on 16 islands and the endless seas of the Caribbean. The two main characters each have their own spectacular story. Age of Pirates embodies the freedom of sailing, trading, fighting, colonization and the unlimited exploration of the real Caribbean.

SCEI not only released PS3 news, but also gave an update on what it has in store for the PSP. New peripherals, features and services will be rolling out in the coming year, read more for details ...

Today SCEI revealed it is working on yet another title in the Ape Escape franchise. While details about Ape Escape: Million Monkeys are slim, it apparently does take place in real-world environments, such as Yokohama. Scheduled for spring 2006 release in Japan, no official announcement or release date for other territories has been announced.

THQ today announced the formation of XDG (External Development Group), a new team charged with streamlining the company's development outsourcing needs, spearheaded by Shiraz Akmal, previously director of research and development at THQ's Heavy Iron Studios

Already announced last year, Coffee break is a company life simulation with attitude. All your colleagues have different personalities and you must develop a good relationship with them all if you want to succeed in your different tasks.

Telltale has been moving rapidly to get Bone: The Great Cow Race game ready for release this April. The Great Cow Race is the continuation of Bone: Out from Boneville, and will feature more quirky and colorful characters, as well as a deeper story.

Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence for the PS2 has shipped to retail stores nationwide, further evolving the tactical espionage series with the addition of online gameplay, a 3rd-person camera perspective, new gameplay modes and features as well as the inclusion of the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake games.

Turbine is pleased to announce the first module for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. The Dragon's Vault module will provide players the opportunity to battle the dangerous Vault of Night that is protected by a ferocious guardian – the red dragon!

Atari today announced that development is complete on Eugen Systems' Act of War: High Treason. The expansion pack for its techno-thriller RTS Act of War: Direct Action comes loaded with new features including modern-day naval combat and mercenaries.

Far Cry Instincts Evolution will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Steam client, Source Engine, Half-Life 1 engine and Counter-Strike Source. This update allows you to join the Friends Beta, fixes a Counter-Strike exploit, reveals results of the hardware survey, improved HL2 filesystem addressing stuttering, and a few other Steam client fixes. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Last week US District Judge Claudia Wilken threw out Sony's appeal of a 2005 ruling that ordered it to pay Immersion $90 mill. due to patent infringement allegedly incorporated into Sony's controller, including its Dual Shock. This decision hits hard as the upcoming PlayStation 3 also features said technology in its controllers. A spokesperson said it had already appealed to a US Court of Appeals and procedures there are under way, denying out-of-court settlement talks are being held.

Wizards of the Coast today announced it would make available PayPal as a new payment option for Magic Online, its multiplayer online collectable digital objects game experience. The new payment option will be available as of today.

Aspyr Media today confirmed that its epic role-playing game Gothic III will land on North American store shelves this fall. The announcement comes on the heels of news from worldwide publisher JoWooD that the title will be available in its territories in September.

Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime Hunters launches across Europe on 5th May 2006. A mighty race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once-powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other to lay claim to these relics to harness their power for themselves.

On 26th May 2006 appearances are going to be deceptive, as Super Princess Peach fires her way into Europe exclusively on NDS. A classic 2D platform game, Super Princess Peach, features vividly colorful worlds and enemies reminiscent of those seen in the Super Mario Bros. series.

Rusty Axe Games has released an advertising-supported version of Battle Castles, making its price drop more than 50%. Battle Castles offers a unique blend of strategy, white-knuckle adrenaline-pumping arcade action, and retro gaming with state of the art polish.