THQ today announced it has signed a worldwide licensing deal to develop and publish games based on the forthcoming teen spy movie Stormbreaker. Players embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil in this thrilling action adventure. Featuring third-person stealth game play, fast-paced racing action, intense fighting and engaging, gadget-based mini-games, players can relive defining moments from the Stormbreaker movie and become the ultimate spy.

Playlogic today disclosed that Rebellion is developing the anti-terrorism game PRISM: Threat Level Red, the commercial version inspired by the Army National Guard's game PRISM: Black Shield, and will feature a more detailed story line along with a unique campaign structure, missions, unique events, unique weapons, and a few more surprises.

3000AD today announced Hostile Intent: Planetfall, blending all your favorite multi-genre fp shooters with high-end technologies. Featuring space and planetary worlds, scenarios including space and planetary excursions; first person and vehicular combat as well as a skill based progress system (e.g. from pilot to commander) through a revised campaign system. The design focuses on a pure action game, getting rid of most of the sim/complexity in previous BC/UC games.

CDV has signed a co-publishing agreement with Enlight Software to release three PC strategy titles in North America this year, Glory of the Roman Empire, Hotel Empire 2 and Seven Kingdoms: Conquest.

Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.

The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. The initial release includes therace mod which allows up to 32 players to go heads-up in pre-made and custom user-created maps. MTA:SA includes a full-featured in-game map editor allowing users to create exciting new content by altering the GTA:SA world.

Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition consists of 28 arcade games including all of the games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3, and for the first time all three Mortal Kombat games on PC.

Valve lastest Steam Update has a few details on what to expect in the near future. The Counter-Strike: Source map Militia wasa big success and Valve plans to include 2 new player models, one from each side, in the next major Counter-Strike: Source release. As testing wraps up, Valve will release a new DoD: Source map, Kalt. A Day of Defeat: Source retail box available at software retailers around the start of February.

Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 2 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel. Today's article highlights the locations, and the reason why those were picked, illustrated by new screens ...

According to the latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, Dutch developer Guerilla is not only working on Killzone for the PS3, but also Killzone Liberation exclusively for the PSP. The new game will not be a first person shooter but be played from isometric view, like Metal Gear Solid, with an emphasis on stealth, having you use the the environment. in KL you play as Templar and tasked with rescuing prisoners behind enemy lines, and will also feature new weapons and unseen Helghast soldiers.

Sports Interactive have released a new patch for their latest hockey manager, bringing your retail game to v2.1.3 and addressing competition issues, engine updates, and several other adjustments. Read more for details and download links ...

One of Capcom's most popular PSOne RPG series is coming to the PSP. Breath of Fire III will not break any new boundaries as graphically it is nothing special, as are most RPG's anyhow, apart from the PSP's 16:9 display. On the other hand you will be able to play the minigames in multiplayer through the PSP's game sharing function.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest major update to Counter-Strike Source. This update adds cs_militia with HDR lighting, fixes various bugs, adds tweaks, and hostage changes. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Mastiff hopes to increase the longevity of GBA owners' lives with their upcoming release of "Dr. Sudoku." According to a recent study conducted at the University of Edinburgh, games such as Sudoku can awaken 'survival genes' that lay dormant in the human brain. These survival genes make the brain cells live longer and resist disease, strokes and the effects of drugs.

Myelin Media announced that people who pre-order its Texas Hold'Em game, Stacked with Daniel Negreanu, at select retailers throughout North America, will get a bonus DVD featuring interviews with the 7 professional poker players in the game and a behind the scenes look at the development.

Turbine and Atari announced today that legendary Dungeons & Dragons co-designers Messrs Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, have agreed to provide some of the voiceovers for D&D Online: Stormreach.

GameTap announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement with Logitech, offering Logitech customers a free two-week trial of the GameTap service, along with a special discounted rate for the first three months of subscription.

Namco Bandai has revealed its release schedule for 2006. With 33 titles spread over 8 platforms, Namco Bandai is definitely one of the companies you'll want to keep your eye on in 2006! The only title that has no release date yet is Hellgate London.

Microsoft announced an alliance with 4Kids Entertainment, the children's entertainment company known for properties such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to develop a unique children's entertainment property.

Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date. DOA 4 features online capabilities via Xbox Live, new interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters, and the most complex countering system yet. Microsoft today announced Dead or Alive 4 will be available in UK retailers from 27th January.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest major update to its Source Engine SDK. This update adds support for editing Day of Defeat Source, High Dynamic Range lighting support and new Hammer Editor features. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Back in December 2005 Capcom had updated the projected release date for Dead Rising to May 2, 2006, but that now once again seems to be changed as it has been pushed back to Summer 2006. Dead Rising follows the harrowing tale of the overzealous freelance photojournalists Frank West, as he struggles to survive an endless stream of zombies. Players will have full reign of a realistic shopping center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the flesh-hungry mob and search for the truth behind the horrendous epidemic.

Got Game Entertainment and Merscom today announced that WWII Tank Commander is scheduled for North American release February 12, 2006. The non-stop military action game puts you in command of a Sherman tank in General Patton’s Fourth Armored Division as you destroy enemy armor and infantry, escort Allied convoys, rescue hostages, and help free Europe from Nazi rule.

AGEIA Technologies today announced that Destineer Studios has signed a license agreement with AGEIA to use the AGEIA PhysX SDK in at least four of its upcoming titles.

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 demo features two tracks, playabe in one mode each, drivable in an MX or ATV, and a Monster Truck one-on-one challenge (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...