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.

Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms. It takes the player from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling their rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age.

Become a discoverer – and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them. Sunflowers has released a 90 minutes German demo, with a tutorial, 1 SP, and 1 MP map.

Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering.

2K and Firaxis Games announced that Sid Meier's Railroads! for PC has gone to gold master and will be available at stores in North America on October 17 and in Europe on October 27.

THQ has released the Euro versions of the first patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes. Like the North American edition, this v1.2 patch fixes connection problems, SLI performance, exploits, and various other issue and crashes.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released the first patch making gameplay adjustments, fixing bugs, tweaking the editor, but also adding new features such as save option in multiplayer and new maps.

Horse Racing Manager 2 is a sport management and horse racing game. It was designed for management game fans as well as riding and horse racing aficionados.

Konami announced a partnership with Reebok for Pro Evolution Soccer 6 title. The deal will see Reebok branding displayed within the football title, and working with Konami throughout the game’s marketing and promotional campaigns.

Based on Nickelodeon's hottest new show, fans will play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies.

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:

• Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who? (NDS/PSP)
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Thrillville queue-jumps previous theme-park games with its access-all-areas pass to adventure and enjoyment, placing a fully interactive and customisable amusement park at your fingertips, allowing you to experience the joys of creating and playing within their very own theme park. LucasArts' producer Shara Miller tells us a bit more about Thrillville...

SpaceWorks Entertainment and Circles & Lines have signed a deal with Toronto’s Fast Motion Studios to work with CGI studio, Optix Digital Pictures to create Ice Planet, a new live-action motion-capture/CGI sci-fi television series and video game enterprise, starring Michael Ironside.