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.

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.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new Half-Life 2: Deathmatch patch adding a player "ready" command, objects no longer hide tripwire slams, it explodes, and scores no longer get updated after the round is over, fixing the case where a player is standing next to a grenade or flaming barrel when the round ends. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Sidhe Interactive and Ngti Kimihia Hpu of Ngti Toa Rangatira announced today that Sidhe’s upcoming videogame title Rugby League 2 for Xbox would feature the traditional Mori Haka known as Ka Mate.

Lawsuits, plunging stocks, fines, unhappy stockholders, senate hearings, subpoena, more lawsuits... You'd call it quits for less, and if we may believe certain rumors, that is exactly what is happening over at Rockstar. Rockstar co-founder Jamie King is said to have left, as well as two different directors of marketing, and several others. Word has it that even some employees got fired due to lower than expected review scores for Table Tennis (thanks Justin).

The second Day of Defeat: Source Free Weekend has begun. This free trial period features all the new content added in the Summer Update to Day of Defeat: Source, including the new gameplay type (Detonation), new missions (Jagd, Colmar) and gameplay and technology enhancements. To join the ranks, visit www.steamgames.com and set up a free account.

The Game Initiative today announced keynotes and speakers for this year's Austin Game Conference taking place September 6-7-8, 2006 in Austin, Texas. Headline speakers include: Blizzard's Rob Pardo, Dell's Michael Dell, and Science-Fiction Author Vernor Vinge.

Infernal, previously known as Diabolique: License to sin, 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.

If you still haven't purchased Day of Defeat: Source, you'll get a chance to play the new maps in about a week, as Valve'll be having a second Day of Defeat: Source Free Weekend. The second free weekend will commence at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on July 7th, and conclude at 1:00 p.m Pacific time on July 10th. Get on Steam and start downloading if you do not have it yet ...

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. This 3rd and last bonus pack includes more 3DSMAX source files for the buildings.

As promised Valve has released its Day of Defeat: Source Summer 2006 update featuring a free map pack, a new gameplay style, Detonation, two brand new missions (Jagd, Colmar). On top of that, it will also add new gameplay enhancements such as spawn clip adjustments, improved hit location detection, and weapon balancing.

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. Monte Cristo has released a patch for the in-game editor adding more textures and allowing you to modify grounds, building surfaces, and skyboxes.

The Paid Character Transfer feature allows WoW players to move characters to other realms and even from one account where you are the subscriber to another account where you are the subscriber, subject to certain restrictions. The cost of each paid character transfer is $25.00 USD.

Valve announced a Day of Defeat: Source Summer 2006 update featuring a free map pack, a new gameplay style, Detonation, two brand new missions (Jagd, Colmar). On top of that, it will also add new gameplay enhancements such as spawn clip adjustments, improved hit location detection, and weapon balancing. The DoD: Source Summer 2006 update is scheduled for release on June 28.

Half-Life 2 Episode 2 will feature a new weapon (Strider buster), new locations (missile silos, forrests, minefields), new vehicles, more complex physics puzzles, new gravity gun mode, new multiplayer mode and more open battles with large amount of enemies.

The newest issue of PC Gamer has plenty of new details on the second downloadable episode for Half-Life 2. New weapon (Strider buster), new locations (missile silos, forrests, minefields), new vehicles, more complex physics puzzles, new gravity gun mode, new multiplayer mode and more open battles with large amount of enemies. Unfortunately the article also states that Half-Life 2 : Episode 2 is scheduled for spring 2007, if this is accurate then that means several months delay from its original date.

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. This second bonus pack includes more source material for the game's 3D buildings.

This v1.03 patch (for all international editions) addresses a save-game issue, gameplay hiccups and a few other tweaks.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new Half-Life 2: Deathmatch update plugging multiple cheat exploits, weapon binging, respawn invincibility to prevent spawn camping. Read more for details, or just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Verizon's FiOS Grand Tournament has broken new barriers, becoming one of the largest video game tournaments to ever hit the Web. More than a month before finals, over 5,000 people have already signed up in an attempt to win $100,000.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a small patch for its just released Half-Life 2: Episode One and Topware's Earth 2160. While the latter merely fixes the game incorrectly prompting for a CD key entry, the HL2: Ep. One part fixes some corrupted closed caption lines and addresses a bug in gameplay stats reporting. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Valve that announced Half-Life 2: Episode One debuted at #1 on retail PC game charts across Europe, including the dominate markets of Germany, UK and France. Episode One, released at retail outlets and via Steam on June 1st, is the first in a trilogy of episodes that will conclude by Christmas of 2007.

Macrovision and in-game advertising provider Double today announced that they have come together to launch a new in-game advertising offering via the Trymedia Network of online portals, ISPs and e-commerce sites.

After a fasle start last week, you can now download 'Map Pack One' for Pefect Dark Zero from the Xbox Live Marketplace. This premium content is 500 points and contains four new multiplayer maps: Plaza, Rooftops, Trench, and GasPlant. This content is available in all Xbox Live regions.

You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.