StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. Online retailers GameStop, Best Buy and Circuit City, all have StarCraft II listed for release on Dec. 3, 2008. While online retailers often have placeholder dates, the fact that three of them pegged the same date a week before Blizzard's 2008 Worldwide Invitational is quite a big coincidence (thanks Jeremy).

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Ubisoft is giving fans a chance to contribute to the achievements by voting for one of three possibilities, the most popular one will make it in the final game.

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:

• Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Trailer
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THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world,

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:

• Still Life 2 [PC] - Teaser Trailer
• TNA iMPACT! [ALL] - AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe Trailer
• Guitar Hero: On Tour [NDS] - Launch Trailer
• Fracture [PS3/X360] - Dropship Mission Trailer
• Spider-man: Web of Shadows [ALL] - Combat Trailer
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MTV and Harmonix announced that the next addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be a triple trackpack from Weezer, including Dreamin', The Greatest Man that Ever Lived, and Troublemaker. That is on top of the previously announced full Pixies album Doolittle on June 24.

The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and only one man can put a stop to the slaughter. In the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, the player's task is to shed light on the mystery.

Activision's next installment in the GH franchise will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Atari's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:

• 'N+' (NDS/PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Deer Hunter Tournament' (X360/PC) - Facts, Features & Screens
• 'Smash Court Tennis 3' (X360) - Facts, Features & Screens

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. One of the most iconic cars in Hollywood history, the Ghostbusters’ ECTO-1, is back and will be busting ghosts in a town near you to promote the game.

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. Ubisoft sent us a short pre-canned interview with Gearbox's Randy Pitchford and Benny Wilson.

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:

• Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Preston Trailer
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [ALL] - Gameplay Trailers (4)
• Battlestations: Pacific [X360/PC] - Trailer
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Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with KOEI's fzero-like racer Fatal Inertia EX ($29.99), new Oceania Course for Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds ($4.99), six two-player mission types for The Incredible Hulk (free), Coldplay Track Pack for Guitar Hero III ($6.25), a 4-some of tracks for Rock Band ($0.99/1.99), and demos for NCAA Football 09, Hail to the Chimp, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3. Of course there are also the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and Wallpapers.

Atlus U.S.A. announced the dungeon-designing, monster-hunting RPG adventure Master of the Monster Lair. In order to trap the freeloading monsters of South Arc, you must become the architect of a vast labyrinth, crafting intricate levels designed to lure and capture all manner of beasts.

According to a lawsuit filed with the LA Superior Court, son of The Godfather author Mario Puzo sued Paramount Pictures for $1 million in damages for breach of contract over unpaid revenue from EA's video game adaptation of the movie trilogy, based on Puzo's book. In 1992 Paramount signed a deal with Puzo to pay revenue of any audio-visual products with elements of The Godfather movies, which it has not received since EA licensed the material in 2006.

Slitherine announces the extension of its hex-based strategy game Commander franchise to a new and even more challenging historical setting with Commander: Napoleon at War. If you are interested, Slitherine is now accepting beta test signups.

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.

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc. Pushed back from its original May release date, it has now been confirmed for September 2008.

YUKE's Double D Dodgeball has received certification to release on Xbox Live Arcade, featuring a unique look and environment combined with intuitive controls and intense gameplay that fans of the classic playground sport will appreciate.

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

Since signing the license back in late 2006, 10Tacle's UK studio Blimey Games!, known for racing titles such as GTR, GTR2, and freely downloadable BMW M3 Challenge, has been quite mysterious about its next-gen racing title codenamed Ferrari Project.

Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS game that places you in a time where billions of Earth's exiles seek out the leadership of a few. You are placed in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions, leadership, and desire will bring forth changes sought by all who decide to step Beyond Protocol.