Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.1 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

THQ's Elements of Destruction, developed by Frozen Codebase using the Vicious Engine, is an engaging, frenetic game where players use the spectacularly destructive powers of nature to raze and blaze as they desire.

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. Kaos Studios released the v1.02 dedicated win32 server, so you can host your own multiplayer games.

Blending 2D global maps with 3D environments Mazes of Fate features 360 degree "free look" and movement controls. Originally a GBA game, the NDS version has all monsters, elements, and items animated in 3D, now with updated dungeons, and 4 extra characters. Although already gone gold, Mazes of Fate was originally scheduled for Oct. 2007, pushed to Feb. 2008, then delayed until March, and now an ambiguous Q2 2008.

Not only is Ubisoft working on a web-based version of Heroes of Might and Magic, China based NetDragon Websoft is developing a full-blown 2.5D MMORPG based on the franchise. Currently in testing, Heroes of Might and Magic Online will allow you to control a virtual hero who leads an armym and by capturing towns, players can also engage extra armies to help them in their conquests.

EA originally signed a license agreement with Epic to use the Unreal Engine 3 and has now extended the deal allowing EA to incorporate UE3 in more than five upcoming titles currently under development.

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Upload your original photos of creepy and bizarre scenes witnessed in parks onto the photo gallery for the chance to win soundtrack CD’s and an X360 console.

In Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.

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:

• Overclocked: A History of Violence - Background Story Trailer
• Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Redford Trailer
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - Into the Inferno [ALL] - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.

Take the future of an empire into your hands in Haemimont's Imperium Romanum, a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. This v1.02 update fixes major game crashes and contains the new Augusta Raurica scenario.

Atlus U.S.A.'s fast-paced medical action that made the original a classic is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable aftereffects of GUILT. Handheld surgeons can look forward to numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations.

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.

Pokémon USA announced the results of recent anti-piracy actions taken in cooperation with Nintendo of America Inc. to combat the production and distribution of counterfeit Pokémon Trading Card Game products.

Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. On April 17, Eidos will release The Dope Bag, a new DLC for Kane & Lynch on XBL and PSN which includes 4 new maps for the Fragile Alliance multiplayer mode, for free.

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come is an RTS that chronicles the trials and tribulations of the first crusaders and recreates its most important battles. From Constantinople to Jerusalem, you will become a part of the First Crusades in this historical recreation.

While Ubisoft made its intentions clear about wanting to enter into film production and book publishing, it's upcoming Prince of Persia movie is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Mike Newell (apparently Michael Bay is no longer involved) and to be distributed by Disney. Set to start filming this July, in Morocco, the lead role for Prince of Persia has been cast, Orlando Bloom, know for his role as Lord of the Rings' Legolas, who has been chosen over High School Musical's Zac Efron.

UPDATE: Comingsoon claims to have contacted Disney denying Bloom has been cast.

Disney Interactive Studios announced an agreement to acquire Chinese independent developer Gamestar. With locations in Shanghai and Wuhan, Gamestar was founded in 2002 and has collaborated on several titles with international partners.

Newrosoft's Dubbers Adventure takes you to the magical world of Dubberia. Explore the deeps of the forest, the trunk of a secular tree and the palace of a spider king. Fight creepy crawlers and evil minions. Find true friends and maybe some romance. Will they live to tell the tale?

THQ's Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is an add-on for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS, following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War. GPG has released a new patch, fixing a memory bug and making a few balance tweaks.

Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Yoshi’s Cookie, and Bases Loaded.

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway. Choose from the four heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Sash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.