Paradox Interactive's turn-based strategy Sci-Fi adventure Galactic assault, previously known as Inhabited Island: Battlefield, takes the battle to Saraksh planet, where four armies (Khonties, the Land of Fathers, Island Empire and Southern barbarians) go toe-to-toe on field of action.

Penumbra: Overture is an enthralling first person action adventure using an advanced and internally developed real-time 3D engine which conveys player freedom and immersion aiding an already captivating storyline where the player has to use his/her wits to guide the protagonist on his quest to unravel the past.

Earlier this week Sony Computer Entertainment America held its annual gamers/press day, where various third party developers/publishers showed off plenty of upcoming titles. Check out our SCEA Gamers Day 2007 page, for news, screens and trailers on the following titles :

• 'The Transformers' (ALL) - 2 New Screens
• 'TimeShift' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens
• 'The Bigs' (PS3) - 3 New Screens
• 'Surf's Up' (ALL) - 3 New Screens
• 'Stranglehold' (PS3) - 3 New Screens & Trailer
• 'Rainbow Six Vegas' (PS3) - 3 Screens
• 'Hellboy' (PSP/PS3/X360) - 4 New Screens
• 'Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer' (ALL) - 4 New Screens
• 'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3/X360/PC) - 3 New Screens
• 'The Darkness' (PS3/X360) - 2 New Screens
• 'SEGA Rally Revo' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens
• 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' (ALL) - 5 New Screens
• 'Ninja Gaiden Sigma' (PS3) - 7 New Screens
• 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (ALL) - 3 Screens
• 'Dynasty Warriors: Gundam' (PS3) - 8 New Screens
• 'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (PS3) - 3 New Screens
• 'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) - 3 New Screens
• 'Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles' (PSP) - 4 New Screens
• 'NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes' (PSP) - 9 New Screens
• 'Final Fantasy II' (PSP) - 4 New Screens'
• Final Fantasy' (PSP) - Screens
• 'Crush' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'Silent Hill Origins' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars' (PSP) - 6 New Screens
• 'Dead Head Fred' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'Dungeons & Dragons Tactics' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'Monster Hunter Freedom 2' (PSP) - 3 New Screens
• 'Hot Brain: Fire up Your Mind' (PSP) - 12 New Screens

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:

• Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle [NDS] - Trailer
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K2 Network's Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing the exclusive Multiple Character Control system.

A financial analysis document from Nollenberger Capital Partners reveals that EA might already be working on The Godfather 2. "Interestingly, we learned that EA is leveraging the significant amount of development time and costs that went into The Godfather game. The open-world engine was built from the ground up for Godfather, and is now being used by five different franchises, including The Simpsons. Godfather 2 is also in development currently, though timing is unknown."

Earlier this week Sony Computer Entertainment America held its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off plenty of upcoming first and third party titles. Check out our SCEA Gamers Day 2007 page, for news, screens and trailers on the following titles :

• 'Folklore' (PS3) Announced - Screens & Trailer
• 'SOCOM Confrontation' (PS3) Announced - Screens & Trailer
• 'PAIN' (PS3) Announced - Screens
• 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Heavenly Sword' [PS3] - Screens & Trailer
• 'God of War: Chains of Olympus' (PSP) - Screens
• 'Warhawk' (PS3) - 7 New Screens
• 'The Eye of Judgment' (PS3) - 7 New Screens
• 'Singstar' (PS3) - 5 New Screens
• 'NBA '08' (PS3) - 3 New Screens
• 'Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction' (PS3) - 5 New Screens
• 'Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow' (PSP) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice' (PSP) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'Hot Shots Tennis' (PS2) - Features & Screens
• 'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) - 9 New Screens
• 'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Jeanne d'Arc' (PSP) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'Buzz Junior: Jungle Party' (PS2) - Features & Screens
• 'Buzz! The Mega Quiz ' (PS2) - Features & Screens
• 'PaRappa The Rapper' (PSP) - Features & Screens

Former EA and Black Box Games industry veterans announce the newly formed independent development studio Atomic Robot Games!

Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal and Midway announced today that they have signed an agreement that will see the Midway add Quazal’s Rendez-Vous and Spark! technologies for in-game lobby and matchmaking features across multiple next-gen titles.

PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system stays true to its stylish flattened animation technique and gameplay, combining fun and vibrant characters with hip music and a humorous storyline.

Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting, and will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.

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:

• Half-Life 2: Episode Two [PS3/X360/PC] - 3 Games 1 Box Trailer
• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [PC] - Trailer
• Dewy's Adventure [Wii] - Trailer (2)
• Circus Empire - Trailer
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What was supposed to be a very exciting day for many Halo fans turned out to be nothing but frustrating as people who bought Crackdown and obtained a Halo 3 beta code were left in the cold. The much-lauded multiplayer beta that should have started today has not kicked in, as people are unable to download it off Xbox Live. Aware of the situation, neither Bungie nor Microsoft has issued a statement apart from a vague "We're looking into it."

UPDATE: Microsoft informed us the Crackdown update is now live, and the MP beta should now be accessible.

Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.

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.

The July issue of PC Gamer has the first details on American McGee's next project. An action/adventure spread over 24 episodes, American McGee's Grimm Tales, developed by his own studio Spicy Horse, will hopefully wash the bad taste of Bad Day L.A. and Scrapland out of our mouths and give us another taste of the twisted mind we got to ejoy in American McGee's Alice. Scheduled for early 2008, Grimm Tales will revisit various fairy tales we all know from our youth, and American McGee has once again teamed up with R.J. Berg, executive Producer and head writer on Alice.

SEGA announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games to adopt the Unreal Engine 3 for use in several upcoming projects being developed in North America.

Majesco announced Operation: Vietnam, developed by Coyote Console, dropping players into the war-torn jungles of Vietnam as they try to escape enemy territory.

Square Enix's NDS exclusive It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.

Atelier Iris 3 brings new designs, characters, and an epic story with new systems. It will give players more control and enjoyable game play experience by featuring the Active Cost Card Battle System and the Symbol Encounter System, as well as a Synthesis that is interesting, creative and challenging than the last two titles in the series.

Flight Simulator X is the 10th installment in the long running franchise, featuring jaw-dropping realism and exciting new content. Microsoft has released SP1 addressing activation and installation, 3rd-party add-on issues, performance enhancements, content issues, multicore support, and more (thanks Andy).

Based on the feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy 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:

• Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms - Trailer #2
• Prince of Persia Classic [X360] - Trailer
• Medal of Honor Airborne [ALL] - Trailer #7
• Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal [PS2/Wii/X360] - Trailer
• Mortal Kombat Armageddon [Wii] - Khameleon Trailer
• Code Lyoko [NDS/Wii] - Trailer (2)
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Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.