Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. While we already knew Demigod was coming in Feb. 2009, Stardock will be offering people who pre-order the game access to the beta in, which is scheduled to start in Aug., followed by Beta 2 in Oct. and Beta 3 in Dec,008.

Atari announced the appointment of former Sony Computer Entertainment America Director of Marketing Jeff Reese as its Vice President of Marketing, reporting to Jim Wilson, CEO and President of Atari, Inc.

A tomorrow's briefing, Microsoft is expected to reveal the next title in the Halo franchise, rumored to not feature Master Chief but instead focus on the UNSC marines vs. the religious Covenant. According to Gamespot the game will be a mix between Ghost Recon and Gears of War, be more bloody, violent, and less cartoony with the atmosphere similar to African filmmaker Neil Blomkamp's shot movies that were releases last year.

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Project Origin [ALL] - E3 2008 Trailer
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Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress introduces a new storyline based on the Naruto animated series, as well as a roster of more than 20 characters and frantic head-to-head multiplayer action with game-sharing capabilities.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged.

While yesterday Flagship Studio confirmed some layoffs and vigorously denied any take over attempts of its diabloesque first-person RPG Hellgate: London, it turns outs that most of it was true. A legal notice sent out by Hanbitsoft's law office revealed "It is unfortunate that Flagship turned down additional investments HanbitSoft offered to make that would have allowed it to keep its doors open" has now been confirmed by Community Manager, Taylor Balbi. Mythos right reverted to Korena publisher HanbitSoft as part of an earlier investment, and Hellgate's went to Comerica, due to some loan agreement.

In Aksys Games' adventure horror title, theresia, developed by WorkJam, players will take on the roles of two different characters trying to understand out their past, present, and intertwined destiny. Will you be able to discover the true meaning of theresia?

The Pro Evolution Soccer series is renowned for its realism, and Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is abundant with new gameplay additions. Player AI has been massively upgraded, while the physical side of play has been refined.

Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Vigilante 8: Arcade [XBLA] - Teaser Trailer
• Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
• Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars [Wii] - Trailer
• Crazy Mini Golf [Wii] - Trailer
• Too Human [X360] - E3 2008 Trailer
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While Microsoft still denies anything related to a motion sensor controller, 3rd party manufacturer Motus Games revealed Darwin, its 2 piece motion-controlled X360 controller. While it does not use infrared like Nintendo's device, the Darwin does use an array of sensors allowing it to detect movement. According to Motus Games' Satayan Mahajan official announcements are to be made by console-makers, so maybe we'll get confirmation next week at E3, in the meantime check out some trailers to see it in action.

Certain Affinity's Age of Booty is a casual, real-time pirate-themed multiplayer strategy game that puts you at the helm of your own pirate ship with the goal of sending your enemies to the briny deep, and looting/capturing towns for your pirate faction.

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Last month THQ issued a patch for Frontlines enabling all maps for 50 players, and today the first of five new maps has been released.

Hellgate: London is an first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Even though Flagship received extra funding earlier this year, layoffs at some of its studios have been confirmed, but a rumor started by Korean publisher Hanbitsoft that it is taking over the IP is being categorically denied as "an outright lie."

Zubo is a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters. Players enter the world of Zubalon to help the colorful and zany inhabitants, the Zubos, defeat an evil force which is bent on world domination.

Independent strategy, simulation and role-playing developer Tilted Mill Entertainment (known for SimCity Societies and Caesar IV) announced Hinterland, a game where you loot, level and build mixed with fast paced RPG combat and strategic base building!

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, SC IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED Games announced its E3 plans and lineup of games for the NDS, Wii and PSP, which includes titles like Rune Factory: Frontier, Little King's Story, Valhalla Knights 2, Populous DS and more...

Baja: Edge of Control is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. While Mythic launched the WHO Guild Beta earlier today, it seems there is less positive news to report as well. In an interview with MMORPG, VP Mark Jacobs revealed that, due to balancing issues, four classes (Choppa, Hammerer, Blackguard, Knight of the Blazing Sun) are being cut, as well as four capital cities.

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. EA producer David Rutter revealed that demos are expected to hit XBL and PSN early/mid September.