Eidos and TT Games confirm a new LEGO adventure in Bionicle Heroes, bringing to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery.

Matrix Games is very proud to announce they have acquired the rights to two game series engines and will be developing the next games in the Combat Command and Horse and Musket series designed by Boku Strategy Games.

SEGA today announced the Phantasy Star Universe multiplayer open beta for the Xbox 360 will be available for free download on Xbox Live Marketplace starting on today.

In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007, challenge the world's top golfers in all-new PGA Tour Mode, featuring training sessions, practice, and The FedEx Cup. Hone your skills in the all-new Shooting Gallery, then play as or against 11 players, including John Daly, on 12 championship courses.

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 :

• Splinter Cell Double Agent [ALL] - Trailer
• Armed Assault - US Forces Trailer
• Family Guy [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #4
• Medal of Honor Heroes [PSP] - Trailer #2
• Wild Arms: the Vth Vanguard [PS2] - Jap Trailer
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The ATV franchise is back for an all-new installment of intense racing action with ATV Offroad Fury 4. Select your favorite ATV, or for the first time in franchise history, MX Bikes, Buggies, and Trophy Trucks to race through 72 tenacious tracks on six different continents en route to the checkered flag.

The World Cyber Games 2006 Grand Final in Monza, Italy, kicks off in just six days. The WCG 2006 is planned to be the largest-scale event yet with 700 gamers from 70 countries participating, including six new countries such as Ireland and Saudi Arabia, which will send representatives to the WCG Grand Final for the first time.

Ridge Racer 2 is easy to pick up and play, keeping the high speed drifting fun in the palm of your hand and letting you take this supreme racing experience with you wherever you go.

DreamCatcher announced that it is accepting applications for Part 2 of the Public Beta Test of its futuristic 3D RTS game, Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade. A brand new application process will begin on Thursday, October 12, 2006 and will close on Thursday, October 19, 2006.

Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.

The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a newly formed web-based consumer organization primed to serve the evolving needs of individuals who play computer and video games, focusing its advocacy efforts on consumer rights, anti-games legislation, and a host of other public policy concerns.

In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released a tiny hotfix patch to address a problem with the previously released v9800 patch.

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.

Gamer's Gate announced today that it has expanded its portfolio and is now offering various titles from the Battlefront.com catalogue for digital download.

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords, developed by Foundation 9 Entertainment's Pipeworks Software for the PSP, builds on last year's Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, and features original content such as additional levels and new multiplayer modes.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts (GBA/NDS)
• Space Empires V (PC)
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Downhill Jam delivers a skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.

Xbox Live Gold members interested in sitting shot-gun with Natalie Gulbis in EA’s Burnout Revenge should be on the lookout for the Xbox Live ‘gamertag’ GulbisGWF on Friday, October 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST/9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

Now here is a surprise! Capcom announced that it will shut down much heralded internal developer Clover Studio. Known for Viewtiful Joe, and more recently the excellent Okami, and just released God Hand, Clover Studio will close its doors March 2007, in what Capcom calls an attempt to improve its global development structure.

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:

• Gears of War [X360] - Trailerpack
• Neverwinter Nights 2 - Dev Diary #4
• Yakuza 2 [PS2] - Trailer
• Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Trailer #12
• Full Auto 2: Battlelines [PS3] - Trailer
• Sovereign Symphony - Intro Movie
• Jeanne d'Arc [PSP] - Trailer #2
• Justice League Heroes [PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer (2)
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Medal of Honor Heroes allows players to take all the epic, authentic WWII action of Medal of Honor on-the-go. As Jimmy Patterson you battle your way through three campaigns as their favorite lead characters from past Medal of Honor games. MoH Heroes has been Sony approved and will be in NA stores October 25, 2006.

In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay.

SEGA initially announced that Xbox Live Gold subscribers would have the chance to participate in a free Phantasy Star Universe multiplayer beta test starting today, which has unfortunately been delayed until Monday, and will last until Oct. 18. SEGA will upload the open beta on Xbox Live Marketplace over the weekend so keep your eyes open.

FIFA, Xbox, and Electronic Arts announced the 3rd annual FIFA Interactive World Cup. Starting on the 27th of October, soccer fans from around the world will have the opportunity to compete in the world’s only FIFA-sanctioned global video game tournament.